AP photographer Jack Smith, who shot Mount St. Helens, dies
He was among the first to capture images of the volcano when it blew. He produced indelible pictures of oil-soaked wildlife following the Exxon-Valdez spill.
Trevor Bauer unclaimed on waivers, is now free agent
Trevor Bauer has become a free agent because he was unclaimed on waivers.
Gas pipeline explosion in Lithuania forces evacuation of nearby village
An explosion in a gas pipeline in central Lithuania sent flames fifty metres into the air on Friday and forced the evacuation of a nearby village
With the value of next-gen Bitcoin mining rigs down an estimated 85%, some crypto lenders flooded with repossessed rigs are keeping them running for the income (David Pan/Bloomberg)
David Pan / Bloomberg:
With the value of next-gen Bitcoin mining rigs down an estimated 85%, some crypto lenders flooded with repossessed rigs are keeping them running for the income — Crypto lenders have repossessed so many Bitcoin…
Rare earth minerals deposit found in Sweden
NPR’s Juana Summers talks to Paddy Hirsch about a discovery of rare earth minerals in Sweden, which can have implications for the global economy and climate.
Japanese prime minister visits Biden at the White House
President Biden welcomes Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House. The visit marks Japan’s increasing military posturing amid concerns about China, North Korea and Russia.
Russia names a new commander for its war in Ukraine
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Dara Massicot, a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, about what’s behind a significant change of command for Russian forces in the war in Ukraine.
Republicans launch investigations into Biden’s handling of classified papers
House judiciary committee makes announcement after special counsel appointed to look into the caseRepublicans on the House judiciary committee on Friday announced an investigation into the discovery of classified documents at Joe Biden’s Delaware home …