Sialkot, Pakistan produces most of the world's footballs, but only a select group of manufacturers hold FIFA licenses. To earn certification, factories must pass a series of demanding performance tests and pay high licensing fees. We visited Bola Gema t... https://bit.ly/4uvGvjW

"Reason #1,000,000,000,000 why we should tax the rich." https://bit.ly/3SDkN09

NEW: As temperatures rise, it is the poor who suffer most. The coping strategies of those living in informal settlements may hold lessons for cities of the future. This story by @laurainparis.bsky.social was first published by @knowablemag.bsky.social and supported by @pulitzercenter.org.

Helen Mirren and six Lionesses receive honours for King Charles’s birthday

Senate Republicans are blocking efforts to stop President Trump from using the military to seize ballots, voting machines, or other election materials. trib.al/6FeRCFA

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered a withering dissent Thursday in a little-noticed Supreme Court decision that handed a massive shield to Wall Street giants.

New batch of previously classified government documents takes no position on origin of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs)

He stood out from the TV pack with his bowties, bushy eyebrows and movie reviews studded with cheeky turns of phrase.

Via Anna Claire Vollers and Stateline: As the U.S. Supreme Court pulls back from the landmark federal law designed to safeguard the voting rights of minorities, more states are stepping in to prohibit discrimination in state and local elections. https://ow.ly/zVBe50ZaCzW

MYTH: Widespread fraud is taking place in California’s primary. FACT: This is a lie that Trump and the GOP are perpetuating to undermine confidence in this fall’s crucial midterms. Here’s what you need to know about their playbook:

The health risks of alcohol start at a single drink a day, a government study published Tuesday concluded. The report was caught up in controversy after drawing the ire of the alcohol industry.

For the first time in 20 years, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient — bemotrizinol, or BEMT — that experts say is a safer option than many chemical ingredients currently in use in the United States. https://cnn.it/4onVgEo

"Kittenfishing" is a dating trend that puts a new twist on "catfishing." We need to talk about it.

Since the 2020 election, local law enforcement has increasingly been playing a bigger role in helping local officials secure elections.

Four families opened up about the experience—and finances—of becoming parents later in life.

Scientists have identified a group of worker honeybees that are specially adapted to build their queen's waxy abode within the hive. https://to.pbs.org/4amHrQr

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The collection is called “Calados del Alma” or “Cutouts of the Soul.” It draws inspiration from ancient Mexican beliefs and papel picado, the delicate cut-paper ornaments commonly used during local celebrations and holidays.

When someone dies, their debts don't automatically disappear. A finance professor who teaches and studies how money works explains:

US Senate blocks Trump’s SAVE America Act, thwarting restrictions on voting westvirginiawatch.com/2026/06/05/r...

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Trump administration will drop plans for a $1.8 billion fund to pay victims of alleged government “weaponization” following a backlash from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers

Peabo Bryson, whose smooth tone and operatic control produced classic Disney hits as well as R&B standards has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 75. https://cnn.it/4dLE8od

The DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie is a marketing tool that was baked up 40 years ago and has since become an iconic symbol in hospitality. Every year, the chain’s 700-plus hotels serve more than 20 million cookies. We went into their kitchens to learn how the cookie crumbles:

Philadelphia’s dropout rate was once one of the highest in Pennsylvania. But now it’s on a sharp decline that officials say stems from various efforts to keep students engaged, supported, and coming to class.

Ricardo Hernández Navarrete walked across the stage and received his high school diploma only two days after being released from ICE custody.

On one wall is an enlarged copy of a faded photo, likely taken in the 1940s, that shows five Cowboys astride horses on a Fort Bend County ranch—four are Black. That photo illustrates why Ft. Bend is the perfect place for the museum.

Okay, now, since putting his own name on things illegally isn't an official duty of the President, make him pay for it all.

Rosa Parks did not act alone. Her arrest was a carefully planned operation by a dedicated network of activists, not an isolated incident. Her courageous stand catalyzed an entire community effort that changed history & that’s what we are trying to do! #DOOR #ProudBlue @defendersofourrepublic.org

Pretty much every regulation was created because something really bad happened and someone got hurt or killed. Deregulation advantages billionaires and huge corporations, and almost always hurts real Americans.

Paris Saint-Germain wins the Champions League after a penalty shootout victory against Arsenal.

Paris Saint-Germain wins the Champions League after penalty shootout victory against Arsenal. #EuropeNews ➡️ https://l.euronews.com/wbMB

At least 26 states have laws prohibiting police departments from enforcing ticket or arrest quotas, but many say the pressure persists.

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On May 31, Mo Sabri makes a landmark appearance with the Nashville Symphony for an orchestral rendition of his new album, "Tennessee Desi," which blends Appalachian styles with Muslim devotional music.

President Donald Trump announced new measures to roll back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants in a move his administration argues will help lower grocery prices.