18 m. ago Why the Catholic bishop of Nashville told Catholics they don't have to attend Mass

The Diocese of Nashville has told Catholics that they do not have to attend Mass if they fear for their safety. That's in response immigration actions taken by the Trump administration in the city.

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18 m. ago 'Death at the White Hart': When the publican is found dead, everyone's a suspect

NPR's Mary Louise talks with Chris Chibnall, author of Death at the White Hart.

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21 m. ago Harris Yulin, Actor Who Perpetually Played the Bad Guy, Dies at 87

As an award-winning actor and director, he appeared in scores of stage plays, movies and TV shows over six decades, most often as unsavory characters.

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44 m. ago At Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Trial, Talk of Baby Oil, Guns and a Guest: Kanye West

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, one of the few celebrities to publicly defend Mr. Combs, was denied access to the courtroom and briefly watched on closed-circuit video.

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51 m. ago More than 1 million power banks recalled after some reported fires

An overheating battery can lead to “melting of plastic components, smoke, and fire hazards,” Anker wrote in an accompanying announcement. The post More than 1 million power banks recalled after some reported fires appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

51 m. ago Consequences for colleges whose students carry mountains of debt? Republicans say yes

House Republicans are considering a plan that would force colleges and universities to reimburse the government for a share of the federal loans their students don't repay.

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52 m. ago The Israeli entrepreneur behind the controversial food distribution program in Gaza

Israeli entrepreneur Shahar Segal is behind two well-known food ventures. One is a sensation: a restaurant group with a Michelin star. The other is a controversy: a program in Gaza mired in violence.

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59 m. ago ‘She hit him, and she left him to die,’ Karen Read prosecutor alleges in closing as defense says ‘there was no collision’

Read’s fate is in the jury’s hands following closing arguments Friday. The post ‘She hit him, and she left him to die,’ Karen Read prosecutor alleges in closing as defense says ‘there was no collision’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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71 m. ago NH jury acquits consultant behind AI robocalls mimicking Biden

He also faces a $6 million fine by the Federal Communications Commission, but he told The Associated Press that he won’t pay it. The post NH jury acquits consultant behind AI robocalls mimicking Biden appeared first on Boston.com.

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89 m. ago Bloomberg Gives $5 Million to Super PAC Supporting Andrew Cuomo

The contribution by Michael R. Bloomberg is the largest to a super PAC in the New York City mayor’s race this year and follows his endorsement of Andrew M. Cuomo for mayor.

Economics

1 hour ago What’s the Deal? Nippon’s Bid for U.S. Steel Becomes a Merger Mystery.

President Trump’s foray into the takeover could reshape the future of foreign investment in the United States.

Politics

1 hour ago These catchy old songs aren't as think as you drunk they are

People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style. The Lomax Archive is dropping a new album of traditional songs this week.

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1 hour ago Storm the Vote: Get your favorite Seattle Storm players in the 2025 WNBA All

Storm the Vote: Get your favorite Seattle Storm players in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game  KOMO

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2 h. ago ‘Materialists’ review: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal romcom is more than meets the eye

Dakota Johnson stars as the center of a love triangle between Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in this unconventional romantic comedy-drama. The post ‘Materialists’ review: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal romcom is more than meets the eye appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago How the man in seat 11A became a plane crash’s sole survivor

Viswash Kumar Ramesh was one of 242 people on the 787-8 Dreamliner that went down shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India. Somehow, he walked away. The post How the man in seat 11A became a plane crash’s sole survivor appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Andrew Cuomo for Mayor? Bill de Blasio Has Thoughts, None of Them Good.

In a candid interview, former Mayor Bill de Blasio strenuously argued that former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo should not be elected to lead New York City: “He is a vindictive person,” Mr. de Blasio said.

Politics

2 h. ago PM call with President Trump of the United States: 13 June 2025

PM call with President Trump of the United States: 13 June 2025  GOV.UK

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2 h. ago 'Buy now, pay later:' a replacement for the millennial lifestyle subsidy?

The cheap convenience of the "millennial lifestyle subsidy" has gone - does "buy now, pay later" fill in the gaps?

Economics

3 h. ago 10 Questions With Bill de Blasio About Andrew Cuomo’s Run for Mayor

Former Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a searing interview that his political nemesis, Andrew M. Cuomo, should not be mayor of New York City.

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3 h. ago After more than a decade of successes, ESI’s work will spread out across the Institute

John Fernandez will step down as head of the Environmental Solutions Initiative, as its components will become part of the Climate Project and other entities.

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