NYTIMES (Jon Pareles) - The Devotion of Willow Smith
The daughter of a Hollywood power couple, she has gone above and beyond to prove herself. Virtuosity and spiritual aspirations fill her latest, “The Thread.”
NYTIMES (Christina Jewett and Dana G. Smith) - A Peptide Showdown: F.D.A. Scientists May Clash With R.F.K.’s Agenda
Agency scientists are advising against allowing widespread use of several peptide injections. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, has said people should be free to experiment.
NYTIMES (David Yaffe-Bellany) - Clarity Act Mired In Debate Over Whether to Bar President From Selling Crypto
Democrats and Republicans are haggling about the Clarity Act, a major bill pushed by the crypto industry, as it moves closer to a Senate vote.
NYTIMES (Adam Satariano and Jeanna Smialek) - Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine By EU Over Search Engine Practices
At a tense moment for trans-Atlantic trade, the European Union accused Google of anti-competitive business practices.
NYTIMES (Ivan Penn) - Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position
The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.
NYTIMES (Zane Irwin) - Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia Isn’t Short on Energy. Here’s Why It’s Going Nuclear.
The world’s largest exporter of crude oil stands to benefit from diversifying its energy sources — and freeing up more oil to sell.
NYTIMES (Mark Landler) - U.S.-Saudi Deal Prompts Fears of a Nuclear Arms Race
In Europe, Asia and the Middle East, countries seek nuclear capabilities to hedge against aggressive neighbors and a receding Washington, potentially creating a more freewheeling era.
NYTIMES (Raja Abdulrahim) - U.S. Military Presence in Jordan Makes It Iranian Target
Relying heavily on U.S. aid and protection, Jordan is unlikely to restrict the American military presence there, despite escalating Iranian airstrikes.
ABCNEWS - US on track to have historically low number of homicides in 2026, report says
A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice shows an 18% decrease in the homicide rate across 30 American cities from 2025 compared to the same period in 2026
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Is the Saudi nuclear deal a diplomatic loss? A strategist explains | On Balance
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin joins "On Balance" to discuss the landmark nuclear deal made between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, and why he calls it a diplomatic loss for the America. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.