Israel plans to take control of Gaza City. And, Trump wants a new U.S. census
Up First briefing: Israel to extend Gaza war; Trump wants new census Israel has announced plans to extend the Gaza war and take over Gaza City. And, President Trump wants…
Slot hints at new Liverpool bid for Newcastle’s Isak
Newcastle tells striker Alexander Isak to train alone amid interest from other clubs, including Liverpool. Liverpool manager Arne Slot has refused to rule out an improved bid for Newcastle’s Alexander…
Have sections of the US Constitution gone missing from government website?
EXPLAINER A Library of Congress website temporarily omitted parts of Article 1 due to a coding error corrected later that day. By Samantha Putterman | Politifact Published On 8 Aug…
Trump to host Azerbaijan, Armenia leaders to sign US-brokered deal
US president says he will oversee the deal, which includes plans for a new transit corridor called the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity. United States President Donald Trump…
Erin Patterson’s chilling mushroom poison Facebook post before killing family
Prosecutors wanted to use digital records showing Patterson’s post on a Facebook group about her cat eating a poisonous mushroom – despite her not having one – in her trial…
How the world is reacting to Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City
Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to seize control of Gaza City, triggering growing international condemnation, with world leaders warning of dire humanitarian consequences. The plan to take over…
Israeli police clash with protesters demanding hostages’ release
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Aug. 8, 202500:43 Now Playing Israeli police clash with protesters demanding hostages’ release 00:43 UP…
Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Features Editor? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.
Welcome to Slate’s weekly news quiz. It’s Friday, which means it’s time to test your knowledge of the week’s news events. Your host, Ray Hamel, has concocted questions on news…
It’s Our Turn to Build a New System of Care
Activism / Editorial / August 8, 2025 We have the chance to shape the future by building a system of care that leaves no one behind. Ad Policy Ai-jen Poo…
Trump Can’t Stop Blabbing About Jeffrey Epstein
Politics / August 8, 2025 There’s no way for Republicans to tamp down the Epstein-Maxwell scandal if the president keeps telling on himself. Ad Policy (Adam Gray / Getty Images)…