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Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday.

Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction is overturned in New York

New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.

The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden

Palestinian hospital officials said Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip killed at least five people.

New York prosecutors in Trump's hush money trial say former president continues to violate gag order

A reluctant Donald Trump is back in a New York City courtroom as his hush money trial resumes in New York with testimony from a longtime tabloid publisher.

Hamas releases hostage video showing well-known Israeli-American

The video was the first sign of life of Hersh Goldberg-Polin since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, and its release ignited new protests in Jerusalem calling on the government to do more to secure the captives' release.

Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down

Anthony Fauci, former chief medical advisor to President Biden, will testify before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on June 3.

2021 death of young Black man at rural Missouri home was self-inflicted, FBI tells AP

The FBI has determined that a young Black man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a rural Missouri home, not at the hands of the white homeowner who had a history of racist social media postings.

Around the world

Macron outlines his vision for Europe to become an assertive global power as war in Ukraine rages on

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron warned Thursday that Europe could “die” if it fails to build its own robust defense as Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on, or if it fails to undertake major trade and economic reforms to compete with China and the U.S.

Iran court sentences popular rapper to death for involvement in protests, lawyer says

A rapper in Iran who rose to fame after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been sentenced to death, his lawyer said.

Orbán encourages Trump to 'fight for his own truth' at CPAC event in Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán encouraged former President Trump to “fight for his own truth,” during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Hungary.  The European Union's longest-serving leader defended Trump during the third annual CPAC Hungary in Budapest.

More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility

Heavy rains destroyed parts of a prison near Abuja, Nigeria, leading to the escape of over 100 inmates. The downpour damaged the facility's perimeter fence.

Biden and 17 other world leaders issue call for Hamas to release remaining hostages in Gaza

President Biden and 17 other world leaders issued a statement Thursday calling on Hamas to release the remaining hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, arguing that doing so would bring about a prolonged cease-fire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down as attacks spark fires at Russian power stations

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine launched a barrage of drones across Russia overnight, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said Saturday, in attacks that appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure.

World Central Kitchen workers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza are honored at memorial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mourners gathered Thursday at the National Cathedral in Washington to honor the seven World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza this month.

Technology

A zero-trust approach to space cybersecurity could be the answer

You hear a lot about zero trust controls in government tech circles. Could this approach to cybersecurity be applied to protecting space assets? The post A zero-trust approach to space cybersecurity could be the answer first appeared on Federal News Network.

Contractor associations are okay with the new OMB memo on AI

Trade associations connected to federal technology, generally back the latest White House directives on artificial intelligence. The post Contractor associations are okay with the new OMB memo on AI first appeared on Federal News Network.

Cradlepoint unveils 5G SASE platform for mobile, distributed environments

Cradlepoint this week launched its 5G-based secure access service edge (SASE) platform that integrates cellular SD-WAN and security features such as zero-trust and remote browser isolation (RBI) capabilities.

TikTok's Teen Safety Policies Deemed Reasonable Amid China Ownership Concerns

Despite recent concerns over China ownership, TikTok's reasonable teen safety policies have come to light, according to tech expert Larry Magid.

TikTok stops rewarding feature on new app in France and Spain following European pressure

TikTok announced on Wednesday that it will pause a feature on its latest app that rewards users in Europe for watching videos, due to regulatory concerns about its addictive qualities.

China Sends 3-Member Crew to Space Station in Pursuit of Moon Landing by 2030

Chinese space mission sends three astronauts to orbiting space station as part of ambitious plan to land on moon within ten years.

Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship over court decision on violent video

Tech billionaire Elon Musk criticized Australia for censorship after a judge ordered his social media platform X to block global access to a video showing a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church.

Sports News

First-round picks could be on the trading block on Day 1 of the NFL draft

(AP) - The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft already has traded hands, with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023.

Baseball: Monte Vista 9, Mt. Miguel 2

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) The final game of the night on Monday at Petco Park for the high school showcase Monte Vista defeated Mt. Miguel 9-2. The Matadors jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Monarchs got four runs back to jump out to a 4-2 lead and never looked back.

Bears GM Ryan Poles says 'tune in on Thursday' for No. 1 overall pick at the NFL draft

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears know who they're taking with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft and so does just about everyone else too. General manager Ryan Poles just wasn't ready to announce it's Caleb Williams on Tuesday.

Oakland’s next great shortstop? O’Dowd’s Rashad Hayes shows why MLB teams love his glove, believe in his bat

Rashad Hayes is considered one of the top shortstops in his class because of his defense, but he contributed with the bat in a victory over Piedmont

Jaxson Robinson declares for NBA Draft

PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - BYU has not had a player selected in the NBA Draft since Jimmer Fredette in 2011. Jaxson Robinson may be the next. On Tuesday, Robinson announced his intentions to enter the 2024 NBA Draft, despite have one year of eligibility remaining.

Reggie Bush reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner

Reggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after Southern California returned the award following an NCAA investigation that found he received what were impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans.

Bulldog Insider: Offensive line coach Matt Smith

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – Former Fresno State center Matt Smith is now the Bulldogs' offensive line coach. Smith worked his way up within the program. He was a walk-on in 2016, earned a scholarship in 2019 and spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant.

Politics News

2 Floridians granted clemency from President Biden

President Joe Biden granted clemency to 16 people who were convicted for non-violent drug offenses, the White House announced on Wednesday.

Live stream audio: Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump immunity case

The Supreme Court is taking up former President Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden.

NYC wasn't prepared for flooding during Tropical Storm Ophelia: comptroller

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City's response to rain and flooding is under scrutiny. Comptroller Brad Lander claimed the city wasn't ready for the flooding from Tropical Storm Ophelia back in September, pointing the finger at Mayor Eric Adams in a new report.

Senator wanted late father's ashes when she broke into stepmother's home, charges say

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota state senator and former broadcast meteorologist told police that she broke into her stepmother's home because her stepmother refused to give her items of sentimental value from her late father, including his ashes, according to burglary charges filed Tuesday.

This East Texas town hasn’t held a city council election in at least 18 years

In Kennard, City Council members have been appointed after previous members decide to retire — or die.

Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former senior U.S. official who until recently helped oversee human-rights compliance by foreign militaries receiving American military assistance said Wednesday that he repeatedly observed Israel receiving “special treatment” from U.S.

Some Nikki Haley voters are hanging on to her candidacy and, like her, refuse to endorse Trump

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — When Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign, she refused to endorse Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination — and apparently so did some of her supporters in Pennsylvania.