NYTIMES (Mitch Smith) - Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Exits Race for Wisconsin Governor
With a democratic socialist, Francesca Hong, leading in polls, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said he was ending his campaign in the closely divided state.
ABCNEWS - Investigators probing possible Iran connection in water system hacks: US officials
Authorities are looking into whether Iran or hackers associated with the country could be behind the water system attacks, multiple U.S. officials said.
AXIOS (Marc Caputo) - Bessent sets stage for Xi visit in high-level China talk
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a high-level video call with China's vice premier to prepare for the September visit of its president, Xi Jinping, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The call sets the stage for President Trump and Xi to sign future trade deals between the U.S. and China. Zoom in: The cordial video conference call between Bessent, Grier and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng lasted more than an hour. - "I emphasized that we expect Beijing to fully meet its commitments on rare earths and U.S. agricultural products," Bessent told Axios in a written statement. - "We also discussed implementation of the Trade and Investment Boards as a mechanism to secure concrete progress toward…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a high-level video call with China's vice premier to prepare for the September visit of its president, Xi Jinping, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The call sets the stage for President Trump and Xi to sign future trade deals between the U.S. and China. Zoom in: The cordial video conference call between Bessent, Grier and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng lasted more than an hour. - "I emphasized that we expect Beijing to fully meet its commitments on rare earths and U.S. agricultural products," Bessent told Axios in a written statement. - "We also discussed implementation of the Trade and Investment Boards as a mechanism to secure concrete progress toward…Open
NYTIMES (Carl Zimmer) - ‘This Is Very Strange’: Ancient Smallpox May Have Been Less Deadly
Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Ben Affleck and Jamie Ding win big for charity
Oscar winner Ben Affleck and "Jeopardy!" champion Jamie Ding teamed up on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" and won big for Ben's non-profit the Eastern Congo Initiative.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: 'GMA' interns take viewers behind the scenes
Meet the "GMA" interns as they share what it's like working behind the scenes in honor of National Intern Day 2026.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Inside the big business of 'bama rush
ABC News' Hanna Battah takes a look inside the big business of rush on college campuses as some future sorority sisters are cashing in by sharing their experiences on social media.
NPR (Rafael Nam) - European soccer leaders to boycott the World Cup in an unprecedented step
In an unprecedented step, European nations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament.
In an unprecedented step, European nations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament.Open
NPR (NPR Staff) - Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you
Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy.
Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy.Open
NPR (Rachel Treisman) - The Trump administration wants $10 million more to cover its July Fourth celebrations
Congress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in reimbursements.
Congress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in reimbursements.Open