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April 15, 2025

Iberian blackout points to grid growing pains — not green energy failure
Spain and Portugal have largely restored power after Monday’s unprecedented blackout — the worst in recent European history. The fallout has put the region’s reliance on renewables under fire. Santiago Abascal, leader of Spain’s far-right Vox party, even called on the country to abandon “climate fanaticism” in response to the power cut. Yet, experts stressed…
Thai king’s state visit to Bhutan sets new diplomatic tone for his reign
BANGKOK — When Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn arrived in Bhutan last weekend, he wrote his name into history with two milestones: The Himalayan kingdom was his first pick to kick off his inaugural state visit, and he flew into that mountainous terrain by piloting the specially designated Thai royal aircraft, a Boeing 737-800. The 72-year-old…
Texas has a new city home to Elon Musk’s SpaceX
BROWNSVILLE, Tex. — Texas has a brand new city, and its name is Starbase. A vote Saturday to decide whether to turn part of south Texas into a new city centered around Elon Musk’s SpaceX delivered a victory to the tech billionaire and his rocket company. As expected, the measure passed with broad support, paving…
Pilot dies in crash of single-engine plane in Simi Valley neighborhood
The pilot and sole occupant of a small, single-engine plane died when the aircraft crashed and ended up in the backyard of a home in California on Saturday, authorities said. NBC Los Angeles aerial footage of the crash site in the city of Simi Valley, about 42 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, showed a…
Public radio stations targeted for cuts by Trump offer lifelines to listeners during disasters
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, the sound coming from open car windows as residents gathered on a street at the top of a ridge trying to get cell service last fall was Blue Ridge Public Radio. And as they stood in line for water or food, the latest news they…
Photos of the fabulous fashion and intense action of the 151st Kentucky Derby
And they’re off! The 151st Kentucky Derby took place Saturday afternoon, bringing high-stakes races and, of course, a host of fabulous outfits and mint juleps galore. of the Kentucky Derby All eyes were peeled for the Run for the Roses, in which Journalism was a heavy favorite to take the crown, with speed stats that…
CIA’s top doctor is suing the agency over her firing, lawsuit says
The CIA’s former top-ranking doctor is suing the spy agency over her firing, accusing the government of denying her due process and allegedly bowing to far-right activists who singled her out for criticism. Terry Adirim, director of the CIA’s Center for Global Health Services, was hired by the agency after serving as assistant secret of defense…
Bob Baffert addresses Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs suspension, return
May 3, 2025 11:04 AM Bob Baffert speaks with Mike Tirico about his 2021 banned substance violation, whether and how his team’s operations have changed, returning to the Kentucky Derby, his legacy and more.