Award winners include authors Daniel Kraus, Jill Lepore and Yiyun Li, opinion writer M. Gessen and staffers and contributors at The Washington Post, Reuters and AP.
America celebrated its 250th birthday with political speeches and fireworks. Iran held a funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei amidst a shaky truce. The U.S. men's soccer team faced Belgium in the World Cup. Stories also covered immigration challenges and advice on eating out affordably.
The Czinger 21C hypercar, built by Czinger Vehicles using parent company Divergent Technologies' generative design and additive manufacturing, combines extreme performance with a revolutionary production method. It features a 1,250 hp hybrid V8 and has set multiple lap records.
Tens of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries on Wellcare's Value Script plan lost prescription drug coverage due to unpaid premiums as low as $8.10. Many were unaware of premium increases from $0, leading to termination and potential late-enrollment penalties.
Shenzhen-based startup Even Realities secured $150 million in pre-Series B funding, valuing it at $1 billion. The company focuses on display-first smart glasses emphasizing privacy, unlike competitors prioritizing cameras and AI.
A new study suggests that older adults (80+) who maintain a fast walking pace, termed "super movers," are significantly less likely to experience cognitive decline compared to their slower-moving peers. This finding highlights the strong connection between physical activity, muscle health, and preserved brain function.
The Trump administration's immigration policies have created significant challenges for non-U.S.-citizen spouses of U.S. citizens, leading to separations, fear of engaging with the system, and self-deportation. Increased scrutiny and policy changes affect even those in privileged immigration classes.
