Keeping up with America

The five people who died on the Titan submersible were "true explorers", the company who operated the dive has said.

Attorney General Merrick Garland refuted allegations made by two IRS whistleblowers who said the Justice Department hampered a tax investigation into Hunter Biden, and rejected a claim that he was asked to grant special counsel authority to the prosecutor in charge of the case.

The US justice department has filed criminal charges against four Chinese chemical manufacturing companies and eight individuals over allegations they illegally trafficked the chemicals used to make fentanyl, a highly addictive painkiller that has fueled the opioid crisis in the United States.

A demographic shift that has been expected for years was confirmed Thursday by the Census Bureau: Latinos now outnumber non-Hispanic whites in Texas.

In a decision scrutinizing how colleges investigate sexual assault allegations, Connecticut’s highest court ruled Friday that a former Yale student is not immune from a defamation lawsuit by a fellow student who was exonerated in criminal court after she accused him of rape.

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Greece did not respond to an offer to send a plane to monitor a migrant boat that later sank with huge loss of life, EU border officials say.

Two sailing teams competing in a round-the-world race had a scary encounter with a pod of orcas on Thursday afternoon, race officials said.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

AI Could Improve Ads on Social Media, Snap CEO Says

How to Create a Content Plan for Your Business

Is Twitter ready for Europe’s new Big Tech rules? E.U. official says it has work to do

Richer, Wiser, Happier

57% of people are uncomfortable with their level of emergency savings. Here's how much they think they need

Looks Like Cash and Acts Like Stocks, But It Has a Catch | Athena Valentine, Nir Kaissar, Bloomberg. Imagine an investment with stock-like returns and cash-like stability, or close to it. Many investors believe they have found such a thing. It’s called direct lending, and like countless investments before it that promised big profits with little risk, it’s probably too good to be true.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Two-time Pro Bowler says this position is the worst to play in the NFL right now: 'It literally sucks' | Mastbaum High School wins prize for sports documentary

‘The Bear’ Star Lionel Boyce on Working With Will Poulter, Ramy Youssef and Not Taking the “Safe Route” for Season 2 | Legendary costumer Patricia Field explains her design process in new documentary

Selena Gomez's life-changing role | Former Sub Passenger Says Waiver Mentions Death 3 Times on First Page

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Amazon Prime Day 2023 Is Coming Soon—and Here Are the Best Early Deals You Can Already Shop.

10 Summer Life Hacks: Cheap Party, Camping, and Pool Tips!

Five tips for living more sustainably.

Can we train our taste buds for health? A neuroscientist explains how genes and diet shape taste.