Philadelphia faces its first city worker strike in 39 years as negotiations between Mayor Cherelle Parker and union president Greg Boulware reach an impasse. Boulware rejected Parker's offer of a three-year contract with incremental raises, totaling 8.75%, plus referencing a housing initiative as part of the deal. He insists...
A recent Nintendo Switch Online promotional video seemingly leaked upcoming additions to the service's N64 library. Sharp-eyed fans noticed blurred box art in the background suggesting the potential addition of Super Smash Bros., Donkey Kong 64, Forsaken 64, and Glover. These observations, shared across social media, sparked excitement...
The 2025 MLB All-Star rosters are complete, with the Dodgers leading with five representatives. Nineteen players are making their All-Star debuts. However, several notable players were snubbed, including Andrew Abbott (Reds), Juan Soto (Mets), and Cristopher Sánchez (Phillies), among others. These players posted impressive stats despite not...
Porsche and the Porsche Club of America (PCA) unveiled the 2026 911 Carrera T Club Coupe to celebrate PCA's 70th anniversary. Only 70 will be produced, with one going to the Porsche Museum and another raffled off by PCA. Based on the Carrera T, it features a unique...
At least 78 deaths resulted from a devastating Texas flash flood, highlighting the US's growing vulnerability to climate disasters. Experts link the intensity of the flood to rising temperatures and warn that federal budget cuts to weather forecasting and climate research, including NOAA and NWS staff reductions, exacerbate the...
NPR's Books We Love features staff picks for summer reading. Andrew Limbong highlights diverse selections, including the thriller "All The Other Mothers Hate Me," the historical romance "My Name Is Emilia Del Valle," the true crime "Murderland," the "Hunger Games" prequel "Sunrise On The Reaping," and "Prose To The...
A senior Hamas security officer revealed to the BBC that Hamas has lost approximately 80% control over Gaza due to extensive Israeli strikes decimating its leadership. The officer, speaking anonymously, described a near-total collapse of security, with armed clans filling the power vacuum. Looting is rampant, and the...
Devastating floods in Texas resulted in at least 78 deaths, leaving many questioning the accuracy of weather forecasts. While the National Weather Service (NWS) issued flood watches and warnings, Texas officials criticized the forecasts' failure to predict the storm's intensity. The NWS maintains they followed protocol, highlighting the inherent...
Solana's memecoin ecosystem, valued at $11 billion, is seeing a shift in dominance. BONK has surpassed Pump.fun in daily bonded Solana tokens, holding 53.2% of bonded activity. While Pump.fun initially saw explosive growth, its daily volume has dropped significantly. BONK's sustained SOL lockups, indicating long-term commitment, suggest a...
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialist Party is facing a major crisis following a corruption scandal involving allegations of bribery and payments to escorts. Party Secretary Santos Cerdán, a close Sánchez ally, is under investigation for bribery and remains in custody. Following public outrage, the party expelled members...
