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by Jessica Testa and Benjamin Mullin on May 19, 2025 at 9:01 amThe tech journalist and co-host of “Pivot” with Scott Galloway has a novel multimillion-dollar podcast contract with Vox Media, is in talks about a CNN series and has a slew of other ventures.

by Ian Austen on May 19, 2025 at 9:01 amPresident Trump’s tariffs on auto parts are already causing job losses in Windsor, Ontario, the heart of an industry that makes components for vehicles bound for the United States.

by Natasha Singer on May 19, 2025 at 9:01 amAfter initially banning artificial intelligence chatbots, schools are embracing the tools. Miami, the third-largest U.S. school district, shows how.

by David Gelles on May 19, 2025 at 9:00 amThe administration is not only allowing more greenhouse gases. It is undermining the nation’s ability to understand and respond to a hotter planet.

by Noah W. Miller on May 19, 2025 at 9:00 amLeaving your device at home might seem daunting, but it can result in a deeper connection to a place and more authentic interactions with locals.

by Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor on May 19, 2025 at 8:22 amData including criminal records downloaded in ‘significant’ cyber-attack at Legal Aid Agency in April, ministry confirms. The personal data of hundreds of thousands of legal aid applicants in England and Wales dating back to 2010, including criminal records and financial details, has been accessed and downloaded in a “significant” cyber-attack. Officials admit that the data may have included contact details and addresses of applicants, their dates of birth, national ID numbers, criminal history, employment status and financial data such as contribution amounts, debts and payments. Continue reading…

by River Akira Davis on May 19, 2025 at 7:42 amA downgrade by Moody’s amplified some existing worries about the cost of President Trump’s policies and the health of the U.S. economy.

by Thea DiGiammerino and Munashe Kwangwari on May 19, 2025 at 5:39 amThe Karen Read murder trial returns for week five of witness testimony in Norfolk Superior Court on Monday. It comes after forensic and physical evidence came under the microscope last week. On Friday, we heard from scientists who work in the Massachusetts State Police crime lab. One photographed and reconstructed pieces of broken taillight found at the scene, and one analyzed DNA on that evidence. Andre Porto says the SUV’s tail light tested positive for O’Keefe’s DNA, as well as two other unidentified people. The same, he said, is true for pieces of a broken drinking glass. Using a number with 30 zeroes, he explain the odds of the DNA on the tail light belonging to […]

by Sydney Welch on May 19, 2025 at 5:16 amMonday kicks off the workweek with an early spring feel. Expect breezy northwest winds, a mix of clouds and sunshine, and highs mainly in the 60s. Some spots across northern Massachusetts might struggle to reach 60, and wind gusts up to 30 mph will make it feel even cooler. A few brief showers are possible north of the Mass Pike, but most areas will stay dry. Monday night will be chilly for late May, with lows dropping into the 40s and wind chills dipping into the upper 30s by Tuesday morning. When is our next chance for rain in Boston? The cool, breezy pattern continues through midweek, with Tuesday through Thursday bringing highs mostly in the 50s and periods of […]

by Peter Coy on May 19, 2025 at 3:31 amTwo years later, no major legislation or regulation has passed, and the basic problem that caused the crisis persists.

by Mary Markos and Erin Logan on May 19, 2025 at 12:19 amThere’s been a wave of well wishes from Beacon Hill to Washington, D.C., following the news Sunday that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey was among those to react on social media, saying that a cancer diagnosis is heartbreaking for any family, and that she’s sending her strength and support to Biden and all his loved ones. Sen. Elizabeth Warren echoed the governor’s message, adding that Biden has worked for years to advance the cause of beating cancer. “Now we have his back in this fight,” Warren wrote. Biden worked to increase cancer research funding, expand access to screening and […]

by Above the Law on May 18, 2025 at 11:52 pmWork From Home? That Was So 2024: Sidley only gave a week’s notice before ordering folks back. Above The Law In The New York Times: Normally this newsletter is about Above the Law stories of the week, but let’s make an exception for this Times feature on ATL. Hold These Shells Up To Your Ear And You Can Hear Kash Patel Being Insane: Former FBI Director’s beach pic inspires administration conspiracy theorists to see Manchurian Clamshell scenario. Young Lawyers Speaking Up; Law Firm Leaders Hit “Mute” And Turn Up Kid Rock: Lawyers, in particular minority lawyers, feel expendable as firms side with Trump. Lawyers Of Arabia: Kirkland Chair Jon Ballis leveraged firm’s collaboration with […]

by WABC on May 18, 2025 at 11:34 pmA union official says the NJ Transit strike will end after a deal has been reached.

by WABC on May 18, 2025 at 11:10 pmA union official says the NJ Transit strike will end after a deal has been reached.

