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Apple is shuttering My Photo Stream. Here's how to save your photos.

Follow these steps to store your photos onto your device before they disappear from Apple's free storage system on July 26.

Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Ban

The court said the state Constitution provides a limited right to abortion, but not a “fundamental” one.

Study Finds Rise in Texas Births After Abortion Law. But Questions Remain.

A year after Dobbs, researchers are still trying to answer a central question: How many more babies are born as a result of abortion bans?

Two women charged with capital murder for allegedly tossing another off a cliff to her death in Alabama

Two women allegedly kidnapped another from Alabama, took her to a ledge in a national park and sent her hurtling down to her death.

Florida paddleboarder trailed by hammerhead shark, video shows: 'Never knew I had it in me to be that calm'

Video caught a hammerhead shark swimming behind a woman's paddleboard last weekend while she was competing in a long distance race from the Bahamas to Florida.

Could the the Higher Education Act lead to loan forgiveness?

Calls for the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act to continue loan forgiveness were made after the Supreme Court struck down his plan for student debt relief.

Higher Education Act: What to Know as Biden Tries to Cancel Student Loans Again

Some advocates of the debt forgiveness wanted the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act of 1965 from the beginning.

Around the world

Pakistan declares day of mourning for citizens who died in migrant boat sinking off Greek coast

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared a national day of mourning for citizens who died when a fishing trawler packed with migrants sank off the Greek coast

Police wrap up probe of suspected cyanide serial killer of 14

She is Thailand's worst suspected serial killer ever. Fourteen victims died and one survived an alleged murder spree that spanned eight years, police said.

Sweden Is Condemned in the Muslim World for Allowing Burning of Quran

Sweden has been widely condemned for allowing the burning of the Muslim holy book outside a mosque on Wednesday during Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic holiday.

Turkmenistan opens elaborate 'smart city' development

The president of Turkmenistan inaugurated a vast, multibillion-dollar development hailed as the isolated country’s first “smart city” and named after the president’s father who established a pervasive cult of personality when he was the longtime ruler

Video shows "narco sub" with 7,000 pounds of cocaine chased off Mexico

"Narco subs," which are commonly used by traffickers in Central and South America, move low in the water to escape detection.

Biden admin denies 'interim' Iran deal, but new report suggests continued diplomatic backdoor dealings

The Biden administration has claimed there is no nuclear deal "in the offing," but recent reports indicate that U.S. and Iranian officials have continued diplomatic talks.

Milley: Measured pace of Ukraine's counteroffensive not a surprise

America's top general said he's not surprised that Ukraine's much-anticipated spring counteroffensive against Russia hasn't progressed as rapidly as some analysts and commentators might have predicted.

Technology

Ukraine has an array of new Western weapons. What advantages could they offer in a counteroffensive?

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine's military was largely reliant on Soviet-era weaponry, from tanks to artillery to fighter jets.

Here's what new in iOS 17 but not every iPhone will get it

Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference wasn't only about a virtual reality headset. The Cupertino tech giant also showed off new features coming soon to their products including the iPhone, Apple Watch and more.

Apple is now the first public company to be valued at $3 trillion

Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits

H-1B visa: Canada launches new bid to poach skilled Silicon Valley tech workers

"We’re targeting newcomers that can help enshrine Canada as a world leader in a variety of emerging technologies," Canada's immigration minister said.

Hidden Santa Monica history comes to life through AR walking tour

Imagine taking a walking tour where the buildings you're looking at come to life. That's what Snapchat is unveiling with a new augmented reality (AR) experience in Santa Monica called Broadway to Freeway.

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.

A new way to play Pickleball: rent a backyard court near you

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and one website wants to make it easier to play. Swimply is known for renting out backyard swimming pools and now they're expanding into Pickleball and Tennis courts.

Sports News

Harrison Bader Visits St. Louis a Year After Yankees-Cardinals Trade

Harrison Bader loved St. Louis but couldn’t thrive there. A weekend series between the Yankees and the Cardinals offers a reminder of a trade that helped both teams.

Bills’ Jordan Poyer charity golf tournament back on at Trump course following backlash

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer told Fox News his charity tournament is back on after the event was canceled over the weekend due to backlash.

San Jose Sharks retain two young players while making a flurry of moves

Sharks re-sign goalie Eetu Makiniemi and left wing Jacob Peterson, but don't offer contracts to five others, including Noah Gregor.

NFL suspends 4 players for gambling violations

The National Football League said Thursday that four players will face punishments for violating their gambling policy.

Caitlyn Jenner says Biden is 'trying to destroy' women's sports with latest Title IX proposal

Caitlyn Jenner is once against blasting President Biden for his latest Title IX proposal, saying he is "trying to destroy" women's sports.

Pac-12 survival: Our forecasts for media rights revenue, network partners and expansion as the saga continues

The conference is three weeks from an unofficial deadline: The preseason football showcase in Las Vegas.

A.L. West-leading Rangers acquire once-dominant closer Aroldis Chapman in trade with Royals

The Texas Rangers acquired Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the Kansas City Royals on Friday, adding a once-dominant closer to their bullpen as the AL West leaders chase their first division title in seven years.

Politics News

Biden lays out "new path" for student loan relief after Supreme Court decision

"We'll use every tool at our disposal to get you the student debt relief you need to reach your dreams," President Biden said.

Supreme Court's student loan ruling dealt Biden a setback. Here's his new plan

The Supreme Court has blocked Biden's debt forgiveness plan, depriving his administration of a key tool to help borrowers begin repayment.

Supreme Court's conservatives are solidly in control, but not quite as predictable as last year

It's a conservative Supreme Court, but not quite as predictably so this year, as several surprise rulings have shown.

Footnote in Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling excludes military academies

A footnote in the Supreme Court majority opinion striking down affirmative action says military academies are exempt due to "potentially distinct interests" they present.

State Department report details failures in chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal

The report faults both the Trump and Biden administrations for "insufficient" planning and a lack of clear communication.

Read the Supreme Court's ruling on Biden's debt relief plan

The court ruled 6-3 to block President Joe Biden's plan to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loans for most borrowers.

Supreme Court strikes down Biden's plan to forgive millions of student loans

The Supreme Court has ruled that President Biden does not have the authority to forgive millions of student loans.