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Directors Guild reaches deal while writers strike continues

Directors Guild reaches deal while writers strike continues

The Directors Guild of America has reached a tentative deal with studios for a new three-year contract. The WGA strike, meanwhile, continues.

Unresponsive small plane over Washington causes military jet to scramble, later crashes in Virginia

Unresponsive small plane over Washington causes military jet to scramble, later crashes in Virginia

A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation's capital Sunday afternoon caused the military to scramble a fighter jet before the plane crashed in Virginia, officials said. The fighter jet caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.

Transgender adults in Florida 'blindsided' that new law also limits their access to health care

Transgender adults in Florida 'blindsided' that new law also limits their access to health care

Debate surrounding Florida's new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused largely on transgender children. But a new law that Republican presidential candidate and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult - even impossible - for many transgender adults to get treatment.

Chicago shooting kills 1, wounds 6 at gathering to honor man killed in car accident 4 years ago

Chicago shooting kills 1, wounds 6 at gathering to honor man killed in car accident 4 years ago

Police in Chicago said a verbal altercation led to shooting that killed a 25-year-old woman and wounded six others at a gathering early Sunday.

The Complicated Reality of Joe Biden, America’s Oldest President

The Complicated Reality of Joe Biden, America’s Oldest President

President Biden is asking voters to keep him in the White House until age 86, renewing attention to an issue that polls show troubles most Americans.

In a Contentious Lawmaking Season, Red States Got Redder and Blue Ones Bluer

In a Contentious Lawmaking Season, Red States Got Redder and Blue Ones Bluer

With single-party statehouse control at its highest level in decades, legislators across much of the country leaned into cultural issues and bulldozed the opposition.

China defends intercepting U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait

China defends intercepting U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait

China's vessel overtook the U.S. ship and then veered across its bow at a distance of 150 yards in an "unsafe manner," according to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Around the world

Indian train crash that killed 275 people blamed on signaling error

Indian train crash that killed 275 people blamed on signaling error

A train derailment in India that killed at least 275 people Friday night is being blamed on an error in the electronic signaling system.

Senegal's government suspends mobile internet access amid days of deadly clashes

Senegal's government suspends mobile internet access amid days of deadly clashes

Senegal’s government has temporarily suspended mobile phone data as the country reels from days of deadly clashes between police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko

Biden 'heartbroken' after India train derailment kills 275 people

Biden 'heartbroken' after India train derailment kills 275 people

President Biden said late Saturday he and first lady Jill Biden are "heartbroken" over a train derailment in eastern India that killed at least 275 people, with local officials blaming an electronic signaling system malfunction for the tragedy.

Ardern given a top New Zealand honor for her service

Ardern given a top New Zealand honor for her service

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has received one of the country’s highest honors for her leadership during a mass shooting and pandemic

No Shame. No Sorrow. Divorce Means It’s Party Time in Mauritania.

No Shame. No Sorrow. Divorce Means It’s Party Time in Mauritania.

It is common for people in this West African desert nation to divorce many times. And when they do, the women celebrate.

Ukraine is ready to launch long-awaited counteroffensive, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine is ready to launch long-awaited counteroffensive, Zelenskyy says

The counteroffensive has potential to shape the outcome of the Ukraine conflict, but Western allies say they don't expect the operation to end the war.

China’s defense minister says war with US would be ‘unbearable disaster'

China’s defense minister says war with US would be ‘unbearable disaster'

Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, said a war between China and the U.S. would be an "unbearable disaster.

Technology

Prominent AI leaders warn of 'risk of extinction' from new technology

Prominent AI leaders warn of 'risk of extinction' from new technology

Hundreds of business leaders and academic experts signed a brief statement from the Center for AI Safety, saying they sought to "voice concerns about some of advanced AI's most severe risks.

Is your new Android phone or TV box one of the millions impacted by preinstalled malware?

Is your new Android phone or TV box one of the millions impacted by preinstalled malware?

Your brand new phone may come with malicious halware already installed. Kurt "Cyberguy" Knutsson shows you how you can check your device after purchase.

I ‘married’ the perfect man without ‘baggage’ — he’s completely virtual

I ‘married’ the perfect man without ‘baggage’ — he’s completely virtual

Those willing to drop $300 could have their own build-a-beau, just like Bronx mom Rosanna Ramos, Eren Kartal's "wife.

You've heard of an RV. Now, meet the LV

You've heard of an RV. Now, meet the LV

You’ve heard of an RV, but what about an LV? It stands for Living Vehicle, a luxurious home on wheels that lets you embrace the remote work lifestyle so you can live comfortably in various places.

Boeing and NASA Delay Launch of Starliner Over Parachutes and Wiring

Boeing and NASA Delay Launch of Starliner Over Parachutes and Wiring

The Starliner capsule was poised to fly people to orbit in July for the first time. But reviews found problems with its parachutes and its wiring.

