Politics

Father of AI-doomer ideology Effective Altruism backed bestiality, said newborn baby worth less than a hog
The nutty professor dubbed the “father” of effective altruism (EA), the theory beloved by AI doomers who want the power to police the technology, expressed support for bestiality and...
NYC Council drops plan to auto-enroll in benefits over immigrant privacy fears
The City Council dropped a plan to automatically enroll New Yorkers in city benefits Thursday — instead passing a drastically pared-down bill over concerns it would be an invasion...
Dear Abby: I’m afraid my self-centered mother-in-law is never going to change
DEAR ABBY: I have a mother-in-law of 30 years I distance myself from. I do this in order to maintain my sanity. She seems incapable of carrying on a...
Country music star Ella Langley faces her fears following record-breaking week
Ella Langley is choosin’ to face her fears this week. On Wednesday, the country music star shared a TikTok video of herself meeting and holding several exotic animals. Langley had a parrot...
Dodgers late-season roll halted by Padres, reigniting one big World Series concern
Entering this week, the Dodgers seemed to be rolling toward the postseason.  They had won 14 of 17 games. They had clinched the National League West division crown. They...
Packers embarrassed by Falcons as nightmare start to season continues
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers knew they’d have their hands full early in the season with their offense missing Josh Jacobs and their defense lacking Micah...
Carlos Alcaraz still irate over 3:30 a.m. US Open finish: ‘Too much’
Carlos Alcaraz seemed to be sending a message to the U.S. Open when he met with reporters in London on Thursday, calling it “too much” when discussing the early-morning...
Yankees playoff rotation still in flux — and Cam Schlittler may not start Game 1
Cam Schlittler made his final start of the regular season Thursday night.  Will his next be in Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday?  The Yankees aren’t saying...
Georgia teen arrested after allegedly dropping plastic tub containing dismembered torso
A teen was allegedly caught dropping a plastic tub holding a dismembered woman’s torso while walking through a Georgia apartment complex, according to reports. Kingston Lammar Bradley, 18, was arrested...
Iowa school teacher and 10-year-old student die during field trip at Lake Macbride State Park
An Iowa elementary school teacher and a fifth-grade student died during a field trip to a local state park on Tuesday after both ended up in the reservoir, according...
Exclusive | Juan Soto opens up about Mets’ failures two seasons after signing megadeal
ARLINGTON, Texas — Juan Soto didn’t see this coming.  Rewind to two winters ago, when he signed the richest contract in North American professional sports history, and it wouldn’t...
Colossal hurricane smashes Pacific coastline as apocalyptic videos emerge
A colossal hurricane is battering Mexico’s Pacific coastline with monster waves, torrential rain and powerful winds as terrifying videos show the storm’s outer bands lashing coastal communities. Hurricane Polo,...