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DA seeks July trial in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case, with his federal trial slated for fall

Manhattan prosecutors are urging a judge to set a July 1 trial date in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, two months before the slated start of jury selection in his federal death penalty case.

American extremist admits bankrolling ISIS terrorists, plotting US violence with homemade bomb: feds

A California man pleaded guilty to sending over $1,600 to ISIS fighters and possessing a homemade bomb packed with metal fragments in a federal terrorism case.

DA seeks July trial in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case, with his federal trial slated for fall

Manhattan prosecutors are urging a judge to set a July 1 trial date in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, two months before the slated start of jury selection in his federal death penalty case.

American extremist admits bankrolling ISIS terrorists, plotting US violence with homemade bomb: feds

A California man pleaded guilty to sending over $1,600 to ISIS fighters and possessing a homemade bomb packed with metal fragments in a federal terrorism case.

DA seeks July trial in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case, with his federal trial slated for fall

Manhattan prosecutors are urging a judge to set a July 1 trial date in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, two months before the slated start of jury selection in his federal death penalty case.

American extremist admits bankrolling ISIS terrorists, plotting US violence with homemade bomb: feds

A California man pleaded guilty to sending over $1,600 to ISIS fighters and possessing a homemade bomb packed with metal fragments in a federal terrorism case.

DA seeks July trial in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case, with his federal trial slated for fall

Manhattan prosecutors are urging a judge to set a July 1 trial date in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, two months before the slated start of jury selection in his federal death penalty case.

Around the world

Venezuelan opposition leader says democratic transition would be 'fall of the Berlin Wall' for Americas

Opposition leader María Corina Machado said she intends to return to Venezuela soon to help drive a democratic transition.

Combined war casualties for Russia and Ukraine could hit 2 million, new report warns

A new CSIS report warns Russia-Ukraine war casualties could reach 2 million by spring 2026, with Russia reportedly suffering 1.2 million casualties so far.

Pope Leo calls for world free from persecution while honoring Holocaust victims

Pope Leo calls Holocaust Remembrance Day a "painful remembrance" during a Vatican audience, urging vigilance against genocide and building societies rooted in respect.

Skier suffers brutal mauling after stepping within 10 feet of snow leopard for photo, video shows

Female skier survives snow leopard mauling in China's Fuyun County after authorities warned tourists about predator sightings near hotel, according to reports.

Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in India

Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has slammed the country’s upcoming election after her party was barred from the polls, remarks that could deepen tensions ahead of the pivotal vote next month.

Trump says Iran called 'numerous' times to make deal as carrier enters Middle East waters

President Donald Trump indicated Iran is seeking negotiations as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier enters the region and protests continue inside Iran.

Filipino mayor unharmed after apparent RPG attack on car in broad daylight

Mayor Akmad Ampatuan was unharmed after attackers targeted his vehicle with an apparent rocket-propelled grenade in the southern province of Maguindanao del Sur.

Technology

Intel: Latest news and insights

More processor coverage on Network World: AMD news and insights | Nvidia news and insights Intel is hoping for a turnaround under its new CEO, Lip-BuTan. Intel’s Q1 2025 revenue was $12.7 billion, flat year-over-year.

Google Fast Pair flaw lets hackers hijack headphones

Google responds to WhisperPair Fast Pair security flaws by releasing patches to manufacturers and updating certification requirements for protection.

Mplify launches AI-focused Carrier Ethernet certifications

The Carrier Ethernet market is undergoing a significant shift as AI workloads demand new performance validation from network infrastructure.

Spanish soccer league offers reward of 50 euros for tips to ID bars illegally broadcasting games

The Spanish league says it is stepping up its fight against audio-visual fraud by offering 50 euros for each verified tip on the establishments broadcasting games without proper permission.

Stop treating force multiplication as a side gig. Make it intentional

Most engineers have heard the phrase “10x engineer” or “force multiplier“. In practice, the highest leverage is not solo heroics but whether your presence makes everyone around you faster, safer and more effective. That is force multiplication.

Smart pill confirms when medication is swallowed

MIT engineers design smart pill that confirms medication ingestion using biodegradable antenna technology. The pill safely breaks down in stomach within days.

Chip firm ASML to slash 1,700 jobs and posts record profit for 2025 thanks to AI boom

Dutch semiconductor chip machine maker ASML recorded a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros ($11.5 billion) in 2025 on sales of 32.7 billion euros fueled by AI-driven demand, the company reported Wednesday as it also announced plans to slash its workforce by about 1,700, about 4% of its workforce.

Sports News

NFL legend criticizes coaches fourth-down aggressiveness after Sean Payton's costly decision in Broncos' loss

Super Bowl champion Michael Strahan criticized modern coaches for going for it on fourth down, citing Sean Payton's costly decision to do so in the Denver Broncos' loss.

Jon Gruden rejects Jets staff role despite seeking return to coaching: report

Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden reportedly declined interest in a New York Jets staff role while continuing his comeback efforts with Barstool Sports.

Ziebell leads UConn to 50th consecutive Big East regular-season victory, beating Xavier 97-39

Allie Ziebell had a UConn program record-tying 10 3-pointers and a career-high 34 points, and Sarah Strong had 19 of her 25 points in the first half as the top-ranked Huskies won their 38th consecutive game with a 97-39 win over Xavier on Wednesday night despite missing two of its top four scorers.

Browns hire Todd Monken as next head coach: reports

Todd Monken, the former Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator, was tapped to become the Cleveland Browns' next head coach on Wednesday, according to reports.

NFL legend criticizes coaches fourth-down aggressiveness after Sean Payton's costly decision in Broncos' loss

Super Bowl champion Michael Strahan criticized modern coaches for going for it on fourth down, citing Sean Payton's costly decision to do so in the Denver Broncos' loss.

Jon Gruden rejects Jets staff role despite seeking return to coaching: report

Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden reportedly declined interest in a New York Jets staff role while continuing his comeback efforts with Barstool Sports.

Ziebell leads UConn to 50th consecutive Big East regular-season victory, beating Xavier 97-39

Allie Ziebell had a UConn program record-tying 10 3-pointers and a career-high 34 points, and Sarah Strong had 19 of her 25 points in the first half as the top-ranked Huskies won their 38th consecutive game with a 97-39 win over Xavier on Wednesday night despite missing two of its top four scorers.

Politics News

Census Bureau announces ‘negative net-migration,’ as DHS cites 3 million illegal immigrants deported

U.S. population growth slows to 0.5% between July 2024-2025 according to Census Bureau data, with Department of Homeland Security claiming nearly 3 million left under Trump.

Proposed reading list for Texas students draws concern over religious themes, lack of diversity

Faced with a proposed list of almost 300 readings for K-12 students, the State Board of Education delayed a vote until April.

After Alex Pretti’s death, Congress nears shutdown

Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.

Man tackled after spraying Rep. Omar at town hall

A man sprayed an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar before being tackled during a town hall gathering Tuesday night in Minneapolis. Initial reports indicate it was nontoxic. Minneapolis police are now referring all questions around the attack to the FBI.

Trump’s use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust, experts say

The Trump administration has not shied away from sharing AI-generated imagery online, embracing cartoonlike visuals and memes and promoting them on official White House channels.

Detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' say they were punished for seeking legal help

Two former detainees at a Florida immigration center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” testified they faced punishment for seeking legal advice.

Ecuadoran man released after federal judge's ICE order

Juan Hugo Tobay Robles, an Ecuadoran national, was released from Texas detention after a federal judge threatened to hold acting ICE director in contempt.