49 m. ago Performing Madonna at Hebrew school was pivotal for this 'Failed Child Star'

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Tamara Yajia about her memoir, Cry for Me, Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star and growing up with her unconventional family in the U.S. and Argentina.

Society

3 h. ago How Zohran Mamdani Stunned New York and Won the Primary for Mayor

Mr. Mamdani’s victory upended city politics and reverberated nationally. He relied on a memorable message, charisma and a strong ground game.

Politics

3 h. ago Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier

There are many iPad apps to help you organize recipes; sync tasks across devices; be more productive; and manage your notes.

Politics

5 h. ago Stanley Cup champ Alex Pietrangelo steps away from Golden Knights for bilateral femur reconstruction

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo revealed he was advised to "remove the intensity of hockey" from his life as he deals with a serious injury.

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6 h. ago Republic Services strike disrupts trash pickup for hundreds of thousands in Boston area

On Tuesday, about 450 workers walked off the job as contract talks stalled. The post Republic Services strike disrupts trash pickup for hundreds of thousands in Boston area appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

6 h. ago MIT engineers develop electrochemical sensors for cheap, disposable diagnostics

Electrodes coated with DNA could enable inexpensive tests with a long shelf-life, which could detect many diseases and be deployed in the doctor’s office or at home.

Politics

6 h. ago Israel releases conversations with Gaza residents amid criticisms of aid delivery system

Israel’s Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories, which oversees humanitarian and civil efforts in Gaza, released conversations with residents who say Hamas uses violence to disrupt aid distribution.

Politics

6 h. ago David George from a16z on the future of going public at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to chart what’s next in tech. And on October 27, on the premiere industry stage: Going Public, David George of Andreessen Horowitz will take the mic for a fireside chat focused on one of […]

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7 h. ago Sound Credit Union Completes Conversion of Washington Business Bank

Sound Credit Union Completes Conversion of Washington Business Bank  Business Wire

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8 h. ago Moved From a City to a Remote Island; Life Is Better but Has Drawbacks

Moved From a City to a Remote Island; Life Is Better but Has Drawbacks  Business Insider

Politics

9 h. ago WATCH: This simple advice from the ‘Shark Whisperer’ could save your life

Shark conservationist Ocean Ramsey says she wants to prove to the world that sharks aren’t monsters.

Politics

11 h. ago Dems vow to fight 'tooth and nail' as Supreme Court takes up campaign finance case

Supreme Court to review GOP challenge to federal campaign spending limits, with Democrats vowing to fight against what they call an attempt to upend the campaign finance system.

Events

12 h. ago An Offhand Remark About Gold Bars, Secretly Recorded, Upended His Life

Brent Efron’s “boring” Tinder date wanted to hear all about his work at the Environmental Protection Agency, so Mr. Efron talked. If only he’d seen the hidden camera.

Politics

12 h. ago 'We need a better quality of life': Zohran Mamdani on taxing the rich, tackling hate

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani discusses his vision for the city and his surprise win in last week's Democratic primary on Morning Edition.

Politics

17 h. ago Joseph Giordano, surgeon who helped save Reagan’s life, dies at 84

Joseph Giordano, surgeon who helped save Reagan’s life, dies at 84  washingtonpost.com

Events

18 h. ago East Coast flyers face travel nightmare after weather sparks delays ahead of holiday weekend

East Coast airports face flight disruptions as storms cause delays up to four hours at Newark, three hours at LaGuardia, and 90 minutes at JFK, with about 600 cancellations reported.

Society

19 h. ago Roundabout Complex firefighters complete key objectives and shift to priority areas as drying trend approaches

Roundabout Complex firefighters complete key objectives and shift to priority areas as drying trend approaches  Alaska Wildland Fire Information

Events

19 h. ago Grandfather of suspect in Idaho firefighter ambush shares glimpse into his life

In the wake of the deadly ambush on responding firefighters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the suspect's grandfather spoke to ABC News on Monday.

Events

20 h. ago UC Health, Blue Shield extend contract deadline, stave off disruption of care

UC Health, Blue Shield extend contract deadline, stave off disruption of care  San Francisco Chronicle

Events

21 h. ago Trump’s megabill nears Senate passage, but some Republicans fear buyer’s remorse

Trump’s megabill nears Senate passage, but some Republicans fear buyer’s remorse  Los Angeles Times

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