- Live: Swans set for Magpies challenge while Suns tackle Power
by Henry Hanson and Dean Bilton on May 15, 2026 at 8:45 amThe ladder-leading Swans are at home to the Magpies while the Suns tackle the Power up north in a Friday night AFL double-header. Follow live.
- Property developer bids $50,000 donation for lunch with deputy premierby Liam Walsh and Jack McKay on May 15, 2026 at 8:39 am
The developer, David Trask, made the successful bid as a donation at lunch on Friday for the ruling LNP, held at the Brisbane Convention Centre and dubbed "Delivering for Queensland Industry Update".
- 'Barbecue stopper' Asian tiger mosquito detected on Australian mainland for the first timeby Adam Stephen and Conor Byrne on May 15, 2026 at 8:39 am
The world's most invasive mosquito has previously been found at borders, islands, and ports, but has just been discovered in a remote mainland Queensland community.
- Regional incinerator for Sydney waste draws unanimous ire at inquiryby Kelly Fuller on May 15, 2026 at 8:35 am
A parliamentary hearing into a proposed $600 million waste-to-energy plant at Tarago has heard widespread opposition and condemnation from the community.
- WA treasurer concedes $217 million cost of racetrack project may blow outby Courtney Withers on May 15, 2026 at 7:52 am
Despite assurances to the contrary, WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti has conceded it would be difficult for the government to stick to the $217.5 million budget for the Perth Park project.
- Shoplifting is so bad in this town that police are homing inby Charmaine Manuel and Andrew Mangelsdorf on May 15, 2026 at 7:47 am
In the regional Victorian town of Shepparton, shoplifting and retail crime are so rife that police have launched a dedicated patrol unit to target repeat offenders.
- Chloroform in drain suspected as reason hospital ward shut, staff illby Bec Pridham on May 15, 2026 at 7:24 am
An incident that prompted a Tasmanian hospital theatre to evacuate, and left several staff feeling ill, was possibly caused by chloroform, documents reveal.
- Live: 'Forgot they were playing tackle': Dogs rinsed for 'soft' start to Magic Roundby Michael Doyle on May 15, 2026 at 7:20 am
One of the biggest weekends on the NRL calendar begins tonight as Magic Round kicks off in Brisbane. Follow live.
- Neo-Nazi group banned in Australia under hate lawsby Clare Armstrong on May 15, 2026 at 7:19 am
White Australia will be listed as a hate group, making it illegal to support the organisation in any way.
- Signal hints it could leave Canada over lawful access billby Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby on May 15, 2026 at 7:18 am
Signal's vice president of strategy said the firm “would rather pull out of the country” than comply with Bill C-22, which could threaten end-to-end encryption.
- Australia’s proposed CGT changes could discourage long-term crypto holdingby Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte on May 15, 2026 at 7:15 am
Robin Singh, CEO and founder of Koinly said the changes will hurt low-income crypto investors most and could encourage more short-term trading.
- Kraken joins LayerZero exodus as it switches to Chainlink CCIPby Cointelegraph by Martin Young on May 15, 2026 at 7:10 am
LayerZero has come under scrutiny since it was exploited in April, as crypto protocols reevaluate their cross-chain providers and seek safer alternatives.
- Strategy’s STRC hits record $1.5B trading volumeby Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on May 15, 2026 at 6:58 am
Strategy has leaned on Stretch to fund Bitcoin buys over the past 12 months as funding through senior convertible notes and at-the-market equity offerings has tightened.
- Bullish shares dip on Q1 earnings miss, $605M lossby Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan on May 15, 2026 at 6:56 am
Bullish stock dropped in trading with the crypto exchange’s first-quarter earnings miss, adding to the crypto companies that have underperformed in the quarter.
- Ali Moore to hang up headphones as 774 Melbourne Drive hoston May 15, 2026 at 6:40 am
Veteran broadcaster Ali Moore will step away from the show at the end of the month, with Charlie Pickering to join the program as the new host.
