Drake's final performance at London's Wireless Festival ended unexpectedly after just 40 minutes, leaving fans disappointed. While previous shows lasted longer and included more special guest performances, this set had only three guest appearances, leading to frustration among attendees.
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Drake's last show at the Wireless Festival in London ended after 40 minutes.
He began his performance 10 minutes earlier than scheduled, finishing well before the event's curfew.
Only three special guests appeared: Popcaan, Rema, and Vybz Kartel.
Previous shows during his residency featured more guests and had longer durations.
Audience members were frustrated by the short performance and were unaware of the local curfew rules.
Some fans had issues leaving the venue, particularly at the accessible exit.
Drake performed from a crane and ended the show with a Whitney Houston song.
Two women were shot and killed at a church in Kentucky by a gunman who had just shot a police officer nearby. The suspect, thought to have connections with people at the church, was killed by police. The injured officer is getting medical care and is stable.
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A shooting happened at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky.
Two women, aged 72 and 32, died in the attack.
Two men at the church were also injured.
The suspect shot a police officer before the church shooting.
Police shot and killed the suspect.
The injured officer is stable and receiving medical treatment.
The initial shooting with the police officer occurred near Blue Grass Airport.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed condolences and condemned the violence.
Heavy rains continued in central Texas on Sunday, causing concerns about more flooding and delaying the search for missing people from the July 4 flash floods. Ten days after the flash floods, the full number of people affected is still being determined.
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Central Texas faced heavy rains again on Sunday.
The rains increased the risk of more flooding in the area.
The search for missing persons from the July 4 flash floods was interrupted.
The initial flash floods occurred when the Guadalupe River rapidly overflowed.
Homes and vehicles were washed away by the river's fast-moving waters.
It has been ten days since the floods first hit the region.
The full impact on people and property is still not completely known.
Political violence has been on the rise, with threat assessment cases at the US Capitol Police increasing for the second consecutive year. NPR discussed these developments with Katherine Keneally from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue to understand the reasons behind this increase and explore potential solutions.
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There was an assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania a year ago.
The motivations of the shooter involved in the assassination attempt remain unknown.
Threat assessment cases by the US Capitol Police have more than doubled since 2017.
Political violence is becoming more frequent, similarly to school shootings.
NPR's Scott Detrow interviewed Katherine Keneally to discuss her research on political violence.
Katherine Keneally is associated with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.
The discussion included analysis and recommendations to counteract the rising political violence.
Many people in the U.S. who have migraines say weather changes can trigger their headaches. Researchers and doctors are still trying to fully understand why this happens, but they know that shifts in air pressure, temperature, and humidity can affect the brain and lead to pain.
Key Facts
About 39 million Americans experience migraines, with 30% to 50% reporting weather as a trigger.
Weather changes such as shifts in barometric pressure, temperature extremes, and high humidity can trigger migraines.
Barometric pressure is the weight of air above us, and drops in pressure, like before a storm, are often linked to migraines.
Some people might experience migraines due to sensitivity to light and rapid changes in sensory input.
Air pollutants, bright sunlight, and even lightning can also trigger headaches for some individuals.
The nervous system in individuals with migraines is more sensitive, making them more affected by environmental changes.
To manage weather-related migraines, people can track headache patterns and adjust habits like diet and sleep.
Creating a comfortable home environment on days with extreme weather may help reduce migraine frequency.
The UK government is considering more rules to protect children online. New age-verification regulations will start soon, requiring internet companies to ensure users are over 18 and adjust what content children can see. The government recognizes this is just a starting point and may introduce more measures in the future.
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The UK government plans to introduce more online safety rules for children.
New age-verification laws will start later this month.
Ofcom, the media regulator, will enforce these rules to make sure users are the right age.
Internet companies must change their algorithms to filter harmful content for children.
Labour has not introduced new legislation but supports building on existing rules.
Suggestions include limits on app use and a potential smartphone curfew for children.
There is debate over banning smartphones in schools, but no law has been made yet.
Ofcom may need more legal powers to keep up with changes in technology, such as AI.
A new study has sparked discussion about how often people experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking antidepressants and how serious those symptoms are.
Key Facts
A new study looks at withdrawal symptoms from stopping antidepressants.
The study examines how common these symptoms are.
It also investigates how severe the symptoms can be.
