Jul 01 Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland By Jamey Keaten, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press A group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday by consecrating four bishops without his consent, dismissing the resulting excommunications and break with the Holy See by saying it was necessary to defend the Catholic faith. Continue reading
Jul 01 Poll: Most Americans think the U.S. has strayed from its founding principles By Joshua Barajas Most Americans believe the country has moved away from its founding principles as the nation prepares for its big 250th anniversary, a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll finds. Eighty-three percent of U.S. adults feel America has strayed from the ideals… Continue reading
Jun 30 Watch 7:15 News Wrap: Heat wave brings dangerous temperatures to central and eastern U.S. In our news wrap Tuesday, a record-breaking heat wave is intensifying across much of the central and eastern U.S. and pushing temperatures to what officials are calling dangerous levels, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Zyn nicotine pouches can… Continue watching
Jun 30 Serena Williams loses singles match in opening round at Wimbledon By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press Williams played two doubles matches just before Wimbledon to announce her comeback, but she hadn't played a singles match since the 2022 U.S. Open. Continue reading
Jun 30 Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest By Ed White, Associated Press The heat index — how hot it feels when air temperature and humidity are combined — is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas. Continue reading
Jun 30 Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit over low performance By Ali Swenson, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The funding suspension is part of the Republican administration's broader anti-fraud actions in the healthcare sector. Continue reading
Jun 30 How to stay cool and safe in a heat wave, even without air conditioning By Caleigh Wells, Melina Walling, Associated Press Scorching temperatures, especially combined with high humidity, pose risks particularly for children, older people and those with certain health conditions. Continue reading
Jun 30 Can Dave Portnoy be canceled? By Amna Nawaz Dave Portnoy is the founder of Barstool Sports, a media goliath he started as a free gambling newsletter in the early 2000s. His new book, "Cancel Me If You Can," details his rise – and the controversies he's faced along… Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 5:52 Required Bible stories for Texas students challenge separation of church and state By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins Passages from the Bible will now become required reading for public school students in Texas. The Republican-controlled state board of education approved the mandatory reading list on Friday, the first of its kind in the country. William Brangham discussed the… Continue watching
Jun 29 Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces By Hannah Fingerhut, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — Summer camp and other outdoor activities were canceled or delayed Monday as a heat wave held its grip on the Midwest and spread eastward. Communities opened cooling centers and urged people to take it easy and… Continue reading