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The Full Guest List for Biden’s State Dinner With Modi

More than 380 guests were invited, including government officials, business leaders, fashion designers and prominent Indian Americans.

Republicans to cut University of Wisconsin System's budget by $32M in diversity programs spat

Republican lawmakers will cut the University of Wisconsin System's budget by $32 million despite a projected record-high $7 billion state budget surplus, leaving the university nearly half a billion dollars short of what it requested, GOP leaders announced Thursday.

Rules for Paxton Impeachment Will Let His Wife Affect Outcome Without Voting

Rules adopted by the Texas State Senate include a Sept. 5 start date for the trial of the attorney general, in a case that has divided the state’s Republicans.

Moms for Liberty chapter apologizes for quoting Hitler in newsletter

An Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty, a nonprofit that advocates for " parental rights " in education and was recently labeled as "extremist" by an anti-hate watchdog, is apologizing and condemning Adolf Hitler after using a quote attributed to the Nazi leader in its inaugural newsletter.

FDA warns retailers to stop selling illegal e-cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration sent out nearly 200 letters to retailers nationwide Thursday warning them to stop selling certain unauthorized flavored disposable e-cigarettes which are designed to appeal to youth. Jonathan Vigliotti has details.

US engineers contributed to Missouri River flood damage and must pay landowners, court rules

An appeals court has not only upheld a 2020 order for the federal government to pay landowners along the Missouri River for years of flooding, it's also requiring the government to cover crop losses and damages from the devastating floods of 2011

Frozen fruit recalled due to possible listeria contamination

The Food and Drug Administration announced that several brands of frozen fruit have been voluntarily recalled over the possibility they may be contaminated with listeria.

Around the world

Deep-sea robot reaches sea floor in hunt for missing Titanic sub

The U.S. Coast Guard said two new vessels had reached the area and deployed their ROVs to scan the ocean floor.

U.S. Navy acoustic system detected 'anomaly' that was likely Titan implosion, official says

A U.S. Navy acoustic system detected an 'anomaly' Sunday that was likely the Titan's fatal implosion, according to a senior military official.

Explosion at Barbecue Restaurant in China Kills 31

The deadly blast, in the northwestern city of Yinchuan, was blamed on a gas leak, and it is likely to prompt closer scrutiny of restaurants that feature gas grills.

US Coast Guard ship sailed through the Taiwan Strait a day after Blinken's China visit

Amid escalating tensions between the United States and China, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter named Stratton made a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait.

Belarus Is Fast Becoming a ‘Vassal State’ of Russia

Allowing Moscow to place tactical nuclear weapons on its soil is just the latest sign of its loss of sovereignty to the Kremlin, military experts and pro-democracy activists say.

Indian Muslim leader defends Modi amid 'Squad' criticism, human rights concerns

Modi has faced criticism for his policies, which have allegedly and disproportionately targeted Muslim communities, which make up around 14% of the country's population.

Former Australian priest convicted of child sex abuse pleads guilty to 72nd victim

An ex-priest from Australia, Gerald Ridsdale, who was previously convicted of child sexual abuse, pleaded guilty to a new charge of indecently assaulting a 13-year-old boy.

Technology

Twitter accused in lawsuit of not paying employee bonuses

Twitter's former director of employee compensation is accusing his former employer of failing to pay employee bonuses despite repeated promises to do so.

Ina Garten’s Facebook hacked — to post Olive Garden recipe

"I knew something was up. It was all good post though. Once I saw that profile pic changed to pie I'm like dam they got her," one chef wrote on Facebook.

Prince Harry wanted Trump and Putin to open up about childhood trauma for Spotify podcast: report

Prince Harry had the curious idea of engaging Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Mark Zuckerberg in podcast conversations about their personal histories.

Apple's VR headset could change everything, again

Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference kicks off today in Cupertino and anticipations are high for a new virtual reality headset from the company.

Silicon Valley tech executive weighs U.S. Senate bid in California

Democrat Lexi Reese said she is considering a run for U.S. Senate because California needs 'leaders with a different perspective.

Majority of Microsoft workers would take comparable job offer from rival, survey shows

Microsoft employees are reportedly eyeing the exits in the wake of mass layoffs and other unpopular moves at the tech giant.

President Biden visits Bay Area, uses social media as cautionary tale to guide AI laws

Worries that government and tech firms will move to slowly on the new generative AI have arisen as the cutting-edge technology makes lightning-fast inroads into many aspects of life and commerce.

Sports News

Overturned calls at home plate proving costly to the Padres and Rangers

For the second straight day, a video review overturned a call at home plate and had a significant impact on a game’s outcome

The Boot Camp for NBA Analysis and Hot Takes

A two-day camp trains current and former basketball players in the lucrative art of broadcasting, podcasting and throwing verbal bombs on camera.

Patriots player arrested at airport after 2 loaded guns found in luggage

Jones, 25, was set to fly to Los Angeles when the two firearms were discovered by TSA agents, authorities said.

NHL players will not wear Pride jerseys during warm-ups anymore: 'Keeping the focus on the game'

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Thursday that the league will do away with wearing Pride Night and other themed jerseys on the ice to avoid "distraction.

Chris Paul, Kristaps Porzingis trades reinforce Wizards' new rebuilding direction

The changes are a sweeping overhaul of the Wizards, a franchise that has been mired in mediocrity over the last five years. Washington had made the playoffs just once in that span, and even then, the team suffered a first-round, five-game exit to the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers.

Antioch’s TJ Schuyler, the 2023 News-Sun Baseball Player of the Year, works out at Indiana as MLB draft nears

Schuyler’ s first step forward involved his arrival at Indiana on June 13. The“ something” is hearing his name called during the MLB draft, which begins July 9. “He flat out dominated every day out, and he can literally do it all,” Antioch coach Frank Fracek said.

D.C. bars could be open 24 hours a day for Women's World Cup

The D.C. Council has passed an emergency resolution to allow city bars to stay open 24 hours a day during the Women's World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand later this summer.

Politics News

A North Korean Dissident Defects to the American Right

Yeonmi Park’s account of the horrors of North Korea made her a human rights celebrity. Her new claims that America is on the same path have made her a right-wing media star.

Debate begins on bill that would expand access to abortions in Maine

Maine lawmakers have launched into an emotional debate over expanding abortion access, delivering impassioned appeals

House Republicans send Boebert's impeachment resolution against Biden to two committees

The House voted Thursday to send articles of impeachment against President Biden to two committees, after Speaker Kevin McCarthy headed off an immediate floor vote to impeach the president.

Seattle police officer fed up with crime crisis challenging Democrat incumbent city councilman

A Seattle police officer said he is running for city council because he said he is concerned about "public safety" and doesn't believe any of the incumbents should be reelected.

Supreme Court controversy over Alito, Thomas free trips began with Justice Scalia

Justice Antonin Scalia's impact on the Supreme Court includes forging the way for justices to accept free trips —something that has entangled Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr.

Backlash to data centers prompts political upset in northern Virginia

The tech industry’s drive to dot the Virginia landscape with data centers may have hit a snag this week in Prince William County

Senate Democrats set up showdown with House GOP over federal spending

The Senate advanced its 2024 federal spending plan Thursday, setting up a standoff with the Republican-led House that could lead to a partial government shutdown later this year.