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Arts

So how do you 'accurately' speak English in ancient Rome?

4:58pm July 26, 2024

by Chloe Veltman

Many studios and viewers cling to longstanding conventions around using a posh-sounding British accent for ancient characters — even though this defies logic. Absolutely no one spoke English in Rome.

Cyberattack Shuts Down Auto Dealership Software Systems Across The Nation

U.S. automakers had a punishing week — with a silver lining for shoppers

4:46pm July 26, 2024

by Camila Domonoske

The four major U.S. automakers — GM, Ford, Stellantis and Tesla — all reported earnings this week and saw their stocks decline. The auto industry is at a "Darwinian" inflection point, says one CEO.

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National

Police departments are offering big raises. Does it work?

3:37pm July 26, 2024

by Meg Anderson

Police officers in many U.S. cities have recently gotten large pay boosts. Departments are offering these raises to combat understaffing, but some say the money won’t help.

World News

What to know about Venezuela's election, as Maduro faces stiff opposition

3:28pm July 26, 2024

Venezuela is holding a presidential election on Sunday that could bring dramatic change to the nation, if the opposition candidate can really knock out longtime President Nicolás Maduro.

'Wait Wait' for July 27, 2024: With Not My Job guest Kathleen Hanna

2:09pm July 26, 2024

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Kathleen Hanna and panelists Mo Rocca, Meredith Scardino, and Peter Grosz

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Why Sudan is being called a 'humanitarian desert'

12:53pm July 26, 2024

by Fatma Tanis

An emergency coordinator from Doctors Without Borders has seen crises around the world but says she's never seen anything like this. A new report from the aid group underscores her assessment.

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Sports

Flavor Flav hits Paris to boost his new passion: women's water polo

12:41pm July 26, 2024

by Brian Mann

Flavor Flav, co-founder of Public Enemy, has been embraced by Team USA's women's water polo team as "our hype man." In Paris he plans to cheer the team on to a fourth gold medal

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World News

A pollster sheds light on Palestinian attitudes toward the U.S., Israel and Hamas

12:40pm July 26, 2024

by Itay Stern

For three decades, Khalil Shikaki has provided insights into Palestinian public opinion. The most recent poll showed a rise in Hamas popularity, though a majority of respondents don't support Hamas.

Former President Obama Joins President Biden At White House To Mark Passage Of The Affordable Care Act

Politics & Government

The Obamas have endorsed Harris, capping a week where Democrats embraced her

11:29am July 26, 2024

by Tamara Keith

The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.

Politics & Government

When will Kamala Harris be the official Democratic presidential nominee?

9:49am July 26, 2024

by Stephen Fowler

The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call in early August to select a new presidential nominee, likely Vice President Harris, before its convention kicks off in Chicago.