72 m. ago What happens when Reese Witherspoon picks your book? A Cambridge author explains.

Allison King’s debut novel, “The Phoenix Pencil Company,” was just named the June pick for Reese's Book Club. The post What happens when Reese Witherspoon picks your book? A Cambridge author explains. appeared first on Boston.com.

Culture

81 m. ago Democrat grills Hegseth on whether he'll take 'accountability' for Signal chat once DOD IG report drops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning from Rep. Moulton regarding potential disclosure of classified information about F-18 launch times for Houthi strikes on Signal.

Politics

1 hour ago Refurbished Queen Elizabeth Arrives in Seattle, Offering Alaska Voyages

Refurbished Queen Elizabeth Arrives in Seattle, Offering Alaska Voyages  Cruise Industry News

Politics

2 h. ago Trump escalates battle with Newsom, shutting down governor's left

President Donald Trump signed congressional resolutions ending California's electric vehicle mandates and diesel engine restrictions.

Politics

2 h. ago WWII hero's special memento finally comes home to his family after 80 years

A World War II soldier's dog tag is returned to his family 80 years after his death. It was discovered by a metal detectorist on the island where the soldier's plane crashed in 1945.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump warns Israel strike on Iran 'could happen' amid Middle East evacuation, nuclear negotiations

IAEA declares Iran in breach of non-proliferation obligations as U.S. embassy in Iraq orders partial evacuation, while Defense Secretary Hegseth suggests Iran is moving toward nuclear weapons capability.

Events

3 h. ago California Dem tells Hegseth he's an 'embarrassment' to the US, should 'get the hell out' of the DOD

Tensions erupted on Capitol Hill as Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to 'get the hell out' of the Defense Department.

Politics

4 h. ago Cooper Kupp on what he loves about Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald's defense

Cooper Kupp on what he loves about Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald's defense  Sports Illustrated

Events

5 h. ago Watch Live: Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine Testify in House Hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday, June 12. The post Watch Live: Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine Testify in House Hearing appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

6 h. ago Livestream: Lawyers in Karen Read trial meet ahead of closing arguments

During Thursday’s charge conference, Judge Beverly Cannone and the attorneys will discuss the instructions to be given to jurors as they begin their deliberations. The post Livestream: Lawyers in Karen Read trial meet ahead of closing arguments appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

6 h. ago Tunnel to Towers Chairman Frank Siller on Tackling Veteran Homelessness: "We Must Do It"

PAID CONTENT: Learn about Tunnel to Towers' impactful fight against veteran homelessness. CEO Frank Siller discusses T2T's work providing housing and support for thousands of heroes.

Politics

6 h. ago Suspect in Austrian School Shooting Was a Loner Rejected by Army, Officials Say

A defense official said the man, 21, was turned down for military service after failing a psychological test. Investigators are asking how he passed another such test to obtain a gun permit.

Events

7 h. ago WATCH: What we know about Dreamliner, the Air India plane that crashed

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney and aviation analyst John Nance discuss the plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which crashed en route to the United Kingdom from India.

Events

8 h. ago Republican Rep. Nancy Mace discusses Trump's response to immigration protests

NPR speaks with Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina about her bill to defund "lawless cities" and about President Trump's deployment of troops following protests against immigration raids.

Politics

8 h. ago Medical experts warn 'Big Food' is fighting back against Ozempic with addictive items for sale

Some medical experts warn that as Ozempic helps overcome food addiction, the junk food industry is adapting with ultraprocessed foods designed to hijack brain reward systems.

Events

10 h. ago Brian Wilson biographer discusses the legacy of the genius behind The Beach Boys

Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at age 82. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with biographer Peter Ames Carlin about Wilson's legacy.

Politics

10 h. ago Former Secretary of State John Kerry discusses the UN Ocean Conference

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with John Kerry, former secretary of state and Biden-era climate envoy, about the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.

Politics

10 h. ago SEN LINDSEY GRAHAM: Russia sanctions bill aims to change Putin's calculus, protect world order

New sanctions legislation targets countries supporting Russia's war machine while exempting those helping Ukraine as Europe boosts defense spending against Putin.

Politics

10 h. ago House GOP plan to gut green energy tax credits meets resistance in Senate

Several Republican senators say they're opposed to the wholescale repeal of certain clean energy tax credits passed by the House. Their phones have been ringing off the hook from industry leaders and energy lobbyists who want to make sure the Senate makes changes to the bill.

Politics

11 h. ago With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers.

Economics