Dashcam video captures driver escaping a wildfire in Canada
This dashcam video captured the moment a motorist escaped a wildfire in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Crucial days ahead for debt ceiling vote; Biden honors generations of fallen troops; NBA, NHL, NASCAR highlights | Hot off the Wire podcast
Get the latest on the debt limit vote, Memorial Day ceremonies and Monday's sports highlights on our daily podcast.
What can we expect this hurricane season? | Across the Sky podcast
Mike Brennan from the National Hurricane Center explains what to expect during the upcoming hurricane season that begins June 1.
A brief history of the US draft
It's been more than 50 years since it's been used, and yet the draft remains alive in public memory, as do the protests against it, the escapes to Canada and Mexico, and the demonstrations of public refusal in the form of the burning of draft cards.
Biden marks Memorial Day lauding generations of fallen US troops who 'dared all and gave all'
President Biden was joined by first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Harris’ husband, Douglas Emhoff, for the 155th National Memorial Day Observance.
Russia issues arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham over comments related to the fighting in Ukraine
Graham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. Zelenskyy's office later released an edited video of the encounter in which Graham notes that "the Russians are dying" and describes the U.S. military assistance to the country as "the best money we've ever spent."
'The Little Mermaid' makes box office splash with $95.5 million opening
"The Little Mermaid " made moviegoers want to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend. It displaced "Fast X" in the top spot.
'He's home': Missing for 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient's remains return to Georgia
An American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor after he went missing in battle during the Korean War is being buried on Memorial Day near his hometown in Georgia.
Memorial Day is full of contradiction; states trying to prevent wrong-way crashes; restaurants offering subscription programs | Hot off the Wire podcast
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but also marks the unofficial start of summer. That story and more on this holiday edition of our daily podcast.
Elon Musk’s brain implant firm says the US has approved human tests
Musk’s startup is developing a small device that will link the brain to a computer, consisting of electrode-laced wires. Placing the device requires drilling into the skull.
Incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims victory in Turkey’s presidential runoff
Turkey’s incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared victory in his country's runoff election, extending his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade.
Here's a look at the most dangerous days, weeks and holidays for drunk-driving fatalities in the US
Drunk driving remains a significant problem throughout the country. But certain days, including holidays like Memorial Day, are more dangerous on the roads than others.
Independent bookselling expanded again in 2022, with new and diverse stores opening nationwide
The independent bookselling community continues to grow, with membership in the American Booksellers Association reaching its highest levels in more than 20 years.
17 unusual alcohol laws that could get you busted across the world
Here's a deep dive into the sobering laws throughout the United States and around the world that make alcohol a crime — in many unexpected and old-fashioned ways.
Summer blockbuster movies, the death of Tina Turner and the future for LeBron James | Hot off the Wire podcast
🎧 Get a recap of some of this week's top sports and entertainment stories through this special edition of our daily news podcast.
AI-threatened jobs are mostly held by women, study shows
While artificial intelligence is seeding upheaval across the workforce, from screenwriters to financial advisors, the technology will disproportionately replace jobs typically held by women, according to human resources analytics firm Revelio Labs.
Not real news: Here's a look at what didn't happen this week
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts.
Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk
While shaky and skewered by critics, Twitter’s forum for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce his presidential run nevertheless underscored the platform’s unmistakable shift to the right under new owner Elon Musk.
New Mexico shooting victims mourned by their children, 64 grandchildren
Each of the three women killed last week when indiscriminate gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood of Farmington, New Mexico, left a unique mark in the community that spanned generations.
Oath Keeper who stormed Capitol sentenced; AI presents political peril for 2024; new Taylor Swift exhibit | Hot off the Wire podcast
🎧 Another long prison sentence for a member of the Oath Keepers, early concerns for the 2024 election and Taylor Swift costumes go on display in New York. Those stories and more on our daily podcast.
