NYTIMES (Motoko Rich and Elizabeth Dias) - Leo XIV Is the First Pope From the U.S. He’s Making That an Asset.
A year into his papacy, Leo has shown a readiness to challenge Washington, defying any concerns about the election of an American pontiff.
WASHINGTONPOST (Adam Bernstein) - Ted Turner, cable TV visionary who created CNN, dies at 87
His sprawling legacy encompassed conservation, philanthropy and professional sports, and his bravado earned him the nickname “Mouth of the South.”
ABCNEWS - Ted Turner, cable television pioneer and CNN founder, dies at 87
Turner founded CNN, the pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized TV news.
NYTIMES (Scott Dance, Judson Jones and Amy Graff) - Weather Service Races to Rehire as Storm Season Arrives
After deep cuts last year, the agency is hiring hundreds. But fears linger that it isn’t equipped for imminent tornado and hurricane threats.
NYTIMES (Jonathan Kandell) - Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87
As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.
NYTIMES (Jessica Grose) - You Can’t Be Born Here. You Can Only Die.
The existential pain of losing birth services.
NPR (NPR Staff) - Have you lost or are worried about losing SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story
NPR wants to hear from people impacted by changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
NYTIMES (Ana Swanson and Michael Gold) - Howard Lutnick to Face Questions From Congress About Epstein Ties
The commerce secretary is set to be interviewed Wednesday in a closed-door session with the House Oversight Committee
ABCNEWS - WATCH: 1,500 beagles rescued from research facility
Animal rights activists reached a deal to remove 1,500 beagles from a research facility in Wisconsin.
NYTIMES (Jenna Russell) - How Did a State Auditor Become the ‘People’s Rockstar’?
Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure in 2024 authorizing Diana DiZoglio, the state auditor, to closely scrutinize the State Legislature. Lawmakers are resisting.