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John Leguizamo's parents knew the 'American dream hustle.' That informed his new play
In his new play The Other Americans, John Leguizamo stars as a Colombian American laundromat owner whose son is released from a mental wellness facility after suffering a trauma. The play's world premiere is at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.
Virgin Galactic Plans July 11 Test Flight Of Its Winged Rocket Ship
by Leila Fadel
Billionaire Richard Branson is about to head to space. The founder of Virgin Galactic, along with five others, will launch into space on Sunday in his Unity rocket.
Zoo Staff Finds Treats Help With The Vaccination Of Animals
The Oakland Zoo inoculated tigers, bears and ferrets against the coronavirus with an experimental vaccine from veterinary pharmaceutical company Zoetis. It is donating 11,000 doses to dozens of zoos.
Lifeguard Shortages Will Keep Some Philadelphia Pools From Reopening
by Robby Brod
Pools in Philadelphia have been closed since before the pandemic began. After scrambling to rebuild its lifeguard roster, the city has reopened most of its pools for the first time in two years.
Why Banning Hunting May Be A Better Way To Control The Feral Hog Population
by Seth Bodine
Feral hogs cause millions of dollars in damage each year, and encouraging hunting is one way states try to control them. Some state officials believe banning hunting is the key to controlling them.
News Brief: Condo Collapse, Delta Variant, NYC Mayoral Primary Result
The confirmed death toll from a collapsed condo stands at 36. The delta variant of the coronavirus is the dominant strain in the U.S. There's a winner in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York.
Economic Pressures Are Rising On Mom And Pop Rental Owners
by Chris Nichols
Small landlords say eviction moratoriums make it harder for them to stay in business. There's concern they will sell to corporations that may not provide similar entry-level apartments for renters.
New York City's Democratic Mayoral Primary Finally Has A Winner
by Brigid Bergin
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams edged out ex-Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia by a single percentage point. An ex-police captain, Adams would be the city's second Black mayor if elected.
Petition Calls For Equal Number Of Packaged Hot Dogs And Buns
Heinz Ketchup Canada has started a petition urging big bun and big hotdog to get on the same page, and sell their products in packs of 10.
American And Afghan Officials Dispute The Details Of U.S. Pullout From Bagram
U.S. military officials say the withdrawal from Afghanistan is nearly complete. At the same time, a spat has broken out about how U.S. forces withdrew from the last big base.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Declares Gun Violence Emergency In New York
Gov. Cuomo has issued an executive order declaring a disaster emergency on gun violence. The state has seen a significant rise in shootings in the pandemic.
The Delta Variant Is The Dominant Coronavirus Strain In The U.S.
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Ashish Jha of Brown University's School of Public Health about a study that Pfizer's vaccine could be less effective against the Delta variant than previous strains.
The Cannes Film Festival Opens With Its Signature Red Carpet Glamour
by Eleanor Beardsley
Thanks to falling COVID-19 infection rates and rising vaccinations, the Cannes Film Festival has returned with couture glamour and cinematic ambition.