James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies.
Robo firefighters, holographic assistants and universal remotes: Inside the Augmented World Expo
Qualcomm is powering most of this new tech. Here are a few developments that illustrate how mixed reality and the metaverse stand to change our world.
Today in History: June 20, race-related rioting erupts in Detroit
Race-related rioting erupted in Detroit; federal troops were sent in by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to quell the violence that resulted in more than 30 deaths.
Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86
Dreesen also acted in TV shows and films, wrote books, and was active in charitable work.
Today in History: June 18, Napoleon Bonaparte defeated in the Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo as British and Prussian troops defeated the French Imperial Army in Belgium.
USDA steps up screwworm monitoring as cases expand in Texas
Further spread in Texas or in other states “would be a very bad milestone.”
Today in History: June 17, the British suffer heavy losses in the Battle of Bunker Hill
The Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill resulted in a costly victory for the British, who suffered heavy losses.
McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday
McDonald's said on Tuesday that it’s bringing back its fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades for America 250.
Today in History: June 16, Donald Trump launches presidential campaign
Real estate mogul Donald Trump launched his successful campaign for the presidency of the United States with a speech at Trump Tower in Manhattan.
B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at US military base in Southern California
There was no immediate information on whether anyone was hurt.