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A Detroit Neighborhood Uses Art to Fight Air Pollution
The artist Jordan Weber’s queenly sculpture in a Detroit park does double duty as an air quality monitor.The New York Times - Top stories -
In the struggle against pollution, the humble mushroom could prove to be a valuable tool
Research suggests that the waste left over from growing the fungi could have a sustainable use: removing pollutants from water.CNBC - Business -
‘Termination shock’: cut in ship pollution sparked global heating spurt
Sudden cut in pollution in 2020 meant less shade from sun and was ‘substantial’ factor in record surface temperatures in 2023, study finds. The slashing of pollution from shipping in 2020 led to a big “termination shock” that is estimated have ...The Guardian - World -
OpenAI is devouring the media industry
With so many lining up to voluntarily deal with OpenAI, it's clear where the seat of power lies. And that's not something media companies...VentureBeat - Tech -
Are DEI programs really the problem?
Recently, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees diverted $2.3 million spent on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs into public safety. Echoing sentiments from other campuses, Chair David Boliek said, “I think ...The Hill - Politics -
General Mills faces pressure to remove plastic chemicals from food
Consumer advocates are pushing the conglomerate to stop using chemicals linked to heart disease, diabetes and obesity.CBS News - Top stories -
German anti-Islam activist injured in knife attack
The attacker stabbed several people including a policeman, before being shot by an officer.BBC News - Top stories - Germany -
Ledecky: Faith in anti-doping at 'all-time low'
Olympic champion Katie Ledecky says faith in the anti-doping system is at an "all-time low" in the wake of the way global regulators handled a case involving Chinese swimmers.ESPN - Sports -
Russia-Ukraine war live: energy facilities hit across Ukraine in overnight strikes
Ukraine’s National Grid operator Ukrenergo said the attack damaged energy facilities in five regions. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy has now arrived in Singapore for the annual Shangri-La security summit, where he will address delegates ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
UBS Kicks Off Succession Race, Promoting Two CEO Candidates
Sergio Ermotti, the incumbent chief executive, has said he expects to leave by around early 2027.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
IRS makes free online filing program permanent
The free online tax filing program piloted this year by the IRS will be made permanent and its scope will be expanded, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Thursday. Known as “Direct File,” the online platform will be integrated with state ...The Hill - Politics -
Video shows anti-Islam activist among those stabbed in Germany attack
Police confirm that several people were stabbed in an attack in southwest Germany which reportedly targeted an anti-Islam activist.CBS News - World -
Greater U.S. Treasury Supply Seen as a Medium-Term Risk
Treasurys should maintain their status as a global risk-free asset in the near to medium term, but the need to finance the growing U.S. deficit might coincide with softening demand for Treasurys, increasing the risk premium the government pays, ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
How U.S. sportsbooks can learn from Europe's soccer-focused betting industry
Saturday's Champions League Final is a standout moment for the European betting industry and a learning moment for America's.ESPN - Sports -
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Wizards promote interim head coach Brian Keefe to permanent job, replacing Wes Unseld Jr.
Keefe led the Wizards to an 8-31 mark after filling in for Unseld.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
UBS started a race to succeed Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti by promoting two leading candidates.