by Chanteé Lans on May 18, 2025 at 10:43 pmThe smiles and cheers fall on a painful backdrop as 58 hostages remain in captivity by Hamas.

by Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press on May 18, 2025 at 10:38 pmOn Friday, deficit hawks joined with Democratic lawmakers on the House Budget Committee in voting against reporting the measure to the full House.

by Anna Tutova on May 18, 2025 at 10:34 pmThe BitMEX founder thinks a spending spree by the U.S. Treasury will help lift the price of Bitcoin.

by Austin Hanson on May 18, 2025 at 10:23 pmBARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — Multiple people were detained after a police chase on Interstate 65 in Bartholomew County Sunday evening. Indiana State Police reported that the pursuit began on I-65 northbound at mile marker 56. Troopers indicated that the chase ended near mile marker 68 on I-65 northbound. According to a notification from the Indiana […]

by Jason Ma on May 18, 2025 at 10:22 pmLate Friday, Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating one notch to Aa1 from AAA, the highest grade.

by ABCNews on May 18, 2025 at 10:18 pmFormer President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to a statement from his office Sunday afternoon.

by Austin Hanson on May 18, 2025 at 10:02 pmINDIANAPOLIS — A person was critically injured in a shooting on the east side of Indianapolis Sunday evening. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 4700 block of East 19th Street around 5:38 p.m. to investigate a shooting. When police arrived at the scene, they located a victim with injuries […]

by WABC on May 18, 2025 at 9:54 pmAccording to Governor of Veracruz Rocío Nahle, the victim is identified as cadet América Yamilet Sánchez.

by Joseph Lamour | TODAY on May 18, 2025 at 9:38 pmA Texas man is suing Whataburger alleging that when he requested no onions with his meal, he got them anyway, equating to negligence on the chain’s part. A petition filed by Demery Ardell Wilson in Texas’ 269th Judicial District Court of Harris County on April 25 claimed that Whataburger “failed to act in accordance with the appropriate standard of care,” causing Wilson to “suffer personal injuries.”  Representatives for Whataburger declined TODAY.com’s request for comment. A Whataburger meal in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 10, 2024. (Mikayla Whitmore / The Washington Post via Getty Images) The lawsuit states that on July 24, 2024, Wilson visited a Whataburger […]

by Austin Hanson on May 18, 2025 at 9:29 pmHANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — Interstate 70 eastbound was temporarily closed in Hancock County Sunday evening. A notification from the Indiana Department of Transportation indicates all lanes of the roadway were shut down near mile marker 100 around 5:04 p.m. to allow officials to clean up and investigate a crash. A spokesperson for the Hancock County […]

by AFP on May 18, 2025 at 9:24 pmNvidia boss Jensen Huang will make a keynote speech on Monday, the eve of Computex.

by Matt Adams on May 18, 2025 at 8:46 pmINDIANAPOLIS – For the first time in more than four decades, a rookie won the pole for the Indianapolis 500. Robert Shwartzman, a true underdog in this year’s race who has virtually no experience on ovals, won the Firestone Fast 6 on Sunday, outpacing two former Indy 500 winners and this season’s top IndyCar driver […]

by Jason Ma on May 18, 2025 at 8:45 pm“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”

by Addy Bink on May 18, 2025 at 8:14 pmFormer President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer and is reviewing treatment options.

by The Associated Press on May 18, 2025 at 7:46 pm“The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society,” the league said in a statement. “We are aware of the allegations and are looking into the matter.”

by Josh Boak, The Associated Press on May 18, 2025 at 7:27 pm“Walmart will be absorbing some of the tariffs, some may get passed on to consumers,” Bessent said on CNN.

by Doug Ferguson | The Associated Press on May 18, 2025 at 7:22 pmScottie Scheffler worked harder than he imagined and got the result everyone expected Sunday in the PGA Championship: A most pleasant walk to the 18th green with another major title secure in the hands of golf’s No. 1 player. Scheffler was flawless when he had to be on the back nine of Quail Hollow, leaving the blunders to Jon Rahm and everyone else trying to catch him on a final day that turned tense until Scheffler pulled away with a steady diet of fairways and greens. He closed with a bogey he could afford for an even-par 71, giving him a five-shot victory and his third major title. Scheffler became the first player since Seve Ballesteros to win his first three majors by three […]

by The Associated Press on May 18, 2025 at 7:19 pmBuffett, who will remain as Berkshire’s chairman, plans to sit with the conglomerate’s board of directors and not be on stage taking questions.

by WABC on May 18, 2025 at 7:00 pmHorrified onlookers watched helplessly as the massive ship barreled toward, then smashed into the 142-year-old bridge, the towering mast snapping.

