the day's top 10 · june 13th

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for June 13th. Here are the 10 most-trending stories from the last day across the open web. Let's get into it. First, from ARS Technica Science. Have politics finally come for the National Academies of Science?. The National Academies of Science, founded in the Civil War era to advise the government, has long been a trusted source of expert analysis on complex scientific and technological issues. Its reputation rests on the ability to convene top researchers from across the country and produce thorough, peer‑reviewed reports that can inform policy without being swayed by partisan pressures. Historically, the Academies have not shied away from controversial topics, delivering findings that sometimes upset powerful interests yet still maintaining credibility with the agencies that fund them. This balance, however, appears to be fraying as Republican lawmakers increasingly view the institution as a political opponent rather than a neutr