Associated Press / Ken SweetRegulators seized troubled First Republic Bank early Monday and
sold all of its deposits and most of its assets to JPMorgan Chase Bank in a bid to head off further banking turmoil in the U.S.
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The New
York Times / Ernesto LondoñoUntil recently, admitting recent drug use was disqualifying for many
roles. But even some of the government’s most selective agencies have loosened their rules of policies from the “Just Say No” era.
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The Hill
/ Joe ConchaThe DNC wants to ensure President Biden's smooth path to
nomination by avoiding debates, while some Democrats and Republicans also skip debates with varying reasons and consequences.
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Axios /
Jennifer A. KingsonEnvironmental campaigns promoting sustainable lawn care clash with
traditional aesthetics and homeowner associations as debates over property values, drought, and biodiversity influence persist.
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WGN-TV /
Mike LoweA widening manhunt for a Texas man who fatally
shot five neighbors continued coming up empty, but the FBI was no closer to catching the killer after two days, even after posting an $80k reward.
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6ABC
Action News / Katie KatroA 3-year-old boy was shot in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry
neighborhood, and a Good Samaritan helped transport the child and his mother to a nearby fire station for assistance; the child is in stable condition.
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USA Today
/ Trevor HughesRegulators and clean-air advocates are increasingly
eyeing the pollution emitted by small gasoline engines used to power lawnmowers and leaf blowers as they seek to blunt climate change.
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The
Washington Post / Jennifer RubinIn Carroll's civil suit against former President Donald
Trump, it's challenging to predict a verdict, but initial proceedings seem to favor Carroll's legal team, with a diverse jury not showing support for Trump.
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The Wall
Street Journal / Khadeeja Safdar & David BenoitEpstein's private calendar reveals meetings with notable
figures, such as the CIA chief and Goldman's top lawyer, even after his sex offender conviction, highlighting his wealth and connections.
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NPR /
Eric WesterveltMore American murders are going unsolved, exacerbating the
grief of families already reeling and worsening the trust between police and the public, especially communities of color affected by gun violence.
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ABC News
/ Megan BarnesSen. Chris Coons predicts President Biden would win in a 2024
rematch against Trump, citing Biden's stronger record and Trump's weakened position due to indictment and continued focus on 2020.
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NBC News
/ Sara RubergLevi's plans to test virtual clothing models generated by AI faced
backlash over concerns about diversity and potential job displacement of professional models, despite company assurances to the contrary.
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The
Christian Post / Ryan FoleyA study based on Pew Research Center's Global
Attitudes Survey shows majorities in over a dozen countries believe belief in God is unnecessary for leading moral lives or having good values.
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Rolling Stone / Althea LegaspiKISS band member Paul Stanley faced both praise and
backlash on social media after opposing gender-affirming care for kids, with critics arguing KISS itself embraces nonconformity and "dress up."
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Just the
Facts / Gerald PosnerThe National Archives released 355 previously
redacted CIA-JFK files, revealing the CIA's secrecy obsession without providing evidence of conspiracy in JFK's assassination.
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New York
Post / Daniel McCarthyJoe Biden faces stiff competition from Robert F.
Kennedy Jr. for the Democratic presidential nomination, reflecting the party's unease about Biden and his potential re-election bid.
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Yahoo!
News / Robin AbcarianPresident Biden announced his reelection bid
despite low approval ratings, with critics focusing on his age and son Hunter's controversies, while Biden showcased his administration's accomplishments.
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CNN /
Danielle Wiener-BronnerBud Light struggles to attract younger drinkers amid
beer industry challenges and navigates America's polarized landscape, causing controversy with its sponsorship of a transgender woman's Instagram post.
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The Sun /
Adela WhittinghamTom Cruise, currently age 60, gave a thumbs up at Naples
Airport in Florida while piloting his private P-51 Mustang plane, which was used in the latest Top Gun film: ‘Maverick.’
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KOAT-TV /
Carla K. Johnson Babies
born to opioid users had shorter hospital stays and needed less medication when their care emphasized parent involvement, skin-to-skin contact, and a quiet environment, researchers reported.
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For the
Left A new federal rule that would charge higher fees to home buyers
with good credit to help subsidize those with poor credit goes into effect Monday.
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For the
RightA Missouri judge is expected to rule on whether a strict, first-of-its-kind rule in the U.S. on
gender-affirming health care can take effect, or if the new rules will remain unenforced.
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