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Florida man in bunny helmet allegedly led police on 120 mph chase before surrendering to troopers

A Florida man wearing a bunny helmet is accused of leading police on a high-speed motorcycle chase allegedly reaching 120 mph in Pasco County Sunday.

Slain college student's parents rip into daughter's killer after murder guilty plea

Parents of slain Belmont University freshman Jillian Ludwig tore into her killer after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Nashville court.

Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme

U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.

Two planes come within 500 feet of each other while approaching JFK Airport in latest close call

Air traffic control reportedly alerted pilots after two planes came within about 500 feet of each other on approach to JFK International Airport.

Wave of school bomb threats rocks Kentucky amid suspected robocall scheme, police say

Kentucky State Police are investigating multiple school bomb threats across the state that may be linked to a suspected robocalling campaign.

Florida man in bunny helmet allegedly led police on 120 mph chase before surrendering to troopers

A Florida man wearing a bunny helmet is accused of leading police on a high-speed motorcycle chase allegedly reaching 120 mph in Pasco County Sunday.

Slain college student's parents rip into daughter's killer after murder guilty plea

Parents of slain Belmont University freshman Jillian Ludwig tore into her killer after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Nashville court.

Around the world

Global famine fears rise as Hormuz crisis threatens ‘eight-year,' Suez-scale disruption

Global famine fears are rising as the Strait of Hormuz crisis strains food supply chains, drives up fertilizer prices and threatens harvests worldwide.

IDF claims to have taken out Hamas commander who participated in Oct 7

The IDF announced it killed Hamas Nukhba Commander Anas Hamed in a targeted Gaza airstrike, saying he raided Israel during the Oct. 7 Nova massacre.

Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most

Tree cover globally cools nearly half of the warming from built-up cities, but it’s doing it more in richer, cooler areas and less in hotter poorer areas where it’s needed most.

May Day protests across Europe and Asia turn into anti-American, anti-Israel political battlegrounds

May Day demonstrations across multiple continents escalated into clashes as traditional labor protests increasingly became vehicles for anti-war and anti-Israel political movements.

Local elections could hasten the exit of Britain's embattled prime minister

British voters will cast ballots in elections that could hasten the end of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s troubled term.

Car plows into pedestrian zone killing 2 as police detain driver and investigate motive

Two people were killed and several others seriously injured after a car drove into a pedestrian zone in Leipzig, Germany. Police detained a 33-year-old suspect as officials investigate the cause.

Examining NATO: Inside the ‘commitment gap’ as US carries alliance deterrence

Trump pressures NATO allies to boost defense spending as experts describe a decades-long commitment gap between political promises and military capability.

Technology

Windows shell spoofing vulnerability puts sensitive data at risk

Microsoft and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have sounded the alarm about a Windows shell spoofing vulnerability that is already being exploited by attackers. It is not clear by whom as yet, but the main suspects are hackers in Russia.

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.

Beyond the pitch: A look at Atlético Madrid’s connected stadium

In elite soccer, success isn’t measured solely on the field. The fan experience, operational efficiency, and the ability to anticipate decisions are also at stake.

OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B

Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and CEO Sam Altman’s top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion.

The robotics pioneer of Roomba fame is now developing this 4-legged AI-powered robot

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits.

Apple breaks records, admits it can’t make Macs fast enough

Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook’s swan song sings of success as the company on Thursday announced record revenue in its second quarter, while admitting demand for some products — including the new MacBook Neo — has wildly exceeded expectations.

China blocks Meta AI deal over security concerns

China's regulators stopped Meta's reported $2 billion deal to acquire Manus, an AI startup, requiring all parties to withdraw amid a growing U.S.-China tech rivalry.

Sports News

White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says

The National Park Service says debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals.

Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is found not guilty of assaulting his private chef

Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute.

Duncan Robinson: Detroit Pistons’ depth and defense powered Game 1 win over Cavaliers

Duncan Robinson said the Detroit Pistons’ depth, defensive effort, and collective confidence powered their Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers inside Little Caesars Arena.

Holmgren has 24 points to help Thunder top Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals

Chet Holmgren scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Cade Cunningham: Detroit Pistons set tone early in Game 1 win over Cleveland

Cade Cunningham said the Detroit Pistons set the tone early and executed with composure down the stretch in their Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night inside Little Caesars Arena.

John Cena teases 'history-making news' at WWE Backlash

John Cena says he will break "history-making news" at WWE Backlash after ending his in-ring career in December with a retirement match against Gunther.

White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says

The National Park Service says debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals.

Politics News

Feds ask to dismiss lawsuit alleging agent misconduct

Attorneys for the federal government are asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit related to agents’ conduct during the immigration operation.

Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate

A majority of Republican Indiana state senators whose opponents were endorsed by President Donald Trump have lost.

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. Spokesman Ted Goodman didn’t say what sent the 81-year-old to the hospital or how long he’s been there.

Inside the newsroom: How journalists make the call during breaking news

When breaking news hits, the pressure to be first is intense. But what does it take to be right? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how our newsroom verifies what’s real before it reaches you.

Trump flexes muscle in Indiana: GOP incumbents fall in primary showdowns

Early results come in as Trump's endorsements in Indiana's Republican primary challenge eight state senators who blocked redistricting efforts.

House Dem frontrunner's connections to ‘Blind Sheikh’ terrorist trial resurface and draw GOP fire

A frontrunner to replace a retiring NJ Democrat was a defense witness for the Blind Sheikh, convicted of seditious conspiracy after the 1993 WTC bombing.

Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off and Democrats win special election

President Donald Trump is having some success in his latest attempt to politically punish Republicans who stand in his way.