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The Latest: Trump says Iran 'will have to pay the price’
The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter, blamed on a collision with an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz
Amazon Expands Its LTL Shipping Business. Old Dominion Freight Tumbles.
Old Dominion Freight Line and FedEx Freight stocks are falling Wednesday after Amazon expands its less-than-truckload shipping service.
Amazon Expands Its LTL Shipping Business. Old Dominion Freight Tumbles.
Old Dominion Freight Line and FedEx Freight shares are falling Wednesday.
Freddie Freeman has a big moment in Dodgers' victory
First baseman Freddie Freeman reaches a career milestone as the Dodgers rout the Pittsburgh Pirates.
AI token leaderboards are 'dystopian': Replit AI chief
As Amazon and others rethink AI-use rankings, Replit's AI head said it was a poor measure of employee performance.
MediaDailyNews: Google Now Reports Local Metrics By Linking Analytics With Business Profiles
Google on Tuesday introduced a direct integration between Google Analytics and Google Business Profiles, bringing local engagement data including phone calls, direction requests, bookings, and website clicks into the same reporting environment as web and app metrics.
Medicaid cuts reignite clash between health worker unions, hospitals
The looming impact of federal Medicaid cuts has reignited a costly battle between California’s medical industry and one of its largest health worker unions.
Commentary: Spencer Pratt could have been a real contender. His greatest enemy was himself
Spencer Pratt had a few things going for him when he launched an insurgent campaign to become Los Angeles' next mayor.
Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
Maine Sen. Susan Collins often boosts her popularity by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump
Trump invokes ‘The West Wing’ in apparent justification of latest Iran strikes
Trump shared a clip from an episode in which the fictional president, played by actor Martin Sheen, dismisses the idea of a “proportional response” following the downing of a U.S. aircraft.
Liberal advances to California general election, dealing a blow to establishment Democrats
Randy Villegas’s (D) second-place finish in the district that stretches across California’s Central Valley sets the educator up for a race against Rep. David Valadao (R-California).
Brandon Aiyuk: 49ers are "mad 'cause they stupid"
Aiyuk returns to social media with a new message.
Republican Steve Hilton advances in California governor’s race
Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host endorsed by President Donald Trump, faces Democrat Xavier Becerra in November.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets a corrected Offensive Player of the Year award
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was Offensive Player of the Year.
2 prominent California congressional races will test Democrats’ redrawn US House map
California’s most prominent congressional elections for this fall’s midterms are now set, with two districts in particular ready to test Democrats’ redrawn U.S. House map
Vanderbilt Health and UAB partner to help more clinicians use genomic medicine in everyday care
The project will create a genomic eConsult service that allows clinicians to ask practical questions about genetic testing and interpretation.
Bleecker Street, Ld Entertainment acquire Anton Corbijn’s ‘A Talent For Murder’ with Helen Mirren
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Bleecker Street, Ld Entertainment acquire Anton Corbijn’s ‘A Talent For Murder’ with Helen Mirren
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Amazon-sold infant nursing pillows recalled over potentially deadly suffocation risk
Parents are urged to stop using recalled Little Grape nursing pillows sold on Amazon due to safety violations and a potential risk of infant suffocation.
California's slow vote count faces changes as Supreme Court decision on late ballots looms
The U.S. Supreme Court could soon rule that California cannot accept ballots after election day. Experts are unsure what effect that would have on the counting process, but say there are other steps the state could take to speed things up.
How sky-high ticket prices, war & politics could impact the World Cup
The biggest World Cup ever starts this week. Laura Williamson, editor in chief of The Athletic, describes how sky-high prices, travel restrictions, politics and the Ebola outbreak are impacting fans. Williamson also discusses President Trump’s UFC event on the White House lawn. Ken Tucker reviews Kacey Musgraves’ album ‘Middle of Nowhere,’ which he says pairs well with the music biography ‘Gary Stewart: I Am From the Honky-Tonks.’
