Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California to Texas from ABC
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Ingrid Andress, whose national anthem went viral, says she was drunk from NPR Stephen Thompson
The country star says she intends to check herself in to rehab. (Image credit: Daniel Shirey) Read More
A victory for opponents of female genital mutilation in The Gambia from NPR Gabrielle Emanuel
On Monday, Gambian lawmakers rejected a bill that would have overturned its ban on female genital mutilation. The vote marks a victory for women’s rights activists and comes after months of intense debate. (Image credit: Malick Njie) Read More
How one Mexican immigrant works to honor traditions across borders from NPR Toya Sarno Jordan
As hundreds of thousands of migrants reach the United States’ southern border every month, many hold onto traditions like coming-of-age ceremonies to give them a sense of home. (Image credit: Toya Sarno Jordan) Read More
Home generator company Generac just launched an electric vehicle charger from the Verge Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
The Generac EV charger starts at $649. | Image: Generac Generac — a power and energy management company known for its gas-powered home backup generators — has released its first electric vehicle charger. The new charger joins the company’s home battery solution in its move toward clean energy. Generac also owns Ecobee, a smart thermostat…
Twisters doesn’t mention climate change to avoid saying anything ‘message-oriented’ from the Verge Charles Pulliam-Moore
Image: Universal Though Universal’s Twisters is set to drop as the US deals with a massive heatwave, wildfires, and the aftermath of multiple deadly storms, the movie goes out of its way to avoid mentioning climate change because its director didn’t want to make audiences uncomfortable. It would have made sense if Twisters — a…
The app that promised to ‘use AI to weed out daters with STIs’ has been shut down from the Verge Lauren Feiner
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge HeHealth’s AI-powered Calmara app claimed, “Our innovative AI technology offers rapid, confidential, and scientifically validated sexual health screening, giving you peace of mind before diving into intimate encounters,” but now it’s shut down after an inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The app prompted daters to submit…
A North Korean diplomat in Cuba defects to South Korea from NPR The Associated Press
South Korea’s spy agency said Tuesday that a senior North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has fled to South Korea, the latest defection by members of the North’s ruling elite that likely hurt leader Kim Jong Un’s push to bolster his leadership. (Image credit: Ahn Young-joon) Read More
Here’s a very clear real-world look at Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold from the Verge Chris Welch
Image: NCC There have been leaks aplenty in recent weeks showing every angle of Google’s Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL. But so far, the company’s second-generation foldable phone has managed to keep better cover ahead of next month’s product event. So much for that! As reported by Android Authority, new regulatory photos…
The best noise-canceling headphones to buy right now from the Verge Chris Welch
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones have an all-new design. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Get some peace and quiet with any of our top picks for noise-canceling headphones. Sony’s still the best overall, but there are reasons to go elsewhere, too. Continue reading… Read More