Lyft and Univision are among the critics of the citizenship question the Trump administration wants on the 2020 census. The businesses say it could harm the national head count and their bottom line.
Pete Buttigieg Dismisses President Trump’s Acceptance Of His Marriage
The president said the South Bend, Ind., mayor’s marriage to a man is “absolutely fine.” In an interview with NPR, Buttigieg said he is “more interested in policies that affect LGBTQ people.”
Duncan Laurence From The Netherlands Wins Eurovision 2019
Singers from 26 countries competed in the finals of the global song competition, which was held Saturday evening in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison Scores Surprise Election Victory
Morrison’s win defied analysts and pollsters, who had predicted his defeat for several months. “Tonight is about every single Australian who depends on their government to put them first,” he said.
Austria’s Vice Chancellor Quits After Video Surfaces Of Meeting With Russian Investor
The video appeared to show Heinz-Christian Strache offering business deals for political support. He called the taping a “targeted political assassination.” But the chancellor proposed snap elections.
Massive Digitization Effort Is The Latest Plot Twist For Cuban Radio Soap Operas
The Latin American Library at Tulane University is digitizing a whopping collection of Cold War-era, must-hear entertainment — Spanish language radionovelas made by Cuban emigrés in Miami.
‘Get Off The Boat’ — Women In Commercial Fishing Industry Fight Sexual Harassment
Women make up roughly 15% of Alaska’s commercial fishing industry, and sexual harassment is part of the job. Being on a boat for weeks at a time makes harassment hard to escape.
Calories, Carbs, Fat, Fiber: Unraveling The Links Between Breast Cancer And Diet
A new study finds that women who ate a low-fat diet and more fruits, vegetables and grains, lowered their risk of dying from breast cancer. But which of those factors provided the protective effect?
In His Own Words: Cory Booker On ‘The Worst Gut Punch’ Of His Life
The Democratic presidential candidate regularly tells personal stories on the campaign trail. Booker shared one particularly powerful experience in an interview with the NPR Politics Podcast.
Critics Say USDA Plan To Move Federal Agencies Could Hurt Research Vital For Farmers
A plan to move USDA research groups out of Washington, D.C. has towns clamoring for high-paying jobs. But critics say it’s part of an effort to gut objective research and cut jobs at the two agencies.
In Syria, Reports Of 19 Medical Facilities Bombed Since April 28
Strikes by the government and its allies have dealt a devastating blow to Idlib province in the north, where the conflict has escalated since late April.
WATCH: The Escalating Trade War With China
The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China may be painful for American consumers and companies but Trump’s supporters say the battle is long overdue.
Ohio State Doctor Sexually Abused At Least 177 Male Students, Investigation Finds
The independent investigation concluded that university personnel were aware of the abuse as early as 1979, but that Richard Strauss kept abusing students until he retired nearly two decades later.
Suicide Rate For Girls Has Been Rising Faster Than For Boys, Study Finds
Researchers found that the increase was highest for girls ages 10 to 14 in the U.S., rising by nearly 13% since 2007. The increase for boys of the same age was 7%.
U.S. Will Lift Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum From Canada And Mexico
The Trump administration has reached a deal to lift tariffs on metal imports from Canada and Mexico, in a move that could make it easier to ratify the USMCA trade pact.
The Unanswered Questions About Anthrax
The full impact of this potentially fatal disease is unknown. A new report calculates the places where animals and people are at risk.
‘How Shostakovich Changed My Mind’ Touches On The Music-Body Connection
BBC music broadcaster Stephen Johnson’s remarkably diverse aesthetic and personal sensitivity are on full display in his new book on the Russian composer’s music — and his own personal struggles.
WATCH: What’s Driving U.S. Sanctions On Iran
For 40 years, the U.S. and Iran have been locked in an almost nonstop confrontation.
