There’s a type of spider that can slowly stretch its web taut and then release it, causing the web to catapult forward and entangle unsuspecting prey in its strands.
Ex-USC Coach Behind Fake Athletic Profiles In College Admissions Scam, Pleads Guilty
Laura Janke had previously denied taking bribes for writing the phony biographies, but she is now the fourth corrupt coach to plead guilty. She’s expected to testify against others in the case.
Trump Jr. Strikes Deal With Senate Intelligence Committee For Additional Testimony
The mid-June interview will be limited in time, although no topics are off limits and it is expected to focus heavily on the proposed Trump Tower Russia project and a 2016 meeting, a source tells NPR.
Ocasio-Cortez Decries Biden ‘Middle-Of-The-Road Approach’ On Climate Change
“I will be damned if the same politicians who refused to act then are going to try to come back today and say we need to find a middle-of-the-road approach to save our lives,” the congresswoman said.
Alice Rivlin, First Woman To Serve As Budget Director, Dies At Age 88
Rivlin overcame sexism in the world of economics and was a heavweight, serving as former President Bill Clinton’s budget director and the first head of the Congressional Budget Office.
India’s Ballot Has Some Really Offbeat Symbols For Its Political Parties
A flashlight, a flower and a “lady farmer” are a few of the symbols on the ballot. They were originally meant to help illiterate voters. New symbols reflect urbanized, modern India.
New Zealand Girl Sends Prime Minister $5 ‘Bribe’ To Fund Dragon Research
An 11-year-old sent Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern the seed money to launch studies about dragons and telekinesis. Why? So she can grow up to be a dragon trainer.
On Visit To Russia, Pompeo Says ‘We Would Not Tolerate’ Interference In 2020 Election
“If the Russians were to engage in that in 2020, it would put our relationship in an even worse place than it has been,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
Tim Conway, Who Relished The Role Of Comedic Co-Star, Dies At 85
Conway built a career playing goofballs who rarely took center stage. On The Carol Burnett Show, he developed a reputation for sidesplitting improvisations that cracked everybody up.
Florida Governor Says Russian Hackers Breached 2 Counties In 2016
The attack had not been publicly known until last month’s release of the Mueller report. The governor said no vote tallies were affected and that no data had been manipulated.
Howard Stern Tells Terry Gross His ‘Pure Id’ Days Are Behind Him
Stern says he’s not the raunchy shock jock he once was. “If I hadn’t grown and evolved and changed … I don’t know that I could still be on the radio.” His new book is Howard Stern Comes Again.
May 2019 Jacksonville Beach Poll Conducted By UNF
The following results are from a poll conducted by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida. Read the Story: UNF Poll Finds Majority Favors Referendum on Jax Beach Fire Dept. Merger Question What is the most important problem facing Jacksonville Beach? Answer Options Jax Beach Residents Crime 21% Environment 6% Development/Growth 9% Bars/Bar Crowd 1% Traffic 7% …
San Francisco Considers Ban On Government’s Use Of Facial Recognition Technology
The city is home to some of the world’s largest technology companies, but it may ban the use of facial recognition software by police and city agencies.
U.S. Prepares Tariffs On Additional $300B Of Imported Chinese Goods
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative published a list of Chinese goods that would be hit with new duties, from artists’ brushes to watches.
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Announces 2020 Presidential Run
With a focus on campaign finance, the Democrat who was twice elected governor in a state President Trump won by more than 20 points joins a primary field that is approaching two dozen candidates.
Elizabeth Warren Has A Plan — To Get Personal With Voters
The Democratic presidential candidate has built her brand on prolific policy proposals. But she’s also using folksy charm to try and win support at campaign stops in towns big and small.
Supreme Court’s Conservatives Defend Their Handling Of Death Penalty Cases
Amid controversy and criticism from religious groups on the right and left about their decisions in recent death penalty cases, the court’s five-man majority is striking back.
Stopping Key Tech Exports To China Could Backfire, Researchers And Firms Say
Some tech firms and researchers say plans to impose export restrictions on “emerging and foundational technology” would make it hard to thwart cyber threats and to cooperate globally in science.
