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Viral businessman who allegedly bragged about wealth charged in federal endangered species harassment case

A man on viral video allegedly attacking an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui claimed he was "rich enough" to avoid consequences. He's now charged.

Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war

An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations.

Auburn grad who just landed dream job allegedly shot and killed by boyfriend's father in Alabama

An Alabama man allegedly shot his son's 22-year-old girlfriend, a recent Auburn graduate who had just landed her dream job as an interior designer.

Maine governor travels to fiery lumber mill explosion in Searsmont, at least 11 injured

Maine Gov. Janet Mills says she has been briefed on the lumber mill explosion in Searsmont, Maine, urging residents to stay clear of the area.

Man shot at In-N-Out drive-thru drove family to safety with bullet lodged in head

Oregon police arrested two men in connection with the shooting of a father struck by a bullet while pulling out of an In-N-Out drive-thru in February.

Viral businessman who allegedly bragged about wealth charged in federal endangered species harassment case

A man on viral video allegedly attacking an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui claimed he was "rich enough" to avoid consequences. He's now charged.

Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war

An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations.

Around the world

North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report

North Korea's revised constitution reportedly requires an automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is killed, according to intelligence briefings.

Search for bodies of Italian divers in Maldives cave suspended due to bad weather

Maldivian authorities have suspended a high-risk operation to recover the bodies of four Italian divers believed trapped inside a deep underwater cave, after one body was recovered the day before.

Xi's anti-corruption crackdown sentences former Chinese defense ministers to death

Two former Chinese defense ministers were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for corruption, marking a severe blow in Xi's military purge.

Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations.

6 passengers from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine

Six passengers from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak have arrived in Australia for a quarantine expected to last at least three weeks.

Israeli forces set up a camp in the Iraqi desert during Iran war, officials say

Israeli forces set up a temporary post in the Iraqi desert during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to officials.

Ship seized off coast of UAE near Strait of Hormuz may have been 'floating armory': report

UKMTO reports a ship was boarded by unauthorized personnel near the Strait of Hormuz off the UAE coast and headed toward Iranian territorial waters.

Technology

Four cutting-edge tools for spec-driven development

In February 2025, AI developer Andrej Karpathy posted a tweet (or whatever they call them now on the site formerly known as Twitter) about what he called “vibe coding”: There’s a new kind of coding I call “vibe coding”, where you fully give in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget that the

US agents arrest tourist after video shows a rock hurled at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal's head

A tourist from Washington state is facing federal charges after a witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of him hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal.

Apple’s App Store model for AI

Apple has a design for AI life. It hopes to build on the outstanding hardware performance its systems already provide to create a fantastic environment in which AI developers can thrive.

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”.

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their final arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence.

AWS adds Advanced Prompt Optimization tool to Bedrock

AWS late on Thursday added a new prompt optimization tool to Amazon Bedrock, its fully managed service for building, deploying, and scaling generative AI applications.

Why Jensen Huang joined Trump’s high-stakes China summit at the last minute

Air Force One touched down in China today as a hastily convened U.S.-China summit begins this week. Alongside President Donald Trump on the flight to Beijing is a cavalcade of Silicon Valley executives.

Sports News

Brooks Koepka opens strong at PGA Championship after admitting 'family issues' took a toll last year

Brooks Koepka admitted family issues including a miscarriage took a toll last year as he eyes a fourth PGA Championship title at Aronimink Golf Club.

Indy 500: Counting Down The 10 Best Finishes In Race History

What are the most fantastic finishes in Indy 500 history? We've got you covered with the 10 best.

Giants star Malik Nabers underwent second surgery to remove scar tissue on injured knee: reports

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers reportedly underwent a second knee surgery to address scar tissue, with his Week 1 return still on track.

Tentative $2.3B Deal For New Rays Ballpark In Tampa Announced

The Tampa Bay Rays and local officials have announced a tentative $2.3 billion agreement for a new ballpark in a new city, funded by public and private money.

J.B. Bickerstaff credits physical defense, depth after Detroit Pistons blowout victory vs. Cavaliers

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff credited his team’s defense and depth as the driving forces behind a 115-94 Game 6 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday that evened the series and forced a decisive Game 7.

Wisconsin senator says 'enough is enough' after NFL puts Packers holiday game behind Netflix paywall

Sen. Tammy Baldwin ripped the NFL for requiring a paid Netflix subscription to watch the Green Bay Packers-Los Angeles Rams Thanksgiving Eve game, calling it unacceptable.

Brooks Koepka opens strong at PGA Championship after admitting 'family issues' took a toll last year

Brooks Koepka admitted family issues including a miscarriage took a toll last year as he eyes a fourth PGA Championship title at Aronimink Golf Club.

Politics News

Minnesota Democrats stage sit-in over gun bill

Minnesota House Democrats staged a sit-in protest Friday in an effort to force a vote on gun restrictions and school safety measures. About a dozen DFLers remained in the chamber overnight following a failed effort to bring the bill up on Thursday night.

Colorado's Democratic governor commutes ex-election clerk Tina Peters' sentence after Trump pressure

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is commuting the sentence of a former county clerk and election conspiracy theorist following pressure from President Donald Trump.

Supreme Court revives suit against logistics company

The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash. The justices' unanimous decision Thursday could have big ripple effects across the trucking industry.

Capitol deal reached on key items, setting up sprint

Minnesota lawmakers and Gov. Tim Walz have notched a deal on lingering items in the session. Now it’s a sprint to the finish.

Minnesota Senate backs anti-grooming bill

Senators on Friday voted unanimously to pass a bill to make grooming a felony. It heads back to the House, where lawmakers are expected to concur and send it to Gov. Tim Walz.

Texas Children’s Hospital must create country’s first “detransition clinic” under legal settlement with state

Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Friday that Texas Children’s must also pay $10 million to the state because it illegally provided transgender care to kids.

U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change

The head of U.S. Border Patrol has announced his resignation. Michael Banks’ decision is the latest leadership shake-up of officials implementing President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.