‘Hamster’ crypto craze has taken Iran. It highlights economic malaise ahead of presidential election from ABC
Cab drivers and bikers at red lights in June in Tehran tap away furiously on their mobile phones, ignoring police officersRead More
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‘Inside Out 2’ scores $100 million in its second weekend, setting records from NPR The Associated Press
In just a week and a half, Inside Out 2 has become 2024’s highest-grossing film to date, surpassing Dune: Part Two. Inside Out 2 will likely blow through the $1 billion mark in about a week. (Image credit: Pixar/AP) Read More
What to stream this week: Camila Cabello, Megan Thee Stallion, Eva Longoria and Celine Dion from ABC
This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from Camila Cabello and Megan Thee Stallion, Amazon Prime has a documentary about Celine Dion dealing with a rare neurological disorder and Eva Longoria plays a woman whose life changes co…Read More
Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says from ABC
A cybersecurity intelligence company says a suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has intensified attacks on Taiwanese organizations, particularly those in sectors such as the government, education and technologyRead More
More than 15 policemen, several civilians killed by gunmen in Russia’s Dagestan region from NPR The Associated Press
Gunmen opened fire on two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a police post in two cities, according to the authorities. Read More
Deadly methanol-laced bootleg liquor kills dozens in South India from NPR Anupama Chandrasekaran
At least 56 people died after consuming methanol-laced liquor produced in the Kallakurichi district. Several regions in India have seen mass casualties due to consumption of tainted alcohol. (Image credit: R. Satish Babu) Read More
Hurricanes are intensifying more quickly. Is it time to change how we categorize them? from NPR Gus Contreras
NPR’s Adrian Florido speaks with reporter Alana Casanova-Burgess about her reporting on efforts to possibly change how we categorize hurricanes as they become more powerful. Read More
Biden’s executive actions on immigration reflect recent shifts in politics from NPR Jasmine Garsd
President Biden’s latest executive actions on immigration seek to secure the southern border and help some immigrant families already here. These shifts in policy reflect recent shifts in politics. Read More
Biden’s executive actions on immigration send mixed signals from NPR
In early June, President Joe Biden severely restricted asylum requests from migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border without authorization. Two weeks later, the President struck a more welcoming tone, saying he’d protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. Immigration has become a big issue, for both parties. Policy experts say…
The late ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek will be honored with a U.S. postage stamp from NPR Joe Hernandez
The stamp says: “This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show ‘Jeopardy!’ for 37 seasons.” Underneath and in the show’s signature interrogative format is written: “Who is Alex Trebek?” (Image credit: Kris Connor) Read More