Trump Greets Hungary’s Hard-Right Leader In Oval Office
Critics say Trump’s hosting of Viktor Orban fits a pattern of his preference for authoritarian leaders in Turkey, Brazil, the Philippines, Russia and Egypt.
California Jury Awards $2 Billion To Couple In Roundup Weed Killer Cancer Trial
The verdict represents the third time a California jury has decided in favor of consumers who claimed their cancer was caused by the glyphosate-based Roundup weed killer.
Felicity Huffman, In Tears, Pleads Guilty In College Bribery Scandal
Huffman is hoping her guilty plea, and her unequivocal apology, will earn her some leniency at sentencing. In a statement last month, she expressed deep regret and shame for her actions.
When Technology Can Be Used To Build Weapons, Some Workers Take A Stand
Tech workers have increasingly been asking ethical questions about their industry’s involvement with the military. One such worker took her company’s CEO to task.
States Sue Drugmakers Over Alleged Generic-Price-Fixing Scheme
A new lawsuit brought by 44 states and Puerto Rico alleges an “industrywide” conspiracy by generic drug manufacturers to collude on prices and divide up the market.
Why It’s So Hard To Stop Women From Sleeping In A Menstrual Shed
In western Nepal, women often sleep in a hut outside the house during menstruation because of beliefs about impurity — and they sometimes die. The government is trying to end the practice.
How Public Health Outreach Ended A 1990s Measles Outbreak And What’s Different Now
This year’s measles outbreak is the largest in recent memory. But from 1989 to 1991, more than 55,000 people got measles. Federal funding and parents embracing vaccines halted the outbreak.
CIA Recruiting Comes Out Into The Open
Under CIA Director Gina Haspel, the spy agency is reaching out in very public ways it has never done before, from social media to superhero conventions.
With Hurricane Season Approaching, Researchers Work To Better Predict Storm Intensity
Florida’s experience with Hurricane Michael shows how difficult it is to accurately forecast a hurricane’s intensity. Forecasters say more accurate forecasts are coming soon.
Former President Jimmy Carter Suffers Broken Hip
The Carter Center said the former president was preparing to go turkey hunting when he fell in his home. It added that he is now “recovering comfortably” after undergoing surgery.
Supreme Court Rules Against Apple, As Kavanaugh Sides With Liberal Justices
The Supreme Court says iPhone users’ antitrust lawsuit against Apple can continue. The decision divided President Trump’s two appointees, Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch.
‘Fleabag’ And ‘Killing Eve’ Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge Is Full Of Surprises
Waller-Bridge writes female characters who are flawed and unpredictable. Her Fleabag character struggles to maintain a facade of confidence, while her characters on Killing Eve hide other secrets.
The National Premieres 5 New Songs With Stirring Short Film, ‘I Am Easy To Find’
I Am Easy to Find takes a sprawling glance at life’s totality, starring Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina, The Danish Girl).
Free Gun Violence Prevention Course Launches To Educate Young Activists
Researchers want new activists to lean on decades of public health research when engaging in work with policymakers and candidates seeking elective office.
Sweden Reopens Inquiry Into Julian Assange Over Rape Allegations
Swedish prosecutors will file a European arrest warrant for the WikiLeaks founder. They had idled the case while Assange was holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
We Gossip About 52 Minutes A Day. That May Not Be As Toxic As It Sounds
Gossip has a bad rap. Sure, it can be catty and mean, but research is turning up ways it helps groups build cohesion — and can nudge some individuals to make positive changes in their lives.
Executive Privilege Fight Inches Democrats Closer To Impeachment
Congressional Democrats are warming to the idea of beginning impeachment proceedings if it is a mechanism to get the Trump administration to cooperate with their oversight efforts.
China Puts New Tariffs On $60 Billion Of U.S. Goods, Retaliating For Trump Action
U.S. stock markets plunged on the news, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by more than 700 points as of 1:15 p.m. ET.