How a catchy tune became the soundtrack to TikTok's silliest videos The song "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" was released ten years ago and has since become the soundtrack to millions of viral videos. Its story shows how music has shaped — and been shaped by— social media platforms. Deena Prichep
Haitian group seeks charges against Trump and Vance over false Springfield claims Charges brought by private citizens are rare, but not unheard of, in Ohio. State law requires a hearing to take place before the affidavit can move forward. The Associated Press
U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. to suspend inspections in the past. California growers question Mexico's inspectors would be better equipped to withstand the pressure. The Associated Press
Going once … going twice: Alex Jones’ cameras, mics, Infowars show, vitamin site A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that a plan to sell off the assets of Jones' media company, Free Speech Systems, can move ahead. Net proceeds will go to the Sandy Hook families who Jones defamed. Tovia Smith
Amid harmful lies about Haitian immigrants, members of the diaspora vow to tell their own story Libby Denkmann
New lawsuit accuses Sean Combs of rape, recording assault later distributed as porn Thalia Graves alleges Combs and his bodyguard, Joseph Sherman, raped her, recorded the attack without her knowledge and later distributed the video as pornography in the 11th suit against him. Sidney Madden
A new poll of young voters shows Harris with a commanding 31 point lead over Trump The poll from the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics shows Harris well ahead among likely voters 18 to 29. It’s a promising sign for Harris, who is banking on high levels of youth support. Elena Moore