Politics: The State Of LGBTQ+ Rights In 2026
Across the U.S., cities and communities are celebrating Pride during the month of June.At the same time, a new poll from Gallup suggests attitudes around LGBTQ issues are shifting. After two decades, support for the community has now dropped. The swing is being largely driven by republicans. Just four years ago, polling data suggested a majority of Republicans supported same sex marriage at 55 percent. That number is now at 37 percent.Trans issues, specifically, is another story. Only 5 percent of Republicans say changing one’s gender is morally acceptable. That number was at 22 percent five years ago.Trans rights in the U.S. are a hot button issue among conservative politicians and voters. President Donald Trump campaigned on it, spending millions of dollars on anti-trans ads. Since then, the administration has rolled back protections for and access to gender-affirming care.What is the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S. today? And what does this reported dip in acceptance mean for the community?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
ICE funding bill is up for House vote after weeks of Republican delays
The legislation, which the Senate passed Friday, has been held up by disputes over President Donald Trump’s ballroom and the $1.8B payout fund.
Three golfers named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People in Sports list
On Tuesday, Rory McIlroy, Nelly Korda, and Jeeno Thitikul were named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People in Sports list for 2026.
Vance demands Justice Department probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud'
Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they failed to stop widespread social services fraud, amplifying concerns the White House will use a new Justice Department division to target political rivals
Oklahoma Ethics Commission, political leaders weigh future of AI-generated ads
In response to concerns from candidates, elected officials and the public, Oklahoma's Ethics Commission began exploring the regulation of AI-generated campaign ads at a special meeting Friday.
Scientists Unethically Experiment On the Unborn to Improve Gene Editing Techniques, Bioethicist Says
Genetic researchers are experimenting on unborn children in trials that could have been done on animal embryos, according to one bioethicist.
'The Amazing Digital Circus' winning streak continues at box office
With a big opening weekend for "The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act," digital-native stories prove they can resonate at the box office — if they're authentic.
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest
Fewer options in Maine: Health insurance company announces plan to leave the state
Only four companies have submitted rate proposals to provide health insurance in Maine in 2027. One company is leaving the state.
Q&A: When is screen time healthy and when is it not?
Screen time is blamed for a lot of unhealthy outcomes, especially among children, but screen time can be used for a variety of things, from doom scrolling to learning and more. In this Q&A, Penn State researchers explain how people can consider what constitutes healthy or unhealthy screen use.
Using Trump-Hitler and Weimar analogies is bad politics
Warning voters of Germany’s past is not what will change minds.
Can Democrats take the Senate? Maine voters may provide a clue
Democrat Graham Platner appears likely to become the party's nominee against Sen. Susan Collins. Platner has been accused of engaging in volatile behavior with women, among other controversies.
Six are elected to the NBA wing of the L.A. Times Sports Hall of Fame
Six people have been elected into the Lakers/Clippers wing of our Los Angeles Times Sports Report Hall of Fame.
Rahm Emanuel's uphill climb in New Hampshire tests a 2028 presidential bid
Rahm Emanuel has been making moves in New Hampshire, hinting at a possible return to Washington politics
Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections
A Democratic group that previously focused on presidential races is wading into more than a dozen House and Senate contests across the country
More Americans survive cancer. But the psychological impacts can persist for years
Due to advancements in treatment and screening, more Americans are surviving cancer. But many are left with lingering mental health challenges like anxiety and depression.
Your DNA is changing all the time. Here’s why
We tend to think of the DNA strands that contain our genetic code as consistent, stable units. But in reality, the cells that make up our bodies are constantly replicating and changing. Even as you read this sentence, in fact, the genes within your cells are mutating. So, what causes these mutations and what’s the impact? Science writer Roxanne Khamsi examines the answers in her new book, Beyond Inheritance. Today on the show, she gets into how scientists examine these mutations, how they’ve shifted our understanding of disease and what the future of genetic therapy could entail.Interested in more biological and life sciences? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
What a study at odds with Trump officials’ health guidance found on alcohol limits
The federally commissioned report was published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
What Happened on June 7: Hollywood Moments That Made Entertainment History
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Rams dreaming of the possibility of an Aaron Donald comeback
Retired defensive lineman Aaron Donald is "flirting" with a comeback after the Rams traded for edge rusher Myles Garrett last week.
Ohio lawmakers backtrack after trying to restrict Medicaid home healthcare
Ohio Republicans have reversed course after their proposal to restrict home healthcare under the state's Medicaid program received massive backlash.
Dr. Jessica A. Johnson: How race, politics and sports intersect
Toward the end of the spring semester, I sent a final email to students in my Sports Icons class at Ohio State University’s Lima campus regarding the NAACP’s proposed boycott urging Black football players to avoid attending Power 4 conference schools in Southern states that have redrawn their congressional and local legislative districts. I explained […]
Race, politics, sports intersect
Toward the end of the spring semester, I sent a final email to students in my Sports Icons class at Ohio State University’s Lima campus regarding the NAACP’s proposed boycott urging Black football players to avoid attending Power 4 conference schools in Southern states that have redrawn their congressional and local legislative districts. I explained […]
Can Judge-less Yanks survive?
