NBA Finals: Would you pay $4,000 – for a nosebleed seat? | CNN Business (thanks to Finn for this one)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
CBS News Fires Scott Pelley of ‘60 Minutes’
CBS News Fires Scott Pelley of ‘60 Minutes’ - The New York Times
Mr. Pelley, a former “CBS Evening News” anchor, was ousted after months of tensions between staff and Bari Weiss, the network’s editor in chief.
’60 Minutes’ Journalist Sharyn Alfonsi Loses Deal After Dispute With Bari Weiss - The New York Times
Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment on a brutal Salvadoran prison was pulled abruptly in December, said that CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, had let her contract expire.
Scott Pelley fired by CBS after ‘60 Minutes’ clash with management | CNN Business
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| Scott Pelley was fired a day after a tense meeting where he accused the CBS editor in chief, Bari Weiss, of “murdering ‘60 Minutes.’” Photo by Michele Crowe/CBS, via Getty Images |
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| Bari Weiss, the editor in chief of CBS News, at an event in 2024. Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for The Free Press |
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| Nick Bilton was hired last week by Ms. Weiss as the new executive producer of “60 Minutes.” Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images |
$1.8 Billion Fund Is ‘Not Moving Forward,’ Blanche Says; Order Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain
$1.8 Billion Fund Is ‘Not Moving Forward,’ Blanche Says - The New York Times
Payout Fund: Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the Justice Department was withdrawing a proposal to create a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people claiming to be victims of unfair prosecution. The announcement follows a revolt from Republicans who saw it as an ethical and political abomination.
Order Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain, Blanche Says - The New York Times
The acting attorney general said the administration was preserving a broad order protecting the president and his family from audits of already filed returns, despite dropping a $1.8 billion payout fund.
Kuwait Says Iranian Attack Has Damaged Its Main Airport
Kuwait Says Iranian Attack Has Damaged Its Main Airport
The United States and Iran accused each other of launching new strikes. President Trump told The New York Post that Iran’s supreme leader is involved in peace talks and he hopes to meet him.
War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump - The New York Times
Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.
Where Is Iran’s Highly Enriched Uranium? - The New York Times
Stored deep underground, most likely in multiple locations, Iran’s uranium stockpile is among the biggest uncertainties surrounding any peace deal.
Even if Oil Prices Peak Soon, the Global Economy Will Slow This Year - The New York Times
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, in a report, said the Middle East war’s consequences “are likely to be felt for some time.”
Oil Prices Rise as Iran and U.S. Exchange Strikes - The New York Times
Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence
Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence - The New York Times
Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist who leads the federal housing finance agency, will oversee the U.S. intelligence agencies. He has no known background in intelligence.
Monday, June 1, 2026
FBI hunting for alleged scammer who spent thousands in donations for fake brain cancer treatment on vacations
FBI hunting for alleged scammer who spent thousands in donations for fake brain cancer treatment on vacations (Thanks to Bernadette for this one)
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| Pennsylvania woman Vanessa O’Rourke is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming family and friends out of thousands of dollars. |
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China’s Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S.
China’s Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S. - The New York Times
Clinical trials in China are getting attention at an international oncology gathering in Chicago. China’s surging biotechnology industry is fueling alarm that U.S. dominance in the field is waning.
A.I.: Predicting Political Enemies, Creating a Sovereign Wealth Fund for the USA, Students at AI-First Colleges, and Nvidia agents come for the desktop
China Aims A.I. at Predicting Who Could Pose a Political Risk - The New York Times
New research examines how a Chinese company struggled to develop its predictive surveillance technology while U.S. restrictions were in place.
Opinion | Bernie Sanders: A.I. Belongs to the People, Not to Billionaires - The New York Times
That is why I will soon be introducing the American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act. This legislation would give the public a direct ownership stake in the largest A.I. companies in our country. How? It would create a sovereign wealth fund through a one-time 50 percent tax — not on the profits of OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI and other companies, but paid with something far more valuable than that: the stock.
What It’s Like to Be a Student at the First A.I.-Powered University - The New York Times
On campuses across the university system, the initiative has stoked backlash. The C.S.U. faculty union has organized against the contract with OpenAI, which is set to expire in June. Students, meanwhile, are caught in the middle as everyone around them struggles to figure out what becoming “the first A.I.-powered university” actually means. “Faculty are feeling anxious,” Nik Janos, a sociology professor at Chico State, told me. “Students don’t know how to behave. What are we doing here?”
Nvidia Has a Plan to Put Its Chips in Personal Computers - The New York Times
The world’s most valuable company is chasing Intel and Apple as it tries to bring A.I. agents to laptops and desktops.
