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2 young directors strike big at the box office with 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'
2 young directors strike big at the box office with 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'
Backrooms, by 20-year-old filmmaker Kane Parsons, is set in a mysterious maze of abandoned offices. Curry Barker, 26, tells a horror story about consent and male loneliness in Obsession.
Justin Chang | Jun 5, 2026, 4:10 PM UTC
South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls
South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls
A new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa's fight against the epidemic — but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses threaten to slow its impact.
Kate Bartlett | Jun 5, 2026, 2:53 PM UTC
The U.S. adds 172,000 jobs. Many are in restaurants, bars and hotels
The U.S. adds 172,000 jobs. Many are in restaurants, bars and hotels
U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices.
Scott Horsley | Jun 5, 2026, 2:20 PM UTC
China's highest bridge brings tourists and internet access to remote communities
China's highest bridge brings tourists and internet access to remote communities
A link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this remote region.
The Associated Press | Jun 5, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC
The World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here's the game plan
The World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here's the game plan
Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too.
Pien Huang | Jun 5, 2026, 10:59 AM UTC
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.
Barbara Sprunt, Eric McDaniel | Jun 5, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC
Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund
Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund
The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill.
The Associated Press | Jun 5, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC
The quiz tracked Trump's wins and losses this week. Can you win bigly?
The quiz tracked Trump's wins and losses this week. Can you win bigly?
Plus, Serena Williams, Peabo Bryson, Kalshi and United Airlines make an appearance. Have you been paying attention?
Holly J. Morris | Jun 5, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC
A global World Cup tradition catches fire in the U.S.: Panini sticker collecting
A global World Cup tradition catches fire in the U.S.: Panini sticker collecting
Collecting Panini stickers is a World Cup tradition beloved in Europe and Latin America. In the U.S., interest has been building steadily, and this summer, the buzz is bigger than ever.
Juliana Kim | Jun 5, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Scientists in 'autonomous laboratories' are starting to outsource work to robots
Scientists in 'autonomous laboratories' are starting to outsource work to robots
Scientists are building autonomous robotic labs powered by artificial intelligence. The goal, they say, is for these robots to take over human researchers' most laborious, time-consuming tasks.
Katia Riddle | Jun 5, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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