How Much Do You Know About the Algonquin Round Table?

This week’s challenge is all about an influential group of writers, editors and other creative types known as the Algonquin ...
The New York Times

The New York Times News Quiz, June 5, 2026

Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers. In a rare rebuke of President Trump, four House Republicans joined Democrats on Wednesday in ...
Los Angeles Times

‘60 Minutes’ veteran Scott Pelley says CBS News bosses are ‘murdering’ the program

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Veteran correspondent Scott Pelley publicly blasted CBS News leadership in a tense staff meeting, accusing Editor ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Housing program to give eligible Chicagoans up to $70,000 toward down payment

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Chicago Sun-Times

City launches grant program to help emerging theater companies

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Los Angeles Times

Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Republican senators warn a key U.S. surveillance authority could lapse within days after a Senate clash over ...
Army Times

Pentagon to launch ‘Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay’ program

U.S. Cyber Command members work in the Integrated Cyber Center, Joint Operations Center at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, April. 2, 2021. (Josef Cole/DoD) The Pentagon is establishing a multilayered ...
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Porcupine turns the tables on a hungry python

Despite being non-venomous, pythons (Pythonidae) are still deadly creatures. They can grow up to 100 pounds and 30 feet long. They use their muscular bodies to constrict prey and cut off its blood ...
Seattle Times

A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire Friday after congressional efforts ...
Military Times

The US military wants to showcase battle-ready laser weapons by 2028

A beam director tracks a drone during an exercise held by Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren, April 4, 2024. (Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez/Marine Corps) Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on ...
The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech board reverses Living-Learning Program cut, proposes alternative

BLACKSBURG — The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors on Monday rolled back a proposal that would have taken steps to dismantle the university’s Living-Learning Program.