U.S. and Iran Exchange New Attacks, Straining Peace Talks
U.S. Central Command said it conducted strikes against military targets in southern Iran over the weekend. Kuwait, which hosts U.S. military bases, accused Iran of attacking its territory.
Oil Prices Jump as U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire - The New York Times
U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz - The New York Times
U.S. Central Command has helped around 70 commercial ships pass through the strait in the last three weeks, an official said.
Trump Sends Tougher Peace Proposals Back to Iran, Officials Say - The New York Times
Gambling addiction an 'epidemic' among young people
Gambling addiction an 'epidemic' among young people, experts say
Experts argue that gambling addiction among youths could be the 'next opioid epidemic.'
Andy Kim doesn’t know what’s next for Delaney Hall ICE facility, and that terrifies him
Sen. Andy Kim said being pepper sprayed outside of the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark reminded him of how he felt when the Capitol was attacked on Jan. 6, 2021.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Bucks County School Districts Rank Among Pennsylvania's Best in 2026 Standardized Test Scores
Bucks County School Districts Rank Among Pennsylvania's Best in 2026 Standardized Test Scores
New Hope tops Bucks County and lands at #16 statewide.
10 players to watch at the 2026 World Cup
10 players to watch at the 2026 World Cup | AP News (Thanks to Louden for this one)
| Argentina’s Lionel Messi runs with the ball during a friendly soccer match against Mauritania in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello, File) |
Happy, the elephant, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo
Happy, the elephant, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo : NPR
Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insight into the animal's behavior and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55, the zoo said Wednesday.
"She was a wonderful elephant," interim zoo director Craig Piper said in an interview Wednesday, as heavy-hearted staffers absorbed the loss of an animal some had tended for over 30 years. "She served as a tremendous ambassador for elephants and for elephant conservation."
Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World
Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World
The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.
Martin Varsavsky, a Spanish-Argentine tech entrepreneur close to Mr. Thiel, has built a ranch in the Argentine city of Mendoza, which he has said he sees as a potential shelter in case of World War III.
Mr. Varsavsky has hypothesized that Argentina would be completely unaffected if the northern hemisphere were wiped out by nuclear war.
“The moment China takes Taiwan or Russia takes Lithuania, I’m in Buenos Aires,” he said. “It’s good to have a Plan B for civilization.”
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Google employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term
Google employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term
The Average Guys Outsmarting Wall Street on Prediction Markets
How prediction-market ‘sharps’ have made millions wagering on everything from war to Rotten Tomatoes.
This reporter went bust while covering America's sports betting boom
Knicks Fans Are Stunned by Four-Figure Ticket Prices
Knicks Fans Are Stunned by Four-Figure Ticket Prices
New York Knicks fans, still celebrating the team making it to the N.B.A. finals, are confronting high ticket prices for the games at Madison Square Garden.
U.S. Again Strikes Military Site and Drones in Iran; The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords - The New York Times
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.
U.S. Again Strikes Military Site and Drones in Iran
A U.S. official said on Wednesday the attacks had been in self-defense and targeted attack drones and a drone ground-control station. They were the latest attacks to threaten a fragile cease-fire.
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Lebanese Resigned to a Long War, Even if U.S. and Iran Make a Deal - The New York Times
Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south.
Oil Prices Climb on Renewed Hostilities in Middle East - The New York Times
Oil prices jumped and stocks wobbled on Thursday after Iran said it had targeted an American military base in retaliation for U.S. strikes in Iran the day before, marking the second exchange of hostilities in three days between the two countries.
Biden Sues Justice Dept. to Block Release of Tapes
Biden Sues Justice Dept. to Block Release of Tapes - The New York Times
The former president argued that the Justice Department has a responsibility to protect the privacy of conversations he had with a former ghostwriter.
Jill Biden’s Reaction to Biden’s 2024 Debate: ‘He’s Having a Stroke’ - The New York Times
“I had never, ever seen Joe like that,” the former first lady told CBS News. “Before or since.”
Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll
Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll
The investigation is said to center on whether Ms. Carroll committed perjury in civil lawsuits against Donald J. Trump, whom she accused of sexual assault.
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| E. Jean Carroll leaving court in Manhattan in 2024. Donald J. Trump later lost an appeal of a $5 million verdict against him. Photo by Dave Sanders for NY Times |
Longview paper mill disaster could be ‘deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history,’ governor says
Early Tuesday morning, a 900,000-gallon chemical tank failed at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. The tank rupture released tens of thousands of gallons of the caustic chemical known as white liquor, which is used to break wood chips into pulp to make paper.
Nine people who were injured as a result of the tank rupture were initially taken to Longview’s PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center.
PeaceHealth spokesman Jim Murez said four of those patients were transferred to other hospitals in the region, including the Legacy Oregon Burn Center, for a higher level of care. One worker was declared dead Tuesday after being taken to the Longview hospital. A second person was confirmed dead Wednesday.
