How David Hockney Taught Los Angeles to See Itself
A Brit, he became a symbol of the city’s culture, stylish and alienating, with his vivid swimming pool paintings and embrace of SoCal light, hedonism and gay liberation.
Trump Says U.S. Killed Venezuelan Tren de Aragua Gang Leader
The CIA provided intelligence for the strike coordinated with Venezuela.
Judge Blocks National Parks From Removing ‘Negative’ Signs and Depictions of Slavery
The ruling accused the Trump administration of engaging in censorship by taking down materials at parks across the country.
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order
Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.
This is your annual summer reminder to take the first flight of the day - The Washington Post
This is your annual summer reminder to take the first flight of the day The Washington Post
IPO boom divides Silicon Valley into the rich and the richer - The Washington Post
IPO boom divides Silicon Valley into the rich and the richer The Washington Post
Democrats have a one-word defense for supporting Graham Platner: Trump - The Washington Post
Democrats have a one-word defense for supporting Graham Platner: Trump The Washington Post
What Congress gets wrong about the Arctic Refuge and America’s sportsmen
While development has its place, public lands are meant to serve the broader public over the long term — not just short-term returns.
A Tren de Aragua Leader Is Killed in a Joint Strike, U.S. and Venezuela Say
A strike this week in Venezuela killed a gang leader known as Niño Guerrero who was wanted in the United States, officials in both countries said.
Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name from building - The Washington Post
Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name from building The Washington Post
Trump to meet with Mideast leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7, US officials say - Reuters
Trump to meet with Mideast leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7, US officials say Reuters
Thousands attend anti-racism rally in Belfast
Around 3,000 people have attended an anti-racism rally in Belfast after days of unrest following a knife attack earlier this week.
Will America’s 250th anniversary mark the end of our nation’s noble dream?
On the 250th anniversary of our republic, what is “united” about the United States of America?
TSA launching TSA Gold+ program at US airports. What is it?
A recently announced initiative spearheaded by the Transportation Security Administration aims to "achieve world-class security and customer experience," according to the agency.
House conservatives mount push to codify Trump border policies
Hard-line conservatives in the House are mounting an uphill push to codify President Trump’s border policies, demanding a vote by July 4 and warning that policies that have significantly cut down crossings at the southern border could be easily reversed once he leaves office. “The president has given us the most secure border that, literally,…
With a Deal Seemingly Close, the U.S. Faces an Iran More Willing to Withstand Pressure
Iran’s new, more militaristic leaders have already survived the worst that America and Israel can deliver, and seem readier to take risks.
What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak
Aid agencies are racing to help health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus is known to have killed at least 140 people, but the true toll may be far higher.
Iran peace deal expected to be finalized ‘in the next 24 hours’: Pakistan
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran could be finalized “in the next 24 hours.” Pakistan has been mediating the peace talks between the two sides, and Sharif wrote in a social media post that the nations “are closer to a peace deal than ever…
Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
Woman seriously injured in latest Australia shark attack
A woman has been seriously injured in a shark attack off a Sydney beach in the fourth incident of its kind in recent weeks.
Seth Rogen Knows the Secret to Marriage — and Being Rich in Hollywood
After three decades in the industry, the actor-writer-director-producer has figured a lot out.
Motels, marshland and luxury rates: Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey - Reuters
Motels, marshland and luxury rates: Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey Reuters
When it comes to retirement, a year can change everything
People who keep working into their 60s report more purpose and stronger social ties.
Iran and US close on initial deal, Tehran says no signing on Sunday - Reuters
Iran and US close on initial deal, Tehran says no signing on Sunday Reuters
Maher jabs Trump over UFC: ‘The emperor is holding gladiator games on his birthday’
Late night host Bill Maher took aim at the upcoming UFC event at the White House, ridiculing the decision to hold the event on President Trump’s birthday this Sunday. “Our redneck president is turning 80, and to celebrate there is a UFC fight on the lawn,” the comedian said during his opening monologue on Friday…
Ghana’s Partey denied entry for World Cup
Ghanaian star soccer player Thomas Partey is set to miss his national team’s opening FIFA World Cup match next week after he was denied entry to Canada. Partey, who also plays for Villarreal CF in Spain’s club soccer league, is currently facing charges in the United Kingdom including seven counts of rape and one count…
Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say - Reuters
Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say Reuters
David Hockney and the Bliss of Not Standing Still
“As important as the boys and the pools and the light,” a memoirist writes, “the most important thing was becoming the driving.” It would inspire an obsession with moving focus into the future.
Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss - Reuters
Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss Reuters
Fetterman scoffs at Platner: ‘He’s not even a Democrat’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) rebuked the Democratic nominee in the Maine Senate race on Friday, saying scandal-plagued Graham Platner is “not even a Democrat.” “We’re the party of pearl clutching, and now we’ve embraced him because we don’t have a choice,” Fetterman told Fox News’s Laura Ingraham in an interview Friday. “Like if you can’t…
Schiff blasts ‘corrupt system’ that made Elon Musk a trillionaire
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) late Friday criticized what he called a “corrupt system” that produces extreme wealth at the top while many Americans lack access to health care. “There is something terribly wrong about an economy that produces its first trillionaire, but cannot provide health care for its people,” he wrote late Friday on social platform X,…
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant reconnected to grid after IAEA-brokered ceasefire - Reuters
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant reconnected to grid after IAEA-brokered ceasefire Reuters
Post-Platner Democrats must ask: ‘Are we the baddies?’
“Are we the baddies?” That line from a famous comedy sketch came to mind this week as Democrats struggled to embrace Graham Platner, the Nazi-tattooed, Hamas-praising, veteran-bashing, sex-texting, self-described Communist who was just nominated to be the next U.S. senator from Maine. The hilarious sketch from the British show “That Mitchell and Webb Look” portrays two Nazi soldiers…
Screwworm meds for dogs, cats get emergency authorization. Should you get them for your pet?
After the flesh-eating New World screwworm was identified in a small dog in New Mexico, the Food and Drug Administration announced it was granting an emergency use authorization to a medication that could fight the parasite in pets.
Two teenagers arrested after girl critically injured in loading vehicle incident
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a teenage girl was left in a critical condition following an incident involving a loading vehicle.
Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects - Reuters
Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects Reuters
The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch
Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies.
Dollar General says 2,000 items will actually cost $1 or less. What’s included?
Dollar General is refocusing on the price point that inspired its name. The discount retailer will offer 2,000 items for sale for $1 or less, CEO Todd Vasos said in an earnings call this month.
STAT+: FDA approves Sanofi diabetes drug for children with stage 3 diabetes
The FDA has approved a drug that was previously caught in a dispute between career staff and the political appointee head of the CDER.
How the U.S. and Iran Turned From Renewed War to the Cusp of Peace
A U.S. helicopter crash spurred an escalation that led both sides to back down and negotiate.
Anthropic pulls plug on new AI models after Trump admin directive
Anthropic said Friday it will remove access to two AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, to comply with a Trump administration directive restricting foreign nationals from using its latest systems due to security concerns. Details of the government’s request, including the length of the restrictions, have not been made public. The company said it…
Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday - Reuters
Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday Reuters
Anthropic withdraws access to powerful AI model after US government order
Anthropic has withdrawn its powerful Fable 5 model after the US government ordered the company to revoke access to all foreign nationals.
WHO director-general is profoundly concerned after visit to Ebola outbreak area
The director-general of the World Health Organization is profoundly worried about the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, he told STAT in an interview.
Voters are turning out against toxic pesticides. Will the Senate listen?
Will the Senate continue subsidizing a chemical-intensive system that benefits a handful of corporations and keeps farmers dependent on their products, or will it invest in a healthier and more resilient food system for people and the planet?
Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9 - Reuters
Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9 Reuters
Wages Are Falling. Wealth Is Surging. No Wonder Americans Are Unhappy.
As Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, workers are facing higher prices and fears of A.I.-driven job losses.
Religion in the Military
On the impossibility of neutral classifications
UNRWA fires 70 Gaza staffers amid allegations of Hamas ties, says terminations not admission of guilt
UNRWA fires 70 Gaza staff members amid long-standing Israeli claims the agency collaborates with Hamas, though it says dismissals are not an admission.
Trump name stripped from Kennedy Center after court ruling, rain delay
Workers removed President Trump’s name from the exterior of the Kennedy Center on Saturday morning, hours past a court-ordered deadline that was later extended. Justice Department (DOJ) attorneys representing the historic performing arts center asked a district court late Friday evening for a 12-hour extension to the 11:59 p.m. Friday deadline. The attorneys cited…
How to Kick SpaceX Out of Your 401(k)
It is impossible to beat the stock market. But if you want to divest your retirement of Elon Musk-related companies, here is the best way to do so.
Police officer investigated for using AI to 'create evidence' in multiple cases
A Derbyshire police officer is being investigated over accusations they used AI to "create evidence".
Ghana chides 'unfair' Canada for denying visa to midfielder Partey - Reuters
Ghana chides 'unfair' Canada for denying visa to midfielder Partey Reuters
4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. It's been used for decades in Europe and Asia.
Scandal and Conspiracy in This Week’s Primaries
Graham Platner wins in Maine and Spencer Pratt loses in Los Angeles.
Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace - Reuters
Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace Reuters
Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory - Reuters
Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory Reuters
Ukraine drone strikes kills one, sparks fire at Russian port of Temryuk - Reuters
Ukraine drone strikes kills one, sparks fire at Russian port of Temryuk Reuters
Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
U.S. forces kill leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Trump says - The Washington Post
U.S. forces kill leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Trump says The Washington Post
Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours - Reuters
Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours Reuters
Threads of underground fungal networks are long enough to reach beyond the Solar System
Researchers have quantified the length and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks globally.
The Spectacle of Trump at 80
An octogenarian president for a 250-year-old republic.
Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near
The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close.
A plan to get lifesaving food to hungry kids was working well -- until it wasn't
Through an innovative program, parents in Senegal had easy access to a therapeutic food that's a boon for malnourished kids. Now there are shortages. Health specialists say U.S. aid cuts are to blame.
Your Uber Driver May Soon Be Unionized. At What Cost?
It is in part an attempt to treat gig workers as full-scale employees rather than independent contractors. Drivers and riders will pay the price.
Today in Supreme Court History: June 13, 1977
6/13/1977: Justice Tom C. Clark dies. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 13, 1977 appeared first on Reason.com.
'Cool Ladies Club' is directed by 10 working-class women. They live up to the title
They gave smartphones to 10 women from a working-class Indian community to make a documentary about their unseen and unheralded lives. The results are .... pretty cool.
Sleeping in History, One Hotel at a Time
On historic American hotels across the country.
Ukrainian military hits Russia's oil infrastructure in Volgograd region, Kyiv says - Reuters
Ukrainian military hits Russia's oil infrastructure in Volgograd region, Kyiv says Reuters
Mag 7? MANGOS? SpaceX forces name rethink on Wall Street's tech-stock moniker - Reuters
Mag 7? MANGOS? SpaceX forces name rethink on Wall Street's tech-stock moniker Reuters
Unfinished Business
We like it when projects are completed, but what if we could abide comfortably in the toiling and striving it takes to get them there?
Majority of young people want better online protections, according to results of government consultation
Most young people want stronger protections on the internet, according to the results of a major government consultation.
Disillusioned Revolutionaries: Many Founders Died in Despair About the American Experiment
George Washington and Alexander Hamilton with tears on their faces
COMIC: How excessive heat kills and how to stay safe
Human bodies have a natural cooling system, but it can do only so much in high temperatures and humidity. Here's the science behind how heat kills. And how to protect yourself.
FISA 702 lapse plunges US into unknown territory
The unprecedented expiration of the nation’s warrantless spy powers has plunged the country into legal uncertainty over the extent to which it can surveil foreigners located abroad. Both chambers of Congress on Thursday failed to pass bills to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through July 2 amid outrage from Democrats…
GOP divided on pursuing third reconciliation amid election tensions
Republicans are divided over whether to pursue a third party-line spending package, with some lawmakers expressing skepticism that such an ambitious effort can clear Congress in a high-stakes election year. GOP leaders and top budget writers have already begun laying the groundwork for a third package, which they hope will include defense funding, fraud prevention…
Screwworm spread tests US readiness after Trump staffing cuts
The U.S. spent decades driving the New World screwworm far into South America. But now the parasite has reemerged, and officials are working to beat it back yet again using many of the same tried-and-true methods as the government did in the 1950s. Experts have been tracking the path of parasitic fly as it moved steadily northward…
Poland to end capping fuel prices in summer, PM Tusk says - Reuters
Poland to end capping fuel prices in summer, PM Tusk says Reuters
Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies in park
Police have arrested three teenagers on suspicion of the murder of a man in an Essex park.
Woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after shark attack at popular Sydney beach
A 30-year-old woman suffered serious injuries to her arm and leg after a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach, the latest in a string of incidents.
Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain - Reuters
Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain Reuters
Mega I.P.O. Frenzy Could Be a Harbinger of a Stock Bubble
Rampant enthusiasm is buoying tech shares to levels that defy gravity. Invest with caution, our columnist says.
Despite US Help, Little Oil Has Gone Through Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said more than 200 commercial vessels had safely traveled through the strait. That’s still far fewer than before the start of the war.
Exclusive: Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges - Reuters
Exclusive: Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges Reuters
Opinion: ‘I’m pretty much all in’: An interview with a woman starting medical residency at almost 73
"There are some physicians that work to 100”: Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft on becoming a medical doctor in her 70s.
Rare shark studied in its natural habitat for first time - and it wasn't where researchers thought
A rare, deep-sea goblin shark has been studied alive in its habitat for the first time.
If You Start To Take Vienna … | Ruminant
The Dems are fixin’ to do all right.
Open Thread
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New York, New Jersey
Before the World Cup came, Hoboken’s little square mile was already teeming with life.
The Time Travelers of Gen Z
Zoomers are doing Tae Bo, listening to records, and reading paper books. Why?
How We Tell the Story of Down Syndrome
The words, statistics, and stories we share matter.
The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.
Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
See how Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire thanks to the SpaceX IPO - The Washington Post
See how Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire thanks to the SpaceX IPO The Washington Post
Pope Leo XIV's flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aid
Leo's Iberia charter, due to take him back to Rome after a weeklong visit to Spain, was grounded by a technical problem Friday, prompting Spain's king to offer his private jet instead.
US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.
Anthropic Blocks Foreigners From Using Mythos and Fable AI
The company said on Friday night that the federal government had ordered limits on its Mythos and Fable 5 A.I. systems, citing national security concerns.
Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang
President Trump said Friday that a U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela.