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Fox News producer out after onscreen message calling President Biden a 'wannabe dictator'

A longtime producer for Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News after he was deemed responsible for the on-air headline that referred to President Joe Biden as a "wannabe dictator" because of the indictment of former President Donald Trump. (David Bauder, The Washington Times)

Evidence in Trump Documents Case Hints at Further Investigations

Court papers from federal prosecutors in the case against Donald Trump suggested that other criminal cases could potentially emerge from the inquiry. (Alan Feuer, The New York Times)

Man exhibiting mental crisis charged in unprovoked shooting of pregnant woman in Seattle

A man who police say was exhibiting signs of a mental health crisis when he shot and killed a pregnant restaurant owner in her car in downtown Seattle this week has been charged with first-degree murder in her death (ABC News)

Michigan news outlet GM apologizes for memo warning against 'polarizing' Pride Month coverage

WOOD-TV, which covers Grand Rapids, Michigan's media market, reportedly sent out a memo advising against excessive coverage of Pride events in the largely conservative area. (Fox News)

Unprovoked Arizona bear mauls, kills man drinking his morning coffee: police

Tucson, Arizona, resident Steven Jackson was mauled to death by a black bear in a random, unprovoked attack on his property, police say. A neighbor eventually shot the animal dead. (Fox News)

Rockville information technology contractor pays over $1.7 million to settle Medicare fraud claims

A Rockville, Maryland, information technology contractor has agreed to pay more than $1.7 million to settle allegations that it charged the National Institutes of Health for costs that are not allowed to be reimbursed. (Brad Matthews, The Washington Times)

FDA approves next round of COVID-19 vaccines targeting omicron variant

The FDA announced Friday that the upcoming round of COVID-19 vaccines will specifically target one of the latest versions of the coronavirus, the omicron variant. (Fox News)

Around the world

26-year-old cyclist dies after crash during Tour de Suisse

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse. (CBS News)

China condemns EU Parliament resolution addressing Hong Kong’s deteriorating freedoms

Beijing is objecting to a resolution adopted by the European Parliament which addresses Hong Kong’s shrinking freedoms of speech. It also calls for the release of pro-democracy activists. (Fox News)

Japan raises the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, which was among the world's lowest

Japan's parliament on Friday raised the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, a limit which had remained unchanged for more than a century and was among the world's lowest, amid calls for greater protection of children and women. (Mari Yamaguchi, The Washington Times)

Canada police say bus carrying seniors did not have right of away in crash that killed 15

Canadian police say a bus carrying seniors to a casino that collided with a semi-trailer truck that killed 15 people did not have the right way (ABC News)

Rescued From a Flooded Island Behind Russian Lines in Ukraine

To many, the destruction of a dam on the Dnipro River in Ukraine brought devastation. To some stranded in Russian-occupied territory, it brought freedom. (Andrew E. Kramer and Maria Varenikova, The New York Times)

Tunisians Mourn a Hard-Fought Freedom Rapidly Slipping Away

When reflecting on their Arab Spring revolution, Tunisians often say that freedom of expression was the only concrete achievement. As the country slides back toward autocracy, that, too, is being quickly eroded. (Vivian Yee, The New York Times)

Greece Migrant Boat Tragedy Leaves Many Questions for Europe

Greek authorities blamed smugglers for a disaster that may have been one of the worst of its kind. Critics say tougher policies are increasing the risks. (Jason Horowitz and Niki Kitsantonis, The New York Times)

Technology

NYPD hopes electric patrol vehicles catch on

The New York City Police Department is deploying nearly 200 fully electric Ford Mustang Mach-E patrol vehicles, part of a trend for police agencies nationwide. Kris Van Cleave has more. (CBS News)

8 great iPhone accessibility tips to make life easier

Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how these Apple iPhone accessibility features can make the device more friendly for users who may need assistance. (Fox News)

