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A Trump push to cut 'statistical noise' could mean less data from the Census Bureau
New public data for redistricting and other uses may be reduced as Trump officials limit the ways the Census Bureau can protect people's privacy when it releases statistics.
Hansi Lo Wang | Jun 12, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC

What would it take to stop women from bleeding to death after childbirth?
A newly published series of reports calls attention to a dire situation facing millions of women after childbirth — and the solutions that can prevent death from postpartum hemorrhage.
Ari Daniel, Joseph Kim | Jun 12, 2026, 7:05 PM UTC

5 ways to read more books this summer
So you want to ignite a reading habit this summer. How do you get back into the groove? We talk to reading enthusiasts for their best tricks — like allowing yourself to read wherever, whenever.
Marielle Segarra, Malaka Gharib | Jun 12, 2026, 6:45 PM UTC

China arrests a U.S. scholar with a history of Myanmar activism, suspected of spying
China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in "espionage and endangering Chinese national security."
Wai Moe, Michael Sullivan | Jun 12, 2026, 5:04 PM UTC

A key U.S. spy tool has lapsed — now what?
The government says more than 60% of the president's daily intelligence briefing relies on information collected under a tool known as FISA Section 702. But Congress has struggled to renew it.
Eric McDaniel | Jun 12, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC

SpaceX IPO makes history as largest ever. Stock gains 19% on first day
The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely making Elon Musk a trillionaire.
John Ruwitch, Geoff Brumfiel | Jun 12, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC

Spielberg returns to familiar alien territory in 'Disclosure Day'
Spielberg's new thriller centers on a massive U.S. conspiracy to hide the fact that aliens have been visiting Earth for decades. If anything, though, the movie's pleasures feel more retro than timely.
Justin Chang | Jun 12, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC

'Stop! That! Train!' is Loud! Dumb! and Gay!
It's camp. It's drag. A Stormaganza is coming and the Glamazonian Express is in trouble!
Glen Weldon | Jun 12, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dies at 88
Hockney moved from London to Southern California in the 1960s and was an innovative painter, photographer, stage designer and printmaker.
Susan Stamberg, Neda Ulaby | Jun 12, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC

Pope Leo defends migrants at 'dock of shame' in Spain
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday, where he issued a forceful defense of migrants.
Jason DeRose, Claire Giangrave | Jun 12, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC



