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Ex-New York police chief who once led Gilgo Beach probe arrested on sexual misconduct charges

A former suburban New York police chief who once led the Gilgo Beach killings investigation and later went to prison for beating a suspect was arrested again Tuesday for allegedly soliciting sex at Long Island park.

Indivior settles class action lawsuit for $30M over alleged suppression of generic competition for Suboxone

Indivior reached a $30M settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit filed by health plans that accuses the company of unlawfully stifling competition for its opioid treatment Suboxone.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams responds to migrant crisis criticism

A migrant center expected to house up to 3,000 migrants on New York City's Randall's Island is the latest answer to the city's overcrowding crisis.

Minneapolis mayor vetoes measure for minimum wage to Uber and Lyft drivers

Minneapolis' mayor has vetoed a minimum wage for Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing drivers in the city

Central U.S. Swelters Under Heat Dome, Forcing Cancellations and Precautions

A summer of extreme weather continued as residents coped with oppressive heat across a large stretch of the nation’s midsection.

At Texas Border, Some Support for Abbott’s Crackdown Is Waning

Gov. Greg Abbott’s intensive campaign to turn back migrants was initially welcomed on the border. But in Eagle Pass, the effort’s main focal point, residents are having second thoughts.

DeSantis Defends ‘Listless Vessels’ Comments That Riled Trump Supporters

Mr. DeSantis brought a backlash over the weekend for comments that some of Donald Trump’s backers interpreted as insulting.

Around the world

Coast Guard ends search for possible crashed plane near Bahamas

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended a search for a small plane that possibly crashed near the Bahamas on Saturday after leaving from Florida.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Says It Destroyed Ukrainian Vessels in the Black Sea

The Kremlin said the attacks were carried out from the air on an important shipping route, which could raise tensions even further.

15 dead, 36 injured after bus carrying Venezuelan migrants crashes in Mexico

The accident happened early Tuesday on a highway that runs south toward Oaxaca state. The route is frequently used by migrant smugglers.

As West Bank Shootings Rise, Israel’s Government Vows to Retaliate

An apparently unarmed Palestinian man and an Israeli teacher were among the recent victims. Israel’s government has pledged to strike at Palestinian assailants.

18 burned bodies found in northeastern Greece after major wildfire

Overnight, a massive wall of flames raced through forests toward Alexandroupolis. Flames turned the sky over the city red as choking smoke and swirling flecks of ash filled the air.

18 People Killed in Greek Wildfire May Be Migrants

The authorities said the bodies were found near the border with Turkey, in an area that is a crossing point for thousands of migrants seeking to enter Europe.

Top Turkish diplomat calls for Iraq to designate PKK a terrorist organization during Baghdad visit

Turkey’s foreign minister has denounced the separatist Kurdish Workers Party, or PKK, which operates in northern Iraqi territory, as an enemy of both Turkey and Iraq

Technology

Google sued for information over rights to NFL’s ‘Sunday Ticket’ package

Alphabet's Google has been hit with a lawsuit in US federal court seeking information about its multibillion-dollar deal with the National Football League for the "Sunday Ticket" package.

Google security check: 60 seconds to kick out snoops and hackers

Most of us rely on Google's suite of products and software in our daily lives, including sensitive personal or financial data. Here's how to do a Google checkup.

Are You Using ChatGPT in Your School or University? We Want to Hear About It.

We’re asking educators and students how they are using new A.I. chatbots for teaching and coursework.

Thailand threatening to shut down Facebook, alleging it doesn't screen ads well enough

A Thai Cabinet minister is threatening to try to shut down Facebook in the country, saying the social media platform does not do enough to screen the advertisements it runs, leaving people vulnerable to costly scams.

Man, 86, accused of assuming dead brother's identity in 1965 convicted of several charges

An 86-year-old man accused of assuming his brother’s identity decades ago and using it to double dip on Social Security benefits has been convicted of identity theft and other charges

Best back to school laptops under $1,000

It's back to school season, which means you might be looking for a new laptop. While tablets are great, laptops offer more power and productivity for getting work done.

Phillies set to use facial authentication to identify ticketholders

The team is about to introduce it at one entrance to Citizens Bank Park and expand its use next season.

Sports News

Steichen's preseason finale plan includes starting QB Anthony Richardson

Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will start the Indianapolis Colts' preseason finale Thursday at Philadelphia, coach Shane Steichen said following Tuesday's joint practice with the Eagles.

Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100-meter title at world championships

Two summers ago after Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, Richardson's road to the Tokyo Games was roadblocked by a positive test for marijuana.

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan addresses Nick Bosa’s holdout as it nears one-month mark

Here is the latest from 49ers training camp before their preseason finale Friday night against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Former gymnast Sean Mullen meets high bar for Grayslake Central in two sports. He picked up football quickly.

Grayslake Central’s Sean Mullen, who placed sixth in the pole vault at the state meet, has become a leader on the football field.

Skip Bayless’ Keyshawn Johnson announcement is in dispute

Skip Bayless announced Monday that Keyshawn Johnson would be joining FS1's "Undisputed" in a reboot of the show after Shannon Sharpe left FS1.

Multimillion-dollar home owned by Tennessee Titans' Caleb Farley explodes, killing his father

A residence in Mooresville, North Carolina, owned by Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley blew up around midnight Monday, killing his father, Robert, 61.

Legendary pro wrestler Hulk Hogan details 'vicious cycle' of painkiller addiction after string of surgeries

Terry Gene Bollea, better known by his stage name Hulk Hogan, opened up about the physical toll wrestling took on his body and his addiction to prescription painkillers.

Politics News

Remember ‘small hands’ and the menstruation taunts? Looking back at Trump’s biggest GOP debate moments

The Republican primary debates leading up to the 2016 presidential election were the first time we saw Trump steal the spotlight with his domineering debate style.

Trump co-defendants in Fulton County case begin surrendering

Scott Hall, a Georgia bail bondsman, and John Eastman, a conservative attorney, were booked on Tuesday, Fulton County inmate records show.

Biden names former Obama administration attorney Siskel as White House counsel

President Joe Biden says former Obama administration attorney Ed Siskel is the new White House counsel

DeSantis Defends ‘Listless Vessels’ Comments That Riled Trump Supporters

Mr. DeSantis brought a backlash over the weekend for comments that some of Donald Trump’s backers interpreted as insulting.

Biden has repeatedly told exaggerated house fire story to victims of tragedies

President Biden told victims of the Hawaii wildfires he shared a "little sense" of what they're going through due to a minor house fire he experienced in Delaware in 2004.

Biden blasted for comparing kitchen fire in his home to devastating Maui blaze: 'Absolutely disgusting'

President Joe Biden was slammed on social media after bringing up a story about a kitchen fire in his home while speaking to victims of a devastating wildfire in Hawaii.

Trump Condemns Hunter Biden’s Foreign Business. He’s Quiet on His Own.

Donald J. Trump has berated Joseph R. Biden Jr. for his son’s overseas deal making, despite plenty of overseas deal making by the Trump family.