Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 2059

Watch Three People Stop London Bridge Attacker With a Fire Extinguisher, Whale Tusk

A Polish chef grabbed a five-foot Narwhal tusk from the wall of Fishmongers' Hall.

London Bridge Attacker Already Had a Terrorism Conviction for Bomb Plot

Usman Khan had been convicted of plotting to bomb a number of London landmarks, including the stock exchange, as part of an al-Qaida-inspired cell.

Help! My Friend Wants to Ghost Her Marriage.

I think they should divorce, but I’m uncomfortable knowing what her husband doesn’t.

Read the New Short Story “A Priest, a Rabbi, and a Robot Walk Into a Bar”

Artificial intelligence is changing just about everything. Why not religion, too?

My Dog Keeps Shoving His Head Between Men’s Legs

We think it’s funny—but he tries to do it to every man he thinks he likes.

Are Open Borders a Good Idea?

Bryan Caplan joins Slate Money to discuss the economics of parenting, education, and immigration.

Video Shows Chicago Police Officer Body-Slamming Man During Arrest

The Chicago Police Department launched an investigation after the video went viral.

Brazilian President Blames Leonardo DiCaprio for Amazon Fires

Jair Bolsonaro provided no evidence for his allegations.

Two Killed in London Terrorist Attack Before Police Fatally Shoot Suspect

Several people appear to have held the suspected stabber down until police arrived.

Why Men Say They Want “Nothing” for Christmas

The CEO of Bonobos explains why it’s so hard to buy men gifts—and why it doesn’t have to be.