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Is laminated timber the material of future skylines?
Trump’s clash with the pope exposes tensions on the right
How is blockade of Iranian ports affecting international shipping?
Iran war forcing Wall Street investors to rethink how Trump's rhetoric shapes markets
Tech billionaires want autonomous communities without taxes, government. What are the implications?
Ronan Farrow on his revelatory Sam Altman article
How the 1979 Iran hostage crisis still defines U.S.-Iran relations today
New investigation dives into sexual misconduct allegations at federal women's prison
Why are people so hooked on fishing? Mark Kurlansky's 'To Catch a Fish' explores sportfishing's allure
In Denver, choir for people with memory loss sparks joy
The latest on the Nancy Guthrie case
Los Angeles's plan to make 'forever water'
United CEO floats American Airlines merger, Bloomberg reports
Efforts continue to reach a deal in Iran war
New report shows more Americans are asking, 'Will I ever retire?'
Viktor Orbán loses decisively in Hungary
Is Anthropic's Claude Mythos really a cybersecurity bombshell?
In 'Small Town Girls,' Pulitzer winner Jayne Anne Phillips explores her West Virginia roots
Thousands flock to Newark, N.J., cherry blossom festival
U.S.-Iran talks collapse in Pakistan. What comes next?
A botanist searches for rare Death Valley sage seeds
Iran threatens retaliation as U.S. imposes shipping blockade on Iranian ports
Trump faces political fallout for war in Iran
President Trump started the week with dire threats against Iran. Now, there's a two-week ceasefire.
With online gambling easier than ever, some teens are getting addicted
Many parents don't know their teens are gambling until it becomes a problem.

'Smack Talk Open Mic': Where standup comedy meets improv and wrestling
Former wrestler Shane Hartline thinks everyone has a wrestler in them and explains how to harness that energy.

Sperm whale birth offers scientists new insight into animal cooperation
In July 2023, a group of 11 sperm whales gathered together for what turned out to be the birth of a baby whale.
First lady Melania Trump says she did not know Jeffrey Epstein
Melania Trump's statement comes months after the Department of Justice released troves of files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. The released files mention both Melania Trump and President Trump.

Apollo 17 astronaut reflects on Artemis II mission and confirms moon is not made of cheese
The crew of the Artemis II mission is scheduled to return to Earth on Friday, with a splashdown scheduled for 5:07 p.m. PST in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego.
Snow levels are at a record low in the Rocky Mountains, researchers say
Surveyors say they've never seen so little snow at their annual spring measurements in the Rocky Mountains.
High-stakes Iran talks begin, but key players are missing
The U.S. and Iran are still far apart on the big issues — from uranium enrichment to regional security — and there’s real confusion about what’s actually on the table.
Inflation jumps 3.3% for March, largest in 2 years
On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.9% from February.

What Hungary's election means for the U.S.
On Sunday, Hungarians go to the polls to elect a new parliament.

A world in crisis: Foreign aid cuts, regional wars compound humanitarian need around the globe
More than one million people have fled their homes in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli bombardment.
Why some American workers are responding to pitches from other countries to move abroad
Wall Street Journal columnist Callum Borchers has been talking to people about why they’re weighing that option.
Artemis II prepares for splashdown
The four-person crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission are on its way home after their historic 10 day journey.
Kentucky's largest addiction recovery center accused of Medicaid fraud
Prosecutors say Addiction Recovery Care bilked taxpayers out of millions of dollars using questionable billing practices, even allegedly falsifying medical records.

'You Might Be Right': Podcast from 2 former Tennessee governors works to bridge political divide
In a time of high political divisions across the country, two former politicians from opposite sides of the aisle are trying to reach across the divide.

Celebrating 30 years of 'The Golden Compass'
"The Golden Compass" is the first book of what would become his best-selling fantasy trilogy, "His Dark Materials."

Human rights groups warn of deepening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon following Israeli invasion
Since Israel began its invasion of Lebanon last month, more than 1 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes.
Examining the announcement of a 2-week ceasefire in Iran and its impact on the economy
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains well below 10% of normal levels.
Is Trump's lack of enthusiasm over Artemis II a political move?
Many people have been enchanted this week watching Artemis II circle the moon and start the journey home.
Utah measles outbreak spreads
The measles outbreak that started small and rural in Utah last June is now sickening hundreds in the Beehive State's urban corridor.
The latest on the Iran ceasefire
The ceasefire in the Middle East continues to look shaky as Israel bombs Lebanon, which Iran says is a violation of the agreement.
Grok undressed her without her consent. She tells her story
Grok, the AI interface available on the social media platform X, has been allowing users to generate sexual deepfake images and videos of people without their consent.

As FEMA strains, one worker says the warning signs came early
Abby McIlraith joined FEMA straight out of college, calling it her dream job. But after seeing disaster victims struggle to get help, she signed an open letter warning the agency was putting the public at risk.
How to declutter your digital life
Digital clutter is easy to ignore when it's stored in the cloud. But the cloud uses energy to hold onto all this digital material; data centers use water, air conditioning, electricity, and they take up space.

Why a 'Cursive Academy' is attracting children and older adults
Pennsylvania and New Jersey are among the latest states to require cursive handwriting to be taught in elementary schools.
How close are Iran and the U.S. on a peace deal?
President Trump's ceasefire with Iran is on shaky ground after Israel launched its deadliest day of strikes on Lebanon so far, which Tehran and Islamabad say violates the two-week agreement.
Some human rights groups think Israel is targeting medics in Lebanon
Israeli attacks have killed at least 54 Lebanese medics since the start of this war, according to the Lebanon government.
Why polycystic ovary syndrome may affect men too
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome can have painful and irregular periods, weight gain and mental health issues.