Jam Master Jay, one-third of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC, was killed in 2002 over a cocaine deal gone bad. A jury found two men guilty of the murder, including his godson.
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Expanding wildfires force Texas nuclear facility to pause operations
Wildfires swept across the Texas Panhandle early Wednesday, prompting evacuations, cutting off power to thousands, and forcing at least the temporary shutdown of a nuclear weapons facility.
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The push to vote ‘uncommitted’ to Biden in Michigan exceeds goal
The group Listen to Michigan was urging voters in the state to vote uncommitted on the Democratic ballot as a protest vote against President Biden’s handling of Israel’s war in Gaza.
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After 10 years of development, Apple abruptly cancels its electric car project
The tech giant’s sudden move took the thousands of employees working on the effort by surprise and sent a jolt to the automotive industry, which was closely watching the specter of an Apple car.
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SZA, Doja Cat songs now also being removed on TikTok
TikTok and Universal Music Group still haven’t come to an agreement about artists’ compensation and AI-generated recordings. Now TikTok must start removing songs from UMPG, Universal’s publishing arm.
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These companies tried a 4-day workweek. More than a year in, they still love it
Most of the companies in a U.K. trial were so pleased with the results — improved wellbeing, lower turnover, greater efficiency — they’ve made the four-day workweek permanent.
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Congressional leaders hope to avoid a shutdown. But Ukraine aid is still unclear
After tense talks in the Oval Office, congressional leaders said they were hopeful they could reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday. But they appeared divided on Ukraine aid.
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Merriam-Webster says you can end a sentence with a preposition. The internet goes off
The dictionary publisher’s guidance on the practice has people riled up. Grammarians say the made-up rule is one big waste of time. Not everyone is ready to let it go.
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Michigan Democrats and Republicans wrap up their presidential primaries today
Both President Biden and former President Donald Trump are vying for their party’s delegates. Neither contest is expected to be competitive even though the state will be key in the general election.
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Her air-ambulance ride wasn’t covered by Medicare. It will cost her family $81,739
A frugal Tennessee resident opted out of Medicare Part B, which carries $175 monthly premiums. Now her heirs face a huge bill for an air-ambulance ride.
