Astronomers are analyzing data from the third interstellar object to have visited our solar system. The comet, named 3I/ATLAS, will pass by Mars this week on its fast journey through space. Researchers found an unusual “extreme abundance ratio” of nickel and iron in its gas plume, which makes it stand out compared to other comets. … Read more
The FDA has approved a generic version of mifepristone, an abortion pill used in over 60% of abortions nationwide. Anti-abortion leaders are outraged, questioning the administration’s commitment to their cause and warning that this decision could lead to more scrutiny on Trump’s stance on abortion. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/10/02/trump-fda-abortion-pill
Sean “Diddy” Combs will be allowed to wear non-prison clothing during his sentencing hearing on October 3. This is the first time he’ll speak about the charges he was convicted of, after choosing not to testify during an eight-week trial. Combs’ lawyers want him to address Judge Arun Subramanian in a dignified manner and share … Read more
US FDA Commissioner praises TrumpRx plan as “major step” towards making prescription medications more affordable for Americans. The plan, which includes Pfizer’s agreement to offer discounts on certain medications, aims to address the country’s rising healthcare costs and make medication more accessible to those who struggle to afford them. However, critics argue that the program … Read more
A Texas megachurch pastor, Robert Preston Morris, pleaded guilty to five counts of lewd and indecent acts with a child. Morris, 64, will serve a 10-year suspended sentence with the first six months in jail. The abuse occurred from 1982 to 1986 when Morris was a traveling evangelist staying with the victim’s family. The victim, … Read more
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Federal agency head Russ Vought’s latest memo, requiring detailed plans for mass layoffs in case of a government shutdown, symbolizes his methodical march to accumulate power within the executive branch. Vought has transformed OMB into a tool to dismantle federal agencies and spending plans, using its suite of bureaucratic tools to reverse-engineer its authorities. The … Read more
A charity screening of the classic animated film “The Care Bears Movie” will celebrate its 40th anniversary while supporting California wildfire victims and indie animation professionals. The event, hosted by Saturday Morning Cartoons United, takes place at the historic Aero Theatre in Santa Monica on October 11. The afternoon program includes a post-film panel featuring … Read more
The FBI’s long-standing partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has come to an end, following a backlash from right-wing groups over the ADL’s web pages on certain movements and individuals. The decision was announced by Director Kash Patel just before Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. The ADL had faced criticism for … Read more
Senators from both parties met with the Pentagon’s top lawyer in a closed-door meeting to get more details about why they attacked Latin American drug boats in the Caribbean. The Pentagon general counsel, Earl Matthews, explained the legal basis for these actions during a classified briefing. Source: https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/lawmakers-from-both-sides-pressed-pentagon-on-legal-basis-for-cartel-boat-strikes-a61b9de0