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Elon Musk’s Legacy Is Disease, Starvation and Death

By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/mhSZECk

MAS*H actress Loretta Swit dies aged 87

Swit won awards for her role as "Hot Lips" Houlihan, a nurse based at hospital during the Korean War. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G4jqsZC

Why Millennials Dread Having Babies

By Michal Leibowitz from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/BYLVGr5

New Banksy revealed but location remains a mystery

The latest piece of street art depicts the shadow of a lighthouse emerging out of a bollard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LvMHUsm

The Sacred Undergarment That Has Mormon Women Buzzing

By Lauren Jackson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/st39hSz

The Democrats’ 20-Million-Dollar-Man Problem

By David French from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/r7eldgY

Asked About ‘TACO’ and Tariffs, Trump Lashes Out at Reporter

By Matthew Mpoke Bigg from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zfvKoMF

Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o dies aged 87

The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VSToRdw

U.S. Ships Championed by Trump Cost 5 Times as Much as Asian Ones

By Peter Eavis from NYT Business https://ift.tt/TD3duNO

She Sacrificed Everything to Reach the U.S. Under Trump, She Decided to Leave.

By Annie Correal and Federico Rios from NYT World https://ift.tt/ljkKJZG

Trump Is Getting the Military Parade He Wanted in His First Term

By Helene Cooper from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6g9kDqK

As George Lucas’s ‘Starship’ Museum Nears Landing, He Takes the Controls

By Robin Pogrebin from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/RYdaHBT

I Was Obama’s Budget Director. It’s Time to Worry About the National Debt.

By Peter R. Orszag from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/mD7bzIA

Electric Vehicles Died a Century Ago. Could That Happen Again?

By Ivan Penn from NYT Business https://ift.tt/m3nxwJV

As Trumps Monetize Presidency, Profits Outstrip Protests

By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PrUEL64

It's the Doctor Who and The Last of Us finales: What's coming up this week

K-pop boyband Seventeen also have a new album out, and new game Elden Ring Nightreign is released. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cRYphyJ

Ruth Jones gets award for new book at Hay Festival

The actress and writer gets the drama gong at the festival where she is speaking about her novel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OX3uGfC

Fetterman, Often Absent From Senate, Says He Has Been Shamed Into Returning

By Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/aUcjDKb

Trump Is Immensely Vulnerable

By Nicholas Kristof from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2HOGB8j

Iranian director speaks out after Cannes triumph

Jafar Panahi uses his Palme d'Or acceptane speech to send a message against the regime's restrictions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lW5e2JN

Without a Prenup, David Geffen’s Divorce Could Get Interesting

By Jesse McKinley from NYT Style https://ift.tt/8i3591l

Tom Grennan lights up Liverpool for Radio 1's Big Weekend

The Higher hitmaker brought out Ella Henderson, Mel C and KSI as surprise acts to close out day one. from BBC News https://ift.tt/siol5LB

Billy Joel Announces Brain Disorder and Cancels All Concerts

By Joe Coscarelli from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Xtuq1KT

Billy Joel cancels tour after brain condition diagnosis

Doctors have told the veteran US singer to stop performing as he recovers from the rare condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9saYr2B

Kneecap stage surprise gig after member charged

Kneecap performs in London a day after one of their members is charged with a terror offence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cEyuZiA

Trump Administration Halts Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students

By Michael S. Schmidt and Michael C. Bender from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/c6tTBxU

How Groupthink Protected Biden and Re-elected Trump

By Ezra Klein from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/xKLov3z

Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Ambush

By Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/iUMOjaW

Kneecap member charged with terror offence

Liam O'Hanna, 27, has been charged after allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, the Met Police says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PYgXQAI

Gerald Connolly, 75, Top Democrat on House Oversight Committee, Is Dead

By Trip Gabriel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4xeN9Jn

Brexit’s Failures Could Foreshadow Trump’s. Just Not in the Way You Might Think.

By David Runciman from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/7Xy2Y9P

George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm From ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 76

By Alex Williams from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Ri3kexX

Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76

He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sXwOduo

Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventuar as well as a male exotic dancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AcQ0FsC

Brockwell Park festivals to go ahead this summer

Despite a legal challenge, the six scheduled festivals at Brockwell Park will go ahead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1mjDATH

Supreme Court Lets Trump Lift Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

By Abbie VanSickle and Adam Liptak from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2dAnLyW

In Deadly Ship Crash, Questions About What Went Wrong

By Andrew Keh, Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and Chelsia Rose Marcius from NYT New York https://ift.tt/9HsiQxU

Suspect Identified in Palm Springs Bombing and Is Said to Have Died in Blast

By Laurel Rosenhall, Shawn Hubler and Maggie Miles from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/MqhVGcs

Trump Is Destroying a Core American Value. The World Will Notice.

