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Mississippi teen accused of killing elderly couple was suspect in ‘many’ burglaries, car thefts: cops

Deputies say Cordarius Hobbs was suspected in many home burglaries and car thefts before the Mississippi teen was charged with capital murder.

Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in jail at least two more weeks until their next hearing.

Hamptons crash fatally strikes rising real estate broker, 29, during morning jog: report

Stefanie Rock, a 29-year-old JLL brokerage associate and Vanderbilt University graduate, was struck and killed while jogging in Water Mill, Southampton.

Mississippi teen accused of killing elderly couple was suspect in ‘many’ burglaries, car thefts: cops

Deputies say Cordarius Hobbs was suspected in many home burglaries and car thefts before the Mississippi teen was charged with capital murder.

Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in jail at least two more weeks until their next hearing.

Hamptons crash fatally strikes rising real estate broker, 29, during morning jog: report

Stefanie Rock, a 29-year-old JLL brokerage associate and Vanderbilt University graduate, was struck and killed while jogging in Water Mill, Southampton.

Mississippi teen accused of killing elderly couple was suspect in ‘many’ burglaries, car thefts: cops

Deputies say Cordarius Hobbs was suspected in many home burglaries and car thefts before the Mississippi teen was charged with capital murder.

Around the world

Waltz slams France after stunning social media attack on US after UN vote

France accused the U.S. of standing alongside North Korea and Russia after a contentious U.N. vote to reappoint Volker Türk as human rights chief.

Displaced from wildfires in Spain share their stories of uncertainty and narrow escapes

Elvira Menéndez knows how lucky she is that her house is not a charred ruin like so many others in Spain and France, devastated by raging wildfires.

Nicaragua's parliament plans to eliminate elections to codify President Ortega's declaration

Nicaragua's congress moves to abolish elections after President Daniel Ortega declared no more elections, drawing condemnation from the international community.

ICC prosecutor whose Netanyahu warrant fueled Mamdani arrest threat is fired over sexual misconduct

ICC member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, marking the first such dismissal in the court's history. His lawyer says he will appeal decision.

Major hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Hurricane Fausto nears Hawaii

Major Hurricane Genevieve is roaring in the Pacific Ocean far from land while Hurricane Fausto increases impacts on Hawaii.

Europe will one day thank Trump for 'shaking' it out of its 'complacency': UK defense chief

Wes Streeting says Europe will ultimately thank President Trump for forcing NATO allies to end their overreliance on the U.S. for defense and security.

Wildfires displace more than 250,000 in France, threaten famed wine region

The Gironde fire has burned 162 square miles as 2,500 firefighters and 1,500 soldiers battle the blaze advancing erratically toward Bordeaux.

Technology

MacBook Neo’s success wasn’t luck, it was a plan

It’s difficult to ignore the fact that Apple seems to have turned its MacBook Neo into a weapon to promote platform growth, with enough performance under the hood to make competitors seem inferior.

US AI testing institute chief steps down within three months

The head of the US government’s AI testing institute, Chris Fall, has resigned about three months after taking charge of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), the federal organization responsible for evaluating advanced artificial intelligence models for safety and security.

CrashStealer Mac malware steals passwords and wallets

CrashStealer Mac malware uses a signed Werkbit installer and fake password prompt to steal Keychain data, browser credentials and cryptocurrency wallets.

G# language for .NET borrows from Go, Kotlin, and Swift

G# (GSharp) is moving forward as a programming language for Microsoft’s .NET platform, touted as bringing Go-, Kotlin-, and Swift-style ergonomics to the CLR (Common Language Runtime). The language is described by its creators as modern, simple, and accessible.

This automation tech turns old tractors into self-driving farming machines

Show me a farmer, said Mike Burdick, vice president of Sabanto, an autonomous tractor startup in Itasca, Illinois, and I’ll show you someone who has a million things he or she just doesn’t have time to do in the course of their workday.

Tech layoffs: A 2026 timeline

Among a range of factors leading to a wave of tech sector layoffs in 2026 is the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and automation. Companies are reconfiguring their workforces to leverage AI for increased efficiency and reduced operating costs.

Seven sins of the modern software developer

If you ask us in an official setting, our official position is that software engineering norms still apply. Rigorous CI/CD pipelines, elegant architectural patterns, and an unyielding commitment to maintainable code remain the standard.

Sports News

Athletics' Shea Langeliers, top MLB trade deadline target, could be out for season after devastating injury

Shea Langeliers' torn meniscus could end his 2026 season and shakes up the MLB trade deadline catcher market, as the Athletics' All-Star ponders surgery.

76ers celebrate James' arrival with coronation photo fit for basketball's King

The Philadelphia 76ers and LeBron James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer.

Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid flap over deal with Russian betting firm

Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italy job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm.

Athletics' Shea Langeliers, top MLB trade deadline target, could be out for season after devastating injury

Shea Langeliers' torn meniscus could end his 2026 season and shakes up the MLB trade deadline catcher market, as the Athletics' All-Star ponders surgery.

76ers celebrate James' arrival with coronation photo fit for basketball's King

The Philadelphia 76ers and LeBron James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer.

Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid flap over deal with Russian betting firm

Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italy job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm.

Athletics' Shea Langeliers, top MLB trade deadline target, could be out for season after devastating injury

Shea Langeliers' torn meniscus could end his 2026 season and shakes up the MLB trade deadline catcher market, as the Athletics' All-Star ponders surgery.

Politics News

China’s influence machine: Federal records expose Beijing’s push to sway America

DOJ records reveal China's government spent nearly $80 million on influence operations targeting media, lobbying and policy in the United States.

NY assemblyman calls for DOJ to investigate Mamdani, protect Jewish New Yorkers after stabbing attacks

Assemblyman Michael Novakhov calls on the DOJ to open a civil rights investigation into Mayor Zohran Mamdani after Upper West Side stabbings.

The Latest: Appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump’s order to create federal voter list

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list.

WATCH: Democrats blast Trump Saudi nuclear deal as GOP touts regional alliance

Democrats warn the Saudi Arabia nuclear deal could spark a Middle East arms race, while Republicans stress the need for regional partnership.

Bernie Sanders boosts Flanagan at First Avenue rally

A rally for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan at First Avenue in Minneapolis included progressive star U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, along with several key figures in the Minnesota DFL. Flanagan is taking on U.S. Rep. Angie Craig for the DFL primary for a U.S. Senate seat.

Biden judge blocking Ethiopian deportations despite SCOTUS ruling clashed with ICE before

Back-to-back rulings in Massachusetts blocked TPS terminations for Ethiopia and South Sudan, sparking fierce debate over lower court authority.

Families seek reopening of Minn. conviction review unit

Families of incarcerated people are calling for the reopening of the Minnesota Attorney General’s conviction review unit after it was shut down for lack of funding.