AT&T shutting flagship store in San Francisco, deepening city’s pain

Stores in San Francisco have been closing their doors as they try to cut down on real estate space in the face of declining customer visits, occupancy and sales. (Reuters, New York Post)

How to go paperless by turning your phone into a portable scanner

Scanning your documents only requires your phone. Kurt "CyberGuy' Knutsson explains how to scan all your important documents on your iOS Notes app or Google Drive. (Fox News)

Driverless trucks on California highways? Legislators don't trust the DMV to ensure safety

State legislators are pushing a bill that would delay the advent of driverless trucks and wrest away regulatory control from the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times)

Holograms are coming to a virtual meeting near you

Zoom has become so commonplace, it’s now a proprietary eponym for the video call. "I think we’ve all experienced zoom fatigue after a couple of years of dealing with the pandemic," started Conor O'Reilly of ARHT Media. Various companies are working to make virtual conversations more realistic. (KTLA 5)

Music Publishers Sue Twitter for Up to $250 Million in Copyright Case

A group of 17 music publishers sued the social media company and said it was seeking as much as $250 million in damages. (Ben Sisario and Ryan Mac, The New York Times)

Sports News

University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders might have to have his left foot amputated

New University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders faces the possibility of having his left foot amputated as a result of continuing bloodflow issues (ABC News)

Gregg Berhalter Rehired as USMNT Coach

Berhalter was removed from the post after the World Cup, but the results of an investigation cleared the way for his return. (Andrew Keh, The New York Times)

Zac Jones’ two-year deal lights path to full-time spot on Rangers lineup

Under this tormenting cap crunch, the Rangers need Jones to seize a role in their top six now more than ever. (Mollie Walker, New York Post)

Karl-Anthony Towns mocked for outlandish claims on podcast: ‘I changed the game’

Karl-Anthony Towns is not the 7-foot center who just won an NBA title. But he's certainly talking like he did. (Miles Schachner, New York Post)

U.S. Open Shows a Fiercer Side, but Low Scores Abound Anyway

Brooks Koepka dreads a “birdiefest” at a major. But Los Angeles Country Club is giving the Open field only so much heartburn. (Alan Blinder, The New York Times)

University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders might have to have left foot amputated

Deion Sanders might lose his left foot as a result of circulation issues that forced him to have two toes ampuated in 2021. (The Washington Times)

Warriors name Mike Dunleavy Jr as new general manager to replace Bob Myers

The Golden State Warriors are replacing Bob Myers from within, promoting Marcus Dunleavy Jr. from vice president of basketball operations to general manager. (Fox News)

Politics News

California officials urged to help migrants flown to Sacramento secure visas for crime victims

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta also demanded records Wednesday from Florida authorities that could shed light on the decisions that led to the transport of those migrants. (Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times)

How Trump and Johnson, divisive populists with many similarities, ended up on different paths

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump have quite a bit in common as two populist iconoclasts in hot water after leaving the top office in their respective nations (ABC News)

Nusrat Chowdhury confirmed as first U.S. Muslim female federal judge

Nusrat Chowdhury has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history. (CBS News)

DOJ files motion to bar Trump from accessing classified documents without lawyer present

The DOJ filed a protective order Friday to prevent former President Donald Trump from releasing classified documents amid his Mar-a-Lago documents indictment, The Hill reported. (Fox News)

Calling for New Gun Laws, Biden Says U.S. Children Are Suffering Like Soldiers in War

“If this Congress refuses to act, we need a new Congress,” President Biden said at a firearms safety summit in Connecticut. (Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Michael Corkery, The New York Times)

Biden baffles with British-style salute to 'queen' after gun speech

President Biden sparked a round of confusion Friday by finishing a speech on combating gun violence by saying, "God save the queen, man. (Tom Howell Jr., The Washington Times)

Senators press Biden to release U.S. intel analysis of Chinese spy balloon incident

Republican senators are pushing for President Biden to explain why a Chinese spy balloon was allowed to float across the U.S. earlier this year before being shot down. (Haris Alic, The Washington Times)