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A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight

The Pentagon’s recent revision to its list of Christian religions has reignited a long-standing debate about whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination.

Utah prosecutors ask judge to shut down delay tactics in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Utah prosecutors urge judge to reject defense delay in Charlie Kirk assassination case, arguing the suspect's lawyers failed to meet stay criteria.

Police zero in on 2 suspects after a mass shooting at a festival in Toledo, Ohio

Police investigating a shooting that wounded 12 people at a neighborhood street festival in Ohio have issued arrest warrants for one suspect and are trying to confirm the identity of another.

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race

The November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies against a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course.

Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel

A federal judge has permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas, declaring the method violates the ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles

A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe has released its first major findings.

Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison

A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder.

Around the world

A Thai woman is in custody after an American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar

The U.S. State Department says an American diplomat assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Yangon, the biggest city in Myanmar, has been found dead.

Deadly Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan end a month of calm

Pakistan has launched new airstrikes on Afghanistan, ending a month of calm and escalating what Islamabad previously called “open war” between the neighbors.

Deadly Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan end a month of calm

Pakistan has launched new airstrikes on Afghanistan, ending a month of calm and escalating what Islamabad previously called “open war” between the neighbors.

Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero's welcome

A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States has returned to his country's capital of Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials.

Albino buffalo nicknamed 'Donald Trump' becomes sensation at Bangladesh's national zoo for its blond hair

A rare albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" has become a sensation at Bangladesh's national zoo thanks to its blond hair resembling the president.

As US and Iran trade strikes, Trump says Tehran will 'pay the price' for stalled talks

The United States has launched airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran fired back at countries in the region.

Finland’s foreign minister says Ukraine ‘is now holding the cards’ as Russia signals talks

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says Ukraine is holding the cards today as Russia renews talk of negotiations amid Kyiv's military gains.

Technology

The backlash against AI, in 4 charts

As tech companies pour billions into AI, they face a growing risk: it’s incredibly unpopular. The backlash isn’t surprising.

Nextcloud adds Euro-Office to Hub workplace suite, expands AI assistant

MUNICH — Nextcloud has integrated Euro-Office into its workplace application suite, one of several updates to Nextcloud Hub unveiled on Tuesday that include a new compliance app for large organizations and a program to support developers building for its platform.

MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data

Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin.

Bill Gates tells lawmakers meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment' in closed-door hearing

Bill Gates says he made an error in judgment by ever meeting with Jeffrey Epstein as the Microsoft co-founder faces questions behind closed doors from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier.

Windows 10: A guide to the updates

Windows 10 has reached the end of mainstream support, which means most users will no longer receive new features, bug fixes, or security updates. Microsoft encourages businesses and individuals to upgrade to Windows 11. Another option is to purchase extended security updates for Windows 10.

Attackers exploiting unpatched Cisco SD-WAN flaw

Cisco warns customers of an actively exploited high-severity vulnerability in Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, an enterprise network management system that has been targeted by hackers multiple times in the past.

Apple’s AI plans show promise, but proof of success still to come

WWDC26 felt like a defining platform moment. Apple is no longer simply promising that AI will arrive eventually; it is arguing that Apple Intelligence and Siri AI should become central to the future of its ecosystem.

Sports News

Fast Food, Southern States And Stadiums: World Cup Fans Discover USA Landmarks

World Cup fans from Germany and England shared their American discoveries like fast food and football stadiums on social media ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Real Madrid Confirm Club-Record €150m Bid For Julian Alvarez Was Rejected

Real Madrid confirmed that their club-record €150 million (£129m/$173m) offer for Julian Alvarez has been rejected by rivals Atletico Madrid.

Following Super Bowl Title, Jaxon Smith-Njigba Eyes Continued Success in Seattle

Outside of signing a record-setting contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks in March, plenty has gone right for Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2026.

Atletico Madrid Mocks Real Madrid's Bid For Striker Julian Alvarez

Atletico Madrid's social media page called out Real Madrid and Barcelona after the rival clubs showed interest in Atletico forward Julian Alvarez.

Why Barcelona Is 'Worried About Lamine Yamal' Ahead Of World Cup With Spain

Barcelona is concerned with the health of forward Lamine Yamal ahead of Spain's World Cup campaign.

Fast Food, Southern States And Stadiums: World Cup Fans Discover USA Landmarks

World Cup fans from Germany and England shared their American discoveries like fast food and football stadiums on social media ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Real Madrid Confirm Club-Record €150m Bid For Julian Alvarez Was Rejected

Real Madrid confirmed that their club-record €150 million (£129m/$173m) offer for Julian Alvarez has been rejected by rivals Atletico Madrid.

Politics News

Trump administration to offer 'premium' expedited visa interviews for $750

The State Department will unveil a $750 premium service allowing foreigners seeking U.S. business or tourist visas to schedule interviews within 10 days of payment.

Trump-endorsed candidate will face top GOP target in Nevada House district

Michael Boris scores upset victory in Nevada's 1st Congressional District Republican primary, defeating Trump-backed state Sen. Carrie Buck. OR Trump-endorsed state Sen. Carrie Buck wins Republican primary to take on Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., in Nevada's first congressional district.

N.D. Sen. Josh Boschee elected mayor of Fargo

The Democratic state senator had the least city government experience of any of his opponents and won with nearly 47 percent of the vote.

Federal fraud report highlights missed signals

A congressional report casts blame over fraud problems in Minnesota in a prelude to fall campaign messaging over money pilfered from state-run programs. Minnesota DFL officials call it a partisan portrayal.

House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term

The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Democrats warn Congress has ceded its oversight role.

Europe's $116B fighter jet 'failure' raises fresh doubts about ability to defend itself without US

France and Germany abandon the Future Combat Air System sixth-generation fighter jet program, dealing a major blow to Europe's defense autonomy amid NATO spending.

Dan Sullivan accuses same-name challenger of trying to 'rig' Alaska Senate race

Sen. Dan Sullivan claims a same-name rival in Alaska's GOP primary is a Democratic plant designed to confuse voters under ranked-choice voting.