Seattle Times

How Lee Zeldin shifted the mission — and the message — of the EPA

Lee Zeldin does not speak like any other Environmental Protection Agency administrator in recent history. The job of the EPA chief is to protect human health by safeguarding “the air we breathe, the ...
NBC New York

On the clock: Here's how much time there is between each pick in the NFL draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is upon us, and the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock. Las Vegas' first overall selection will kick off an event that spans three days, seven rounds and 257 picks. The draft will ...
CNET

Samsung Messages Is Going Away in July: Save Your Texts Before It Disappears

If your Galaxy phone still relies on Samsung Messages for everyday texting, its days are numbered. Samsung has confirmed it will retire its long-running messaging app in July, ending support for SMS, ...
The New York Times

In Turkey, Middle Powers Ponder Diplomacy With a Rogue U.S.

The U.S. remains an essential player. The problem, one analyst said, is how to deal effectively with a power that is “indispensable, coercive and unpredictable at the same time.” By Ben Hubbard Ben ...
The New York Times

How the War in Iran Is Shifting From Bombardment to a Test of Wills

The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home. By Anton Troianovski Reporting from ...
Los Angeles Times

9 things to know about this weekend’s L.A. Times Festival of Books

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Close the novel and open your tote bag. The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is here. This weekend, the ...
Seattle Times

Pope doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump’s criticism continues

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday doubled down as U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism showed no sign of letting up, insisting that the message “the world needs to hear today” ...
Tampa Bay Times

Well, hello Nikita Kucherov. The Bolts have missed you in the playoffs

After 16 consecutive scoreless games in the postseason, Kucherov rescues the Lightning in Game 2 with a late tying goal. Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov finally ends his playoff goal drought, ...
CNN

After Trump’s latest broadside, pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace

Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that his visit to Africa offers a message of unity and peace “the world needs to hear” as he continues to face criticism from the US president and vice president for his ...
Slate

Hegseth Just Delivered a Slap in the Face to a Loyal Ally. The Implications Are Huge.

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called ...
Awful Announcing

FIFA’s first-ever World Cup Final halftime show will feature multiple artists

The 2026 World Cup Final has a halftime show, and now it has a curator. FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed in a new interview with Semafor’s Max Tani that the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium ...