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California mushroom farms cited for workplace safety violations after January fatal shootings

California has cited two Northern California mushroom farms for health and safety violations and proposed more than $165,000 in fines five months after a worker killed seven people in back-to-back shootings

R&B singer Jacquees charged in Georgia restaurant fight

Jacquees, an Atlanta-based R&B singer and rapper, was charged after allegedly choking a female employee at a restaurant near the Mall of Georgia.

Bryan Kohberger case: State to seek death penalty against Idaho murders suspect

Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger. Kohberger is accused of stabbing to death four college students in an off-campus house in 2022.

Florida suspects allegedly stole luxury vehicles, fabricated VINs and falsified insurance: police

Florida police conducted a five-year investigation into an automotive theft crime organization that led to the arrests of 23 people, with four additional in the works.

White Florida woman charged with manslaughter in shooting of Black neighbor

A white woman accused of firing through her door and fatally shooting a Black mother in front of her 9-year-old son in central Florida was charged Monday with manslaughter and assault.

Work begins to clean up train derailment in Montana's Yellowstone River

Work is underway to clean up rail cars carrying hazardous materials that fell into the Yellowstone River in southern Montana after a bridge collapsed over the weekend

Self-professed 'Wolf of Airbnb' pleads guilty to wire fraud for defrauding landlords

A Florida man who dubbed himself the “Wolf of Airbnb” has pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge for defrauding landlords and cheating a government pandemic program

Around the world

South Africa reports 2 outbreaks of bird flu in poultry, according to World Organization for Animal Health

Two bird flu outbreaks have been reported in South Africa, according to the WOAH. The bird flu strain that was detected was H7, a strain that has killed hundreds of millions of birds.

Crisis, confusion undercut Putin's pretensions to 'great power' status

An unpredictable paramilitary leader mounts a direct challenge to his nation's leadership. Government aircraft fire on rebel forces rapidly approaching the capital.

Russian mercenary's speech on Putin standoff sparks questions about his fate

Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's speech left many questions about both his fate and the fate of his private military company, experts told Fox News Digital.

Putin says Wagner mutineers ‘betrayed’ Russia, offers non-participants contract with Ministry of Defense

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday gave his first address to the nation after a short-lived mutiny of Wagner forces led by Yevgeny Prigozhin threatened his grip on power.

A Visibly Angry Putin Stresses Failure of Wagner Revolt

The Russian president made brief public remarks on Monday, his first since the end of the short-lived rebellion by the Wagner mercenary group and its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Wagner chief breaks silence following failed rebellion

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group, said Monday that he was not trying to overthrow Russian President Vladimir Putin when he ordered his troops to march on Moscow. Putin, however, called the march a rebellion. Ian Lee reports on the fallout from the attempted mutiny.

Germany to roll out measures against heat wave deaths, drawing lessons from France

The German government says it is launching a campaign against deaths from heat waves that are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change

Technology

A.I. Beach + Vibes-Based R.T.O. + the ‘Black Mirror’ Quamputer

Generative artificial intelligence can increasingly do the work of creatives — so why aren’t we seeing more A.I. ads and A.I.

Everything you need to know about OceanGate and what’s next for the company: ‘Great risk’

OceanGate Expeditions is the owner and operator behind the Titan submersible, which experienced what the Coast Guard called a "catastrophic implosion" amid its journey to the Titanic shipwreck.

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.

Data stolen from thousands of pilot applicants at American, Southwest

Cybercriminals stole the personal information of more than 8,000 job seekers, including their driver's and pilot license numbers.

Campsite booking app hiring 'Chief Outdoor Officer' to spend entire summer outdoors

Feeling burnout from your 9 to 5 office job? Is the sound of Mother Nature calling out to you becoming too loud to ignore? If you want to ditch the cubicle this summer in favor of the great outdoors, you'll want to make sure your resume is up to date.

New York lawyers sanctioned after relying on AI that cited fake case law

Lawyers who used artificial intelligence to file a legal brief -- that cited fake case law -- have been sanctioned by a federal judge.

U.S. and Canada start the process of determining how the Titanic-bound submersible imploded

Authorities from the U.S. and Canada began the process of investigating the cause of the fatal Titan submersible implosion even as they grappled with questions of who was responsible for determining how the tragedy unfolded.

Sports News

Timberwolves re-sign center Naz Reid to three-year, $42 million contract

The Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed center Naz Reid to a three-year $42 million contract that incudes a player option following the second year.

Hawks clear cap room, trade Collins to Jazz for Gay, future 2nd rounder, AP source says

The Atlanta Hawks cleared significant salary cap space on Monday by agreeing to trade forward John Collins to the Utah Jazz for veteran forward Rudy Gay and a future second-round draft pick, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

Wizards sending Chris Paul to Warriors in exchange for Jordan Poole: reports

The Wizards are sending 12- time All-Star guard Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for guard Jordan Poole, according to ESPN’ s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Wizards will also receive a protected 2030 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick from Golden State in the deal.

2023 NBA Draft: Nets select Noah Clowney 21st, Dariq Whitehead 22nd

They kept their picks after all. Instead, the Nets selected Alabama’ s freshman stretch four Noah Clowney 21st overall, then took Duke’ s 3- and-D forward Dariq Whitehead with the ensuing pick.

PGA Tour officials to testify before Senate subcommittee

The proposed plan to merge the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf sent shockwaves across the golf world earlier this month.

Andrea Gaudenzi is reelected chairman of the ATP men's tennis tour

Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected as the chairman of the ATP men's tennis tour, with the second term running through 2026.

How Julio Teheran Made It Back to MLB With the Brewers

Julio Teheran’s journey from All-Star to the independent leagues and back has been crucial for the Brewers. It doesn’t matter that he can’t break 90 miles per hour.

Politics News

Supreme Court tosses House Democrats' quest for Trump's D.C. hotel records

The Supreme Court dismissed the dispute after agreeing in May to consider the Biden administration's showdown with House Democrats.

Judge Denies Request to Seal Witness List in Trump Documents Case

The order by Judge Aileen Cannon means the identities of some or all of the Justice Department’s 84 potential witnesses in the case against the former president could become public.

'Bidenomics': Biden pitches more spending, taxes on wealthy to cure Americans' money woes

President Biden has embarked on a new mission: convince voters that his "Bidenomics" economic plan is boosting the lives of middle-class Americans.

GOP senator challenges union boss to cage fight after 'anyplace, anytime’ dare

Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin threw down the gauntlet with Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien, challenging him to a charity MMA fight in the octagon.

Delaware Lawmaker Aims to Be First Openly Transgender House Member

Sarah McBride is no stranger to firsts: In 2012, she became the first openly transgender person to work at the White House, during the Obama administration.

DeSantis unveils an aggressive immigration and border security policy that largely mirrors Trump's

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is promising to end birthright citizenship, finish building the U.S.-Mexico border wall and send U.S.

Op Comic: Florida man makes campaign promises

If Ron DeSantis wins the White House, his Florida 'culture war' bombshells will be headed for the rest of us