By Michael Posner from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/yXo8Dsn

What Desi Arnaz Could Teach Hollywood Today

By Todd S. Purdum from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Qi0g1tu

The Future of Black History Lives on Donald Trump’s Front Lawn

By John McWhorter from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/m0lA2Tx

At Least 23 Dead After Tornadoes and Storms Tear Across Central U.S.

By Jenna Fisher, Emily Cochrane and Amy Graff from NYT Weather https://ift.tt/kHtnBbw

Long Drives and Short Homilies: How Father Bob Became Pope Leo

By Jason Horowitz, Julie Bosman, Elizabeth Dias, Ruth Graham, Simon Romero and Mitra Taj from NYT World https://ift.tt/TRw7r63

Are the UK the worst at Eurovision?

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reflects on the UK's performance at past Eurovision contests, and their chances in the 2025 final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QxCf7DF

Why Are So Many Retirees Filing for Social Security Earlier?

By Tara Siegel Bernard from NYT Business https://ift.tt/tzmiLAW

‘Trump Can’t Escape Political Gravity’: 3 Writers on Trump’s Polling

By Frank Bruni, Kristen Soltis Anderson and Nate Silver from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/QJhwLnO

Some Republicans Push to Put School Desegregation Officially in the Past

By Sarah Mervosh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/JL1s74i

Some Republicans Push to Put School Desegregation Officially in the Past

By Sarah Mervosh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lBGtLwk

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protests

Israel's Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hxt5Yyn

Baby Is Healed With World’s First Personalized Gene-Editing Treatment

By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/Ap6Mw9O

Why a $10,000 Deduction Is Blocking the G.O.P.’s $3.8 Trillion Tax Bill

By Benjamin Oreskes from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Oyz0ia7

Newsom Proposes Scaling Back Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California

By Laurel Rosenhall from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/gAo0sCG

India and Pakistan Talked Big, but Satellite Imagery Shows Limited Damage

By Agnes Chang, Pablo Robles and Mujib Mashal from NYT World https://ift.tt/Yfn1moI

'Alan Carr could be frontrunner': Who will win Celebrity Traitors?

BBC News speaks to psychologists about the line-up's likely faithfuls, traitors and frontrunners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MNGKDbc

The Professors Are Using ChatGPT, and Some Students Aren’t Happy About It

By Kashmir Hill from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/xIJqYSw

Gérard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault

By Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic from NYT World https://ift.tt/0GNFd3V

'This is my closure': Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court

The celebrity businesswoman grew tearful as she gave evidence in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing her at gunpoint. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0exDybq

Star-studded Celebrity Traitors line-up confirmed

Will Sir Stephen Fry, Paloma Faith, Alan Carr and the other contestants be traitors or faithfuls? from BBC News https://ift.tt/WqjKtsk

Verdict due in Gérard Depardieu sexual assault trial

The French actor, who denies the allegations, could face a suspended prison term if he is convicted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3H7GuIU

Trump, Pressed on Qatari Jet, Says Only ‘Stupid’ People Reject Gifts

By Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/N3UV45y

Josh Hawley: Don’t Cut Medicaid

By Josh Hawley from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/IteYicT

Group Dining on Ozempic? It’s Complicated.

By Alyson Krueger from NYT Food https://ift.tt/5fI2QJS

Bafta TV Awards: The winners and nominations list in full

Jessica Gunning was among the winners, winning best supporting actress for Baby Reindeer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S3YtbOg

Eurovision is here, and Final Destination returns: What's coming up this week

Inside Our Minds is also back on BBC Two this week, and new game Doom: The Dark Ages is released. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l2xkgRf

A Professor’s Final Gift to Her Students: Her Life Savings

By Hank Sanders from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/M4WxIeN

Barry Diller’s Moment of Truth

By Maureen Dowd from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/NmcQM6G

Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America

By Ruth Graham and Julie Bosman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/herkzJb

These Internal Documents Show Why We Shouldn’t Trust Porn Companies

By Nicholas Kristof from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/V15gUC9

Trump Declares High-Speed Internet Program ‘Racist’ and ‘Unconstitutional’

By Chris Cameron from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XCv8cH4

Elton John and Dua Lipa seek protection from AI

They are among 400 artists appealing to Sir Keir Starmer, saying creative industries are threatened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZF846cG

This Israeli Government Is Not Our Ally

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/xuWq9aD

Who Is Pope Leo XIV?

By Elisabetta Povoledo, Jason Horowitz, Emma Bubola, Motoko Rich and Elizabeth Dias from NYT World https://ift.tt/hFkax73