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When We Lost Challenger
Our secretary burst into the room, crying. ‘It blew up,’ she got out.The Wall Street Journal - World -
When ‘Stop the Steal’ Becomes Your Motto
With or without Trump, the Republican threat to democracy remains.The New York Times - Top stories -
We can’t be a republic only when it’s convenient
The Constitution wasn’t designed to make everything easy for the government.The Hill - Politics -
Need a New Cologne or Fragrance? Ask a Teen Boy.
Some Gen Z kids can’t seem to get enough of the luxury fragrances.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Andy Murray on brink of defeat when storm stops play in Geneva Open
Briton trailed Yannick Hanfmann 7-5, 4-1 in first roundDan Evans knocked out in first round of Lyon OpenAndy Murray was distracted by bizarre weather conditions as he stood on the brink of defeat in the first round of the Geneva Open.. Murray ...The Guardian - World -
What We Lose When ChatGPT Sounds Like Scarlett Johansson
OpenAI has good reason to aim for a bot voice à la the one in “Her.” But that film was about relationships. What does this real-world turn say about us?The New York Times - Business -
Julian Assange wins right to appeal against extradition: how did we get here and what happens next?
The family of the WikiLeaks founder had feared he could be on his way to the US this week, but Monday’s ruling will prolong the case for months at least. Julian Assange has won a potentially crucial victory in his long-running legal battle against ...The Guardian - World -
The walking cure: when an injury forced me to slow down, I learned that we can only amble our way to wisdom | Justine Toh
Modern life is stuck on a treadmill and its pace exceeds human limits. What would it look like to step off? . I can’t run right now – or what, for me, passes for running. I must walk, and I hate it. A tear in my right calf muscle has exposed me as ...The Guardian - World -
What did the inquiry say?
The report finds the infected blood scandal could and should have been largely avoided.BBC News - Top stories -
Craig Wright Is Not Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto, Court Rules
For years, Craig Steven Wright, an Australian cryptocurrency enthusiast, claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. Then the courts got involved.The New York Times - Business - Crypto -
The Gruenberg Backlash Builds
The FDIC chief says he’ll resign, but notice there’s no clear timeline.The Wall Street Journal - World -
We’re in a ‘My Wife Did It’ Moment
Justice Alito and Senator Menendez have one thing in common.The New York Times - Top stories -
When is Father's Day 2024?
Father's Day 2024 is Sunday, June 16. Start shopping to ensure your gift arrives on time.CBS News - Top stories -
When will cicadas finally leave?
Cicadas have started to emerge, with their songs getting louder by the day. When will it stop?The Hill - Politics -
Building a medieval castle from scratch
In the forests of Burgundy in central France, there's a bold effort underway to build a medieval castle, as they would have in an era before electricity, using ancient tools and laying stones by hand. Correspondent Seth Doane visits Guédelon, a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Can a State Stop Abortion Travel?
A judge says Alabama can’t make it a crime to help a woman obtain an out-of-state abortion.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
Where Did All the University Leaders Go?
They don’t make ’em like they used to.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Americans are drinking half the coffee they did in the 40s
It’s unclear what’s behind Starbucks’ recent shaky sales – but US coffee consumption declined for decades after a 1946 peak. Trouble is brewing at the biggest coffee chain in the US: Starbucks’ sales are struggling. A range of non-coffee factors, ...The Guardian - World -
When to Treat Your 401(k) as a Bank. And When to Keep It Locked Up.
Higher interest rates make retirement-plan loans more attractive, but there are risks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
When Form(s) Follows Function
Since 2009, the creators at Forms have been making unusual and sculptural pieces. The latest inspiration? A Japanese shakudo buckle.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?
The annual Amazon Prime Day savings event is approaching faster than you think.CBS News - Top stories -
When a Tale of Migration Is Not Just Fiction
When the director and crew of “Io Capitano” toured Senegal with their acclaimed movie, audiences responded with their life stories.The New York Times - World -
Researchers build AI-driven sarcasm detector
Being able to detect lowest form of wit could help AI interact with people more naturally, say scientists. Never mind that it can pass the bar exam, ace medical tests and read bedtime stories with emotion, artificial intelligence will never match ...The Guardian - World -
The stuff that Coppola’s dreams are made of: The director on building ‘Megalopolis’
Of the many quotations and slogans that flitter through Francis Ford Coppola’s idea-stuffed, open-hearted, unabashedly optimistic “Megalopolis,” one that particularly resonates with the director is: “When we leap into the unknown, we prove that ...ABC News - Entertainment -
AstraZeneca to build $1.5bn manufacturing site in Singapore
Anglo-Swedish drugmaker to produce targeted chemotherapy drug at facilityFinancial Times - World -
WATCH: Bear stops traffic on California freeway
A bear slowed traffic on a Southern California freeway before retreating back toward the nearby hills.ABC News - Top stories - California -
Police: Officer dragged trying to stop Scheffler
The police officer who tried to stop Scottie Scheffler from entering Valhalla Golf Club on Friday morning was dragged to the ground and suffered "pain, swelling and abrasions" to his left wrist and knee after the car accelerated, per the incident ...ESPN - Sports -
Stop Wasting Ammo, Damage Explained In Helldivers 2
Hit markers, armor penetration, weak points, and damage can be confusing in Helldivers 2. Let’s explain how it all works and how that will make you a better player.GameSpot - Tech -
It's Time to Stop Calling Women 'Accidental CEOs'
Leaders like former Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy and Expedia's Ariane Gorin--the latest woman to take the helm at a Fortune 500 company--didn't plot their rise. They're still qualified for the top job.Inc. - Business -
WATCH: Bear stops traffic on California freeway
A bear slowed traffic on a Southern California freeway before retreating back toward the nearby hills.ABC News - Top stories - California -
Wokeness Is Dying. We Might Miss It.
Nellie Bowles’s new book fights the last war.The New York Times - Top stories -
16 Books We Read This Week
The rise of an explosive political movement, education at a crossroads, the man who scammed the U.S. Navy and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
When Donald Trump Met Hannibal Lecter
Biden’s bits of babble pale beside his predecessor’s dark, deranged fantasies.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
When Dynamite Turned Terrorism Into an Everyday Threat
In early 20th-century America, political bombings became a constant menace — but then helped give rise to law enforcement as we know it.The New York Times - Top stories -
'Pax Economica' Review: When Free Trade Was Progressive
Early opponents of trade tariffs wanted economic policy to back a radical vision for world peace.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What happens when councils take control of buses?
More people are using buses in Reading where they are publicly-owned - will others towns follow?BBC News - Top stories -
When Watchmakers Team Up With Pritzker Prize Winners
Architects say they find a certain affinity between designing major structures and smaller items to wear on the wrist.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Why did Arsenal let Vivianne Miedema leave on a free at 27?
What makes the situation most striking is Arsenal’s apparent willingness to allow the Dutch star’s contract to run out. Moving the Goalposts: sign up for our free newsletter“Miedema … still Miedema … magnificent Miedema.” A line of commentary that ...The Guardian - World -
Did Billie Eilish just jump into the race for song of the summer?
Pop superstar Billie Eilish's new album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' is due Thursday night. One breezy track already feels like a hit.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
How did the NFL do with its matchups for Amazon, ESPN+, Netflix and Peacock?
The NFL can't make all of their network and streaming partners happy.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL