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Supreme Court Won’t Block Illinois Laws on High-Powered Rifles

Supreme Court Won’t Block Illinois Laws on High-Powered Rifles

The justices struck down a New York gun control law last year, announcing a new test to evaluate the constitutionality of such measures.

Google-parent stock drops on fears it could lose search market share to AI-powered rivals

Google-parent stock drops on fears it could lose search market share to AI-powered rivals

Shares of Google-parent Alphabet fell more than 3% in early trading Monday after a report sparked concerns that its core search engine could lose market share to AI-powered rivals, including Microsoft's Bing.

Florida police find woman's body near dumpster behind busy shopping plaza

Florida police find woman's body near dumpster behind busy shopping plaza

Apopka Police Department officials said they found a woman's body near a dumpster outside the busy Wekiva Riverwalk Shopping Plaza on May 7 in Florida.

NYC bike path terror attack: Sayfullo Saipov gets 10 life sentences plus 260 years

NYC bike path terror attack: Sayfullo Saipov gets 10 life sentences plus 260 years

Sayfullo Saipov, an Islamic extremist, was given 10 life sentences plus 260 years for driving a truck on an NYC bike path, killing eight people and injuring 18 others.

Virginia homeowner comes across 2-foot venomous copperhead — and it's not the only snake in the den

Virginia homeowner comes across 2-foot venomous copperhead — and it's not the only snake in the den

A homeowner near Richmond, Virginia, found a copperhead snake near the door of her crawl space, and when experts looked into it, they found many snake skins under the home.

U.S. Recorded Nearly 110,000 Overdose Deaths in 2022

U.S. Recorded Nearly 110,000 Overdose Deaths in 2022

The number leveled off after two years of sharp increases, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Appeals Court Seems Skeptical of FDA’s Approval and Regulation of Abortion Pill

Appeals Court Seems Skeptical of FDA’s Approval and Regulation of Abortion Pill

A panel of three judges heard arguments in a lawsuit by anti-abortion groups asking courts to order a widely used drug off the market.

Around the world

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.

Flooding in northern Italy kill at least 8, forces thousands to be evacuated

Flooding in northern Italy kill at least 8, forces thousands to be evacuated

Flooding in northern Italy has killed at least eight people as rain continues to pour. Thousands of others were forced to evacuate due to the heavy rains.

Turkey’s Opposition Struggles to Chart Path as Runoff Nears

Turkey’s Opposition Struggles to Chart Path as Runoff Nears

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks likely to benefit most from the votes that went to an ultranationalist candidate eliminated in the first round.

Your Tuesday Briefing: A Runoff in Turkey

Your Tuesday Briefing: A Runoff in Turkey

Also, Thailand’s opposition parties agreed to form a coalition.

CIA seeks to recruit Russian spies with new video campaign

CIA seeks to recruit Russian spies with new video campaign

The two-minute video shows fictional Russian officers secretly contacting the CIA through its dark web portal.

How to see the Da Vinci glow illuminate the crescent moon this week

How to see the "Da Vinci glow" illuminate the crescent moon this week

The phenomenon, once known as "Earthshine," occurs when the dark side of the moon is illuminated by light reflecting off planet Earth.

Ukraine’s Allies Wrangle Over Sending F-16 Fighter Jets

Ukraine’s Allies Wrangle Over Sending F-16 Fighter Jets

The United States is resisting a European push for the powerful fighters. But will it relent, as it did before with tanks, rocket launchers and air defense missiles?

Technology

Fugitive ex-Apple engineer charged for trying to steal self-driving car tech

Fugitive ex-Apple engineer charged for trying to steal self-driving car tech

The case was among five announced on Tuesday aimed at countering alleged efforts to illicitly acquire American technology by nations including Russia, Iran and China.

How artificial intelligence could change certain types of work

How artificial intelligence could change certain types of work

The popularity of artificial intelligence has exploded, and its impact could stretch across industries. Nancy Chen takes a look at what it could mean for many types of jobs.

Your DNA Can Now Be Pulled From Thin Air. Privacy Experts Are Worried.

Your DNA Can Now Be Pulled From Thin Air. Privacy Experts Are Worried.

Environmental DNA research has aided conservation, but scientists say its ability to glean information about human populations and individuals poses dangers.

Free up storage space on your Android with this updated app

Free up storage space on your Android with this updated app

With pictures and video, it can be hard to keep storage clear. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what Files by Google is and how it can help you to free up space.

Haven’t Checked Your Gmail in a While? Google May Delete Your Account.

Haven’t Checked Your Gmail in a While? Google May Delete Your Account.

