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Rideshare passenger held hostage for eight hours during armed standoff with police in swanky neighborhood

Police surrounded a pickup truck during an eight-hour hostage standoff in Beverly Hills after an armed rideshare driver allegedly fled authorities.

Iran issues threat after Trump announces Strait of Hormuz 'humanitarian gesture' and more top headlines

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Iowa woman died following hernia repair after nurses dismissed painful post-surgery symptoms: lawsuit

The family of an Iowa woman who died after hernia repair surgery alleges nurses dismissed fecal drainage and sepsis symptoms as normal in medical malpractice lawsuit.

Shooting during party at Oklahoma's Arcadia Lake leaves at least 10 wounded, police say

At least 10 people were rushed to hospitals after a shooting at a party near Arcadia Lake outside Oklahoma City on Sunday, according to police officials.

Harvard scientist convicted of lying about China ties rebuilds brain-tech lab in China

Charles Lieber, a convicted former Harvard scientist, has rebuilt his brain-computer interface lab in Shenzhen, China, according to Reuters.

Anti-ICE demonstrators detained after protesting arrest of illegal immigrant facing assault, drug charges

Nearly 10 people were detained in Brooklyn after anti-ICE protesters gathered outside a hospital following the arrest of an illegal immigrant, DHS says.

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says

A spokesman for Rudolph Giuliani says the ex-mayor of New York City and former Trump adviser is in critical but stable condition at a hospital.

Around the world

North Korea's extreme battlefield doctrine revealed by Kim Jong Un during speech

Kim Jong Un publicly praised North Korean soldiers who chose self-destruction over capture in Ukraine War, marking a stark confirmation of battlefield policy.

Record antisemitic incidents in Canada fuel criticism of Carney government response

Canada faces record antisemitic incidents in 2025 as critics say Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is failing to adequately address anti-Jewish hate.

Cargo ship attacked by small craft near Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime agency says

A large cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday as Iran pushes to assert control over the vital global energy shipping route.

Court sentences former world leader to 7 years in prison for resisting arrest, other charges

Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to seven years in prison after martial law decree that triggered a severe political crisis.

Israel defense chief warns strikes on Iran could resume soon, signals campaign not over

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warns military action against Iran may resume soon, saying Tehran has suffered severe blows throughout the past year.

European leaders see Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone

European leaders say President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany is fresh proof that Europe must take care of its own security.

North Korea's extreme battlefield doctrine revealed by Kim Jong Un during speech

Kim Jong Un publicly praised North Korean soldiers who chose self-destruction over capture in Ukraine War, marking a stark confirmation of battlefield policy.

Technology

AI venture funding to shoot up this year as bubble looms

Venture funding of AI companies in 2026 will easily smash funding records set in 2025, with some heavy deals already consummated in the first quarter, according to market researchers. Data from Crunchbase shows that $300 billion poured into 6,000 startups worldwide during the first quarter of 2026.

A new challenge for software product managers

Microsoft Word was once the most commonly used software in the world. A .doc file was the lingua franca of the computing world, and “send me a Word doc” became part of the business lexicon.

Extreme Networks: Memory advantage, Wi-Fi 7 and competitive flux drive momentum

Extreme Networks is relying heavily on a number of key technologies—including its network fabric and cloud management portfolios to build toward the future—but more immediately, it is leaning on a system memory advantage, Wi-Fi 7 development and the changing competitive landscape to drive growth.

JetBlue lawsuit raises airline pricing questions

A proposed class action lawsuit claims JetBlue used tracking tools to monitor browsing activity and adjust flight prices without customer consent.

Deconstructing the data center: A massive (and massively liberating) project

A few years back, Bhaskar Ramachandran read the tea leaves and what he saw was clear: With all the enhancements hyperscalers continuous make, there was no value in having on-premises data centers any longer.

SAP npm package attack highlights risks in developer tools and CI/CD pipelines

A supply chain attack on SAP-related npm packages has put fresh scrutiny on the developer tools and build workflows that enterprises rely on to produce software. The campaign, referred to as “mini Shai-Hulud,” affected packages used in SAP’s JavaScript and cloud application development ecosystem.

Uber wants to be your travel agent, concierge, and personal shopper next

The company that pulled onto the road nearly 16 years ago as UberCab increasingly seems less interested in driving than in what users do before and after summoning a ride through its app.

Sports News

Caitlin Clark not listed on injury report as Indiana Fever host Nigeria in preseason finale

Caitlin Clark is available for the Indiana Fever's preseason finale against Nigeria after limping off the court in Thursday's exhibition game.

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr clarifies he was not wearing AirPods in the field amid viral photos

New York Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr. clarified that the white object in his ear was cotton for an earache, not an AirPod, after the topic went viral among fans.

Celtics star accuses referees of having an ‘agenda’ against him after playoff exit

Jaylen Brown claimed on Sunday that NBA refs had an "agenda" to call fouls on him as the Boston Celtics lost their playoff series to the Philadelphia 76ers in seven games.

Jury selection begins in former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs' assault trial

Jury selection has begun in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

Yankees option Anthony Volpe to Triple-A as Jose Caballero continues to thrive at shortstop

The New York Yankees optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A after his rehab assignment ends, with Jose Caballero excelling in his absence.

Caitlin Clark not listed on injury report as Indiana Fever host Nigeria in preseason finale

Caitlin Clark is available for the Indiana Fever's preseason finale against Nigeria after limping off the court in Thursday's exhibition game.

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr clarifies he was not wearing AirPods in the field amid viral photos

New York Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr. clarified that the white object in his ear was cotton for an earache, not an AirPod, after the topic went viral among fans.

Politics News

Monticello sets stage for allowing data centers

The ordinance includes new restrictions for large data centers, which city officials say are aimed at reducing negative impacts on people living nearby. The ordinance also ensures Monticello residents don’t bear any financial costs.

U.S. denies Iran struck a military vessel during new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military denies Iran's claim of striking a U.S. Navy vessel. This comes as the U.S. now offers to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began.

Minneapolis mayor vetoes eviction extension, decriminalization of drug paraphernalia

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the city council’s second attempt to extend the city’s eviction notice timeline, as well as a council ordinance decriminalizing drug paraphernalia. The council likely does not have the votes to override the vetoes.

Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security

Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.

Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets

Senators can no longer bet on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket after the Senate unanimously passed new rules banning insider wagering.

Iran war has cost an estimated $25 billion so far, Pentagon official tells Congress

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questioning Wednesday from lawmakers for the first time since President Donald Trump’s administration launched the war against Iran.

Clergy hold 24-hour vigil urging lawmakers to fund HCMC

Dozens of Twin Cities clergy gathered outside Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis for a 24-hour vigil urging state lawmakers to fund the financially struggling hospital, which leaders say is critical to providing care for low-income patients and serving as a major training site for the reg