A GOP House candidate opposed IVF coverage for same-sex couples, once saying it would create a 'false sense of equality'
Neil Parrott, a GOP congressional candidate in Maryland, argued that the children of same-sex couples are "statistically worse off" than others.
Kamala Harris took a ride on Trump's gilded plane in 1994, book says
According to a biography of Harris, she took a ride on Trump's jet with Willie Brown but likely did not meet Trump himself.
Ukrainian releases video of Russian troops surrendering after a surprise attack
The Ukrainian military unexpectedly attacked on Russian soil. Ukraine released footage of Russian troops surrendering in the Kursk region.
Trump compares January 6 crowd to MLK's 'I Have A Dream' audience: 'We had more people'
The biggest lawsuits Elon Musk is facing
From government investigations to labor disputes and a custody battle, Elon Musk has a lot to lose in court. Here's the tea on Musk's lawsuits.
Nancy Pelosi says she's 'never been that impressed' with Biden's political operation
Pelosi still isn't taking credit for Biden's decision to withdraw. But she's not hiding her views on his 2024 campaign.
Markets are worried about the Chinese yuan sparking a new wave of turmoil
The Chinese yuan spiked against the US dollar on Monday in moves that were similar to the Japanese yen carry trade unwind.
Everyone from Starbucks to Chinese giants wants in on the boba tea craze. Meet the family who says they started it all.
Chun Shui Tang started out as a traditional teahouse in Taiwan. But as founder Liu Han-Chieh found out, selling tea was harder than loving tea.
Steve Jobs' former yacht Venus collided with another superyacht off the coast of Naples
The yacht, built for Steve Jobs and designed by Philippe Starck, has collided with another ship off the coast of Italy.
Trump's campaign says it's 'not going to talk about couches'
Why everyone from Joe Manchin to the DSA is happy with Tim Walz
Tim Walz doesn't own any stocks: What to know about Kamala Harris' running mate's personal finances
I tried to kill my smartphone addiction with a dumbphone. Here's how it went.
Some screen junkies are ditching their smartphones for dumbphones that cut out distracting apps. Our reporter tried out one of these dumbphones.
How the market meltdown could hurt Kamala Harris' campaign
The August stock market plunge has investors prepping for a recession and Democrats hoping it doesn't hurt Kamala Harris' economy-focused campaign.
JD Vance called Tim Walz a 'San Francisco-style liberal.' Walz visited the city for the first time last month, while Vance lived there for years.
Vance spent years in San Francisco working as a venture capitalist. Walz visited the city for the first time in July.
Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' pick for VP?
Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate after a whirlwind "veepstakes" that has dominated her 2024 campaign.
I was freed as part of Russia's prisoner swap. I feel like the luckiest person in the world — but I'll spend years dealing with the trauma.
Aleksandra "Sasha" Skochilenko was released in last week's prisoner swap. She told BI about her imprisonment, release, and reuniting with her partner.
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Where Gov. Tim Walz stands on Israel, Gaza, and pro-Palestinian protests
Walz has taken a conciliatory approach toward pro-Palestinian "Uncommitted" voters, praising them for being "civically engaged."
Markets are rebounding after Monday's massive meltdown, making rate decisions harder for the Fed
There is talk of an emergency rate cut from the Fed following Monday's market meltdown, as Japan recovered most of its losses on Tuesday.
Every type of weapon the US has sent Ukraine
America has provided Ukraine with shells, tanks, rockets, cannons, drones, and more. So which weapons have proven most critical on the battlefield?
Trump is weaponizing the stock downturn to attack Kamala Harris
Trump claimed credit for soaring stocks under Biden. Now that there's a downturn, he's blaming Kamala Harris.
Far-right riots continue to sweep the UK following fatal stabbings at a children's dance class
More than 140 people have been arrested in the UK since Saturday night following widespread riots, police say.
Russia has a history of going after dissidents. One senior Kremlin official has now warned freed prisoners to 'disguise themselves.'
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned freed dissidents to "adopt new names" and "disguise themselves."
Indian police launch murder investigation after a US woman was found screaming and chained to a tree in the middle of a forest
Lalita Kayi, 50, was found last week in the Indian state of Maharashtra after her screams were heard by a local.
Putin greeted children of freed sleeper agents in Spanish as they had only discovered they were Russian on the flight to Moscow, Kremlin says
The children only learned they were Russian after they boarded the Moscow-bound plane in Ankara, a Kremlin spokesperson said.
'Not a person who gets overly excited': Sen. Mark Kelly auditions to be Kamala Harris's VP
Sen. Mark Kelly is the only senator on Kamala Harris's VP pick. He's won tough elections. But he's also a little bit boring.
Trump says Harris "happened to turn Black" in attack on her race
Trump falsely said Kamala Harris claimed Black heritage after being "Indian all the way" at a National Association of Black Journalists conference.
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Blake Masters, a close ally of JD Vance and Peter Thiel, just lost another election
Blake Masters lost to Abe Hamadeh despite winning a last-minute dual endorsement from Trump after JD Vance became the VP pick.
Trump suggests having JD Vance as his VP will make 'virtually no impact' on the race
On Wednesday, Trump sought to downplay any impact Vance might have on his own chances of winning.
JD Vance's problem isn't weirdness. It's nastiness.
Sen. JD Vance's point about childlessness was actually fairly benign. But the nasty way he framed the issue has left him open to attacks.
How Maker's Mark produces 34 million bottles of bourbon a year
In a tiny Kentucky town, Maker's Mark produces one of America's most famous bourbon whiskeys.
Disneyland workers won a 31% pay rise after a 4-month campaign and a vote to strike
Disneyland ratified contracts increasing minimum wage to $24 per hour for 14,000 employees after months of union negotiations.
An NFL legend was handcuffed on a United plane and barred from flying. Weeks later, a flight attendant involved in the incident has left the airline.
NFL Hall-of-Famer Terrell Davis took to Instagram to say that he had been placed on a United 'no fly' list. The airline said the ban was lifted.
'White Dudes for Harris' fundraiser thinks Elon Musk might have suspended his account. He's going to keep using Twitter.
Elon Musk's Twitter suspended the "White Dudes for Harris" account. Its organizers still don't know why, even after they're back on X.
The Seine is so dirty, Olympic athletes can't swim in it
High levels of E. coli in the Seine River postponed the 2024 Olympics men's triathlon. The French government had put $1.5 billion into cleaning it.
Trump keeps using 'Palestinian' as an insult
Trump said Biden is "like a Palestinian" at their June debate. And on Tuesday, he said that Chuck Schumer is "officially now a Palestinian."
Joe Biden pitches Supreme Court reform in the wake of scandals
In a push for major Supreme Court reform, Joe Biden called for term limits for justices, and limited immunity for presidents, citing "Project 2025".
What Kamala Harris's top potential VP picks have said about Israel and Gaza
Each contender's largely on the same page when it comes to Israel, but some have been more vocal on the issue than others.
Lindsey Graham tried to stop Trump from choosing JD Vance as his VP pick, report says
The South Carolina senator reportedly preferred Sen. Marco Rubio. He's also strongly disagreed with Vance on Ukraine aid.
US suggests Venezuela's president is clinging on illegitimately after a disputed vote
Nicolás Maduro was declared victor in Venezuela without the release of voting totals and in contradiction of an exit poll.
Melinda French Gates weighs in on the generosity of billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel: 'I would not call those men philanthropists'
Melinda French Gates has said the new generation of "billionaire activists," such as Elon Musk or Peter Thiel, aren't philanthropists.
Trump says he'll create a 'bitcoin national stockpile' as he courts the cryptocurrency crowd at Nashville conference
Former President Donald Trump spoke at a bitcoin conference in Nashville, where he told the crowd he would make cryptocurrency a priority if elected.
Dave Portnoy says JD Vance 'sounds like a moron'
Portnoy said Vance's idea of taxing childless adults more than parents was "idiotic," questioning whether the Ohio senator is a Republican.
Arsonists sabotage trains ahead of the Paris Olympic Games
Paris trains came to a halt, delaying athletes and tourists ahead of the Olympics opening ceremonies. Authorities are looking for the arsonists.
US nabs a cartel leader after El Chapo's son tricks him onto a flight across the border: report
FBI director Christopher Wray said both men had "eluded law enforcement for decades."
Why JD Vance is being dogged by couch memes — and struggling in general
In a poll, 60% of Americans said they weren't familiar with Vance before last week. That's given his opponents, and meme makers, a golden opportunity.
What JD Vance's rise tells us about the influence of Peter Thiel — and Silicon Valley in the age of Donald Trump
How should we think of JD Vance's connection to tech, and Peter Thiel's connection to Donald Trump? I asked Thiel biographer Max Chafkin to explain.
An injured hockey player chose to amputate part of his finger so he could compete at the Paris Olympics
Australian hockey player Matthew Dawson opted to have part of his finger amputated after a bad injury so he could still compete at the 2024 Olympics.
Thailand plans to give $275 cash handouts to 50 million low-income citizens
Thailand plans to spend $13.7 billion giving cash handouts to 50 million people in a bid to stimulate its economy.