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Trash dispute between roommates led to threat one month before fatal Colorado campus shooting

DENVER (AP) — A college student accused of killing his roommate and another person at a University of Colorado-Colorado Springs dorm room last week told his roommate a month earlier he would “kill him” if he was asked to take out the trash again, according to a court document released Friday.

Senators urge Biden to end duty-free treatment for packages valued at less than $800

Two U.S. senators looking to crack down on the number of packages from China that enter the country duty-free are calling on President Joe Biden to take executive action.

Actor calls on French film industry to face sexual abuse, during live Cesar Awards ceremony

PARIS (AP) — French actor Judith Godrèche called on France’s film industry to “face the truth” on sexual violence and physical abuse during a live broadcast Friday of the Cesar Awards ceremony, France’s version of the Oscars.

Ohio nurse treats rare condition for years, then learns she has it

Katie Pantea, a pulmonology nurse in Wooster, spent more than a decade treating patients suffering from lung conditions, then came her own stunning diagnosis

Boyfriend accused of helping girlfriend take her own life, officials say

An 18-year-old man is behind bars for allegedly aiding his 17-year-old girlfriend in taking her own life, according to police officials.

Two Navy SEALs drowned in the Arabian Sea. How the US charged foreign crew with smuggling weapons

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two Navy SEALs drowned last month while trying to board a vessel that was intercepted by U.S. naval forces in the Arabian Sea.

12 cartel members killed in shootout with soldiers

Police in the border state of Tamaulipas are investigating the aftermath of a shootout between suspected cartel members and Mexican soldiers. The firefight left 12 people dead near the town of Miguel Aleman on Sunday night.

Around the world

Ukraine claims it downed another Russian early warning and control plane in a major blow to Moscow

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces downed a Russian early warning and control aircraft Friday, the air force chief said, a major win for the country as its army fights to repel persistent Russian attacks along the front line as the war enters its third year. Gen.

A World War II bomb prompted an evacuation in England before being taken to sea to be blown up

LONDON (AP) — An unexploded World War II bomb was safely transported Friday through the eerily empty streets of the southwestern English port city of Plymouth before being placed on a boat for its next and final journey to sea where it will be blown up by naval divers.

Thousands of Ukrainians live in agony and uncertainty as they search for their missing loved ones

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Iryna Reva stares at her phone, replaying the last video her 25-year-old son Vladyslav sent her from the front line before the volunteer soldier disappeared 19 months ago in a battle with Russian forces in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.

Texas arrest, Colorado home linked to head of Russian bank

Two associates were arrested in the United States on charges of helping to take care of the $12 million Colorado property.

The collapse of a gold mine in Venezuela underscores the dangers of a poorly regulated industry

The collapse of the open-pit gold mine that killed at least 16 people has underscored the dangers of working in a poorly regulated industry.

London police confirm that body recovered from river was that of chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi

London police have confirmed that a body pulled from the River Thames earlier this week is that of Abdul Ezedi, a man wanted over a chemical attack that injured his former partner and her two young daughters.

Mexican president defends sharing NYT reporter's number; says privacy laws don't apply to him

Left-wing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador defended Friday his decision to publish the phone number of a New York Times reporter.

Technology

Nvidia on track to surpass $2 trillion valuation, a historic achievement for chipmakers

Nvidia is poised to become the first chipmaker to reach a valuation of over $2 trillion, cementing its position as a market leader in the tech industry.

Whale Singing Secrets Revealed in Lab Experiments

New research indicates that whales have a unique feature in their voice boxes that allows them to sing. Find out more about how these ocean giants create their enchanting melodies.

Artificial Intelligence's Demand for Processing Power Acknowledged by OpenAI and Intel CEOs

In San Jose, California, two technology CEOs discuss the need for more high-performance chips for AI applications. The leading company in the rapidly growing market also reported impressive growth for the quarter.

US Faces Harsh Reality of Ransomware Threats

Recent report shows industrial organizations in North America were prime targets for almost half of ransomware attacks last year, with the US being at the forefront.

California officials suspend review of Waymo's expansion request

The California Public Utilities Commission has halted its examination of Waymo's proposal to operate in San Mateo County and portions of Santa Clara County.

Reddit files for IPO after nearly 20 years without profit

After nearly two decades, Reddit is finally going public despite not turning a profit yet. The online social platform has experienced significant growth, controversies, and memorable market-moving events over the years.

Max's success boosts Warner Bros. Discovery profitability, despite stock decline

Warner Bros. Discovery faced a larger-than-expected quarterly loss due to challenges in the advertising market and the impact of Hollywood strikes on content creation.

Sports News

Why MLB players hate their new pants

MLB's new uniform reveal hasn't gone very well. Now some of the rampant criticism has moved below the belt.

NSFW pic of Giants' Schmitt goes viral amid criticism of new MLB uniforms

(KRON) -- Major League Baseball rolled out new uniforms for the 2024 season designed by Nike and manufactured by Fanatics. The uniforms have been met with no shortage of criticism, which only ramped up on Thursday after a picture of Giants infielder Casey Schmitt went viral.

Ex-SDSU punter Matt Araiza signs with Kansas City Chiefs

Former San Diego State football player Matt Araiza has been signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, his agency announced in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

Lakeside equestrian community raises concerns over monster truck show

Some Lakeside horse owners are speaking out after hearing a monster truck show would be rolling through the local Dianne Jacob Equestrian Park.

Loyola Chicago back to winning ways after struggling in a big way a year ago

Six years removed from a Final Four run that made a 98-year-old nun a celebrity, Loyola Chicago is winning big again.

Warriors: Chris Paul’s pending return creates new rotation questions for Kerr

Chris Paul will be back in the fold for the Warriors soon, but re-inserting the former All-Star into the rotation will change things for a team that has been rolling.

Pelicans' social media team, TV analyst rip Stephen A. Smith for 'lazy' Zion Williamson criticism

After Stephen A. Smith made fun of Zion Williamson's eating habits, the Pelicans' social media team and one of its analysts returned the favor.

Politics News

Cellphone data cited in court filing raises questions about testimony on Fani Willis relationship

ATLANTA (AP) — Cellphone location data cited in a court filing Friday raises questions about the testimony given by a special prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Florida bill restricting left-lane driving passes, heading to DeSantis' desk

A bill limiting drivers from hanging out in the far left lane on highways has passed the Florida Senate and is on its way to DeSantis' desk to be signed.

Florida's social media ban for minors is a step closer to becoming law

DeSantis previously said he aggress with the sentiment behind the Republican-sponsored bill, but fears it may not hold up to legal scrutiny.

Sec. of state issues apology to Nevada voters over glitch that caused ballots to show up as counted

The Nevada Secretary of State released an apologetic statement Thursday in response to numerous reports from voters who saw inaccurate information on the state's website that caused confusion and concern about the voting process.

Biden tells governors he's eyeing executive action on immigration, seems 'frustrated' with lawyers

President Joe Biden is telling the nation’s governors that he’s exploring what executive actions he can take to address migration across the southern border after a bipartisan deal collapsed in Congress this month.

GOP more likely to rally around nominee than Dems: State chair

“Our primary is for a reason: People pick their favorite candidates … and we begin to work to bring the party back together.

Proposed ‘Kids Code’ bill aims to prevent predatory data collection

A bill that aims to make the internet safer for kids got a hearing Wednesday in the legislature. The Minnesota Kids Code (HF 2257/SF 2810) was up for discussion last year and is now getting a second pass after being amended.