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Video of NYC police killing machete-wielding man at Grand Central station released

New York City police have released body-worn camera footage of officers shooting and killing a machete-wielding man who stabbed three people at a Grand Central subway stop last month.

Beloved crossing guard killed by alleged drunk driver while helping kids cross the street in Louisiana

A beloved Livingston Parish crossing guard was allegedly struck and killed by a drunk driver while helping children cross the street in Louisiana.

Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling

A generation of Black Americans across the South fought in courtrooms and in the streets during the Civil Rights Movement to dismantle barriers to voting.

Car loaded with explosives slams into lavish Portland social club, bomb squad still pulling out live devices

One person is dead after a fiery crash at Portland’s Multnomah Athletic Club in Oregon, where police say possible explosives were found inside the vehicle.

Bryan Kohberger's mother called him 'my angel' and insisted police made a 'really, really bad mistake': book

A new book reveals Bryan Kohberger's mother told FBI agents he was her "angel" after his 2022 arrest for the murders of four University of Idaho students.

Obama-backed $2.2B green energy 'boondoggle' leaves taxpayers on the hook

Taxpayers and electricity customers face a costly standoff over the Ivanpah solar plant as California regulators block all efforts to shut it down.

Secret Service 'model worked' during WHCA Dinner shooting, but 'luck' played a role, experts say

Questions swirl over Secret Service security after an armed gunman allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.

Around the world

Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down

Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party in Sinaloa state have temporarily stepped down after the U.S. charged them with drug trafficking.

Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down

Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party in Sinaloa state have temporarily stepped down after the U.S. charged them with drug trafficking.

Tourist dies at luxury resort after cobra from snake show climbs up pants, bites him: police

A tourist reportedly died near a luxury all-inclusive resort complex after a venomous cobra slithered up his pants and bit him during a snake show, police said.

UN-backed data undercuts viral Gaza famine claims as child malnutrition falls

United Nations data challenges viral Gaza famine claims as experts say Hamas is weaponizing humanitarian narratives to undermine a post-war coalition.

Iran’s $800M oil smuggling scheme uses tankers posing as Iraqi ships to dodge blockade

Sanctioned tankers are allegedly disguising Iranian oil shipments as Iraqi cargo while Trump doubles down on the naval blockade to squeeze Tehran.

Russia built global recruitment pipeline targeting vulnerable migrants for Ukraine war: report

Human rights groups allege Russia recruits tens of thousands of vulnerable migrants from over 130 countries to fight in its ongoing war against Ukraine.

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.

Technology

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.

Why it’s so hard to create stand-alone Python apps

If Python developers have one consistent gripe about their beloved language, it tends to be this: Why is it so hard to take a Python program and deploy it as a standalone artifact, the way C, C++, Rust, Go, and even Java can be deployed? Are we stuck with requiring everyone to install the Python run

The era of chatbot AIOps is fading as agentic AI gains traction

New research from Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) suggests that the first wave of AI adoption—centered on chatbots and virtual assistants—is succumbing to an AI agent-driven model.

The best JavaScript certifications for getting hired

JavaScript remains one of the most in-demand programming languages for web development—and that’s not likely to change anytime soon. While a JavaScript certification alone may not land anyone a development job, it definitely has its benefits.

Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space

Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches every year, making it one of the world’s fastest-sinking metropolitan areas.

Hospice fraud uses stolen identities for fake patients

A $267 million Medi-Cal hospice fraud ring allegedly used stolen personal data from the dark web to bill California for end-of-life care never given.

Are we ready to give AI agents the keys to the cloud? Cloudflare thinks so

Cloudflare is giving AI agents full autonomy to spin up new apps. Starting today, agents working on behalf of humans can create a Cloudflare account, begin a paid subscription, register a domain, and then receive an API token to let them immediately deploy code.

Sports News

Joel Embiid leads 76ers to 109-100 Game 7 win over Celtics to complete comeback from 3-1 deficit

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics 109-100 on Saturday night to complete the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit.

The Reds tie an MLB record by walking 7 straight batters in a 17-7 loss to the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds issued a Major League Baseball record-tying seven straight walks during the second inning of a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Young still in control at Doral, leads Cadillac Championship. Rain forecast for Sunday's final round

Cameron Young didn’t have as easy of a time in the third round of the Cadillac Championship as he did while building a big lead Thursday and Friday.

Boston, Philadelphia face off in Game 7 showdown - Time to make a bet

Philadelphia's defense has held Boston under 100 points in every win this series. Get the full Game 7 breakdown including spread and total predictions.

Knicks' OG Anunoby has incredible performance in series-clinching win after Anne Hathaway shoutout

Anne Hathaway discussed her New York Knicks fandom with Jimmy Fallon, saying she considered wearing an OG Anunoby jersey while appearing on Fallon's show.

Joel Embiid leads 76ers to 109-100 Game 7 win over Celtics to complete comeback from 3-1 deficit

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics 109-100 on Saturday night to complete the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit.

The Reds tie an MLB record by walking 7 straight batters in a 17-7 loss to the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds issued a Major League Baseball record-tying seven straight walks during the second inning of a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Politics News

Federal appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pills in ruling with nationwide effect

A federal appeals court blocked mifepristone mail distribution nationwide, ending pandemic-era rules and likely sending the abortion pill fight to the Supreme Court.

Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer

The U.S. Air Force has completed modifications to a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One.

Power the Future sends letter to lawmakers over data

Power the Future, a pro-energy group, is asking Rep. Comer and Sen. Paul to probe nonprofit funding it alleges is fueling anti-data center campaigns across 24 states.

Pope Leo places former illegal immigrant in charge of red state diocese

Pope Leo XIV named Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, who fled El Salvador as a teen, to lead West Virginia's Catholic diocese amid political debate.

Alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter set to appear in federal court

The suspected gunman will face charges, including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end the war.

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.