Afrika Bambaataa, Often Called the ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop,’ Is Dead
Afrika Bambaataa, the pioneering rapper and D.J. who made hits including “Planet Rock” and helped shape the early identity of...
What We Know About the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Talks in Pakistan
The United States delegation is set to meet with Iranian officials in Pakistan on Saturday for talks as continued strikes...
Nearly 100 kids busted for wild rave in abandoned porn theater
A late-night party at a long-shuttered former adult theater in San Jose ended with nearly 100 minors detained after deputies...
J. D. Vance’s Focus as ‘Fraud Czar’ Comes With Baggage
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day,...
Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and ‘Planet Rock’ rapper, dies at 68
Afrika Bambaataa, the influential rapper and DJ who helped shape the culture of hip-hop via his legendary Zulu Nation block...
White House forced to warn staff not to bet on war hours after suspicious lucrative trades
The White House quietly warned its own staff not to use insider knowledge to place bets on prediction markets, according...
Pentagon violated court order to restore press access, judge rules
A federal judge in Washington ruled Thursday that the Pentagon violated his order to restore access for New York Times...
Plane crash-lands on Catalina Island, killing 2, officials say
A small aircraft carrying two people crashed Thursday afternoon on Catalina Island, fire officials said. The plane, which was en...
Judge Rejects Hegseth’s Second Attempt to Restrict Reporters at Pentagon
A federal judge on Thursday rejected an attempt by the Pentagon to impose a new set of restrictions on journalists...
Iconic L.A. venue the Magic Castle set to reopen following roof fire
The outcome could have been very different after a fire broke out Tuesday at a well-known Hollywood venue, but the...
