New York’s High Line park is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The urban park has been copied around the world and expects over eight million visitors this year. (June 10)
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NASA opening space station to visitors
NASA announced Friday that it will open the International Space Station to private astronauts, with the first visit as early as next year. (June 7)
Oh deer! Texas police discover 4-legged intruder
Police in Texas found a deer instead of a burglar when they attended to a house they believed had been broken into. The homeowner called Lufkin police early Thursday after she heard glass breaking. (July 7)
Mexico tariffs loom as both sides continue talks
Mexico tariffs loom as both sides continue talks
Companies sprint to ship goods from Mexico
Companies have been rushing to ship as many goods as possible out of Mexico to get ahead of possible tariffs threatened by President Trump, hurriedly sending cars, appliances and construction materials across the border to beat Monday’s deadline….
Stroker, Linney, Ratajkowski take over the Tony Awards
Ali Stroker, Laura Linney, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emily Ratajkowski, Tina Fey, Zachary Quinto commanded the red carpet at the Tony Awards. (June 10)
Tony-nominated ‘Ferryman’ tackles N. Ireland troubles
Based on partner Laura Donnelly’s family tragedy, Jez Butterworth tackles Northern Ireland troubles in “The Ferryman.” The play has received nine Tony nominations. (June 7)
Ali Stroker calls Tony nomination ‘a dream come true’
Speaking before she won the Tony Award for best actress, “Oklahoma!” star Ali Stroker called her nomination “a dream come true.” (June 10)
Cranston: Reproductive right laws ‘draconian’
Speaking at the Tony Awards, actor Bryan Cranston says “powerful old white men… should not be determining what women should and should not do with their bodies.” (June 10)
On This Day: 10 June 1895
In 1895, Oscar-winning actress Hattie McDaniel was born in Wichita, Kansas. (June 10)