To Improve Health, Cut Costs, Walmart Pushes For Better Medical Imaging For Workers
To cut down on unnecessary procedures — and health costs — Walmart is pushing its workers to get more accurate diagnoses by using diagnostic imaging centers known for high quality, not low price.
Chance The Rapper Shops For ‘Groceries’ With Meme Rap
“Groceries” is a collaboration with Houston rapper TisaKorean and Canadian producer Murda Beatz, and it sounds tailor-made for a viral dance craze.
Trump Delays Auto Tariffs For 6 Months
The Trump administration announced Friday that it will delay tariffs on cars and auto parts imports while it negotiates trade deals with Japan and the European Union.
China’s Luckin Coffee Tries To Conquer A Nation Of Tea Drinkers
In less than two years, the Chinese brand has opened 2,300 stores — second in China only to Starbucks. The company went public on Nasdaq on Friday. And it’s losing millions.
Grumpy Cat Dies; Her Spirit Will Live On, Family Says
The cat with the withering stare, whose real name was Tardar Sauce, inspired books and won fans around the world who identified with her permanently unsmiling — yet adorable — features.
Taiwan’s Parliament Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, A First In Asia
In 2017, a court had given the government two years to create a legal framework for gay marriage. On Friday, lawmakers passed the most progressive of three bills.
Tracking Trump On Immigration: Despite Focus, Many Ideas Are Stalled Or Blocked
One of the Trump administration’s top priorities is reshaping and restricting immigration. But many of the White House efforts have faced opposition from Congress, courts and local critics.
The 1st Legally Married Same-Sex Couple ‘Wanted To Lead By Example’
Fifteen years ago, Tanya McCloskey and Marcia Kadish were the first same-sex couple to be legally married in the U.S. Kadish reflects on their marriage and on her late wife.
If The Full Mueller Report Were Ever Released, What Might It Reveal?
The House is waging a political war with the Justice Department over the full results of the Russia investigation. If Congress wins, here’s what more lawmakers — and maybe, Americans — could learn.
Administration To Release Hundreds Of Migrants To South Florida, Local Officials Say
Florida officials say they were informed of the migrant release plan by the federal government. They are scrambling to prepare for an influx of asylum-seekers.
Chelsea Manning Sent Back To Jail For Refusing To Testify Before Grand Jury
“Facing jail again, potentially today, doesn’t change my stance,” the former Army private said before the hearing. The judge also ordered her to be fined every day she is in custody after 30 days.
Oil Spill Seeping Into Gulf Of Mexico Contained After 14 Years, Coast Guard Says
The Taylor Energy oil spill began after Hurricane Ivan triggered an underwater mudslide and caused the company’s oil platform to topple and sink.
Authorities Dismantle Transnational Cybercrime Group
The members allegedly used malware in an attempt to steal $100 million from thousands of victims across the globe. Criminal prosecutions have begun in the United States, Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.
I.M. Pei, Architect Of Some Of The World’s Most Iconic Structures, Dies At 102
During his influential career, the Pritzker-winning architect designed everything from schools to skyscrapers. Known for spare geometric forms, Pei said the goal was to “eliminate the inessential.”
Trump Financial Disclosures Show Drop In Mar-A-Lago Income
The president reported a 10% drop in income from his Florida resort. Documents show the president’s income remained in the hundreds of millions of dollars, but few specific figures were disclosed.
U.S. Move To Isolate Huawei Sends Ripples Through Global Supply Chain
The Trump administration’s crackdown on the Chinese telecom giant would cut it off from a vital supply of U.S.-made components. It will also force allies to decide on the 5G futures.
SAT To Score Students’ ‘Disadvantages’ To Try To Even The Playing Field
The new SAT score is based on factors such as average family income, educational attainment, housing stability and crime. Test-takers won’t see the score, but colleges will.
Window Washers Rescued From Basket ‘Swinging Violently’ Atop Oklahoma Skyscraper
Video posted by the Oklahoma City Fire Department shows an out-of-control basket at the top of the skyscraper wildly twisting in the wind with two workers on board.