Jun 12 Drivers begin long commutes following I-95 roadway collapse By Ron Todt, Associated Press Newscasts warned of traffic nightmares Monday and gave advice on detours, urging drivers to take more time to travel. Continue reading
Jun 12 U.S. plans to rejoin UNESCO and pay $600 million in back dues By Angela Charlton, Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. officials say the decision was motivated by concern that China is filling the gap in UNESCO policymaking. Continue reading
Jun 11 Billionaire George Soros says he is ceding control of empire to younger son Alex Soros By Associated Press Billionaire investor turned philanthropist George Soros is ceding control of his $25 billion empire to a younger son, Alexander Soros, according to an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal published online Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 11 AP sources: ‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski died by suicide in prison medical center By Michael R. Sisak, Mike Balsamo, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press Ted Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber,” who carried out a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died by suicide, four people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 3:35 News Wrap: Trump vows he’ll ‘never leave’ presidential race despite charges In our news wrap Sunday, Trump said that not even a felony conviction would drive him out of the presidential race, Ukrainian forces say they’ve retaken a southeastern village from Russian occupiers, former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 5:58 What the latest research tells us about long COVID’s most common symptoms By John Yang, Laura Santhanam, Harry Zahn, Andrew Corkery More than three years into the pandemic, physicians and researchers are still struggling to understand long COVID. A recent study at Mass General Brigham has tried to take a step toward defining the condition affecting millions of people. PBS NewsHour… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 7:10 2 out of 3 North American bird species face extinction. Here’s how we can save them By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young As the climate crisis worsens, so does pressure on wildlife. The number of birds in North America has declined by 3 billion in the last 50 years. Brooke Bateman, director of climate science at the National Audubon Society, joins Ali… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 3:58 Marsha P. Johnson’s historic role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara This Pride Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a larger-than-life figure in her own community, whose contributions to the fight for gay and transgender rights were largely overlooked… Continue watching
Jun 11 Arcangelo wins 2023 Belmont Stakes, trainer 1st woman to win a Triple Crown race By Tom Canavan, Associated Press Arcangelo took the lead at the top of the stretch and won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, making Jena Antonucci the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race. Continue reading
Jun 11 Biden hosts Pride Month celebration at White House, voices LGBTQ+ support By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Pride Month is being celebrated this year as state lawmakers have introduced at least 525 bills and enacted 78 bills that whittle away at LGBTQ+ rights, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Continue reading