As the world shifts its focus to the Israel-Iran conflict, Palestinians said they worry they are being forgotten while death and hunger continue in Gaza. In a span of 24 hours during the week of June 16, at least 140 people across the enclave were killed, according to local officials. Deadly Wednesday At least 40 […]
Meta announced on Monday, June 16, its plans to introduce targeted ads into its WhatsApp messaging service. The decision to place ads under the app’s “Updates” tab is stirring concern among privacy advocates. In a blog post on the move, WhatsApp said it wants to help users “find more businesses and channels” on the app. […]
Summer doesn’t officially start until Friday, June 20, but the heat has already arrived — and it’s only going to get worse. Starting Thursday, June 19, the first of two rounds of extreme heat is expected to roast the eastern U.S., with a brutal heat dome building through the weekend and into next week. More […]
Full story Hundreds gathered on the Capitol steps in St. Paul, Minnesota on Wednesday, June 18, to remember Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. They were gunned down in what’s being called a political assassination on Saturday, June 14. The vigil came just hours after police said someone broke into the Hortmans’ home. A […]
For years, the city of Houston has struggled to open its public pools. Pinched by a COVID-19 pandemic-born lifeguard shortage that hampered the ability of cities across the country to fully staff pool decks, Houston’s once-lively cache of three dozen outdoor pools fell largely silent. As a result, thousands of families lacked access to a […]
Former President Bill Clinton urged President Donald Trump to help defuse the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Clinton shared these remarks during an appearance on The Daily Show with Jordan Klepper, offering his perspective as tensions rise and the world watches for Trump’s next move. Clinton’s unsolicited advice comes at a time when Trump […]
Hurricane Erick made landfall in southern Mexico on Thursday, June 19, as a Category 3 storm. Forecasters warned the storm’s heavy rainfall and strong winds could bring “life-threatening storm surge.” The storm rapidly intensified from a 40 mph tropical storm on Tuesday, June 17, into a Category 4 by Thursday morning. Just six hours later, […]
President Donald Trump’s latest messaging on immigration raids has caused confusion for certain businesses. Trump promised a temporary break for certain industries like farming and hospitality, which depend heavily on immigrant labor, often including undocumented workers. On the other hand, he has also reaffirmed his tough stance by insisting that he will still arrest and […]
Iran struck a hospital overnight. In response, Israel hit back. President Donald Trump’s message to Netanyahu: “Keep going.” Plus, adding insult to injury: As mourners come together for a slain lawmaker in Minnesota, someone intrudes into her home. Summer hasn’t officially arrived yet, but triple-digit temperatures and tropical humidity are on the way. Who will […]
Amazon plans to build up to 10,000 robotaxis each year by 2027 at a 220,000-square-foot factory near Silicon Valley. The move comes as it challenges Waymo’s dominance in the autonomous cab industry and as Tesla joins the self-driving taxi competition. New era of robotaxis The announcement of the production facility on Wednesday, June 18, presents […]