- More than 13 years' jail for massage therapist who sexually abused 61 womenby Eva Blandis on May 15, 2026 at 6:25 am
Two women who were sexually assaulted by an unqualified massage therapist have implored women to not feel afraid to "speak up" if they're ever in the same situation, after he was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison.
- Government told to 'stop shelving' landmark Islamophobia reportby Nabil Al-Nashar and Niddal Mustafa on May 15, 2026 at 6:22 am
The author of a landmark report on Islamophobia in Australia says the federal government is taking too long to act on the issue.
- Police to hold children up to 48 hours under NT youth justice changesby Tilda Colling on May 15, 2026 at 6:20 am
Northern Territory Police will be able to hold children in watch houses for up to 48 hours and question them without an adult present under planned changes to the Youth Justice Act.
- Inquest into death of Clare Nowland hears from relatives on final dayby Adriane Reardon and Isla Evans on May 15, 2026 at 6:14 am
Family of Clare Nowland have addressed a coroners court on the final day of an inquest examining her death.
- Union reaches in-principle deal giving Victorian teachers up to 32pc pay riseby Melissa Brown on May 15, 2026 at 5:55 am
A drawn out pay dispute between Victoria's government and public sector teachers is set to come to an end, with the union reaching an in-principle deal for pay rises between 28 and 32 per cent.
- Attempted murder charges laid after man shot in stomachby Sandy Powell on May 15, 2026 at 5:50 am
The man allegedly responsible for a shooting in Tasmania's north west on Wednesday has been charged with attempted murder.
- Three-month closure for regional and remote courthousesby Mietta Adams and Alistair Bates on May 15, 2026 at 5:47 am
Western Australia's top judges have released a public notice saying many courthouses in regional and remote areas will close for at least three months due to a lack of security.
- Universities warn against Coalition plan to cut foreign student numbersby Nicole Asher on May 15, 2026 at 5:37 am
Universities are bracing for foreign student numbers to absorb the bulk of cuts under a Coalition migration plan, with experts warning skilled visas would be difficult to cull.
- Speeding driver who killed acclaimed novelist jailed for four yearsby David Weber on May 15, 2026 at 5:35 am
Lucas Martins Da Silva was driving his hatchback more than 30 kilometres an hour over the speed limit when he struck Brenda Walker in Perth's CBD.
- 'Gut feeling': Rising Socceroos star on why he moved to Norwich Cityon May 15, 2026 at 5:19 am
Rising Socceroos striker Mo Toure says a "gut feeling" was the reason behind his wildly successful move to the English Championship.
- How likely is Delta Goodrem to bring home the Eurovision crown?by Annabel Bowles on May 15, 2026 at 5:16 am
In a dazzling show of light and a powerful, tone-perfect delivery, Delta Goodrem may have just given Australia a real shot at winning Eurovision for the first time.
- Victorian ex-premier Andrews to be immortalised with $134k statueon May 15, 2026 at 5:16 am
The government says work is already underway to honour the state's longest-serving Labor premier.
- Coalition tax plan could cost more than suggested in first few yearsby Tom Crowley on May 15, 2026 at 5:04 am
The Coalition's plan to index tax brackets could cost $35 billion in the first four years, more than has been suggested, and $44 billion in one year alone in 2035-36.
- Sick of maintaining your lawn? Transform it into a native gardenby Kellie Scott on May 15, 2026 at 5:03 am
Many of us are looking to create a native garden as a lower maintenance, more sustainable and often cheaper alternative.
- ABC boss Hugh Marks flags TV cuts as broadcaster pivots to new platformsby David Taylor and Michael Janda on May 15, 2026 at 5:01 am
The ABC's managing director says the public broadcaster's biggest challenge is "stopping things" as he seeks to grow audiences on new platforms without increasing staff.
- Gemini reports 42% revenue growth after expansion into financial servicesby Cointelegraph by Martin Young on May 15, 2026 at 4:24 am
Gemini credit card revenue surged nearly 300% to $14.7 million in Q1, attributed to significant growth in its user base.
