ABCNEWS - DHS says most immigrants won’t need to leave US to obtain green card
The Department of Homeland Security appears to be downplaying impact of policy directive issued last week that prompted concerns among immigrant advocates and lawyers.
NYTIMES (Stephanie Saul) - Notre Dame Students Abused by Priest in ‘Weighing Scheme,’ Report Finds
An investigation commissioned by Notre Dame found that the Catholic university could have done more to respond to allegations of sexual misconduct.
NYTIMES (Jenny Gross) - The World Capital of French Fries Has a Problem: Too Many Potatoes
Belgium’s potato harvest set a record, just as tariffs hit U.S. demand for frozen fries and as competition from suppliers in Asia intensified.
NYTIMES (David Waldstein) - High-Speed Sailboats Race Past the New York Skyline
SailGP, a two-day competition some say is like Formula 1 on the water, has replaced part of the normal traffic in New York Harbor with high-tech catamarans.
NYTIMES (Paulette Perhach) - How Your Friend Group Influences How You Spend and Save
Our spending habits are often influenced by our social circles. You can help shape what it looks like.
NYTIMES (Libby Leonard and Vivian Yee) - Havoc in Hawaii’s Coffee Fields After an Earthquake Destroyed Water Collection Tanks
An earthquake destroyed many water catchment systems on Hawaii’s Big Island, capping a spring filled with devastating floods.
NYTIMES (Anupreeta Das, Suhasini Raj and Atul Loke) - The Sculptor Riding India’s Shivaji Craze
Demand has soared for his figurines and statues of the warrior king. It started with a video he posted online.
NYTIMES (Anupreeta Das, Suhasini Raj and Atul Loke) - India’s Hindu Right Has a New Hero: A 17th-Century Warrior King
Statues of Shivaji are rising everywhere. The founder of the Maratha empire who fought against the Mughal dynasty is now a symbol for nationalists remaking the country.
AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Dems' civil war over party chair hangs over 2028 plans
Democrats fighting over their strategy and leadership for 2028 are locked in on savaging — or saving — the one man with a title and power: DNC chair Ken Martin. Why it matters: Martin is facing a growing crisis of confidence over the Democratic National Committee's bungled autopsy of the 2024 election and its financial struggles . This is the biggest, earliest test of the party's top brass heading into '28. - So far, Martin has staved off a revolt among DNC members at a time when they're setting the calendar for the 2028 presidential primary — a key factor in determining the party's next nominee. - In fact, as some members of Congress and Democratic strategists are calling for Martin to resign, key DNC members are rallying to…
NEWSNATIONNOW (Rob Taub) - Using AI for just minutes reduces focus and persistence, new study warns
A study conducted by scientists found AI can compromise cognitive function and problem-solving abilities in a relatively short period.