On deck Tonight: Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 6:40 p.m. Pitchers: Dodgers LHP Eric Lauer (2-5) vs. Pirates RHP Paul Skenes (6-5) TV: SportsNet Pittsburgh Radio: HANK-FM 96.1 The reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winners in the American League are both on the injured list. One is on his way back, the other went […]
Despite gambling ban, judge says Texas Tech QB can play
A Texas judge granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction that clears the way for him to play this fall despite being declared ineligible by the NCAA for wagering on college sports, including bets made on his own team while he was at Indiana. The decision sent shock waves across college sports since […]
Win over Knicks puts Spurs back in it
NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama shook off his miss at the buzzer in Game 2 by taking over Game 3 of the NBA Finals and preventing the San Antonio Spurs from getting pushed to the brink of elimination. Wembanyama made the first two shots he attempted on Monday night on the way to scoring 32 […]
What Happened on June 7: Hollywood Moments That Made Entertainment History
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Liberal council member advances to runoff with Bass in Los Angeles mayor’s race
Nithya Raman will head to a runoff with Mayor Karen Bass (D), edging out Republican reality TV star Spencer Pratt.
'The Last of Us' fans can breathe easy, the series isn't canceled
'The Last of Us' fans had a scare when online rumors spread that the wildly popular HBO post-apocalyptic drama had canceled filming.
Colorado Scales Back Software and Other Business Tax Exemptions
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed legislation repealing a series of business tax exemptions to raise revenue for an expanded working families tax credit and balance out revenue gaps resulting from President Donald Trump’s 2025 tax law.
GEO Group sues Colorado to stop law requiring health and safety inspections of immigrant detention facilities
The private company that operate centers like the one in Aurora claims the new law to oversteps the state's authority.
Patriots sign first-round pick Caleb Lomu
The Patriots have taken care of some important business with their rookie class.
Natalie Palamides Signs With Brillstein Entertainment Partners
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In the past, political scandals could end careers. Not anymore
There was a time when scandals were a death knell for political careers. But today, they're far from being career enders.
Harrisburg names School of Science, Engineering and Technology director
Penn State Harrisburg recently announced the appointment of Shirley Clark as director of the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, effective May 1.
THE WEEK OF JUNE 8, 2026
- Thousands of feds become at-will employees - Trump signs AI exec order - Academies president delivers State of the Science
Rush is reunited with its faithful through tears and riffs
Opening its first post-Neil Peart tour with high energy and a smartly chosen set list, the band also has a showstopper in touring drummer Anika Nilles.
Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in US Senate race
An attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton’s Democratic opponent in the U.S. Senate race
What It Takes To Be A Top Tier Entertainment Lawyer in 2026
Share I’ve recently run several popular posts breaking down data related to sought after legal jobs. General Counsel Big Law Appellate Attorney Here is another in this series. Two Lawyers, One Elite Market Entertainment law can sound like a single professional category. In practice, the lawyers who reach the top of the Hollywood market often look quite different from one another. Consider two attorneys from the 2025 top-entertainment-law universe. Lesley Freeman represents one route: the company-side entertainment lawyer. She is chief legal officer of AGBO, where she oversees company-wide business and legal affairs across film, television, video game and interactive experiences, and technological innovation, after senior legal roles at MGM, Amazon MGM Studios, HBO, and O’Melveny. Daniel Petrocelli represents another route: the outside-counsel trial lawyer. He is chair of O’Melveny’s trial practice and a vice chair of the firm, with a national litigation practice that includes entertainment, sports, and media disputes. Their careers differ by platform, role, practice area, and professional identity. One sits inside an entertainment company; the other practices from a major law firm. One is associated with corporate and governance work; the other with litigation. Yet both fall within the same publicly recognized top tier of Hollywood lawyers. That contrast points to the article’s central question. If there is no single mold for a top entertainment lawyer, are the paths simply idiosyncratic, or do they follow recurring patterns? The data suggest the latter. The attorneys recognized on The Hollywood Reporter and Variety’s 2025 top-attorney lists do not follow one career template, but their paths are not random. They cluster around several defined routes: entertainment-focused private practice, company-side or operator experience, corporate and finance conversion, litigation conversion, public-service-to-litigation pathways, and smaller specialized lanes in labor, employment, and