- May 15th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 481by Sundance on May 15, 2026 at 4:18 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 15th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 481 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Friday May 15th – Open Threadby Sundance on May 15, 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 Friday May 15th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Crypto data company Dune cuts 25% of staff in restructuringby Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan on May 15, 2026 at 4:04 am
Dune co-founder and CEO Fredrik Haga says the company’s staff cuts come as it shifts focus and is “all-in” on AI and institutional interest in crypto.
- President Trump Discusses China Visit and Discussion with Chairman Xiby Sundance on May 15, 2026 at 2:57 am
President Trump sits down with Fox News Sean Hannity for an interview immediately following the fast-paced visit in Beijing, China. Hannity asks President Trump for his sense of the greeting and pageantry put on by Chairman Xi at the formal greeting, as well as some general discussion on the topics of a very lengthy talk The post President Trump Discusses China Visit and Discussion with Chairman Xi appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Strive rallies 5.8% as it clears debt in Q1, unveils daily dividendsby Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on May 15, 2026 at 2:34 am
Strive reported a net loss of $265.9 million for Q1, which it attributed to the fall in market value of its Bitcoin holdings, but saw its shares on its move to pay SATA holders dividends every business day starting in June.
- Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Does Not Shield Freight Brokers from Trucker Accident Liabilityby Sundance on May 15, 2026 at 1:38 am
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that freight brokers can be sued under state negligence laws if they hire unsafe trucking companies (ones with bad safety records) that later cause accidents, crashes or bodily harm. {Ruling pdf Here} Freight brokers are the middlemen in the transport system matching available loads with available truckers. Freight brokers The post Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Does Not Shield Freight Brokers from Trucker Accident Liability appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe Travels to Cuba Amid Hemispheric Security Pushby Sundance on May 15, 2026 at 12:36 am
In a remarkable development, CIA Director John Ratcliffe travelled to Cuba on Thursday to meet with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro the grandson of former Cuban President Raúl Castro. Also present at the meeting was Cuban Interior Minister Lazaro Alvarez Casas and the head of Cuba’s intelligence services. In late April of this year, a few The post CIA Director John Ratcliffe Travels to Cuba Amid Hemispheric Security Push appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- UK politician Nigel Farage bought $1.8M house after $6.7M crypto giftby Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on May 14, 2026 at 10:32 pm
The news follows growing calls from UK lawmakers and government officials to curb or temporarily ban crypto political donations in the country.
- Dartmouth endowment invests in Solana ETF, holds $14M in crypto exposureby Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 14, 2026 at 10:04 pm
The unversity’s endowment disclosed holdings in the Bitwise Solana staking ETF, Grayscale Ethereum staking ETF and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF.
- President Donald Trump Delivers Remarks During State Dinner in Beijing, Chinaby Sundance on May 14, 2026 at 8:27 pm
Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping hosted President Donald J Trump and the delegation of administration officials and leaders of U.S. businesses during a state dinner in Beijing, China. The full video of the event is below, prompted to 12:37 where President Trump delivered remarks to the Chinese and American attendees. . Alternative angle video also included The post President Donald Trump Delivers Remarks During State Dinner in Beijing, China appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Ex-Celsius exec sentenced to time served after guilty pleaby Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 14, 2026 at 7:46 pm
Celsius‘ former chief revenue officer received a lenient sentence after his 2023 guilty plea for fraud and conspiracy to commit price manipulation.
- Bitcoin trades at a 'discount' on Coinbase: Is a $76K retest next?by Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman on May 14, 2026 at 7:42 pm
Bitcoin’s $79,000 defense proves that the Coinbase discount is driven by stablecoin volatility rather than a lack of institutional demand.
- Sinicization on Display – President Trump Tours The Temple of Heaven with Chairman Xi Jinpingby Sundance on May 14, 2026 at 7:21 pm
Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping wanted to emphasize history and determination when he took President Donald Trump on a tour of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. The temple was used by Chinese Emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties where the rulers would pray for abundant harvests, good weather and good fortune for the The post Sinicization on Display – President Trump Tours The Temple of Heaven with Chairman Xi Jinping appeared first on The Last Refuge.
- Crypto losses from North Korea hackers in 2025 rose 51% YoY: Reportby Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on May 14, 2026 at 7:01 pm
The cybersecurity threats from North Korea are perpetrated by a myriad of small hacker groups deploying malware and executing social engineering scams.
- US Senate Banking Committee votes to advance CLARITY Actby Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 14, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Lawmakers debated amendments on ethics and other issues for a digital asset market structure bill before advancing the legislation, setting up a Senate floor vote.
- XRP whale wallets hit all-time highs: Will it push price above $1.50?by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on May 14, 2026 at 4:41 pm
XRP whales are accumulating at record levels, increasing the chances of XRP price rise toward $2, fueled by growing XRPL activity and a bullish technical setup.
- Bitcoin holds key support for $85K breakout as S&P 500 hits new all-time highby Cointelegraph by William Suberg on May 14, 2026 at 3:52 pm
Bitcoin entered recovery mode after inflation-induced losses, while US stocks shook off macro data with broader risk appetite "skyrocketing."
- Tether-backed Oobit expands crypto payments platform into Colombiaby Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar on May 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The crypto payments company said users in Latin America are spending digital assets on groceries, restaurants and other everyday purchases.
- Strategy’s Bitcoin engine faces $28B STRC ceiling: Delphi Digitalby Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on May 14, 2026 at 2:42 pm
Strategy is approaching the $28 billion issuance limit on its STRC stock, but Delphi researchers pointed to other capital-raising mechanisms that may fuel its BTC accumulation.
- 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.
- Maine Dems to Vote on Condemning DCCC Interference in House Primaryby Noah Hurowitz on May 7, 2026 at 5:31 pm
National Democrats put their weight behind a candidate in Maine’s hotly contested House race just weeks before the primary. Locals are pissed. The post Maine Dems to Vote on Condemning DCCC Interference in House Primary appeared first on The Intercept.
- IMA PANEL: How to Deal With Authorities – #SolutionsWatchby ADMIN TEAM on May 6, 2026 at 8:00 pm
It’s the cross-over you’ve all been waiting for, #SolutionsWatch meets the Independent Media Alliance! Panel host James Corbett is joined by IMA regulars Derrick Broze, Ryan Cristian, Kit Knightly, Jason Bermas, Hakeem Anwar & Steve Poikonen, and guests Etienne de La Boetie2, Larken Rose and Ernest Hancock to discuss how we interact with the state …
- Lawyer on EEOC’s New York Times Lawsuit Has History Battling Discrimination Against Menby Bryce Covert on May 6, 2026 at 7:55 pm
A former EEOC commissioner said, “They’re putting out their best facts in this complaint, and the facts are pathetic.” The post Lawyer on EEOC’s New York Times Lawsuit Has History Battling Discrimination Against Men appeared first on The Intercept.
- She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent.by Matt Sledge on May 6, 2026 at 10:19 am
A crypto mogul gave $2.5 million to a candidate running against state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro in the Nevada attorney general race. The post She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent. appeared first on The Intercept.
- Digital ID & the Kids in Fake Moustachesby Kit Knightly on May 5, 2026 at 8:30 pm
They're trying to rebrand the authoritarian Online Safety Act as just a silly piece of paper - not tyranny, it’s just bumbling, idiotic half-measures.
- Mamdani Condemns NYC Expo Promoting Property Sales in Israeli West Bank Settlementsby Noah Hurowitz on May 5, 2026 at 8:17 pm
Past real estate expos that included illegal Israeli settlements have come under scrutiny for discrimination — and led to violent confrontations. The post Mamdani Condemns NYC Expo Promoting Property Sales in Israeli West Bank Settlements appeared first on The Intercept.
- Hegseth Clings to Phony Ceasefire to Help Trump Evade War Powers Pressureby Nick Turse on May 5, 2026 at 7:21 pm
War Secretary Pete Hegseth insists “the ceasefire is not over,” despite renewed combat between U.S. and Iranian forces. The post Hegseth Clings to Phony Ceasefire to Help Trump Evade War Powers Pressure appeared first on The Intercept.