Soil at a public golf course in Washington where the Trump administration dumped debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, according to data released by the National Park Service. The data, which the Park Service published on its website last week, showed…
Worldwide, the landscape of religion is not serene. Many denominations have been racked by divisions. In some regions, believers are targeted with violence. Countless faith leaders have betrayed their flocks via corruption or sexual abuse. Against this backdrop, there has been a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering…
Walter, 19, sits on a desk at Central Senior High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. Yasmin Yassin for NPR hide caption toggle caption Yasmin Yassin for NPR Before Walter even reached kindergarten, his teachers were kicking him out of class. “ I kind of noticed that he was like really aggressive,” his mom, Crystal Deramus, remembered….
Tributes from across Australia’s music and media sectors continue to emerge following the death of James Valentine, with artists including Jimmy Barnes and Iva Davies reflecting on his wide-ranging impact. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Valentine, a saxophonist best known for his work with Models before becoming a longtime broadcaster with the Australian…
The Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami will publish his first novel to feature a woman as the main character this summer. The Tale of Kaho will be published in Japan on 3 July, with an ebook edition released the same day. A UK edition has not yet been announced. The 352-page novel centres on Kaho, a…
Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, is doing what he can, as quickly as he can, to shed the “acting” label. Mr. Blanche, who ran the day-to-day operations of the Justice Department as the top deputy to his predecessor, Pam Bondi, before her unceremonious ouster this month, has long been a target of pro-Trump influencers…
Kevin Durant scores 23 for Houston but the Lakers bag a 101-94 win despite a depleted team, with Luka Doncic missing. Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026 LeBron James compiled 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets, taking a…
For more than a century, a lead smelter and other factories in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, spewed toxic dust across the city, contaminating the soil and causing lead poisoning. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the city of Omaha have spent decades trying to clean it up. But in 2019, the EPA acknowledged its plan may…
Reporting Highlights Screening Push: Public health officials in Omaha, Nebraska, say not enough kids who live near the country’s largest residential lead cleanup site are tested for the metal. Other States Mandate Testing: Faced with similar crises or concerns, 13 states have passed laws requiring all kids to get a blood test for lead early…
Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 10. In the UEFA Champions League matchday 6 main stage between Qarabağ and Dutch side Ajax, the home team took the lead, Trend reports. Mateus Silva scored in the 47th minute. The match is being held at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium and kicked off at 9:45 PM. The Slovenian…
