- How Pokémon cards are fuelling crime in Melbourne
by Erielle Sudario on May 17, 2026 at 2:54 amRare Pokémon cards can sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, with a record sale of one Pikachu card going for over $22 million earlier this year.
- Incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy Loses His Senate Seat in Primary – Places Third, Will Not be in...by Sundance on May 17, 2026 at 2:53 am
Unless something remarkable changes drastically, it looks like incumbent republican Senator Bill Cassidy has come in third place which means he has lost his senate seat in the primary race. The runoff will be between Trump-endorsed Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming (June 27th). Senator Bill Cassidy has lost his seat. [LINK] Senator Bill The post Incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy Loses His Senate Seat in Primary – Places Third, Will Not be in Runoff appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Live: Dockers search for ninth straight win as they face Dons at MCGby Chris De Silva and Dean Bilton on May 17, 2026 at 2:24 am
Fremantle travels to Melbourne to take on Essendon at the MCG. Follow live.
- Police investigating suspicious death of woman in New Townon May 17, 2026 at 2:22 am
Tasmania Police say the death of a woman in her 60s is being treated as suspicious. A man in his 50s has been arrested and remains in police custody.
- Qantas plane diverted after passenger bites flight attendant on way to USon May 17, 2026 at 2:19 am
Fellow passengers are believed to have assisted after a flight attendant was bitten on plane travelling between Melbourne and the US.
- Love story: How a punk grandma and an Aussie rocker found harmonyon May 17, 2026 at 2:00 am
Singer/guitarist Mick Medew and self-proclaimed punk grandma Ursula Collie were in their mid-50s when they met and bonded over a mutual love of live music. A decade on, they're musical and life partners.
- Teenage pedestrian dies after being hit in Perth car parkon May 17, 2026 at 1:39 am
A 19-year-old driver is being questioned by police after a teenager is struck by a car in a Perth shopping centre car park and dies in hospital.
- Cakes and connection as migrant women get skills in kitchen and beyondby Mya Kordic and Lucy Martin on May 17, 2026 at 1:32 am
Beyond the Kitchen, a course run by Multicultural Services Centre of WA, gives women from migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds a safe space to develop friendships and hospitality business skills.
- Labor claims victory in Stafford by-electionby Sarah Richards on May 17, 2026 at 1:28 am
Labor candidate Luke Richmond claims victory over the LNP's Fiona Hammond in a tight race in the north Brisbane electorate of Stafford.
- President Trump Blasts Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert for Campaigning with DeceptiCON Thomas...by Sundance on May 17, 2026 at 1:23 am
Thomas Massie is cut from the same Republican cloth as his dear friend, Ron DeSantis and his recent advocate Tucker Carlson. Like DeSantis and Carlson, Massie is a master manipulator who uses carefully crafted wedge points to divide the electorate and position himself for maximum benefit. Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert has been campaigning and trying The post President Trump Blasts Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert for Campaigning with DeceptiCON Thomas Massie in Kentucky appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Ebola kills 87 people as cases continue to rise in Congoon May 17, 2026 at 1:17 am
At least 87 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak, as health authorities warn the strain "has no vaccine, no specific treatment".
- Cameron Smith springs to life at golf major after rough weekon May 17, 2026 at 1:16 am
Cameron Smith makes his move in the third round of the PGA Championship as he tries to end his major drought in the same week he cut ties with long-time coach Grant Field.
- Police reopen cold case into armed robbery at Melbourne shopping centreon May 17, 2026 at 1:15 am
Police are appealing for help to find the man believed to be behind a 1994 armed robbery at a Chadstone cinema that left three other men with gunshot wounds.
- Susan Kokinda Gives Promethean PAC Analysis on Trump’s China Visit and Xi’s Remarks about...by Sundance on May 17, 2026 at 1:11 am
The folks at Promethean Action PAC outline their perspective on what President Trump’s trip to Beijing means against the backdrop of a substantial geopolitical reset that seems to diminish the role of Europe. “Susan Kokinda analyzes President Trump’s May 14 post responding to Xi Jinping’s remarks about the “Thucydides Trap,” arguing media coverage framed the The post Susan Kokinda Gives Promethean PAC Analysis on Trump’s China Visit and Xi’s Remarks about “Thucydides Trap” appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Treasurer defends impact of budget on young investorsby Holly Tregenza on May 17, 2026 at 1:09 am
Jim Chalmers says it is better for young people to invest based on economic rather than tax outcomes, and argued they can still access negative gearing by buying up new homes.