UBS started a race to succeed Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti by promoting two leading candidates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The meeting that brought the U.K.'s two biggest boxing promoters together after 15 years
For 15 years, boxing promoters Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn didn't speak to each other face to face. But the animosity finally ended and boxing is better for it.ESPN - Sports -
IRS free tax filing program to be available nationwide starting in 2025
The IRS will expand Direct File, its free tax filing program, nationwide starting in 2025, the agency and the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced.CNBC - Business -
AI programs can easily impersonate Biden, others to manipulate elections: Study
It’s easy for artificial intelligence programs to create mimic voices of politicians like President Biden and former President Trump, posting the risk of a rise in voter misinformation, according to a study from the Center for Countering Digital ...The Hill - Politics -
Trump launches grassroots voter outreach program after New York trial
A day after former President Trump was convicted in his New York hush money case, his campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) are launching a major grassroots voter outreach program in key battleground states. The “Trump Force 47” ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
King Charles III to take part in official birthday celebrations
Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will take part in his official birthday celebrations in a little over two weeks, as the monarch eases his way back into public duties while continuing to undergo cancer treatmentABC News - World - United Kingdom -
The Hidden History of Brown v. Board of Education (Part 1)
As part of the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling on Brown v. Board of Education, plaintiffs in the original cases reflect on life under "separate but equal" and the conditions in their schools that drove the fight to ...NBC News - Top stories -
Luxury homebuyers can now get an art collection as part of the deal
Realtors are going beyond "staging" a property with art and furniture and are hiring experts to curate art collections for homes.CNBC - Business -
Marissa Young helped Duke softball make history -- and that's only part of her story
Inside Duke softball coach Marissa Young's journey of helping her husband and her team.ESPN - Sports -
Revealed: how a US far-right group is influencing anti-gay policies in Africa
US anti-pornography campaigning group has advised, promoted and endorsed anti-LGBTQ+ activists and politicians in Uganda. . A long-standing US anti-pornography campaigning group has advised, promoted and endorsed anti-LGBTQ+ activists and ...The Guardian - World -
Monaco player suspended for four matches after covering up anti-homophobia badge
Monaco midfielder Mohamed Camara was given a four-game suspension by the French league after covering up an anti-homophobia message on the team’s shirt during the club’s final league game of the season.NBC News - Top stories -
Ledecky says faith in Olympic anti-doping system at 'all-time low' after Chinese swimming case
Olympic champion Katie Ledecky says faith in the anti-doping system is at an “all-time low” in the wake of the way global regulators handled a case involving Chinese swimmersABC News - Sports -
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Usher, Victoria Monét will receive prestigious awards from music industry group ASCAP
Usher will add another prestigious award to his already loaded trophy caseABC News - Entertainment -
Healthy Returns: Pfizer, Merck, J&J and more to release cancer drug data at industry conference
CNBC will be on the ground at the ASCO annual meeting in Chicago. Meanwhile, Epic released a free tool set to help health systems evaluate AI models.CNBC - Business -
Euro zone inflation rises to 2.6% in May, but bloc still seen heading for interest rate cut
The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates next week.CNBC - Business -
Pfizer drug extends life for patients with rare lung cancer usually seen in nonsmokers
Pfizer’s lung cancer drug Lorbrena can extend life for patients with a rare form of the disease for years longer than other drugs, according to new research published Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Review: Formulaic and frothy, 'Summer Camp' is the latest from a one-woman cottage industry
Diane Keaton lures a cast of comedy pros, including Kathy Bates and Eugene Levy, for another entry in a subgenre that's coalesced around her singular persona.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Stock market wobbles, then recovers, as investors digest PCE inflation report
Investors were trying to balance everything from typical month-end squaring of stock positions to Salesforce Inc.’s revenue guidance on Thursday, Friday’s April PCE inflation print, and even the guilty verdict against former U.S. President Donald ...MarketWatch - Business -
After a quarter century, Thailand's LGBTQ Pride Parade is seen as a popular and political success
Thailand has kicked off its annual celebration for the LGBTQ+ community’s Pride Month as the country is on course to become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage equalityABC News - World -
Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show: features one of the most painful family arguments ever seen on TV
This excruciatingly revealing reality show is so extreme it’s hard to believe that what you’re watching is the truth – and maybe you’re not. Hard to trust a standup comedian, isn’t it? Part of the job – the main part, really – is trying to ...The Guardian - World -
The CEO of Chipotle Just Gave Some Bad Advice, and It's Probably the Worst Idea I've Seen In a While
I widened my eyes slightly and nodded my head ...Inc. - Business -
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AI cancer screening programs are booming, but you'll likely have to pay for them yourself
The FDA has approved nearly 600 radiology AI program since 2019, but most aren't covered by Medicare or private health insurance.CNBC - Business