Beyond books: How a public library in Ohio's Rust Belt is spurring economic growth The public library in Toledo, Ohio, is one of a number across the U.S. that have become entrepreneurial hubs. Business-specialist librarians are helping aspiring small-business owners and nonprofits for free. Andrea Hsu
Award-winning Ukrainian journalist dies in Russian captivity, Kyiv says Ukrainian officials on Thursday confirmed the death of freelance journalist Victoria Roshchyna, though the circumstances surrounding her death were unclear. Rebecca Rosman
TikTok executives know about app’s effect on teens, lawsuit documents allege In communications newly revealed, TikTok executives discuss being aware of the harms caused by their app. TikTok officials were warned of the app’s dangers to minors. Sylvia Goodman
SpaceX wants to go to Mars. To get there, environmentalists say it’s trashing Texas With each launch, SpaceX has been discharging tens of thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater into sensitive wetlands. Environmentalists say an increase in launches will only make things worse. Geoff Brumfiel
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils a new 'robotaxi' design on Hollywood studio lot What does Tesla’s robotaxi reveal tell us about the company, and the autonomous ride-hailing industry at large? Steve Inskeep
TD Bank to pay $3 billion in money-laundering settlement with the Justice Department Canada-based TD Bank pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, the largest bank in U.S. history to do so, Attorney General Merrick Garland said. The Associated Press
Some students are fighting to stay in college after the FAFSA delayed financial aid Students had to make all kinds of decisions about college before knowing how much financial aid they would get. Now, some are scrambling to stay in school. Jonaki Mehta
Tesla is expected to unveil a robotaxi tonight: 5 things to know On Thursday night, Tesla is holding a splashy event it’s calling “We, Robot.” CEO Elon Musk says fully autonomous vehicles are key to Tesla’s future, and for years he has promised they are coming. Camila Domonoske
Implosion brings down Tropicana casino in Vegas to make way for baseball stadium The Tropicana, the third-oldest casino on the Las Vegas Strip, closed in April after welcoming guests for 67 years. An elaborate implosion reduced it to rubble on Wednesday. The Associated Press
Honda recalls nearly 1.7M vehicles for steering problem that could lead to crashes The vehicles covered in the recall were from model years 2022 to 2025 and include certain Acura Integras, Honda Civics, Honda CR-Vs and Honda HR-Vs. The Associated Press