- US CLARITY Act will be a ‘boon for domestic innovation’: A16zby Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons on May 17, 2026 at 1:09 am
A16z crypto said that when US legal frameworks strike a balance between innovation and consumer protection, the impact tends to ripple through into global markets.
- Tourism operators priced out of own industry conferenceby Rachel Hagan on May 17, 2026 at 1:03 am
Struggling businesses in Carnarvon, reliant on tourism, say they want more support to be involved with the 2026 WA Tourism Conference that the region is hosting.
- Reef restoration boosts Swan River's healthby Ashleigh Davis and Emma Wynne on May 17, 2026 at 12:30 am
Work is underway to restore Perth's Swan River and help its severely degraded riverbed, where 1 million tonnes of limestone was taken in the 1990s.
- WA's first pair of fainting goats settle into new homeby Neve Brissenden and Madigan Landry on May 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
The goats, which "faint" when stressed or excited, have travelled to a farm near Busselton, where they will be bred as pets.
- Police charge Qld man with murder after alleged assaultby Jasmine Hines on May 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The 33-year-old Bundaberg North man was refused police bail after being charged with murder.
- From Euro-pop to Euro-slop, the key moments from Eurovisionby Jacqueline Howard on May 16, 2026 at 11:43 pm
Slept through Eurovision this year? Here's what you missed from Europe's favourite song contest, with boycotts, ballads and a Bulgarian song called Bangaranga making headlines.
- Pro-Palestine march comes face-to-face with anti-immigration protest in Londonon May 16, 2026 at 11:29 pm
Tens of thousands of people have marched through central London in two separate protests: one against immigration and another in support of Palestinians.
- Sydney lawyer ditches mortgage 'stress' for van lifeby Nakita Jager on May 16, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Phoebe Macdougall says she hated living with a mortgage, so she is trying van life instead.
- 'Not even one beer' for Man City after FA Cup triumph over Chelseaon May 16, 2026 at 11:17 pm
Manchester City's FA Cup celebrations after a 1-0 win over Chelsea will be low key, as the team refocuses on its tight Premier League title race with Arsenal.
- Bushwalker takes photo of rare bug in the wildon May 16, 2026 at 10:59 pm
There were no known photographs taken in the wild of the Myrmeleon houstoni until a regional Victorian woman snapped a photo of one while on a bushwalk.
- STRC preferred stock investors are mispricing major 'dislocation' risk: Analystby Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on May 16, 2026 at 10:50 pm
Potential liquidity contractions in secondary markets and surging government bond yields could spell trouble for preferred perpetual stockholders.
- Caldwell becomes second-fastest Aussie with Diamond League podiumon May 16, 2026 at 10:34 pm
Abbey Caldwell beats four other Australians to third place in the women's 1,500m final on the first night of Diamond League racing for the year.
- Woman killed in bus crash asked to be organ donor just days earlierby Niki Burnside on May 16, 2026 at 10:33 pm
Uqasha Imran was fatally injured when a bus driver struck her on her motorcycle in 2025. Now, her family are promoting the importance of organ donation while helping other young athletes like her.
- Gold Coast e-bike crackdown 'not effective', council report findsby Dominic Cansdale on May 16, 2026 at 10:29 pm
A Gold Coast council report finds an e-bike crackdown has failed to significantly reduce anti-social behaviour, with many riders ignoring compliance officers.
- The darkness of a Tasmanian town's night sky could be protectedby Mackenzie Archer on May 16, 2026 at 10:24 pm
The northern Tasmanian town of Ross is working to protect its night sky, a years-long process that would see it formally recognised for its darkness and clarity.
- President Sheinbaum and President Trump Have Cordial Trade Call as First Sinaloa Official is Nabbed...by Sundance on May 16, 2026 at 9:16 pm
It was reported yesterday that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump had a cordial conversation about ongoing trade and security discussions. {link} The phone call likely took place as President Trump was aboard Airforce One returning from China. Previous to this phone call, “Gerardo Mérida, a retired Mexican army general who served The post President Sheinbaum and President Trump Have Cordial Trade Call as First Sinaloa Official is Nabbed by U.S. Federal Agents appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Strategy to repurchase $1.5B of 2029 convertible notesby Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on May 16, 2026 at 7:03 pm
The notes carry a 0% coupon, but can be converted into equity in the company if holders choose to redeem their notes for shares.
- Election Day – President Trump Reminds Louisiana that Senator Bill Cassidy is a “Sleazebag”...by Sundance on May 16, 2026 at 6:23 pm
President Trump reminds Louisiana voters today that Bill Cassidy must be defeated in the primary. “Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is a disloyal disaster. His entire past campaign for the Senate was about “TRUMP,” how he’s with me all the way, and then, after winning, he turned around and voted to IMPEACH me for something The post Election Day – President Trump Reminds Louisiana that Senator Bill Cassidy is a “Sleazebag” Who Needs to Be Defeated appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- President Trump Says U.S and Nigerian Military Have Eliminated ISIS Second in Commandby Sundance on May 16, 2026 at 6:13 pm
The Christian people of Nigeria have been brutalized by Boko Haram and regional elements of the Islamic State (ISIS). In February a small group of around 200 U.S. military technical and training personnel were sent to Nigeria. Last night President Trump announced a joint U.S-Nigeria taskforce has eliminated ISIS #2 leader, Abu Bilal al-Minuki, who The post President Trump Says U.S and Nigerian Military Have Eliminated ISIS Second in Command appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Bitcoin analysis sees 'bear trap' as BTC price passes two-week lows under $78Kby Cointelegraph by William Suberg on May 16, 2026 at 5:07 pm
Bitcoin fell below $78,000 for the first time since the start of May, but traders refused to give up hope of a BTC price rebound coming next.
- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Discusses Outcome of Trade Discussions with Chinese...by Sundance on May 16, 2026 at 3:30 pm
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer gives a broad overview of the current status of U.S. trade relations with China on the heels of the Beijing Summit. Greer notes that China has agreed to fulfill all previous purchase agreements and the future of trade between the U.S. and China looks very stable. Additionally, China has made The post U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Discusses Outcome of Trade Discussions with Chinese Counterparts appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Here’s what happened in crypto todayby Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on May 16, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
- OpenAI partners with Malta to give all citizens free ChatGPT Plus accessby Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on May 16, 2026 at 2:12 pm
In a world-first deal, OpenAI and Malta will give all citizens free ChatGPT Plus for a year after they complete a government-backed AI literacy course.
- THORChain confirms $10M exploit, rolls out recovery portal for affected usersby Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on May 16, 2026 at 9:47 am
THORChain has launched a recovery portal following a $10 million exploit, allowing affected users across four chains to revoke malicious approvals and claim refunds.
- Sharplink CEO points out 3 catalysts for Ethereum's price to surge higherby Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons on May 16, 2026 at 9:00 am
The rest of the world is “really closely” watching the US CLARITY Act as the nation moves further away from the previous “hostile stance,” according to Sharplink’s chief.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs bleed $1B in a week, snapping six-week inflow runby Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on May 16, 2026 at 8:19 am
Spot Bitcoin ETFs shed $1 billion in a single week as capital rotated toward AI stocks and macro uncertainty weighed on sentiment, ending a six-week run that had pulled in $3.4 billion.
- May 16th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 482by Sundance on May 16, 2026 at 4:20 am
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in The post May 16th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 482 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Saturday May 16th – Open Threadby Sundance on May 16, 2026 at 4:15 am
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. The post Saturday May 16th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- US CLARITY Act brings ‘major spike of euphoria’ to Bitcoin: Santimentby Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons on May 16, 2026 at 2:13 am
Santiment warned that the crypto market “typically” moves against crowd expectations, pointing to a recent rise in bullish sentiment driven by renewed momentum around the US CLARITY Act.
