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Archdiocese of San Francisco Becomes the Latest to File for Bankruptcy

About a dozen dioceses and archdioceses in the United States are currently in bankruptcy proceedings as a result of multiple lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of children.

FDA approves RSV vaccine for use in pregnant women to pass immunity to newborns

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Pfizer's vaccine against the RSV virus for use in pregnant women so they pass to their newborns immunity from the resulting respiratory disease.

California parents protest for protection of their children amid controversial bills

Several controversial California bills making its way through the legislature triggered local advocacy groups, parents, and churchgoers to protest.

Judge Partly Blocks Georgia’s Ban on Transition Care for Minors

In a ruling, a federal judge temporarily blocked the part of the law that would have banned hormone replacement therapy for people under 18.

Bail for Trump Set at $200,000 in Georgia Election Interference Case

Mr. Trump was told not to communicate with any of his 18 co-defendants in the case except through his lawyers, nor to intimidate or threaten them.

Trader Joe's recalls crackers because they could contain metal

Grocery retailer has issued four recalls in recent weeks because products could contain rocks, metal or insects.

Christian legal group campaigns to restore prayer, affirmations of faith to public square

A 2022 Supreme Court ruling allowing a Washington state high school football coach to pray on the field at the end of games is the first step in a nationwide push to return affirmations of faith to the public square, according to the Christian legal group that won the case.

Around the world

Israeli airstrikes near Syrian capital cause injury and damage, reports say

The Israeli military reportedly conducted airstrikes in close proximity to Syria's capital, Damascus, resulting in the injury of one soldier and causing material damage.

Syria's state media reports Israeli airstrikes near the capital, Damascus

Syria's state media say Israel's military has carried out airstrikes near the capital of Damascus wounding one soldier

Russia's Luna-25 lunar mission ends in engine failure-induced crash

Russia's pilotless Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the moon after its engines failed to shut down properly, space agency Roscosmos confirmed Monday.

2 competitors die while swimming during Ironman event

The event had originally been scheduled for Saturday but was pushed back one day because of severe weather conditions.

Turkey's Erdogan criticizes UN peacekeepers for road blockade in Cyprus, citing bias

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey expressed strong disapproval on Monday over the actions of U.N. peacekeepers, accusing them of hindering the construction of a Cyprus road.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Arrives in Greece, Aiming to Shore Up Support For Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Athens on Monday, the fourth stop in a European tour aimed at securing more support in the war against Russia.

Ecuador hit by earthquake and cyberattacks amid presidential election

Ecuador was hit by a magnitude 5.5. earthquake and, officials said, the country's overseas voting system was targeted by cyberattacks as the country voted for its next president.

Technology

Ready for an electric car? What you need to know

So, let's say saving the Earth isn't your absolute top priority, but you do want to make a contribution, however small, and you really do want to buy an electric car. But you have some worries.

AP PHOTOS: Lifelike robots and android dogs wow visitors at Beijing robotics fair

Winking, grimacing or nodding their heads, robots mimicked the expressions of visitors at a robot expo in Beijing.

How Nvidia Built a Competitive Moat Around A.I. Chips

The most visible winner of the artificial intelligence boom achieved its dominance by becoming a one-stop shop for A.I. development, from chips to software to other services.

More Screen Time Linked to Delayed Development in Babies, Study Finds

One-year-olds exposed to more than four hours of screen time a day experienced developmental delays in communication and problem-solving skills at ages 2 and 4, according to a new study

Justin Trudeau says Facebook ‘bad for democracy’ after it blocks news in fire-ravaged Canada

Trudeau hit out at Meta after it blocked access to news stories on Facebook while wildfires destroy wide swaths of his country.

Most Facebook users have just days to claim settlement money. Here's how.

The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.

Best prompts to get the most out of an AI chatbot

Using AI-powered chatbots is very helpful. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson helps explains some prompts to make your answers specific what questions to avoid.

Sports News

Pac-12 collapse: WSU’s Schulz suggests Fox’s strategy (to block Apple) fueled Big Ten’s raid of Washington, Oregon

The chair of the Pac-12 board suggested that keeping Apple out of college football could have been the reason Fox funded the Big Ten's raid of Washington and Oregon.

Transgender powerlifter Anne Andres stokes backlash by breaking women's records

Few Americans may have heard of Canadian powerlifter Anne Andres, but the record-smashing athlete is quickly emerging as the north-of-the-border version of Lia Thomas.

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh to serve school-imposed 3-game suspension: reports

Michigan is suspending head coach football coach Jim Harbaugh for three games. He is accused of violating NCAA recruitment rules following an investigation.

MLB ump Ángel Hernández under fire over egregious strike calls during Braves-Giants game

MLB umpire Ángel Hernández was behind the plate for the Atlanta Braves-San Francisco Giants game Sunday, and fans didn't like his strike zone.

Cuban coach goes missing at Little League World Series

A coach with Cuba's first-ever Little League World Series team has gone missing, a tournament official said Monday.

Spain defeats England 1-0, wins its first Women's World Cup

Spain is the fifth winner in nine editions of the Women's World Cup and joins Germany as the only two nations to win both the men's and women's tournament.

WFAN’s Tiki Barber apologizes for ‘reckless’ Jets practice report

Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber, now a co-host on WFAN, thought he had a scoop about the New York Jets.

Politics News

Ramaswamy’s Foreign Policy Approach Offers Rivals a Line of Attack

As Vivek Ramaswamy rises in the polls, fellow Republican presidential candidates are keying in on a number of policy pronouncements that veer far from the G.O.P. mainstream.

Democrats Root for a Rowdy GOP Debate

Top Democrats, suddenly feeling a bit better about 2024, would love to see Republicans talk about a national abortion ban. They’re less excited about the inevitable Hunter Biden tirades.

Trump still heavy GOP favorite despite indictments

Former President Trump still has a massive lead in Republican primary polling, despite being indicted four times. Trump, who has until Friday to turn himself in to a Georgia jail following his latest indictment, will not attend the first GOP debate set for this week. Skyler Henry has the latest.

Nuclear War Could End the World, but What if It’s All in Our Heads?

Some experts want to apply recent neuroscience research to the decision making that could lead to doomsday.

Trump’s bond set at $200,000 in Georgia election-related case

The order also explicitly limits Trump’s ability to attack witnesses or his co-defendants, including on social media.

Former President Trump's bond is set at $200,000 in Georgia case

Donald Trump's bond has been set at $200,000 in the Georgia case accusing the former president of scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss, according to court papers filed Monday.

Donald Trump's bond is set at $200,000 in Georgia case over efforts to overturn 2020 election

Donald Trump’s bond has been set at $200,000 in the Georgia case accusing the former president of illegally scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss