October 31, 2026

Japan Elects First Female Prime Minister

Japan’s parliament elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister on 21 October 2025, marking a major milestone.

Kimmel Moves James Talarico Interview to YouTube as FCC

Jimmy Kimmel says his planned interview with James Talarico, the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Texas, will not air on.

Elon Musk Threatens Legal Action Over Alex Gibney Documentary

Elon Musk’s attorney, Alex Spiro, has threatened legal action against filmmaker Alex Gibney and the team behind the new documentary.

Israel Revives Plan for Palestinians to Leave Gaza —

Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, has publicly revived one of the most controversial ideas to emerge from the Gaza war:.

Did Erika Kirk Really “Fail” at Turning Point USA?

A new Salon commentary makes a provocative argument: one year after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, his widow and successor.

Meta Smart Glasses Turn the Camera on Police: Accountability

A new debate over Meta smart glasses is exposing an unusual contradiction in America’s rapidly expanding surveillance culture: law-enforcement agencies.