by KABC on May 18, 2025 at 6:55 pmThe person who died in a vehicle explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs has been identified as the suspect in the “intentional act of terrorism” that left at least four others injured, authorities confirmed Sunday.

by Jason Ma on May 18, 2025 at 6:54 pmBy contrast, the overall housing market has been subdued as high mortgage rates and home prices keep most Americans on the sidelines.

by Eric Mullin on May 18, 2025 at 6:15 pmThe NBA‘s final four is set. The No. 3 New York Knicks will take on the No. 4 Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA playoffs, while the No. 1 overall-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder and No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves will battle in the Western Conference Finals. This is the second straight postseason that Indiana and Minnesota, two title-less franchises, have reached the conference finals. Meanwhile, New York is making its first appearance in the round since 2000 and OKC its first appearance since 2016. The East Finals feature a rematch from the second round of last year’s playoffs when the Pacers overcame a 3-2 series deficit against the Knicks, winning […]

by Mark Walker on May 18, 2025 at 6:10 pmThe voluntary recall was prompted after routine testing. It is the second such recall recently of baby food over possible lead contamination.

by Sandra Bookman on May 18, 2025 at 5:47 pmIn the 1990s at the age of 13, Adenah Bayoh and her family fled war-torn Liberia and eventually resettled in Newark. Today, she’s the owner of seven restaurants, including four IHOP franchises.

by Mike Gavin on May 18, 2025 at 5:44 pmDonald Trump wished Joe Biden well after it was announced Sunday the former president was diagnosed with prostate cancer. “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. “We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.” Biden, 82, was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone. “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” […]

by Joe Torres on May 18, 2025 at 5:09 pmThe ceremony took place at the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, where the multiple Grammy Award winner lived for decades.

by Marc Fortier on May 18, 2025 at 4:41 pmFirefighters, fishermen and other bystanders helped rescue three people from a car that plunged into the water at a park in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on Sunday. The car plunged into the water at St. Peter’s Park in Harbor Cove on Sunday morning. Two off-duty firefighters on a boat nearby witnessed the crash, and one immediately jumped into the water to help. Their rescue efforts were joined by several local fishermen and other bystanders at the scene. The pair of off-duty Gloucester firefighters — Deputy Chief Andrew McRobb and Lt. William Doucette — called the incident in to dispatch at 10:49 a.m. Doucette entered the water to help several crew members from Tight Lines, […]

by WABC on May 18, 2025 at 4:26 pmAccording the NYPD, a 31-year-old man was eight miles into the 13.1-mile race when he went into cardiac arrest near Ocean Parkway and 18th Avenue.

by Kelly O’Donnell, Yamiche Alcindor, Megan Lebowitz and Nnamdi Egwuonwu | NBC News on May 18, 2025 at 4:18 pmFormer President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his personal office announced Sunday. “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” his personal office said in a statement. “On Friday he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.” Metastasis means the cancer has spread from its primary site (in Biden’s cancer, the prostate) to other tissue in the body. “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective […]

by OTRC on May 18, 2025 at 4:00 pmWhat’s it like working with Stitch? Star Maia Kealoha and director Dean Fleischer Camp dish on working with Stitch on “Lilo & Stitch,” in theaters May 23.

by WABC on May 18, 2025 at 2:56 pmA breezy and refreshing day awaits on Sunday ahead of a midweek flip back to wet and chilly weather. Expect highs to be in the lower 70s.

by RUTH BROWN and KYLE MARIAN VITERBO, Associated Press on May 18, 2025 at 2:47 pmNEW YORK (AP) — A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the 142-year-old bridge […]

by Shiv Sudhakar, M.D. | NBC News on May 18, 2025 at 2:44 pmMany Americans are really stressed out right now. When we’re emotionally overwhelmed, it probably feels natural to reach for a bag of chips. But we’re probably wrong about how stress affects our eating habits, a psychologist says. What does that mean for our waistlines? Stress eating has long been associated with overeating, but that’s a basic misunderstanding, said Dr. Kristin Javaras, an associate psychologist at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts and an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. Maybe we’re not eating as much as we think. Much of what we know about stress eating is based on cultural cliches such as TV shows, movies or social media. Research on the […]

by WABC on May 18, 2025 at 2:18 pmThe parade, considered the largest celebration of its kind outside of Israel, kicks off at 11:30 a.m. and runs along Fifth Avenue between East 62nd Street and East 74th Street.

by AP on May 18, 2025 at 2:17 pmPolice in Slovenia are investigating the disappearance of a bronze statue of U.S. first lady Melania Trump that was sawed off and carried away from her hometown.

on May 18, 2025 at 2:11 pmThe treasury secretary also said he spoke on the phone with Walmart’s CEO, who agreed to absorb some of the costs of Trump’s tariffs.