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
Jun 29 Luigi Mangione gets stuck in elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday. Continue reading
Jun 29 D.C. will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s… Continue reading
Jun 29 3 firefighters killed in wildfires along Colorado-Utah border identified By Ty Oneil, Matthew Brown, John Seewer, Associated Press Federal officials say that the three firefighters killed over the weekend in a Colorado wildfire were part of a crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires. Continue reading
Jun 29 Former players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis charged in NBA gambling scandal By Ed White, Associated Press Authorities say Beasley tailored his play while with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, based on bets on his performance, and others benefited, including Davis. Continue reading
Jun 29 America 250 brings extraordinary security challenge to Washington By Gary Fields, Associated Press Hundreds of thousands are expected in Washington, D.C., for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s freedom. Federal law enforcement is preparing for one of the city's largest security operations. Continue reading
Jun 29 UC Berkeley establishing Nancy Pelosi Institute dedicated to addressing democracy's challenges By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the University of California, Berkeley, are partnering to form a new nonpartisan academic institute they say will be dedicated to strengthening democracy. Continue reading