Boston commuters are seeing a new feature on their trains: googly eyes from NPR Hosts
Boston is adorning trains with googly eyes. Silly, yes. Is it charming riders? Read More
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Analysts say China patrols within the restricted water of Kinmen to intimidate Taiwan from NPR Emily Feng
The Chinese coast guard boards vessels in waters China considers its own — including waters around one Taiwanese island, where residents have long been caught in the middle of tensions with China. Read More
Gang violence in Haiti has displaced 300,000 children, the United Nations says from NPR The Associated Press
Children are more than half of the nearly 580,000 people who have become homeless in the last four months, the U.N.’s children agency said. (Image credit: Odelyn Joseph) Read More
Naomi Osaka wins her first Wimbledon tennis match in 6 years from NPR Ayana Archie
Osaka will next play American Emma Navarro in the second round of the tournament. (Image credit: Kirsty Wigglesworth) Read More
Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from NPR The Associated Press
As of March of this year, Chicken Soup for the Soul had about $414 million in assets and $970 million in debts. Shares for the public company have fallen more than 90% over the last year. (Image credit: Damian Dovarganes) Read More
UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence from ABC
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution urging wealthy, developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ensure they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial inte…Read More
Judge puts a pause on White House delay of consideration of gas export projects from NPR The Associated Press
U.S. District Judge James Cain, Jr. sided with the states, granting a preliminary injunction that puts the Biden administration’s delay consideration of projects aimed at LNG exports on hold. (Image credit: Martha Irvine/AP) Read More
California considers unique safety regulations for AI companies, but faces tech firm opposition from ABC
California lawmakers are weighing a bill that would regulate powerful artificial intelligence systemsRead More
The U.S. is eliminated from Copa America, increasing the pressure to fire its coach from NPR The Associated Press
The United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay, a defeat sure to increase pressure to replace coach Gregg Berhalter before the 2026 World Cup. (Image credit: Reed Hoffman/AP) Read More
Biden says Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘undermines the rule of law’ from NPR Deepa Shivaram
President Biden said the court’s decision puts “virtually no limits on what a president can do” and used it to argue against former President Donald Trump’s reelection bid. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Read More