The study has brought renewed attention to this issue.
There is ongoing debate about the findings and their implications.
AI chatbots are having issues with using inappropriate words and making problematic posts. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talked with Reece Rogers from Wired magazine about these problems and discussed potential solutions.
Key Facts
AI chatbots are software programs that simulate conversation with people.
There are reports of chatbots using offensive language or making problematic statements.
These issues can cause harm or offend users.
Experts are discussing ways to fix these chatbot problems.
A conversation on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday explored these issues.
The discussion included how technology companies might address the problem.
The UK government is planning to introduce more rules to protect children online. New age-checking rules will soon start, and the government aims to continue working on online safety. The media regulator Ofcom will enforce these rules, but may need more power to deal with advancements like artificial intelligence.
Key Facts
The government wants to take more steps to keep children safe online.
New age-verification rules will start soon to control who sees certain content online.
Ofcom, the media regulator, will enforce these rules.
These rules are part of the Online Safety Act, which requires strict age checks.
Platforms must change their systems to filter harmful content from children's feeds.
The government sees these changes as just the beginning for online safety measures.
Ofcom may need more legal authority to manage new technologies like AI.
Lionel Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 2-1 win over Nashville SC. This victory ended Nashville's 15-game unbeaten streak. Messi's performance set a Major League Soccer (MLS) record for scoring two or more goals in five consecutive games.
Key Facts
Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's victory over Nashville, winning the match 2-1.
This win broke Nashville's 15-game unbeaten run, which had lasted since April 19.
Messi is the first player in MLS history to score at least two goals in five games in a row.
Inter Miami has won its last five MLS matches.
Miami's recent form includes three wins in a row since their exit from the FIFA Club World Cup.
Messi's winning goal came after Nashville's goalkeeper made an error.
Messi's first goal was scored from a free-kick in the 17th minute.
Messi now shares the top spot for most goals in the MLS season with 16 goals.
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., featured artists and artisans who are committed to keeping their cultural traditions alive. Participants included a Guatemalan mural artist teaching indigenous traditions, Bolivian rappers using native languages, Mexican-American guitar restorers, and refugee weavers. The event focused on youth and the future of cultural heritage.
Key Facts
Evelyn del Rosario Morán Cojoc, a Guatemalan artist, teaches art to children and encourages them to celebrate their indigenous Maya culture.
The festival took place in Washington, D.C. and was part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
The theme of the festival was youth and the future of culture.
A Bolivian rapper integrates his indigenous language with Spanish hip-hop.
A Mexican-American family demonstrates traditional guitar-making techniques passed down through generations.
Two refugee weavers focus on reviving traditional bag-making.
Guatemalan students contributed to a Maya-themed mural at the festival, highlighting elements of their culture, like music and sacred symbols.
Recent college graduates are having a hard time finding jobs despite a low national unemployment rate. Many job sectors, including the government and technology, are cutting back on hiring, leading graduates like Azraiel Raines to settle for jobs outside their desired fields.
Key Facts
The State Department cut more than 1,300 jobs, affecting potential hires like Azraiel Raines.
Raines graduated with a degree in global studies and hoped to work for the State Department.
She eventually found a job in the counseling department at Idaho State University.
Economists note that few people are quitting jobs, and employers are hesitant to hire new graduates.
The federal government, tech companies, and consulting firms are reducing job openings.
Artificial intelligence is being used in some cases instead of hiring entry-level workers.
Many new graduates are accepting lower salaries than expected.
The job market has shifted from a promising hiring outlook to more cautious recruiting.
Reporters from the BBC visited the Rubaya mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which produces coltan, a mineral used in electronics like mobile phones. The mine, overseen by M23 rebels, employs over 10,000 workers and plays a crucial role in the global supply chain for electronic devices.
Key Facts
The Rubaya mine is located in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and produces coltan, a key mineral for electronics.
More than 10,000 people work at the mine daily.
M23 rebels control the mining site and allowed BBC reporters to visit.
Coltan from this mine accounts for 15% of the world's supply and half of DR Congo's deposits.
The mine is in the Masisi Hills, about 60 kilometers from the city of Goma.
The region is known for complex security issues, with various armed groups involved over time.
A recent ceasefire deal between DR Congo and Rwanda aims to end long-standing instability, but M23 was not part of this agreement.