Four patients stayed in Longview and were treated at the medical center. They have now all been discharged.
Nine others remain missing and are presumed dead.
A Quiet Pacific Village Becomes China’s Security Testing Ground
A Quiet Pacific Village Becomes China’s Security Testing Ground - The New York Times
When a remote Pacific village asked for help with rowdy youth, the Chinese police arrived with a surveillance system. Then came the backlash.
As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries
As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries - The New York Times (Thanks to Haadi for this one)
Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as the president uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents.
In the past several months, prosecutors have repeatedly failed to persuade grand juries that the cases they have brought warrant criminal charges. And if it were not unusual enough, they have also been admonished at least three times since last November by federal judges who have accused them of misconduct.
’60 Minutes’ Journalist Sharyn Alfonsi Loses Deal After Dispute With Bari Weiss
’60 Minutes’ Journalist Sharyn Alfonsi Loses Deal After Dispute With Bari Weiss - The New York Times
Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment on a brutal Salvadoran prison was pulled abruptly in December, said that CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, had let her contract expire.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
How This Summer’s Movies Shift the Connection With Their Related Toys
How This Summer’s Movies Shift the Connection With Their Related Toys - The New York Times
Before the Mandalorian series debuted in 2019, producers kept Grogu a secret to heighten the drama of the ultimate reveal. Even toy manufacturers were left in the dark, which resulted in a dearth of Grogu toys that Christmas, a major downer for fans clamoring for a Baby Yoda plushie.
That won’t happen with the big-screen spinoff “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” In addition to costumes, pins, Lego sets and, for the deep-pocketed, a cargo-carrying robot fashioned after Grogu’s pram ($2,875), there is an entire line of plush dolls featuring Grogu in various states of “action” and repose. There’s a “Pick-Me-Up Grogu” whose eyes pop open when you lift him; a “Sleepy Grogu” who doesn’t do much of anything except nap; and so on.
Despite the dolls’ appearance, Grogu is a baby who isn’t quite a baby (he’s in his 50s) and isn’t Yoda, despite his nickname. But Grogu is cute, in a weird reptilian sort of way.
The new Masters of the Universe film pokes good-hearted fun at the original series, like the corniness of the character names — including He-Man — and He-Man’s obsessive attachment to his Power Sword. For fans who love the sword as much as he does, there’s an electronic version that lights up, vibrates and makes swooshing sounds when you wave it around. Ostensibly, it’s intended for children 6 and older, though early excited users on TikTok primarily seemed to be men in their 30s and 40s.
Ferrari shares fall after luxury carmaker launches first full EV
Ferrari shares fall after luxury carmaker launches first full EV
CEO Benedetto Vigna told CNBC that the new car, which translates as “light,” would be welcomed by both existing customers and new clientele. The launch comes even as other luxury car manufacturers have scaled back on plans to launch their own EVs due to weak demand.
America’s schools face a reckoning on digital devices
America’s schools face a reckoning on digital devices | AP News (Thanks to Sam for this one)
What's behind the decade-long 'learning recession' for American students | PBS News
U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Surgeon General’s Warning on the Harms of Screen Use
Monday, May 25, 2026
Sudanese people search for thousands left missing by 3 years of war
Sudanese people search for thousands left missing by 3 years of war | AP News (Thanks to Sonia for this one)
| Azaher Abdallah, who has been searching for her husband, Fahani Al Fateh, for over a year, becomes emotional during an interview with The Associated Press in Omdurman, Sudan, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) |
Gunman in Shooting Near White House Killed in Exchange of Fire With Secret Service
A gunman known to the U.S. Secret Service opened fire near the White House and was shot and killed by federal officers. President Trump was in the White House at the time.
White House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Catch Up on A.I.
White House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Catch Up on A.I. - The New York Times
The C.I.A. and N.S.A. cannot fully deploy the latest models on their classified systems because of a shortage of cutting-edge chips.
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| Jensen Huang, president and CEO of NVIDIA, gives a presentation in Washington last October.Eric Lee for The New York Times |
Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical
Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical - The New York Times
The document marks a powerful foray by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church into the debate about the misuse or overuse of artificial intelligence.
Main Takeaways From Pope Leo’s Encyclical on A.I. - The New York Times
In his letter, the first American pontiff called for putting care for humans at the heart of technological change.
As A.I. Fever Rises in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo Has a Few Words - The New York Times
The American pope wants to take artificial intelligence down a notch. Is he challenging the tech companies, or will tech take over the papacy?
Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026)
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| Leo greeting Christopher Olah, a co-founder of the A.I. developer Anthropic, before the presentation.Alberto Pizzoli/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images |
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