Bonfires, Maypoles and a saint’s day: How Europe celebrates the longest day of the year
Whether cities or villages, many communities across Europe spend the day and night of June 24 celebrating Midsummer. ... Read More
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Backed by threat of clawbacks, feds wield tight grip on $50B rural health fund
In Maine, state health officials hoped to steer a slice of $190 million in new federal rural health funding to shield hospitals and clinics from the fallout caused by cuts to federal health programs.
Their plan would have...Read more
Trump defends Iran deal, hints at early signing
President Donald Trump defended the interim peace deal he’s reached with Iran and said it could get signed as soon as Thursday, amid pushback from Republicans at home who object to the deal and the billions of dollars ...Read more
Analysis: 11 House races move toward Democrats
WASHINGTON — Another month, and another batch of rating changes that benefit Democrats.
But the House Republican majority is not lost yet, according to a district-by-district analysis of the House battleground.
With ...Read more
Savannah Guthrie 'Today' show absence due to assignment, not missing mom
NEW YORK — Savannah Guthrie was absent from the “Today” show Wednesday for professional reasons, though it raised eyebrows amid the more than four-month disappearance of her elderly mother Nancy Guthrie.
The 54-year...Read more
Disneyland must retire gas-powered Autopia cars by February
Disneyland faces a February deadline to retire Autopia’s gas-powered engines or close the 1955 opening day Tomorrowland attraction under a settlement agreement with the state agency that regulates air pollution in ...Read more
'Buffy' star Nicholas Brendon's will leaves 'everything' to brother, snubs ex
A handwritten will that appears to have been penned by “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Nicholas Brendon snubs his ex-girlfriend, leaving everything to the 54-year-old actor’s twin brother.
Brendon, who was born ...Read more
The phone-sized dramas competing with theaters are coming to theaters
LOS ANGELES — Before the lights dim and the trailers roll, moviegoers will start to see microdrama ads in movie theaters.
National CineMedia (NCM), the company responsible for the pre-show programming on the big screen,...Read more
How enslaved African Muslims resisted bondage through their faith and writing
Muslims in the United States often face negative stereotyping and suspicion. Especially in the years following 9/11, Muslims have been frequently cast as outsiders.
What many may not know is that Muslims have ...Read more
How political leaders use combat spectacles to symbolize national power and purpose
Throughout history, rulers and political movements have used public spectacles of combat to evoke courage, sacrifice, collective strength and national purpose. From Roman gladiator contests to modern mixed martial arts,...Read more
Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they could do instead
During the first Trump administration, states and cities, tired of waiting for the federal government to deal with energy and climate challenges, started writing their own laws.
New York passed the Climate ...Read more
Rural areas lag behind in cancer treatment and prevention – even as rich, urban areas increasingly leave dying from cancer in the rearview
Cancer in the United States experienced a dramatic turnaround in 1991. Prior to that year, cancer deaths had been increasing for decades, peaking at 215 deaths per 100,000 people, meaning about 1 in 4 deaths were ...Read more
Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number
When heat waves hit the Western United States, the risk of wildfires quickly rises. The prolonged heat dries out vegetation, but that’s only part of the cause – heat waves also play other roles in spreading ...Read more
Jeremy Allen White reveals whether The Social Reckoning has influenced him
Jeremy Allen White's attitude towards social media hasn't been influenced by The Social Reckoning.
The 35-year-old actor stars alongside Mikey Madison, Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, Bill Burr, and Jeremy ...Read more
Connor Storrie was always destined for stardom, says Michel K. Parandi
Michel K. Parandi always thought Connor Storrie was destined for stardom.
The 26-year-old actor stars alongside Lilly Krug and Tudor Chirila in April X, the new sci-fi movie directed by Michel K. Parandi, and the ...Read more
The new Minnesota state flag is deeply unpopular, poll finds
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s new flag has dismal support, trailing even President Donald Trump’s lagging approval rating.
Just a third of likely Minnesota voters approve of the new blue-and-white design adopted in 2024...Read more
Movie review: Hero of folklore worse off in 'The Death of Robin Hood'
“Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?” This is one of the culminating lines from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit 2015 musical “Hamilton,” but it’s also the animating force behind Michael Sarnoski’s “...Read more
Family guide to new movie releases
'TOY STORY 5'
Rated PG for some thematic elements and rude humor.
What it’s about: Cowgirl toy Jessie tries to help her kid Bonnie make new friends, with competition from a new device in town — a tablet.
The kid ...Read more
Los Angeles mom who killed her two young children was legally insane, court finds
LOS ANGELES — A judge has ruled that a Los Angeles mother was insane at the time she killed her 7-year-old daughter and newborn baby in 2017, according to medical reports made public in court Tuesday.
The ruling means ...Read more
Chemical and ammunition maker Olin to merge with Huntsman, relocate HQ to Texas
CLAYTON, Missouri — Chemical and ammunition maker Olin Corp. announced Tuesday that it plans to merge with competitor Huntsman Corp. and will relocate its headquarters from Clayton to The Woodlands, Texas, about 40 ...Read more
Police sent to Michigan State University trustees' homes after threats and doxxing, trustees say
DETROIT — Police were dispatched to the homes of Michigan State University trustees who received threats following their phone numbers and home addresses being posted on social media Tuesday night, Trustee Rebecca Bahar-...Read more
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