The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram. Source link
Erika McEntarfer led the agency that produced key data on jobs and inflation. Then July’s report showed a weakening economy, and President Trump accused her of “rigging” the numbers. Source link
At a gathering that has been called the “Catholic Woodstock,” the church has embraced influencers on social media as a way to engage the youth. Source link
Relatives of people killed in terrorist attacks accuse the agency that aids Palestinians of providing support to the armed groups. Source link
Mr. Huckabee, a Baptist minister, is the first evangelical to serve as American ambassador to Israel. Christian conservatives and the Netanyahu government are pleased. Source link
She blazed a trail for women in country music with the candor of her songs and her bold fashion sense. She was also the first woman to host a segment on the Opry. Source link
Economists said ousting the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics could undermine confidence in government economic data. Source link
Nine artists on how American censorship changed their work and their lives. Source link
At least 1,000 of the department’s 34,000 officers belong to the Bangladeshi American Police Association. They are members of the latest immigrant group to join the force. Source link
Consumers spent more than expected on the e-commerce giant’s site, while margins tightened at the company’s all-important cloud computing division. Source link