celebrity family law. Across those routes, the recurring ingredients are platform strength, educational capital or Los Angeles market proximity, long career tenure, specialized practice identity, and entertainment-industry fluency. The article examines five dimensions of the top-attorney sample: route into entertainment law, firm or organizational platform, education pipeline, seniority, and practice specialization. Data and Methodology The dataset includes 103 attorneys drawn from The Hollywood Reporter and Variety’s 2025 lists of top entertainment or Hollywood attorneys. For each attorney, the dataset tracks current organization, law school, J.D. year where available, first-known bar admission year, practice area, prior roles, platform type, and route into entertainment law. The sample is best understood as a recognized-attorney dataset, not a census of all entertainment lawyers. It captures lawyers who reached public top-tier recognition in 2025, rather than every lawyer practicing in the entertainment sector. Multiple but Defined Routes Into Entertainment Law The first question is how these lawyers entered the entertainment-law market. Because every attorney in the dataset is entertainment-related by definition, the key distinction is not whether they practice entertainment law. It is how they got there. The largest group followed what might be called the entertainment private-practice route. These attorneys appear to have built their practices around entertainment, media, talent, music, rights, production, intellectual property, or adjacent industry work relatively early. That route accounts for 40 of the 103 attorneys in the sample, or 38.8%.
Materials lab in national program to develop wearable eye health system
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded up to $75.8 million to four research teams through its Ocular Laboratory for Analysis of Biomarkers program. Researchers from Penn State will develop biosensors for the Closed-Loop Sensing and Microdosing for Dry Eye and Systemic Disease Management (COSMIC) team led by Lacristat, a California-based ophthalmology company.
US Offers Expedited Business, Tourist Visa Services for $750 Fee
The State Department will offer expedited interview appointments to business and tourist travelers to the US for a $750 fee beginning next month.
Will Campbell: I'm 22 years old, so I'm a long way from where I'm going to be
Patriots left tackle Will Campbell had an up-and-down rookie season in 2025, and it ended on a down note when he struggled mightily in New England's Super Bowl loss.
Column: The secret to Xavier Becerra's success
Winning elections — or achieving any success — often is about being in the right spot at the right moment.
The Latest: Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message
President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House
Longtime north Fargo apparel and embroidery business to close
Carla and Ron Sorvaag launched First Choice Apparel and Embroidery from their home basement in 1995. The couple plans to host a "retirement liquidation" sale at their store in Trollwood Village this month.
Q&A: 250 years of sports in the United States
From prize fighting and hunting to baseball and football, the popularity of specific sports has reflected the nation's values for 250 years, according to Mary Dyreson, professor of kinesiology and of history.
UND to train 15 graduate students in National Science Foundation program; focus on water, land conservation
The National Science Foundation Research Traineeship program focuses on training STEM graduate students in interdisciplinary or convergent research areas.
USC's College World Series hopes come to an end
Just two outs away from reaching the College World Series for the first time since 2001, USC suffered a devastating 4-3 loss.
Aspen One’s CEO Dave Tanner gives update on state of the business
The future of the skiing industry is a more somber one than many might think.
Eric Bieniemy returns Chiefs' focus to fundamentals
The return of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy could be exactly what the Chiefs' offense needed.
Months after the Minnesota ICE surge, the backlash is driving a Senate primary
Progressive activists have rallied behind Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, while Rep. Angie Craig has warned that Democrats could lose the seat if they nominate a candidate too far left.
Best British crime series old and new to watch
Here are 15 British crime dramas, new and old, to watch. The genre is varied, the casts inevitably fine and justice almost always prevails.
7 essential moments from the 2026 Tony Awards
"Schmigadoon!" won best musical, during the 79th Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, Sunday, but fans were also buzzing about Pink's hosting skills, John Lithgow's not entirely expected win and Ali Louis Bourzgui's passionately political speech.
More than 40,000 Coloradans will need a new health insurance carrier next year. Here’s who is affected.
Cigna is withdrawing from the individual health insurance market nationwide starting in 2027, impacting more than 40,000 Coloradans.
As America 250 approaches, fewer Americans see their country as exceptional, AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country or its system of government as exceptional
Trump allies wanted to ‘delete’ this consumer watchdog. Now it’s a political weapon.
