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Sea of blue floods Chicago funeral for slain officer as killing fuels outrage over soft-on-crime policies

Chicago police honor Officer John Bartholomew at funeral after he was allegedly shot and killed by a man free on pretrial release from armed robbery.

Georgia mayor fires entire police department after officers complain about his wife in dispute

Cohutta, Georgia, Mayor Ron Shinnick allegedly fired the entire police department after officers made Facebook comments about his wife, reports say.

Killer who dodged sentencing in professor killing makes eerie courtroom remark

A Colorado killer who skipped his own sentencing and mocked the court is sentenced to 224 years for murdering a UCCS professor in her own home.

US authorities cancel cruise ship worker visas as part of child sexual abuse images case

U.S. immigration authorities have canceled the visas of more than two dozen people, including some who worked on a Disney Cruise Line ship, amid allegations they possessed or had viewed child sexual abuse images.

Declassified Apollo mission UFO files challenge long-running Moon landing conspiracy theories

Newly declassified UFO files from NASA's Apollo missions challenge long-running conspiracy theories that the historic Moon landings were faked in a studio.

Georgia town reinstates police force days after mayor fired entire department

A small Georgia town reinstated its entire police force days after the mayor shut down the department, leaving the community without law enforcement.

Sea of blue floods Chicago funeral for slain officer as killing fuels outrage over soft-on-crime policies

Chicago police honor Officer John Bartholomew at funeral after he was allegedly shot and killed by a man free on pretrial release from armed robbery.

Around the world

Trump blockade squeezing Iran so hard regime may be dumping oil into Gulf, experts say

Experts say Trump's blockade is squeezing Iran so hard the regime may be dumping excess crude into the Persian Gulf as storage capacity runs out.

Alberta separatists say they have enough signatures for referendum on leaving Canada

Stay Free Alberta declared it has enough signatures to trigger a vote on Alberta leaving Canada, with a provincewide ballot possible by October 2025.

What Israel wants from an Iran peace deal: No enrichment, missile limits and strict enforcement

Israel wants Iran to stop enrichment, dismantle underground nuclear sites, restrict missiles and cut ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, experts say.

Three suspected narco-terrorists killed in US military strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific

SOUTHCOM said Tuesday that the U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three suspected narco-terrorists on a drug-trafficking route.

Prosecutors seek to strip U.S. citizenship from diplomat-turned-Cuban spy

Federal prosecutors are seeking to revoke the U.S. citizenship of Manuel Rocha, a former diplomat who served as a secret agent for Cuba.

4 people convicted of conspiracy in US trial tied to 2021 assassination of Haiti's president

A Florida jury has convicted four men of conspiracy in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

South African police airlift massive crocodile suspected of eating missing local

A massive crocodile suspected of eating a missing businessman was airlifted by helicopter from South Africa's Komati River after being euthanized.

Technology

JetBlue lawsuit raises airline pricing questions

A proposed class action lawsuit claims JetBlue used tracking tools to monitor browsing activity and adjust flight prices without customer consent.

5 free, pro-level PC and Mac apps to replace your paid subscriptions

If you’re like me, your bank statement looks like a graveyard of monthly $9.99 charges for apps and web services that somehow add up to the price of a used Honda Civic every year. Somewhere over the last decade or two, software companies turned us from owners into renters.

What happens when engineering teams reorganize around AI agents

I counted at least 10 events in San Francisco last night aimed at matching AI startups with VCs. Just another Thursday.

From Taylor Swift to the Oscars, 400-year-old 'Hamlet' flourishes in the age of TikTok

William Shakespeare's “Hamlet” is having a resurgence with various adaptations and performances worldwide.

This AI startup wants to help smooth complex industrial materials sales

While many AI companies are betting their products can be useful to a broad segment of businesses, a startup called Emanate is taking the opposite approach, building highly targeted tools designed for complex sales transactions in the industrial materials sector.

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves

A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills.

Fake traffic violation text scam uses QR codes to steal payment info

Scammers are sending fake court text messages with QR codes to U.S. drivers, demanding payment for traffic violations that never occurred across multiple states.

Sports News

WNBA season tips off today with Liberty favored and some intriguing futures bets to consider

WNBA tips for the new season covering championship futures, win totals for the Sky, Sparks, and Wings, plus award picks including MVP and Rookie of the Year.

TNA Wrestling star Steve Maclin shares why free agents should consider signing with company

Steve Maclin explains why free agents should consider TNA Wrestling, calling it a place to reinvent yourself with a family-oriented locker room culture.

WNBA season tips off today with Liberty favored and some intriguing futures bets to consider

WNBA tips for the new season covering championship futures, win totals for the Sky, Sparks, and Wings, plus award picks including MVP and Rookie of the Year.

TNA Wrestling star Steve Maclin shares why free agents should consider signing with company

Steve Maclin explains why free agents should consider TNA Wrestling, calling it a place to reinvent yourself with a family-oriented locker room culture.

WNBA season tips off today with Liberty favored and some intriguing futures bets to consider

WNBA tips for the new season covering championship futures, win totals for the Sky, Sparks, and Wings, plus award picks including MVP and Rookie of the Year.

TNA Wrestling star Steve Maclin shares why free agents should consider signing with company

Steve Maclin explains why free agents should consider TNA Wrestling, calling it a place to reinvent yourself with a family-oriented locker room culture.

WNBA season tips off today with Liberty favored and some intriguing futures bets to consider

WNBA tips for the new season covering championship futures, win totals for the Sky, Sparks, and Wings, plus award picks including MVP and Rookie of the Year.

Politics News

Minnesota House approves fraud watchdog office

The Minnesota House of Representatives voted to approve a proposal to create an independent watchdog office aimed at preventing fraud and improving oversight of state government.

Dem donor’s massive taxpayer-funded payday blows up into felony case roiling state politics

Michigan's attorney general charges major Democratic donor Fay Beydoun with 16 felonies, alleging she used a $20 million state grant to enrich herself.

Minneapolis mayor nominates city's police Chief Brian O’Hara for another term

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Thursday that he is nominating Police Chief Brian O’Hara to serve a second term.

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.

In Trump's crosshairs, Massie rakes in more than $1M this week while fighting for political life

Rep. Thomas Massie's campaign raised more than $1 million in a fundraiser so far this week as he faces Trump-backed rival Ed Gallrein in a heated GOP primary.

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill

The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation.

Minnesota among states considering plug-in solar power

Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to allow homeowners to install small-scale “plug-in” or “balcony” solar systems. There’s a growing movement for them nationwide. But there are safety concerns.