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More high school students say college 'not worth it,' survey finds

More and more high school students say they will skip college because they doubt it's worth the money, a new study has found. (Sean Salai, The Washington Times)

Blame Arnold: Newsom points finger on homeless crisis at Schwarzenegger

No Republican has held statewide office in California since the departure of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2011, but that didn't stop Gov. Gavin Newsom from throwing shade at the Republican over the state's homelessness crisis. (Valerie Richardson, The Washington Times)

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Film Studio Objects to Trump’s Use of ‘Air’ Audio

Donald Trump’s campaign posted a video using the movie’s audio as part of a fund-raising appeal days after he was indicted on federal charges. (Anjali Huynh, The New York Times)

Mississippi state senator arrested for DUI in Alabama

A Mississippi state senator was arrested in Alabama for driving under the influence on a highway, authorities announced Monday. (The Washington Times)

Missouri man dies after eating raw oysters contaminated with toxic bacteria

A man died last week after contracting a toxic bacteria from eating raw oysters. Ingesting raw or undercooked shellfish is a common means of contracting Vibrio vulnificus. (Fox News)

Author Elizabeth Gilbert cancels publication of novel set in Russia

The "Eat, Pray, Love" author said her new novel, called "The Snow Forest," will be delayed indefinitely over reaction from Ukrainians. (CBS News)

Jury holds PacifiCorp liable for Oregon wildfires, awarding multi-million dollar damages

After a lengthy trial, a jury in Oregon has found electric utility PacifiCorp responsible for the destructive Labor Day fires that ravaged the state in 2020. (Fox News)

Around the world

'Eat, Pray, Love' author delays release of book set in Russia, cites Ukrainian objections

"Eat, Pray, Love" author Elizabeth Gilbert will indefinitely delay the planned 2024 release of "The Snow Forest" over objections to its setting in Soviet Russia. (Fox News)

Vatican court orders climate protestors to pay $30K in damages for gluing hands to priceless statue

A Vatican court ordered two climate activists to pay over 28,000 euros ($30,000) in damages for glueing their hands to the base of an over 2,000-year-old statue. (Fox News)

South Africa's ruling party expels former top official accused of corruption

South Africa's ruling African National Congress party expelled its former secretary-general on Monday for misconduct and other breaches of party rules while he also faces charges of corruption in a criminal case. (Mogomotsi Magome, The Washington Times)

France, Germany and Poland back Ukraine's counteroffensive in a show of unity

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland met in Paris Monday for talks focusing on military support for Ukraine's counteroffensive and future security guarantees to be given to the country, ahead of a NATO summit in July. (Sylvie Corbet, The Washington Times)

More than 45 people killed by militia groups in eastern Congo, says the United Nations

The United Nations says that more than 45 people have been killed and a dozen wounded by a militia group in eastern Congo’s Ituri province (ABC News)

France, Germany and Poland back Ukraine's counteroffensive in a show of unity

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are meeting in Paris for talks focusing on military support for Ukraine’s counteroffensive and future security guarantees to be given to the country (ABC News)

Iraq urges countries to repatriate their citizens from camp housing families of extremist IS group

Iraq urged countries on Monday to repatriate their citizens from a sprawling camp in Syria housing tens of thousands linked to the extremist Islamic State group, saying it has become a "source for terrorism. (Qassim Abdul-Zahra, The Washington Times)

Technology

Philippines' Mayon Volcano spews lava, putting thousands on alert

The Philippines’ most active volcano is gently spewing lava down its slopes, prompting officials to warn tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee from their homes if the gentle eruption turns into a violent and life-threatening explosion (ABC News)

UN chief calls for coordinated global action on disinformation, hate and artificial intelligence

The United Nations chief says the proliferation of hate and lies on digital platforms and the threat that artificial intelligence can become an uncontrolled “monster” demand coordinated global action (ABC News)

Why you need to remove these malicious extensions now

You can remove malicious extensions from your Google Chrome software due its ability to create viruses that will eventually risk your computer being a target. (Fox News)

Elon Musk’s anti-trans tweets continue with views on Megan Fox and her kids

The Twitter CEO has spent Pride Month promoting and "liking" various anti-LGBTQ messages, including Robby Starbuck's disputed claims that Megan Fox forced her sons to wear girls clothes. (Martha Ross, The Mercury News)