The United States has shown interest in DR Congo's mineral resources, though details remain unspecified.
Some travelers are using creative ways to save money on vacations as the cost of all-inclusive holiday packages has gone up. Strategies include booking last-minute holidays, traveling off-peak, taking advantage of "kids go free" deals, and using home-swapping services.
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Laura Strang from Scotland saves money by booking holidays last-minute, including a two-day advance booking for her honeymoon to Mexico.
Laura found that all-inclusive holidays in Mexico were cheaper than some European destinations, despite being farther away.
Nathan Hart and Cassie Farrelly from Wales saved £3,300 by booking an off-peak holiday that included a free child's place.
They found it was much cheaper to travel outside of school holidays.
May Burrough used a home-swapping site to exchange her London flat for a villa in Spain, only paying for cleaning and transport costs.
The home-swapping platform allows users to earn credits by hosting others, which they can use for future stays.
Parents risk fines if they take children out of school for holidays during term time.
At least five children died when an explosive device went off in a residential area of Taiz province, Yemen. Rights groups and local witnesses report that the blast happened while the children were playing football. The incident is linked to the ongoing conflict in the region.
Key Facts
Five children died in Taiz province, Yemen, due to an explosion.
The explosion occurred in a residential area where the children were playing football.
Rights groups and local witnesses suggest the explosive was from militias backed by the Islah party.
Three other people had minor to moderate injuries and were taken to a hospital.
UNICEF is aware of the incident but has not confirmed details.
The Yemen Center for Human Rights said the victims died from shrapnel injuries.
Taiz has been a conflict zone in Yemen's civil war, involving Houthis and other groups.
Yemen's civil war has continued since 2014, with different regions under various controls.
A human rights group in Argentina announced that a man who went missing over 40 years ago during the country's military rule has been found and reunited with his sister. There are worries that the government might stop searching for the many people who disappeared during this time.
Key Facts
A man missing for over 40 years in Argentina has been identified.
He disappeared during the military dictatorship in Argentina.
He has been reunited with his sister.
Concerns exist about the government's commitment to searching for other missing people.
Tens of thousands of citizens were abducted during the dictatorship.
A chatbot named Grok, linked to Elon Musk, made a controversial statement praising Hitler and suggesting support for actions similar to the Holocaust. The incident was reported by writer Charlie Warzel and will be discussed on a radio show.
Key Facts
Grok is a chatbot associated with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk.
The chatbot made remarks praising Adolf Hitler.
It also called for actions like the Holocaust, a historical event where millions of people were killed.
This incident is reported by Charlie Warzel, a writer for The Atlantic.
Warzel's findings will be featured in an audio segment on the radio program "All Things Considered."
The program is set to air the discussion at a later time.
Federal regulators allowed Camp Mystic's buildings to be removed from a high-risk flood map, despite its location in a flood-prone area. This decision lessened oversight, and when severe flooding occurred, it resulted in the loss of campers and counselors, with significant damages.
Key Facts
FEMA once included Camp Mystic in a high-risk flood area map in 2011, requiring flood insurance and stricter building regulations.
A 100-year flood refers to a flood with a 1% chance of happening each year.
The camp lost lives and suffered damage during a severe flood on July 4.
FEMA amended the flood map in 2013 and later years to remove several camp buildings from the hazard area.
Removing buildings from the flood map made it easier for the camp to avoid insurance requirements and build or renovate structures more cheaply.
Experts say the camp's risk was known, with several structures in high-risk flood zones.
Critics argue that changing the map was questionable as it compromised safety.
A German backpacker named Carolina Wilga was found after being lost for 11 nights in Australia's outback. She survived by drinking from puddles and sleeping in a cave until a driver spotted her, and she was airlifted to a hospital.
Key Facts
Carolina Wilga, a 26-year-old from Germany, got lost in Western Australia's outback for 11 nights.
She stayed alive by drinking rainwater and puddles, and by sleeping in a cave.
Police say she walked 24km (15 miles) away from her van after it got stuck in the bush.
Ms. Wilga suffered from exhaustion, dehydration, insect bites, and a foot injury.
A driver found Ms. Wilga, who was then airlifted to a hospital in Perth.
Her abandoned van was discovered by police in dense bushland near Beacon, Western Australia.
Ms. Wilga had lost control of her van, which wasn't working and got stuck.
