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University of Minnesota student who was detained by ICE sues for immediate release

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A University of Minnesota graduate business student who's being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement is suing for his immediate release, saying his arrest violated his rights and he's been given little explanation for why he's being held.

White House postpones Saturday garden tours due to anti-Trump demonstrations

The White House is rescheduling one of its annual spring garden tour dates due to a "massive" anti-Trump demonstration expected to take place near 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Markets plunge in reaction to Trump 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Stocks plunged Thursday morning as U.S. trading opened for the first time after President Trump’s announcement of heavy tariffs on nearly every nation exporting products to the United States.

When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here's how

Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that's particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change. The powerful storms can pose threats ranging from falling limbs to downed power lines to drowning.

How to protect (and delete) your DNA data after 23andMe bankruptcy filing

The genetic testing company 23andMe recently filed for bankruptcy and announced it was looking to sell "substantially all of its assets." Here's what experts say that could mean for Utahns.

DOGE staffer who resigned over past social media posts reinstated with higher access: Filing

A DOGE staffer who resigned over racist posts that resurfaced on social media last month was reinstated.

Dressing sold at Trader Joe's in Florida recalled over undeclared allergens

A California company has issued a voluntary recall for a dressing distributed to 18 states and sold under the Trader Joe's private label.

Around the world

Middle East latest: Israeli defense minister says military is expanding its operation in Gaza

Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip is expanding to seize “large areas,” the defense minister said Wednesday, as airstrikes on the southern city of Khan Younis killed 17 people overnight, according to hospital officials.

Finnish president: Trump should give Putin 3 weeks to agree Ukraine ceasefire

Finnish President Alexander Stubb told Fox News that President Trump should impose an April 20 deadline for his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US soldiers who died during training exercise

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania's political and religious leaders joined thousands of people on Thursday to bid farewell to four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in the Baltic nation.

Post-earthquake ceasefires in Myanmar offer rare opportunity for disaster diplomacy

BANGKOK (AP) — Temporary ceasefires announced by warring groups in Myanmar in the wake of last week’s devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake represent a rare de-escalation of a conflict that since 2021 has taken thousands of lives and uprooted more than 3 million people.

Putin conscripts 160K men as Russia eyes Ukraine offensive

Russia's largest military draft in 14 years sees 160,000 men called up as Putin plans a spring offensive on Ukraine. Despite stalled U.S. ceasefire talks, the Kremlin insists conscripts won't fight.

Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's president said Sunday that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, offering Tehran's first response to a letter that U.S.

Turkey makes 11 arrests over shopping-boycott campaign in support of Istanbul's imprisoned mayor

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish police detained 11 people on Thursday for supporting a shopping boycott as part of protests against the imprisonment of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival, state-run media reported.

Technology

ServiceNow to acquire Logik.ai to boost CRM portfolio

ServiceNow is acquiring Logik.ai and its configure, price, quote (CPQ) solution to expand its customer relationship management (CRM) product portfolio and accelerate its momentum in sales and order management. Logik.

Siemens grows its digital twin strategy into life sciences market

Siemens has agreed to acquire Dotmatics, the developer of a data platform for scientific research, taking it into the life sciences market.

TikTok Notes is shutting down as Lemon8 steps in

TikTok is shutting down TikTok Notes—wait, you didn’t even know it existed? Well, that explains a lot. TikTok Notes, the platform’s short-lived attempt to take on Instagram (just as Instagram Reels was built to mimic TikTok), is officially being retired.

DoD Modernization Exchange 2025: DISA’s Jeff Marshall on aligning tech to solving warfighter problems

DISA pursues a two-pronged customer experience strategy to ensure its IT services meet warfighters’ needs, the director of J9 Hosting and Compute says.

Magid: Microsoft Turns 50

Fifty years ago, on April 4, 1975, Bill Gates and the late Paul Allen founded Microsoft. A half century later, it’s one of the world’s most valuable companies. And even though it’s based in Redmond, Washinton, it has a strong Silicon Valley presence.

Leadership, trust and innovation: The keys to AI’s role in modern warfare

As the military navigates the complexities of the 21st-century battlefield, the integration of artificial intelligence is a leadership imperative. The post Leadership, trust and innovation: The keys to AI’s role in modern warfare first appeared on Federal News Network.

Judge blocks social media age-verification law in Arkansas

A federal judge in Arkansas permanently blocked a law requiring age verification for social media accounts, deeming it unconstitutional. The law was stopped by U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks of the Western District of Arkansas.

Sports News

Businessman who scammed ex-NBA star Dwight Howard in fake bid for WNBA team gets 12 years in prison

A Georgia businessman who scammed former NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions of dollars in a bogus scheme to buy the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison.

Lauren Betts and UCLA reach first Final Four of women's NCAA Tournament, beating LSU 72-65

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Lauren Betts had 17 points and seven rebounds despite spending the entire second quarter on the bench, and top overall seed UCLA reached its first Final Four of the women's NCAA Tournament with a 72-65 victory over LSU on Sunday.

FIFA president Infantino: US to host 2031 Women’s World Cup; CONCACAF may join project

“We look forward to sharing more details and unveiling our full vision for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the near future,” the U.S. Soccer Federation said in a statement.

Braves are desperate for recovery as they enter their home opener as the majors' only winless team

The Atlanta Braves’ longest winless start since 2016 has left manager Brian Snitker desperate for a recovery he hopes begins with the team’s home opener against Miami on Friday night.

Shohei Ohtani lifts Dodgers to historic 8-0 start with walk-off homer

The Los Angeles Dodgers improved to 8-0 on Wednesday night thanks to a Shohei Ohtani walk-off home run against the Atlanta Braves. Ohtani has three homers so far this season.

Investigation into death of former Yankees player's son turns to carbon monoxide: reports

Investigators in Costa Rica say carbon monoxide may instead be to blame for the death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.

NBA DEI chief Lesley Slaton stepping down: report

Lesley Slaton, the NBA's chief DEI officer, will be leaving her position, according to Adweek. The NBA will reportedly hire a replacement.

Politics News

Justice Department declined to prosecute Texas AG Paxton in final weeks of Biden's term: AP sources

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department quietly decided in the final weeks of the Biden administration not to prosecute Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, effectively ending the corruption investigation that cast a long shadow over the political career of a close ally of President Donald Trump, The

Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress

President Donald Trump has endorsed a proposal that would allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy, rather than in person.

A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have President Donald Trump's ear again.

Trump wants Musk to stay with administration, says DOGE found something 'horrible' today

President Donald Trump said he wants Elon Musk to stay on his team "as long as possible" during a conversation with reporters Thursday, noting DOGE had found something "horrible.

Politics Friday: Budget begins to take shape as leaders huddle

Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with the top budget adviser to the governor: Gov. Erin Campbell, commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget. Then, a conversation with the new DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom.

Ex-Biden official running in blue state gubernatorial race must tackle key issue amid skyrocketing costs

California gubernatorial candidate and former Health and Human Service Secretary Xavier Becerra said that the state may need to rein in the state’s Medicaid program.

Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar

After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump’s ”“big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts.