Cornyn and Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on "anti-weaponization" fund - CBS News

GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina formally announced their support on Monday for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.

Why Did 60,000 Migrants Cross from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta? Moroccan Dutch Professor Explains - Democracy Now!

An estimated 60,000 people from Morocco crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, on the African side of the Strait of Gibraltar, in an unprecedented mass movement last week. At least 72 people died during the attempt. The sudden influx of migrants overwhelm…

Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate - AP News

Light winds and lower temperatures are in the forecast to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state that have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area. The fires have destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses and other stru…



FAA certifies Boeing’s 737 MAX 7, its smallest MAX model - The Seattle Times

After nearly 10 years, federal safety regulators have cleared Boeing’s 737 MAX 7 to fly with passengers.

Iran rejects Trump’s claim that talks will restart, adding to weekend of whiplash - washingtonpost.com

The U.S. president said late Sunday that he had called off “the biggest attack since WWII” so that talks could resume. Iran said Monday that no talks were planned.

States sue to shield anti-poverty program data from DHS - Politico

The lawsuit, co-led by California, New York and the District of Columbia, alleges a new federal data-sharing scheme is aiding mass surveillance efforts.



First deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreak - CNN

Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, health officials reported Monday.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Tops ‘Avengers: Endgame’ For Biggest Box Office Debut Ever - Forbes

The newest “Spider-Man” film grossed an estimated $932 million worldwide—falling short only to a record set by “Avengers: Endgame.”

The message beneath the yen intervention - Axios

The U.S. participation may have been an effort to enable the Japanese to smooth gyrations in their currency without creating more market pressure for Treasury bonds.



Reality TV star Sidney Starr accused of child assault at Fulton County hotel - FOX 5 Atlanta

A reality television celebrity faces multiple felony charges after police arrested her Sunday in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a juvenile at a Hapeville hotel.

Dodgers' Dave Roberts, Andrew Friedman push back on 'blowback' after acquiring Tarik Skubal - CBS Sports

The calls for parity are never louder than when the Dodgers use their resources to get better

Matte black Pixel 11 Pro shown off in detailed images [Gallery] - 9to5Google

Today, we have official-looking renders of the Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL that show off the matte black version.



Ancient Life Discovered in Antarctica’s ‘Blood Falls’ May Finally Reveal Its Origins - Gizmodo

This community of microorganisms holds the answer to a longstanding scientific mystery, according to the researchers.

Bluesky’s new CEO wants to grow it all - The Verge

New CEO Toni Schneider discusses taking over for Jay Graber, the AT Protocol, his time at Automattic, how AI affects development, and communities like BlackSky.

Google Health adds two-way Apple Health syncing on iPhone - 9to5Mac

Back in May, the Google Health app launched alongside the new line of affordable Google Fitbit Air health trackers. Google...