Suicide Bomber Kills 28, Injures at least 300 in Kabul, Afghanistan
In the worst terror attack since 2011 in the capital city, a bomb and gun assault at a government security building during morning rush hour in central Kabul killed dozens and injured hundreds. The Taliban has taken responsibility for the deadly attack. [Reuters]
A Pretty Convincing Argument That This Election Year Will Be a Bummer
Ever the spoiler, Gawker is coming at you on primary day with well-reasoned arguments against every one of the candidates you might want to choose. If you haven’t voted yet, have fun! [Gawker]
What does Georgetown University Owe the Descendants of 272 Slaves It Sold to Secure Its Future?
In the late 1800s, 272 slaves owned by the Jesuits who ran Georgetown University were sold off to keep the institution afloat. Now, a group of the university’s faculty are attempting to track down the descendants of those sold in an effort to figure out what it owes them. [NYT]
ScarJo Gets Cast in a Historically Japanese Role
Actress Scarlett Johansson has been cast as the lead in next year’s “Ghost in the Shell,” a live-action version of a Japanese manga and anime. According to The Verge, the story is distinctly Japanese and casting ScarJo passes over Asian actors and ignores the story’s roots. [TheVerge]
Here Are All the Pulitzer Winners
You’ve probably heard by now that "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda won the Pulitzer Prize for drama, but it turns out that a lot of other institutions snagged Pulitzer Prizes as well. For instance, the Associated Press took home this year’s public service award for a series on slave labor in Indonesia’s and Thailand’s commercial seafood industry, while the Los Angeles Times won the breaking news award for its coverage of the San Bernardino massacre. [Boston Globe]
Brands and Ads on NBA Jerseys?
The NBA announced on Friday that it'll be launching a three-year pilot program that'll allow NBA teams to allow 2.5-inch by 2.5-inch logos and ads on the team jerseys. Although some details are still being figured out, such as what happens when a player has their own endorsement deal with a competing brand, the new program is projected to bring $7 million, according to NBA commissioner, Adam Silver. [ESPN]
Alzheimer’s Is No Match For This Man’s Love For His Wife of 63 Years
The filmmaker behind this Op-Doc video for the New York Times shadows his fiancee’s grandfather as he readies for a visit to his wife. His quiet, steady devotion is heartbreaking. [NYT]
This column was compiled by DNAinfo reporters Irene Plagianos, Danielle Tcholakian, Eddie Small, Noah Hurowitz, Carolina Pichardo, Shaye Weaver and Gwynne Hogan.
