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Influencer’s safari getaway turns deadly days after proposal as police question fiancé, family demands answers

Influencer Ashly Robinson, also known as Ashlee Jenae, died in Zanzibar after a reported misunderstanding with her fiancé, authorities say in probe.

Multiple researchers with top security clearances gone without a trace and more top headlines

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Minnesota prosecutor charges ICE agent in gun incident as Savanah Hernandez case remains uncharged

ICE agent faces felony charges in Minnesota for allegedly pointing a gun at two people, while no charges filed in attack on Savanah Hernandez.

Skeletal remains found by hikers in Washington state woods identified as woman missing since 2024

Washington authorities confirmed skeletal remains found by hikers in Rose Valley belong to Hailey Athay, 33, who went missing nearly a year and a half ago.

1 million bees swarm highway after crash shuts down interstate ramp for hours

A truck carrying 1 million bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, closing part of the highway as beekeepers scrambled to contain them.

Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability

Some of the harshest words that President Donald Trump has used against a leading Democratic rival aren't about political differences but rather a learning disability.

Influencer’s safari getaway turns deadly days after proposal as police question fiancé, family demands answers

Influencer Ashly Robinson, also known as Ashlee Jenae, died in Zanzibar after a reported misunderstanding with her fiancé, authorities say in probe.

Around the world

A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman

A gunman armed with an automatic weapon has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed by police.

While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has hosted two events in Barcelona to rally progressive leaders from around the world who fear for a rules-based world order.

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights

As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips.

Iran to execute first female protester tied to anti-regime unrest

Iran prepares to execute its first female protester tied to the 2026 Tehran uprising as human rights groups warn of a deepening crackdown.

Escaped wolf Neukgu returned to South Korean zoo after nine-day search involving thermal imaging drones

Neukgu, a 2-year-old wolf, escaped a South Korean zoo nine days ago and was safely captured after an extensive search involving drones and more.

French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon.

Moscow-born gunman dead after Kyiv shooting rampage leaves at least 6 dead, 14 wounded: Zelenskyy

Kyiv supermarket shooting leaves at least 6 dead, several wounded after a Russian gunman took hostages and opened fire, according to Ukrainian officials.

Technology

Google should share search data to break its monopoly, European Commission suggests

The European Commission this week requested, but did not order Google to allow third party search engines in Europe access to its search data as a means to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), legislation the Commission describes as a law designed to “make the markets in the digital sector fai

OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure

The same ChatGPT chatbot that gave OpenAI’s chief financial officer Sarah Friar a tilapia recipe for a recent Sunday night dinner at home is also now doing her most mundane tasks at work like summarizing her emails and Slack messages.

Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans

Identity theft losses among Americans 60 and older surged 70%, reaching $48.5 million according to the FBI's latest internet crime report.

Linux 7.0 debuts with some big changes for networking

The Linux 7.0 kernel is now out, and it’s one of the most impactful releases in years for networking professionals. The Linux kernel is the core of a Linux operating system distribution. Linux is commonly used as a foundation for operating systems in the cloud and as a base for networking.

Roblox adds age-based accounts for kids and teens

Roblox is rolling out Kids and Select account types in early June, building separate environments for different age groups with built-in safety controls.

Mastering the dull reality of sexy AI

This week in New York, my Oracle team ran workshops for enterprise developers on building retrieval-augmented generation and agentic applications. Interest was so strong that we quickly had to figure out how to double the room’s capacity (much to the fire marshal’s chagrin).

DNS security is often inadequate, and network engineers should get more involved

Despite widespread adoption of defensive measures, most IT professionals believe their DNS infrastructure is not secure enough.

Sports News

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham got baptized after rejoining Caitlin Clark on Fever

Sophie Cunningham, known for defending Caitlin Clark on the court, celebrated her new Fever contract with an adult baptism she shared on TikTok.

NFL will not investigate Mike Vrabel over resort photos with reporter Dianna Russini: report

The NFL will not investigate Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel after photos surfaced showing him with reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort last month, according to a report.

Recent UFC champion Carlos Ulberg says he lost title belt while celebrating the win

New UFC champion Carlos Ulberg says he lost his light heavyweight belt while celebrating his UFC 327 knockout win over Jiri Prochazka in Miami.

Steve Kerr hints at upcoming 'expiration date' after emotional moment with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green

Steve Kerr said coaching jobs have an expiration date and hinted his Warriors run may be over after Golden State's play-in tournament elimination.

ISHOWSPEED shows off incredible athleticism with Speed Slash from ring post onto Logan Paul at WrestleMania 42

Logan Paul attacked ISHOWSPEED after their WrestleMania 42 tag match, but LA Knight and the Usos intervened, letting Speed deliver a stunning splash.

NHL playoffs start with a bang as Team USA star Brady Tkachuk drops gloves at opening faceoff

Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal fought seconds into the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes captains dropped gloves immediately.

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham got baptized after rejoining Caitlin Clark on Fever

Sophie Cunningham, known for defending Caitlin Clark on the court, celebrated her new Fever contract with an adult baptism she shared on TikTok.

Politics News

RFK Jr clashes with Dem lawmaker over Trump’s mental fitness in heated exchange

RFK Jr. defended Trump's mental health during a tense congressional hearing, rejecting calls for a fitness assessment or invoking the 25th Amendment.

NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts

"My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network," says Connie Ballmer, who gave $80 million of the $113 million.

Dems sidestep past ‘refuse illegal orders’ demands as they challenge Trump’s Iran war authority

Democrats backed U.S. troops in the Iran conflict but say President Trump's use of military force lacks congressional approval under the War Powers Act.

Indiana primary will test Trump's control over Republican Party after redistricting defiance

President Donald Trump's influence on the Republican Party is facing a test in Indiana's upcoming primary.

Kagan screamed so loudly at liberal ally after Dobbs leak the ‘wall was shaking,' book claims

Justice Kagan allegedly yelled at Justice Breyer so loudly the "wall was shaking" during the 2022 Dobbs leak crisis, a new book by Hemingway says.

Minnesota Bishop Barron says Trump owes pope an apology

Conservative Catholic Bishop Robert Barron, who is a close ally of President Trump, sharply rebuked the president for his harsh rhetoric criticizing Pope Leo XIV, calling it “inappropriate and disrespectful.

Trump says first releases from Pentagon UFO study will come out 'very, very soon' after Phoenix rally tease

President Trump says the first releases from a Pentagon study on UFOs will come out "very, very soon," teasing interesting documents found by officials.