Why balloons strapped to explosives are the latest flashpoint in Israel-Hamas tensions
(CNN) — The Israeli military launched airstrikes against Hamas targets in Gaza overnight after militants floated dozens of so-called “incendiary balloons” over the border fence into Israel.Read More
Alaska Airlines reveals new Pride-themed livery
(CNN) — As always, June is a-jostle with corporations revealing their Pride-themed initiatives, but one US airline has gone a little further than the usualRead More
Internet outages briefly disrupt access to websites, apps
A wave of brief internet outages hit the websites and apps of dozens of financial institutions, airlines and other companies across the globe Thursday. TheRead More
Facebook is testing AI to get you to stop fighting in its groups
(CNN) — Conversations can quickly spiral out of control online, so Facebook is hoping artificial intelligence can help keep things civil. The social network isRead More
Former White House adviser says dangerous coronavirus variant is ‘like Covid on steroids’
(CNN) — A coronavirus variant first identified in India is “like Covid on steroids,” Andy Slavitt, former White House senior adviser for Covid-19 response, said Wednesday. “(The DeltaRead More
Construction deficiencies behind deadly Mexico City subway collapse, report finds
(CNN) — Construction flaws led to the collapse of a Mexico City subway line that killed 26 people and left dozens injured last month, according to theRead More
Prosecutors: New trial not merited for ex-cop in Floyd death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors say the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death should not be granted a new trial, becauseRead More
After enrollment dips, public schools hope for fall rebound
Ashley Pearce’s daughter was set to start kindergarten last year in Maryland’s Montgomery County school system. But when it became clear that the year wouldRead More
Millions fear eviction as housing crisis worsens
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months just as two studiesRead More
Dead ‘murder hornet’ near Seattle is 1st found in US in 2021
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Scientists have found a dead Asian giant hornet north of Seattle, the first so-called murder hornet discovered in the country thisRead More