The urgent iPhone warning you can't afford to ignore

The urgent iPhone warning you can't afford to ignore

Keeping your passwords secure can be difficult, but Apple makes it easy. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to keep your iPhone passwords safe.

Judge Dismisses D.C.’s Privacy Lawsuit Against Meta

Judge Dismisses D.C.’s Privacy Lawsuit Against Meta

The District of Columbia accused the company of sharing user data in deceptive ways. A Superior Court decision said Meta had made its policies clear.

Sports News

One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part One

One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part One

Atlanta Now's Sam Crenshaw recently sat down with Moses to discuss the path he took throughout his storied life.

Rosario's grand slam caps Braves' 8-5 comeback win over Diamondbacks

Rosario's grand slam caps Braves' 8-5 comeback win over Diamondbacks

Eddie Rosario hit a grand slam off Miguel Castro with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5

South L.A. golf course at the center of ambitious community investment effort

South L.A. golf course at the center of ambitious community investment effort

In a quest to increase the visibility of golf, locals are trying to open the sport to more by refurbishing Maggie Hathaway Golf Course in South L.A.

Jake Burger’s walk-off grand slam gives the Chicago White Sox a 6-2 win — and series sweep — vs. the Detroit Tigers

Jake Burger’s walk-off grand slam gives the Chicago White Sox a 6-2 win — and series sweep — vs. the Detroit Tigers

Jake Burger's ninth-inning grand slam completed a three-game sweep for the Chicago White Sox, who are 5½ games back in the American League Central despite being nine games under .500.

Semien streak at 23, Heim drives in 5 as Rangers keep rolling in 12-3 rout of Mariners

Semien streak at 23, Heim drives in 5 as Rangers keep rolling in 12-3 rout of Mariners

Marcus Semien extended baseball's longest hitting streak this season to 23 games, Jonah Heim homered and drove in five runs, and Texas' offense kept rolling in a 12-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners

Red Sox announcer sets off his iPhone's ‘Siri’ after announcing at-bat of Rays player with same name

Red Sox announcer sets off his iPhone's ‘Siri’ after announcing at-bat of Rays player with same name

Boston Red Sox announcer Joe Castiglione was broadcasting Jose Siri's at-bat on Saturday, but apparently, his iPhone thought he was talking to it.

Grayslake Central’s Will Schufreider earns a present, or maybe two, on 18th birthday: ‘I’m still in disbelief’

Grayslake Central’s Will Schufreider earns a present, or maybe two, on 18th birthday: ‘I’m still in disbelief’

There are some weekends that are tailor-made for scrapbooks, and this was one of those for Grayslake Central’s Will Schufreider.

Politics News

Joe Manchin says White House miscalculated by refusing to negotiate on debt limit

Joe Manchin says White House miscalculated by refusing to negotiate on debt limit

Sen. Joe Manchin III criticized his party and the White House on Sunday for initially refusing to negotiate with House Republicans on raising the debt ceiling.

Ex-FBI director James Comey on 2024 race: 'It has to be Joe Biden'

Ex-FBI director James Comey on 2024 race: 'It has to be Joe Biden'

Former FBI Director James Comey said Joe Biden must be re-elected in 2024, rejecting the notion that he'd support any GOP candidates opposing Donald Trump.

DeSantis hits Trump from the right while the ex-president looks ahead to the general election

DeSantis hits Trump from the right while the ex-president looks ahead to the general election

In his first week on the campaign trail as a presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly hit his chief rival, Donald Trump, from the right.

Abcarian: The persecution of an abortion doctor who treated a pregnant child was a shameful political farce

Abcarian: The persecution of an abortion doctor who treated a pregnant child was a shameful political farce

Dr. Caitlin Bernard, an Indiana OB-GYN who treated a pregnant 10-year-old from Ohio, should never have been called before a medical board in the first place.

Rep. Jamie Raskin 'seriously considering' open Senate seat in Maryland

Rep. Jamie Raskin 'seriously considering' open Senate seat in Maryland

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat who was lead impeachment manager in former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, said Sunday he's weighing a run for Senate.

Tim Scott to make case to hosts and audience of 'The View'

Tim Scott to make case to hosts and audience of 'The View'

"I'm going to be a guest on 'The View' this coming Monday. After co-host Whoopi Goldberg said I have 'Clarence Thomas syndrome' as a Black Republican and after co-host Joy Behar said I'm a Republican because I 'don't get' the idea of racism, I'm sure it's going to be exciting television," Sen.

Biden delivers first Oval Office speech, celebrates 'a crisis averted'

Biden delivers first Oval Office speech, celebrates 'a crisis averted'

In a speech from the Oval Office, President Biden emphasized his willingness to compromise with Republicans and celebrated the passage of a bipartisan bill to suspend the debt ceiling.