- Colorado Governor Commutes Tina Peters Sentence – Will Be Released on June 1stby Sundance on May 16, 2026 at 1:42 am
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has commuted the sentence of Tina Peters who will now be released on parole June 01, 2026. Peters was convicted in August of 2024 of three counts of attempting to influence a public official, conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, official misconduct, violation of duty, and failure to comply with an order The post Colorado Governor Commutes Tina Peters Sentence – Will Be Released on June 1st appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- House committee leaders urge Trump to nominate CFTC members, citing CLARITY Actby Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 15, 2026 at 11:10 pm
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is currently headed by Chair Michael Selig, with no public statement from Donald Trump about fully staffing the five-member panel of commissioners.
- Bitcoin Depot filing casts doubt on company’s future amid lawsuitsby Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 15, 2026 at 10:17 pm
The crypto ATM company reported financial difficulties amid a changing regulatory environment and ongoing litigation, which have cost it millions of dollars.
- ICE, CME press US regulators to 'rein in' Hyperliquid energy trading: Reportby Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on May 15, 2026 at 9:42 pm
The Hyperliquid decentralized exchange allows anyone who stakes 500,000 HYPE tokens, valued at roughly $22.2 million, to deploy new markets.
- Solayer launches Visa-compatible card for USDC paymentsby Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar on May 15, 2026 at 9:11 pm
The new card lets users spend USDC balances through online, in-store and contactless transactions while accessing ATM withdrawals in supported regions.
- US law firm files motion requesting redistribution of $344M USDt linked to Iranby Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on May 15, 2026 at 6:41 pm
Law firm Gerstein Harrow LLP is attempting to claim frozen cryptocurrency funds for claimants of unrelated judgments stretching back decades.
- The Haunted Village: The Local Has Become a Ghost in Its Own Homeby ADMIN TEAM on May 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm
An edited excerpt from The Great Flattening: How Everything Is Being Taken, a forthcoming book by Colin Todhunter on enclosure, place and autonomy. In the Cornish coastal village of Polperro during the first half of the 20th century, the smell of the harbour was inescapable. It carried fish in various states of decay and preparation. …
- A “Scheme” Against Dobbs: SCOTUS Dissent Hints at Next Phase of Abortion Rights Fightby Jessica Washington on May 16, 2026 at 10:14 am
Justice Clarence Thomas argues the Comstock Act, passed in 1873, prohibits the mailing of abortion medication. The post A “Scheme” Against Dobbs: SCOTUS Dissent Hints at Next Phase of Abortion Rights Fight appeared first on The Intercept.
- Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting Civilians in Dangerby Nick Turse on May 15, 2026 at 9:33 pm
A damning Department of War report finds that the Pentagon didn’t fully implement any required civilian harm mitigation measures. The post Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting Civilians in Danger appeared first on The Intercept.
- CDC Didn’t Tell New York About Resident on Hantavirus-Plagued Cruiseby Jacqueline Sweet on May 15, 2026 at 8:41 pm
There’s no indication that the New Yorker had imminent plans to return to the U.S. But public health experts said the city and state still should’ve been informed. The post CDC Didn’t Tell New York About Resident on Hantavirus-Plagued Cruise appeared first on The Intercept.
- WATCH: Yes, Things are Bad, But Ultimately, Don’t Fear the Criminal Class!by ADMIN TEAM on May 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm
In the most recent edition of Geopolitics & Empire, host Hrvoje Moric talks with entrepreneur Michael Driver: Driver argues that the modern digital landscape, specifically AI and screen-based culture, is designed to sever individuals from their human intuition and natural senses. He interprets current global crises, including wars and health scares, as deliberate smoke screens …
- “We Will Find You and We Will Kill You”by The Intercept Briefing on May 15, 2026 at 11:30 am
The Trump administration’s new counterterrorism strategy turns its political enemies into enemies of the state. The post “We Will Find You and We Will Kill You” appeared first on The Intercept.
- How Trump’s New Counterterrorism Strategy Puts You at Riskby Nick Turse on May 15, 2026 at 11:08 am
The Intercept annotated the White House document to show how the U.S. government is bringing its war on terror home. The post How Trump’s New Counterterrorism Strategy Puts You at Risk appeared first on The Intercept.
- DOJ Escalates War on Trans Youth Healthcare With Criminal Subpoenasby Natasha Lennard on May 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm
We already know how high the stakes are for patients and their families — and rolling over now could hurt all of medicine. The post DOJ Escalates War on Trans Youth Healthcare With Criminal Subpoenas appeared first on The Intercept.
- “It’s Overwhelming But It’s Amazing”: Richard Glossip Released From Jail After Three Decadesby Liliana Segura on May 14, 2026 at 4:22 pm
After nine execution dates, three last meals, and a Supreme Court ruling in his favor, Richard Glossip should soon walk free. The post “It’s Overwhelming But It’s Amazing”: Richard Glossip Released From Jail After Three Decades appeared first on The Intercept.
- The War On Iran – One Jewish Supremacist Crime Too Many?by ADMIN TEAM on May 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm
I can’t say for certain what finally convinced me that the latest U.S.-Israel aggression against Iran will be remembered as a Jewish war crime – one that will probably mark an ugly, well-deserved end to an eighty-year “golden age” in Jewish diaspora history. Maybe it was hearing America’s Secretary of State blurt out that Washington …
- This California Congressional Hopeful Opposes a Billionaire Tax. So Do His Tech CEO Backers.by Jonah Valdez on May 14, 2026 at 10:07 am
The largest individual donor to a PAC backing Scott Wiener has spent millions fighting billionaire tax measures. The post This California Congressional Hopeful Opposes a Billionaire Tax. So Do His Tech CEO Backers. appeared first on The Intercept.
- Quick Take…The King’s Speech Makes Me Laughby Kit Knightly on May 13, 2026 at 8:30 pm
The King’s Speech is hilarious these days. It’s been irrelevant for a long time, but it’s recently become genuinely funny. He rocks up to Parliament with this shiny hat and big old cloak, the MPs pretend to lock Black Rod out to show they’re independent, and then they all go and listen to him anyway. …
- Miami Beach Official Hired Billboard Truck to Call Pro-Palestine Activists “Jew Hater,” Lawsuit...by Noah Hurowitz on May 13, 2026 at 4:40 pm
City Commissioner David Suarez is accused of hiring the trucks to single out members of the activist group Jewish Voice for Peace. The post Miami Beach Official Hired Billboard Truck to Call Pro-Palestine Activists “Jew Hater,” Lawsuit Alleges appeared first on The Intercept.
- Hantavirus – A Pandemic Treaty “Wake Up Call”?by Kit Knightly on May 12, 2026 at 7:30 pm
The Hantavirus outbreak keeps on going. The case count is up to 11, with 9 *ahem* “confirmed” by PCR test. The French government is isolating their five cruise ship passengers, and anybody those five people may have talked to, and they are worried the virus may have mutated. A Dutch hospital is “racing” to “curb …
- FBI Quietly Closed a Probe Into Mahmoud Khalil While He Was in ICE Detentionby Akela Lacy on May 12, 2026 at 7:29 pm
Two days before Khalil’s arrest, an anonymous tip accused him of calling for violence. The FBI found it did not “warrant further investigation” — but the Trump administration kept calling him a threat. The post FBI Quietly Closed a Probe Into Mahmoud Khalil While He Was in ICE Detention appeared first on The Intercept.
- Hegseth Asks for More Money as Iran War Costs Skyrocketby Nick Turse on May 12, 2026 at 5:22 pm
War Secretary Pete Hegseth was on Capitol Hill Tuesday to defend the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request. The post Hegseth Asks for More Money as Iran War Costs Skyrocket appeared first on The Intercept.
- We Analyzed Thousands of News Articles: Here’s the Proof of Pro-Israel Bias in Mainstream Mediaby Adam Johnson on May 12, 2026 at 8:58 am
U.S. media outlets were crucial in helping Israel sell the Gaza genocide to the American public. The post We Analyzed Thousands of News Articles: Here’s the Proof of Pro-Israel Bias in Mainstream Media appeared first on The Intercept.
- A Trump U.S. Attorney’s Professional Misconduct Must Be Kept “Private and Confidential”by Matt Sledge on May 11, 2026 at 10:37 pm
A legal disciplinary panel won’t disclose any details about its inquiry into John Sarcone, a Trump loyalist in New York. The post A Trump U.S. Attorney’s Professional Misconduct Must Be Kept “Private and Confidential” appeared first on The Intercept.
- Israeli Real Estate Expo Advertising West Bank Settlements Returns to NYCby Noah Hurowitz on May 11, 2026 at 8:06 pm
The controversial event and the NYPD’s response to resulting protests present a test for Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The post Israeli Real Estate Expo Advertising West Bank Settlements Returns to NYC appeared first on The Intercept.
- “Record Breaking” Adolescence Gets Its Inevitable Rewardby Kit Knightly on May 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Adolescence is back to get its pay-off. In an “historic” night for television, the Netflix original drama broke some record for…whatever. Because of course it did. Because it was always going to. For anyone fortunate enough to have missed out on the Adolescence hype, or self-preserving enough to have tactically forgotten it, the show is …
- Multipolarity & the Function of the Fake Binaryby Elvira - Admin on May 10, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Updated from ‘The Function of the Fake Binary‘, May 16 2022 In his 1998 book The Common Good, Noam Chomsky describes the key role that managed disagreements play in modern politics… The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within …
- Dodging FOIA Could Now Mean Arrest and Strip Search, Depending on Who’s Askingby Lauren Harper on May 9, 2026 at 10:18 am
The DOJ is now treating evading a records request as a crime, a stunning act of hypocrisy from the Trump administration. The post Dodging FOIA Could Now Mean Arrest and Strip Search, Depending on Who’s Asking appeared first on The Intercept.
- Let’s talk about….UFO files released!by Kit Knightly on May 8, 2026 at 9:00 pm
The Pentagon has made good on Donald Trump’s promise and published the first instalment of previously classified UFO files. You can read them all on the Pentagon’s dedicated website. The cache of 162 files, photos and videos has caused a buzz of conversation…but I’m not sure why. This article in the Express, for example, picks …
- Big Finance Might Be Dooming the SPLC — Even Before Its Day in Courtby Rainey Reitman on May 8, 2026 at 6:20 pm
Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and Vanguard are tamping down on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s donations as the government’s de facto censors. The post Big Finance Might Be Dooming the SPLC — Even Before Its Day in Court appeared first on The Intercept.
- Tennessee GOP Moves to Decimate Black Voting Power After Supreme Court’s Blessing of Jim Crowby Natasha Lennard on May 8, 2026 at 5:21 pm
With the Supreme Court blessing racial gerrymandering, Tennessee Republicans rushed to eliminate the state’s only majority-Black congressional district. The post Tennessee GOP Moves to Decimate Black Voting Power After Supreme Court’s Blessing of Jim Crow appeared first on The Intercept.
- Amid Hantavirus Panic, the Ivermectin Super Fans Are Backby Austin Campbell on May 8, 2026 at 2:39 pm
Those who cheered ivermectin as a Covid-19 treatment are now making unsubstantiated claims about its use against hantavirus. The post Amid Hantavirus Panic, the Ivermectin Super Fans Are Back appeared first on The Intercept.
- The Supreme Court Ends Multiracial Democracy as We Know Itby The Intercept Briefing on May 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
As Tennessee eliminated its only majority-Black district, Ari Berman and Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson explain how SCOTUS enabled the right’s “power grab.” The post The Supreme Court Ends Multiracial Democracy as We Know It appeared first on The Intercept.
- Hasan Piker Is the Democrats’ New Man on the Trail, Whether They Like It or Notby Devin Thomas O’Shea on May 8, 2026 at 9:00 am
Insurgent candidates like Cori Bush are tapping Piker as a campaign surrogate — but they still face an uphill battle to winning. The post Hasan Piker Is the Democrats’ New Man on the Trail, Whether They Like It or Not appeared first on The Intercept.
- Quick Take…Hantavirus Cruise Ship Weirdnessby Kit Knightly on May 7, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Eight people sick, pandemic threat low. Doesn’t sound like big news…and yet the media won’t stop talking about it. It already has its own WikiPedia entry. The whole thing feels very odd in a very familiar way.