NPR (Scott Neuman) - How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero.
NPR (John Ruwitch) - SpaceX is poised for blastoff with an IPO likely to break records
Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year.
NPR (Juliana Kim) - World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert
With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.
NPR (Ari Daniel) - From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists
Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.
NPR (Jasmine Garsd) - Along the 7 train in Queens, World Cup fans welcome the 'beautiful game'
The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.
AMERICANGREATNESS (AG News Staff) - ActBlue CEO Invokes Fifth Amendment During House Probe Into Alleged Foreign Donations
ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a House Administration Committee hearing Wednesday examining allegations that foreign donations were funneled through the […] Source
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Congress wants in on the data center backlash
Members of Congress are scrambling to jump on the growing anti-data center fervor sweeping through local communities across the country. Why it matters: Where there is this kind of intense grassroots uproar, there is also political opportunity — and lawmakers know it. - The latest example is legislation from Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) to restrict companies' ability to sue municipalities for rejecting applications to build data centers. - The bill — called "the Local Control Protection Act" — would also require developers to file a legally binding "community benefit agreement" or lose out on federal tax incentives, per legislative text first shared with Axios. State of play: Growing public anxiety about the rapid growth of AI is…
AXIOS (Avery Lotz) - A global tournament meets strict home-field policies
President Trump touted the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase American exceptionalism and global unity on U.S. soil. - But the feel-good vibes surrounding the world's biggest sporting event have been dampened by stories of immigration crackdowns and visa restrictions in the run-up to the tournament. Why it matters: The World Cup is an early test of whether Trump can successfully host a global spectacle while pressing his America First agenda, with the 2028 Olympics looming just two years later. Zoom out: Visa barriers and broader international concerns are suppressing international demand for World Cup travel, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). - Across host markets,…
NYTIMES (Ross Douthat and Victoria Chamberlin) - Better Sex, Better Hair, Better Sleep: ‘Humanmaxxing’ Is Here
The biotech billionaire who wants to rebuild your body and blow your mind.
NYTIMES (John O’Farrell) - I was a V.C. Partner. We Can’t Let Silicon Valley Buy Democracy.
Pro-A.I. groups are spending gobs of cash to influence political campaigns. That’s terrible news for us all.