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News Wrap: Gates says he made ‘grave error’ meeting Epstein

In our news wrap Wednesday, Bill Gates told a congressional panel he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned the government of Cuba not to seek out weapons that could...

New western WA fine dining restaurant wants you to feel like you’ve ‘truly arrived’

A new fine dining restaurant on Whidbey Island is fully embracing its island roots. Michelin-starred chef Johnny Spero opened Passage on June 5 at the Inn at Langley, The Puget Sound Business Journal reported. The restaurant, described as “a place for...

How the loss of USAID has weakened the fight against Ebola

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is escalating quickly. There are growing warnings that, without a stronger response, this Ebola outbreak could become one of the deadliest. William Brangham takes a closer look...

America’s 250th renews questions on the founders and faith

As the nation nears its 250th anniversary next month, Judy Woodruff reports on how old questions about faith and the founding are once again being pushed to the forefront. It’s part of her series, America at a Crossroads.  

America’s 250th renews questions on the founders and faith

As the nation nears its 250th anniversary next month, Judy Woodruff reports on how old questions about faith and the founding are once again being pushed to the forefront. It’s part of her series, America at a Crossroads.  

$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump’s UFC fight at White House

President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight on the White House’s South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least $60 million, according to a legal filing...

US military says it’s striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran in second day of renewed fire

The U.S. military said Wednesday it began another round of strikes against Iran, after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war. U.S. Central Command...

A Brief But Spectacular take on changing the lineup

Playing sports teaches more than just the game, it helps kids build confidence and navigate challenges both on and off the field. Mason Thomas brings that philosophy to Harlem Lacrosse in Compton, California, where he mentors students on and...

Sudan crisis deepens as war enters 4th year and aid cut off

It’s the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, yet aid groups say it has received far too little attention. As Sudan’s civil war enters its fourth year, nearly two out of every five people face emergency-level hunger and humanitarian officials warn...

Roger Bennett on what to expect at the World Cup

The countdown is on to the start of the World Cup. The tournament is the biggest in the event's history, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico. But organizers have faced criticism over ticket prices...
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McKinsey surveyed C-suite executives and found they believed only 4% of their staff used AI for at least 30% of daily work; the real...

McKinsey’s 4-to-13 per cent comparison is a small statistic with a larger organisational message: some executives are measuring workplace...
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