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Chicago’s Brandon Johnson blasts 'assaults against immigrants' as slain Sheridan Gorman is laid to rest

Mayor Brandon Johnson defended immigrant policies at a protest as Sheridan Gorman's family laid her to rest, vowing to fight for justice in New York.

Daughter of Air Canada flight attendant ejected from crash provides update, details mother's injuries

Air Canada flight attendant Solange Tremblay survived the LaGuardia runway crash with shattered legs and a fractured spine, her daughter says in a GoFundMe appeal.

DHS criticizes plea deal that could free migrant after guilty plea in teen assault case

DHS slammed a plea deal for Contreras-Suarez, a transgender illegal alien who pleaded guilty to raping a 14-year-old in NYC, calling it disgraceful.

US reopens embassy in Caracas, citing progress after Maduro extraction

The U.S. Embassy in Caracas has formally resumed operations for the first time since 2019, a key milestone in Trump's three-phase plan for Venezuela.

Vacation rental near Yosemite allegedly used to secretly record guests, 4,000 illegal files found

A Madera County man faces felony charges after detectives allegedly found over 4,000 child sexual abuse files at a vacation rental near Yosemite.

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country.

109 spring breakers hauled off in one wild house party raid—cops turn beach bash into a perp parade

Over 140 spring breakers were arrested at two Gulf Shores, Alabama, parties, including one where a person allegedly poured beer on an officer's head.

Around the world

Spain says its airspace is off-limits to US planes involved in the Iran war

Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, after earlier saying the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases there for operations related to the conflict.

Body found in search for missing American Airlines flight attendant in Colombia: mayor

After American Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina went missing, a mayor in Colombia noted the discovery of a corpse that he said likely is that of the missing man.

What we know about Iran's parliamentary speaker Qalibaf

Iran's parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has emerged as a possible U.S. contact for talks even as the Iranian leadership remains under fire during the war.

Israel says Iranian leader who ordered Strait of Hormuz closure killed in targeted strike

Israel has eliminated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri in a strike, Israel's Minister of Defense Israel Katz indicated.

The race against time to destroy Iran’s illicit nuclear weapons program heats up amid fresh strikes

The IDF says it struck Iran's Arak heavy water plant, a key plutonium site, as experts warn Natanz and Isfahan still hold highly enriched uranium.

Central African Republic's president sworn in for a third term after disputed election

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been sworn in for a third term three months after a disputed general election.

Zelenskyy claims US tied Ukraine security guarantees to giving up Donbas, White House denies

Zelenskyy claimed U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine are tied to ceding Donbas to Russia, but the White House says those claims are false.

Technology

When to use human English vs. AI English

Suspicion and affection. Apprehension and excitement. Most people have mixed feelings about AI English, whether or not they always recognize it. When reading text generated by AI, people feel it sounds off, or fake.

Leak reveals Anthropic’s ‘Mythos,’ a powerful AI model aimed at cybersecurity use cases

Anthropic didn’t intend to introduce Mythos this way. Details of what it calls its most capable AI model yet surfaced through a data leak in its content management system (CMS), revealing a LLM with sharply improved reasoning and coding skills.

Kotlin 2.3.20 harmonizes with C, JavaScript/Typescript

Kotlin 2.3.20 has become the latest version of the JetBrains-built language, featuring an interoperability mode for C or Objective-C libraries and name-based destructuring declarations for property names. Developers also can leverage Kotlin interfaces on JavaScript and TypeScript.

If someone gets into your email, they own every account you have. These 3 moves lock them out for good

Criminals don't need your passwords to drain your accounts — they just need your email. Here's how account takeover fraud works and how to stop it.

OpenAI’s Sora exit signals enterprise-first AI shift

OpenAI has discontinued its AI video generation platform Sora. The company announced the development in a sudden and unexpected post on X, stating that it was “saying goodbye” to the Sora app. “We’re saying goodbye to the Sora app.

A critical Windows security fix puts legacy hardware on borrowed time

Microsoft is finally blocking a long-since retired program that it said led to “abuse and credential theft,” yet remained widely trusted for years. Beginning in April, Redmond will remove trust for kernel drivers that haven’t been vetted through its Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP).

Apple’s most important contribution over the past 50 years isn’t what you expect

Wednesday, April 1, marks 50 years since Apple was founded. Over the next week, you’ll no doubt see countless articles examining the company’s influence, with many likely focusing on which single Apple product had the most consequential impact on the tech industry and society as a whole.

Sports News

Options vary for veteran QBs Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson

Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson are still unsigned for the 2026 season.

Tyrell Fortune wins UFC debut after score error reversal, years after being pronounced dead

UFC heavyweight Tyrell Fortune accepted a fight on two weeks' notice and won by unanimous decision, only to leave the octagon after the cage announcer misread the scores.

Michigan routs Tennessee to win regional final, enter NCAA men's Final Four

The Michigan Wolverines' 34-10 run helped propel them to a win over the Tennessee Volunteers and advane to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four.

NFL set to begin hiring and training replacement officials, AP sources say

The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees’ union have been unsuccessful, two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press.

Marlins deliver walk-off win as team's teal jerseys make season debut

The Miami Marlins' nostalgic teal jerseys made their season debut on Sunday and it came with a walk-off win against the Colorado Rockies.

Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya blasts IOC's new policy to ensure fairness in women's events

Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya blasted the International Olympic Committee's policy that would ensure fairness across women's competitions.

Braves' Dominic Smith hits walk-off home run nearly 2 weeks after mother's death

Atlanta Braves slugger Dominic Smith hit a walk-off grand slam against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night as he played with a heavy heart.

Politics News

GOP gubernatorial candidate pushes for limits on Minnesota paid leave law

State Rep. Kristin Robbins is carrying a trio of bills to put checks on the law, including an opt-out for small businesses.

Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics

Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy It aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women's sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

EPA okays higher ethanol fuel to help lower gas prices

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers but will likely contribute to air pollution.

Trump dominates CPAC poll as conservatives rally behind agenda, back Iran action

A new CPAC survey finds strong conservative backing for Trump's agenda, with 91% supporting tariffs and 89% backing military action in Iran.

Walz begins tour to sell construction projects bill

Gov. Tim Walz is hoping to build momentum for a construction projects finance bill, which takes a bigger margin to pass than most legislation at the Capitol.

Scathing report claims nation's oldest labor union 'betrayed' MAGA members through 'shocking' spending

A watchdog report alleges railroad union BLET spent 99% of party donations on Democrats, despite data suggesting its members largely back President Donald Trump.

New AI coalition targets Washington, Big Tech as group warns child safety risks outpacing safeguards

The Alliance for a Better Future launches with an eight-figure budget to push AI regulation, saying policymakers must prioritize kids and workers over Big Tech.