Personal Google accounts that have not been used in at least two years could be removed starting in December as part of an effort to address security threats, the company said.

China says ready to 'smash' Taiwan self-rule as U.S. prepares major arms package, sends advisers

China says ready to 'smash' Taiwan self-rule as U.S. prepares major arms package, sends advisers

China is prepared to "resolutely smash any form of Taiwan independence," its military said Tuesday, as the U.S. reportedly prepares to accelerate the sale of defensive weapons and other military assistance to the self-governing island democracy.

AI expert taps UN officials to learn how to build a global AI regulatory body

AI expert taps UN officials to learn how to build a global AI regulatory body

Gary Marcus, a cognitive scientist and expert on AI, said he's consulting with people in the UN and UNESCO about how to create a global AI regulatory agency.

Sports News

Mark Vientos expects ‘to be playing’ as Mets manager Buck Showalter faces tough decisions

Mark Vientos expects ‘to be playing’ as Mets manager Buck Showalter faces tough decisions

Buck Showalter had a hard time formulating a lineup Wednesday, with more bats he believes warrant playing time than there was playing time to dish out.

Sixers' James Harden intends to decline player option, seek long-term deal as free agent: report

Sixers' James Harden intends to decline player option, seek long-term deal as free agent: report

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden intends to decline his $35.6 million player option and seek a four-year deal as an unrestricted free agent.

Yankees’ Brad Wilkerson guesses ‘fat boy’ comment was ‘pointed at me’

Yankees’ Brad Wilkerson guesses ‘fat boy’ comment was ‘pointed at me’

The Yankees’ assistant hitting coach has seen the speculation that the comment, which has since gone viral, was directed at him.

Chicago Bears call latest state plan to aid Arlington Heights move an ‘excellent foundation,’ but talks will continue

Chicago Bears call latest state plan to aid Arlington Heights move an ‘excellent foundation,’ but talks will continue

Chicago Bears call the latest state plan to aid Arlington Heights move an ‘excellent foundation,’ but negotiations will continue into the summer.

Baseball, softball and girls soccer scores for Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

Baseball, softball and girls soccer scores for Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

Scores and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

As Chicago Cubs reliever Brad Boxberger goes on the IL, a largely unproven bullpen continues to be tested

As Chicago Cubs reliever Brad Boxberger goes on the IL, a largely unproven bullpen continues to be tested

The absence of established back-end options in the Chicago Cubs bullpen has forced manager David Ross to go with a matchup approach and try to find the best pocket of hitters for each reliever.

Marlene Bauer Hagge, Last of the L.P.G.A.’s Founders, Dies at 89

Marlene Bauer Hagge, Last of the L.P.G.A.’s Founders, Dies at 89

Emerging on the national scene at 13, she went on to win 26 pro tournaments, including the 1956 L.P.G.A. Championship. She and 12 other women started the league.

Politics News

4 Betrayals That Explain America

4 Betrayals That Explain America

American history is littered with betrayals — and that should give us hope.

16 more terrorist suspects detected at border in April

16 more terrorist suspects detected at border in April

Border Patrol agents detected 16 more terrorist suspects sneaking into the U.S. last month, bringing the total to 96 this fiscal year.

Hunter Biden IRS whistleblower removed from probe, his attorneys say

Hunter Biden IRS whistleblower removed from probe, his attorneys say

"He and his entire team are being removed" from the IRS' investigation of the president's son, the whistleblower's lawyers say.

Bill requiring handgun buyers to be fingerprinted, get permission from state advances in Delaware

Bill requiring handgun buyers to be fingerprinted, get permission from state advances in Delaware

A Senate bill requiring anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state cleared a House committee on Wednesday but will not get a floor vote until lawmakers determine whether the state has enough money to fund it.

Independent candidate poised to become first elected Black mayor of Colorado Springs

Independent candidate poised to become first elected Black mayor of Colorado Springs

An independent mayoral candidate was poised Wednesday to defeat his Republican opponent to become the first elected Black mayor in the conservative city of Colorado Springs, Colorado's second largest city.

2 Democrats head to runoff for suburban Atlanta state House seat

2 Democrats head to runoff for suburban Atlanta state House seat

A former South Fulton city council member and a former state House member are headed to a runoff in Georgia House District 68. It’s open after Democratic Rep. Letitia Naghise died.

Biden will not make an apology -- or any statement -- at the Hiroshima memorial

Biden will not make an apology -- or any statement -- at the Hiroshima memorial

The White House on Wednesday said President Biden will not issue an apology for America's use of the nuclear bomb to end World War II when he visits the Hiroshima peace memorial this weekend as part of the meetings in Japan of the Group of Seven industrialized nations.