Israel Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages Held by Hamas in Gaza
The retrieval of the bodies of three Israelis taken hostage by Hamas jolted Israelis’ focus back to a conflict that had been overshadowed by the escalating crisis with Iran.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Ethical and Sustainable Fashion
Why is it so hard to cut through the greenwashing and overstated claims of the sustainable-clothing landscape? To start, the development, production and distribution of most garments are complex endeavors involving a global web of interconnected farmers, factories and traders, all supplying parts and processes to a huge number of brands and customers. Along that…
TechCrunch Mobility: Applied Intuition’s eye-popping valuation, the new age of micromobility, and Waymo’s wild week
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Waymo might be the largest commercial robotaxi operator — offering 250,000 paid rides per week — but it is hardly smooth. The past seven days in Waymo’s…
Courtney Thorne-Smith divorces from husband Roger Fishman after 18 years of marriage
Melrose Place star Courtney Thorne-Smith is calling it quits on her 18-year marriage to husband Roger Fishman. The actress, 57, filed for divorce by herself without the help of an attorney and cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason why she and Fishman will no longer be continuing their marriage, according to court records obtained by…
As Tariffs Make Weddings Costlier, David’s Bridal Tries to Adapt
Most wedding dresses are made in China, so tariffs are a new worry for brides. At David’s Bridal, the largest seller of gowns in the United States, its chief executive, Kelly Cook, is trying to do something about it.
Will Iran Again Sip the ‘Poison’ of a Forced Peace, or Escalate?
The Supreme Leader may choose to back down after a first round of retaliation, or prefer martyrdom and building a nuclear weapon.
Why Ben Howland remains grateful long after leaving UCLA
Ben Howland planned it like this. Of course he did. This was a coach so engrossed in details that he would grumble about the room temperature at news conferences and call a timeout when his team was in the middle of a big run just so that he could set up his defense. So it…
This is the best time of the year to marvel at the Milky Way
The Milky Way, above Uluru in Australia Stefan Liebermann/mauritius images GmbH/Alamy Because I’m based in the northern hemisphere, my suggestions of what to look for in the skies can sometimes be skewed towards what we can see from that half of the planet. So, in this month’s column I’ll focus on a feature of our…
Inside the courthouse reshaping the future of the internet
The future of the internet will be determined in one building in Washington, DC — and for six weeks, I watched it unfold. For much of this spring, the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in downtown Washington, DC, was buzzing with lawyers, reporters, and interested onlookers jostling between dimly lit courtrooms that hosted everyone from the…
Royals celebrate Prince William’s birthday with new photo
22 June 2025 Prince William’s family celebrated his birthday with a sweet puppy photograph. Royals celebrate Prince William’s birthday with new photo A new image, taken by William’s wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, was posted on Instagram to mark his 43rd birthday on Saturday (21.06.25). It shows William sitting in a garden surrounded by the…