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Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dies at 83
1+ hour ago (1285+ words) Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John praises his late friend, Dr. Frank Jobe, during a 2014 memorial service at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide caption Tommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career…...
As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (63+ words) NPR As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Many don't like it, but advocates say there's clear…...
Billions of sea stars have died. A Northwest tribe is trying to save the species
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (1765+ words) Three-year-old sunflower stars explore the kelp forest for the first time. They come in a rainbow of colors but are all the same species. The stars in this cohort are called the "snack pack," so they all have snack names,…...
Are robotaxis finally here?
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (62+ words) Fully self-driving cars for hire have been hailed as the technology of the future for years now. That future has finally arrived -- but only in some cities. Are robotaxis finally here? Fully self-driving cars for hire have been hailed as…...
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner buy the Los Angeles Lakers
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (155+ words) NPR has not independently confirmed that amount, and the sale still needs league approval. If confirmed, it would be the highest sale price for a sports team in history. In a statement, Kushner and Iger say they are "deeply honored…...
His wedding guests gave $6k to fund a health startup. Now it's won a $3 million prize
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (889+ words) Genesis Whegelee (right, in vest) has been a community health worker for Last Mile Health in Rivercess County, Liberia, since 2018. He visits households to keep an eye on sick children, pregnant moms and anyone with a problem that needs diagnosing....
Several states held primary elections Tuesday. Here are some takeaways
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (53+ words) NPR Several states held primary elections Tuesday. Here are some takeaways NPR's Michel Martin asks Kyle Kondik of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics about the takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and more. Become…...
The school year begins in LA with one big change: limited screen time
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (531+ words) Catch up on what you missed with our Education newsletter, sent weekly. This year brings a new challenge for Armaghan Khan and many other teachers in the nation's second-largest school district: Ban screen time for younger students, and significantly limit…...
Silicon Valley billionaires’ war on democracy: Fresh Air
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (277+ words) Journalist Gil Durán argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way — and that they should be governing in its place. Durán traces their fringe ideologies from blogs, manifestos…...
'The Nerd Reich' tracks the 'unmasking of Silicon Valley's true politics"
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (91+ words) Journalist Gil Durán argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way — and that they should be governing in its place. 'The Nerd Reich' tracks the 'unmasking of Silicon…...