The administration that tried to kill the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has found a new use for it: advancing its political goals.
Trump’s birthday spectacle contrasts wildly with Biden’s understated 80th
Their birthday plans reflect their personalities — and the shifting politics of the moment, as brash self-promotion has become a political asset.
People love working from home. But does it love them back? A new study says no
A new study finds that people in remote jobs are more socially isolated, anxious and sad, compared to people not in remote jobs. But demanding everyone return to the office isn't the answer either, say researchers.
Can a vibrating belt fend off bone density loss?
More than 40 million adults in the U.S. aged 50 and older have osteopenia, or low bone density. An FDA-approved wearable vibration device is giving some women a tool that could slow that loss.
The red state, blue state divide is real. But it's driven by more than just politics
Recent research suggests there's more going on with "ideological sorting" than simply moving to places that match one's politics. It's often one of many deciding factors, such as taxes or safety.
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Torrico Electric and Grenergy Solar—vertically integrated for holistic design, install, and service
Founded in 1985, the family business combines decades of electrical expertise with a growing focus on renewable energy and backup power systems.
Aging Matters: Colorado scientist’s discovery of a gene for longevity was a ‘game-changer’
Tom Johnson passed away this year at the age of 77. He was known as “the father of genetic gerontology.”
Tony Awards 2026: "Schmigadoon!" wins best musical in a season saved by revivals
'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' and Ragtime' were the standout musical winners at the Tony Awards; TK took the prize for best musical.
Tony Awards 2026: 'Death of Salesman,' the prestige hit of the Broadway season, is showered with Tony love
The critically hailed revival of 'Death of a Salesman' wins TK Tony Awards, including best revival and best featured actress in a play for Laurie Metcalf.
Tony Awards 2026: Ali Louis Bourzgui is political with 'The Lost Boys'
Ali Louis Bourzgui scored an upset win for performance by an actor in a featured role and went on to make a passionate speech in support of Palestine and immigrants — using vampires as a metaphor.
Three's a charm: John Lithgow, Laurie Metcalf achieve Tony trifectas
John Lithgow won his third Tony Award for "Giant," while Laurie Metcalf took home her third statue for "Death of a Salesman" at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Times' softball coach of the year: Katie Stith of JSerra
The daughter of a legendary Orange County club team coach guided the Lions to the program's first Division 1 softball championship.
Louisville Kings punch their ticket to the UFL Championship
In their first UFL season, the Louisville Kings will be playing for the UFL title.
Tony Awards 2026: Bess Wohl's Pulitzer-Prize-winning 'Liberation' is crowned best play
'Liberation,' Bess Wohl's playful imagining of her mother's feminist consciousness-raising group in 1970s Ohio, deservedly wins the Tony for best play
Area boiler business takes home SBA award
Patrick Snyder held back tears of joy and appreciation as the CEO of a commercial boiler business near Muncy was honored with the U.S. Small Business Administration Eastern Pennsylvania Blue-Color Small Business of the Year award this week. “With the team that we have we’re just getting started – it’s the tip of the iceberg,” […]
Silverthorne hands out $40,000 in business improvement grants
The Silverthorne Town Council approved $40,000 in grants awarded to five local businesses intended for site enhancement and economic development projects. In the 15th year of the Business Improvement Grant Program, the following five businesses...
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers in Congo's Ebola crisis say they get little pay or rest
What Happened on June 7: Hollywood Moments That Made Entertainment History
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What Happened on June 7: Hollywood Moments That Made Entertainment History
IMDb es la fuente de contenido de películas, programas de TV y celebridades más popular y confiable del mundo.
Royals, Chiefs team up for youth sports clinic at Urban Youth Academy
The Kansas City Royals and Chiefs came together Friday for the second straight year to encourage kids to stay active during a clinic at the Royals Urban Youth Academy.
Trump says U.S. open to unfreezing Iranian funds, easing sanctions ‘if they behave’
The president, appearing on “Meet the Press,” said the U.S. will help Iran eliminate its enriched uranium if a peace deal is reached — and warned of harsh military action if talks fail.
Scientists Discover Strange New Spider Species That Disguises Itself as a Fungus
Scientists have discovered a new spider species in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest that uses an unprecedented form of mimicry.
Tony Awards 2026: Full list of winners
'The Lost Boys,' 'Schmigadoon!', 'Ragtime,' 'Death of a Salesman,' John Lithgow, Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf are among the top contenders for 2026 Tony Awards.