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Photos: In The Rubble Where A Surfside Tower Stood, A Grim Search For Survivors
Friday, June 25, 2021
Rescue teams search for any survivors within the sudden mountain of debris. "That's not an old building," said Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett. "That kind of thing should not be happening."
Miami-Dade Will Receive Aid From FEMA For The Condo Disaster, DeSantis Says
Friday, June 25, 2021
"The people that got out are never gonna go back and live in that building, of course. And so some of them have lost everything that they had," said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Number Of People Missing Rises To 159 In Surfside Condo Building Collapse
Friday, June 25, 2021
"We will continue search and rescue because we still have hope that we will find people alive," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. The number of fatalities has risen to four.
Britney Spears Is Under Conservatorship. Here's How That's Supposed To Work
Thursday, June 24, 2021
With her father in charge of her life and her finances, the pop star has practically no autonomy. We spoke with a legal expert about what guardianships do — and what makes Spears' case different.
The U.S. Will Relocate Thousands of Afghan Citizens Who Worked With U.S. Troops
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Most of those who will be relocated are translators or interpreters and their families. "Those who helped us will not be left behind," President Biden said.
Heart Inflammation In Teens And Young Adults After COVID-19 Vaccine Is Rare, CDC Says
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The cases have been seen mostly in teens and young adults between 12 and 39 years old. No deaths have been associated with this side effect of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
U.S. Women's Soccer Squad In Tokyo Will Reunite Winning World Cup Team
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The roster includes Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Rose Lavelle — and Carli Lloyd, who turns 39 next month, will play in her fourth Games. Fans will expect the squad to repeat their World Cup greatness.
New Zealand Weightlifter Will Be The First Openly Trans Competitor At The Olympics
Monday, June 21, 2021
But her selection is not without controversy. Some argue that because Laurel Hubbard went through male puberty, she will have an unfair advantage over her competitors.
Missouri Has Declared Federal Gun Laws Invalid. Can It Do That?
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Legal experts say the state's law is unconstitutional. But it could have a chilling effect on the state's law enforcement officers anyway.
MacKenzie Scott Is Giving Away Another $2.7 Billion To 286 Organizations
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Scott said she is "attempting to give away a fortune that was enabled by systems in need of change." She has given away more $8 billion of her fortune so far.
The Olympics Are Really Happening. For Athletes, That Means A Huge Number Of Rules
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
Tokyo 2020 organizers now face two tests: Preventing the spread of COVID-19 from foreign visitors to residents of Japan, and keeping athletes healthy and virus-free so they can compete.
The FDA Has Approved A New Alzheimer's Drug — Here's Why That's Controversial
Monday, June 07, 2021
This is the first new drug approved for Alzheimer's disease since 2003. It's the first to show significant progress against the sticky brain plaques that are the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
Jeff Bezos Is Going To Space (For A Few Minutes)
Monday, June 07, 2021
"Ever since I was five years old, I've dreamed of traveling to space," Bezos said. The 11-minute flight will take place two weeks after the billionaire steps down as Amazon CEO.
An Enormous Rainbow Mural Graces The National Building Museum Lawn During Pride Month
Saturday, June 05, 2021
Lisa Marie Thalhammer's installation is inspired by Pierre L'Enfant's design for Washington.
After Years Of Detecting Land Mines, A Heroic Rat Is Hanging Up His Sniffer
Friday, June 04, 2021
Magawa is credited with saving lives. The African giant pouched rat has found 71 land mines and 38 items of unexploded ordnance. Now, he has reached retirement age after five years of service.
5 Things We Learned From Anthony Fauci's Emails
Thursday, June 03, 2021
Thousands of pages of Dr. Fauci's emails have been released to reporters. Here's what they tell us about his life and manner during the early months of the pandemic.
Your Amazon Echo Will Share Your Wireless Network With Neighbors, Unless You Opt Out
Thursday, June 03, 2021
The company says its Sidewalk system extends the range of low-bandwidth devices by pooling neighbors' networks to improve connectivity. It's all in the customer's interest, Amazon says.
Sri Lanka Faces An Environmental Disaster As A Ship Full Of Chemicals Starts Sinking
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
Beaches are coated with plastic pellets, and a container full of nitric acid has leaked. Sri Lankan authorities are now making preparations for an oil spill.
A Guide To Gender Identity Terms
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
How do I make sure I use the right pronouns for someone? And what if I mess up? Language can change quickly. Here's a guide to talking gender in its beautiful complexity.
Naomi Osaka Reveals Mental Health Struggles — And Other Athletes Rally Around Her
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
Leaving the French Open, the tennis star says she's suffered long bouts of depression since 2018. Top athletes praised her bravery and decried systems that don't give athletes the support they need.