Ex-Samsung exec charged with stealing trade secrets to create copycat chip factory in China

South Korean prosecutors have arrested and indicted a former executive of Samsung Electronics suspected of stealing trade secrets while attempting to establish a copycat computer chip plant in China (ABC News)

Reddit Communities Go Dark to Protest New App Policy

Volunteer moderators closed off access to numerous subreddits and denounced the platform’s pricing plan for developers of popular outside apps used to navigate the site. (Michael Levenson, The New York Times)

Musk says Unabomber who died last week ‘might not be wrong’ that tech is bad for humanity

Elon Musk said that the Unabomber "might not be wrong" in his belief that technology is detrimental to society, and could one day become so technologically advanced that it turns on humans. (Shannon Thaler, New York Post)

Sports News

Golf roundup: Nick Taylor wins in Canada, Steve Stricker at home in Wisconsin and Illini grad wins Korn Ferry in pro debut

Adrien Dumont de Chassart of Belgium closed with a 6-under 65 and beat Josh Teater with a par on the first playoff hole to win the BMW Charity Pro-Am for his first professional victory. (Chicago Tribune)

Vegas Golden Knights buck trend of small D-men during Stanley Cup Final run

The Vegas Golden Knights are one win from the Stanley Cup with a big defensive corps that bucks the trend of smaller blue lines (ABC News)

Chicago baseball report: Seiya Suzuki’s balancing act for Cubs — and why White Sox aren’t looking at AL Central standings

The Cubs can at least find some joy in that they won’t have any more three-city trips the rest of the year. As for the White Sox, It was a tough week injury-wise. (LaMond Pope, Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune)

Conor McGregor knocks out Heat mascot in bizarre promotion at NBA Finals

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor knocked out the Miami Heat mascot in a midgame bit that went wrong (ABC News)

Elliott: The No. 1 show on the Strip: How the Golden Knights have taken over Las Vegas

The Golden Knights, the first professional major-league team to call Las Vegas home, can win the Stanley Cup on Tuesday. (Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times)

Mark Zuckerberg on jiujitsu start: I was willing to get beaten up a lot

Meta boss and billionaire Mark Zuckerberg has gotten so proficient at Brazilian jiujitsu that he's medaling in tournaments. His advice for newcomers? Prepare to get your butt kicked. (Ben Cost, New York Post)

Heat upgrade Tyler Herro to questionable for Game 5 of NBA Finals

Miami guard Tyler Herro has been upgraded to questionable for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, a strong indication that the Heat plan on having him available to play against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night as they try to extend their season. (Tim Reynolds, The Washington Times)

Politics News

Obama, Bush administration officials say Trump appointee should recuse herself from document case

Former Obama and Bush administration officials are calling for the recusal of the judge who has been tapped to oversee the charges against former President Donald Trump stemming from his handling of classified documents. (Alex Swoyer, The Washington Times)

US halts online asylum appointments at Texas crossing after extortion warnings

U.S. authorities have halted mobile app appointments to admit asylum-seekers at a Texas border crossing after advocates warned U.S. (ABC News)

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Film Studio Objects to Trump’s Use of ‘Air’ Audio

Donald Trump’s campaign posted a video using the movie’s audio as part of a fund-raising appeal days after he was indicted on federal charges. (Anjali Huynh, The New York Times)

PGA tour to Senators: You didn’t help us ‘fend off’ the Saudis

In a letter to lawmakers, commissioner Jay Monahan said he pursued the deal, in part, because he didn’t get help from them. (Caitlin Oprysko and Hailey Fuchs, Politico)

Trump, indicted on 37 criminal counts, to appear in federal court in Miami Tuesday

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear in federal court Tuesday after a federal indictment against him was unsealed Friday. Over the weekend, he hit the campaign trail and blasted the charges against him. (CBS News)

Read the full text of the Trump indictment

The indictment alleges the former president "endeavored to obstruct the FBI and grand jury investigations and conceal retention of classified documents." Read the 44-page indictment here. (CBS News)

Former FBI official details bureau’s disagreement with DOJ ahead of its Trump search

The “everyday discussion” over executing a search warrant at the former president’s Florida club still caused “consternation,” the official said. (Betsy Woodruff Swan, Politico)