X suspends ‘White Dudes for Harris’ account after massive fundraiser: The suspension led to unease about how Musk could use X to sway voters in the final stretch of the campaign, even as Republicans welcome his influence.
In 911 call day before shooting, Sonya Massey’s mom pleaded: Don’t hurt her: Newly obtained recordings show that local law enforcement knew of Massey and that her mother had asked 911, “Please don’t send no combative policemen that are prejudiced.”
Shingles vaccine linked with lower dementia risk, study shows: The research adds to growing recognition that infectious agents may play a role in the development of some types of dementia.
Opinion Behind Russia’s absence at the Olympics, a deepening fury: After the war in Ukraine ends, the Kremlin might seek revenge against the United States and Europe.
‘The perfect storm times three’: Crime, political chaos divide Oakland: A run of bad news has revived some of the most pernicious stereotypes about Oakland. But its image as crime-ridden and dysfunctional obscures the whole story.
Massive dragonfly swarms delight some beachgoers, terrify others: Social media videos showed people screaming and panicking as they were surrounded by the insects at Rhode Island beaches.
‘I thought it was safe’: Why lawsuits are mounting over this chemical linked to cancer: A slew of environmental groups, meanwhile, have sued the Environmental Protection Agency in federal court, arguing that a March update of national emissions standards doesn’t do enough to protect residents from cancer-causing pollutants, including ethylene oxide. - "The EPA risk model is based on estimates reported by the facilities, said senior author Peter DeCarlo, an associate professor in the university’s Department of Environmental Health and Engineering. 'I think they’re very frequently, and most of the time, very big underestimates.'"
The fight to make landlords turn down the thermostat: Cooling proposals are similar to protections many tenants have for adequate heating. But some see cost as a hurdle.
A surprising byproduct of wildfires: Contaminated drinking water
Jimmer Fredette, a cult hoops hero, is back as a three-on-three Olympian: Thirteen years after his days as a college basketball phenomenon, the former BYU standout is realizing a dream in Paris.
Climate leaders say Harris has ‘lit an electric spark’ with young voters: More than 350 environmentalists endorse her candidacy, saying it could help energize climate-minded voters, less than 100 days before the 2024 election. [ed. note: this is so stupid, Biden has done more on climate than anyone ever]
How to make all your food waste disappear: Composting is not for everyone. But have you tried a solar digester?
Have babies for Russia: Putin presses women to embrace patriotism over feminism
Hundreds of ‘Harris for President’ golf carts roll through Trump stronghold: The Trump stronghold saw hundreds of decorated golf carts lining its streets on Saturday in a show of support for Vice President Harris.
‘White Dudes for Harris’ — including The Dude himself — raise over $4M: The Zoom fundraiser for Vice President Harris, attended by Jeff Bridges, Mark Hamill and Pete Buttigieg among others, raised over $4 million, organizers said.
D.C. meets goal to add 36,000 housing units ahead of schedule: Officials expect the housing construction boom to cool rocketing rental prices in the city.
D.C. region under drought watch as officials advise limiting water use: Officials says short showers and other limits on water use can help the region as heat continues.
Artists say Putin’s push for patriotism is killing Russian culture
How the Murdoch family ended up in a legal fight over the future of Fox: A move by the 93-year-old patriarch to preserve his global company’s conservative bent and consolidate power under one son triggered a battle among siblings. - "'It does strike me that there’s a way for there to be a conservative news channel that doesn’t slide into the fever swamps that have already cost Fox $787.5 million in claims,' he said."
‘Weird’ is the most effective insult Democrats have tried. Here’s why.: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and others are finding new potency in calling the Republicans as they see them: not normal. - "“They called us weird so I’ll call them weirder,” said Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), according to an X post — but “weird” is an insult that doesn’t work both ways. Gay kids, trans kids, cat ladies and horse boys have already spent an entire lifetime being told they were weird, and they have learned to wear it as a badge of honor if they need to. But when your whole political movement is based on a return to some “Pleasantville” vision of American normalcy, 'weird' actually hurts. It’s not great to wonder whether, in the eyes of your fellow citizens, you’re just kind of ... lame."
How a school district took its spat with a local TV station to the FCC: A Loudoun County official claims WJLA’s reporting on hot-button issues shows a ‘dishonest’ slant. Station owner Sinclair calls it an attempt to ‘shut down critical news coverage.’
Probe finds ‘wasteful spending’ in Montgomery electric school bus effort: The report found vehicles weren’t delivered on time. The bus company’s chief executive said the contract allowed a grace period
Only a quarter of these trains are on time. The DOJ says it’s illegal.: The Justice Department is suing Norfolk Southern, accusing the private rail company illegally holding up Amtrak trains on a line that runs from New York to New Orleans.
D.C. police detain one of four teens who escaped a psychiatric facility: Authorities have not described their efforts to find the youths who escaped from the Psychiatric Institute of Washington or said why the search is into its third week.
The emails that brought down Enron still shape our daily lives
Opinion Trump and Republicans are threatening to curb democracy in D.C.: A potential GOP takeover might be constitutional, but it is rankly undemocratic. - "Congressional Republicans might relish the prospect of ruling D.C. because legislating for the city is a good way to score points with their own constituents back home — while facing none from the disenfranchised people their actions actually affect."
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