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Trader Joe's $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they're reselling for hundreds

NEW YORK (AP) — Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media, so much so that resellers are taking advantage of the hype. The mini totes are offered in four colors — blue, red, green, and yellow — and they are all in high demand.

Musk abruptly cancels 'The Don Lemon Show' on X after he sits for the program's first interview

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk abruptly canceled “The Don Lemon Show" on his social media network X after the former CNN anchor recorded an interview with the billionaire for its as-yet unaired first episode.

A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new strategy to fight an extremely aggressive type of brain tumor showed promise in a pair of experiments with a handful of patients. Scientists took patients’ own immune cells and turned them into “living drugs” able to recognize and attack glioblastoma.

Simple oil change turns into costly disaster for Oklahoma woman

Amy Tyler says it was supposed to be a routine oil change, but once they were finished, she tried driving off the lot and noticed her car was not running right, and she says the company won't take responsibility for it.

Confusion around college applications mounts

This year’s college process could be the most confusing and chaotic admissions season yet for both the applicants and the universities.

What is Luminal B breast cancer? Olivia Munn's diagnosis explained

Actress Olivia Munn revealed Wednesday she had surgery to remove both of her breasts after learning she had Luminal B breast cancer.

Prosecutor urges jury to convict Michigan school shooter's dad, says he could have prevented tragedy

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A prosecutor urged jurors to convict the father of a Michigan school shooter on Wednesday, saying he ignored the "easiest, most glaring opportunities" to prevent the killing of four students, especially when confronted with his son's violent classroom drawing.

Around the world

WATCH: Commercial rocket explodes moments after liftoff

Video showed the Kairos rocket blasting off in a mountainous area filled with trees then exploding five seconds later.

TikTok ban would make US look like China: GOP Sen. Rand Paul

Kentucky GOP Sen. Rand Paul argues there's no proof yet Chinese-owned TikTok is sharing users' data with the government in China.

Omar says Israel policy divisions won't stop her from supporting Biden in November

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said policy differences toward Israel between her and President Biden won’t stop her from supporting him in the November general election.

Evangelical Christians are fierce Israel supporters. Now they are visiting as war-time volunteers

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — When Shawn Landis, an evangelical Christian from Pennsylvania, heard about the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel, he knew he would come to Israel to volunteer as soon as it was safe.

Ukrainian ministers 'optimistic' about securing US aid, call for repossession of Russian assets

A pair of Ukrainian justice ministers in Washington this week say they are “quite optimistic” about the U.S. coming up with a way to financially support Ukraine.

Ukrainian ministers 'optimistic' about securing US aid, call for repossession of Russian assets

WASHINGTON (AP) — A pair of Ukrainian justice ministers in Washington this week urged U.S. lawmakers to put aside domestic political disputes and find a way to continue supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia.

South Africa's foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will be arrested

South Africa’s foreign minister says her country’s citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza will be arrested when they return home.

Technology

Pressure builds on Senate to pass potential TikTok ban

The Senate is facing growing pressure to pass a bill that could ban TikTok after it cleared the House with overwhelming bipartisan support and the blessing of President Biden.

Trump says he considers Facebook ‘an enemy of the people’

Former President Trump on Monday said he views Facebook as “an enemy of the people” as he reiterated his opposition to a TikTok ban.

SATs go digital: Students have mixed reviews of the new format

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As SAT season begins, students in the U.S. will take the test with computers and tablets for the first time, ditching pencils used for nearly a century.

The French government says it's being targeted by unusual intense cyberattacks

PARIS (AP) — The French government said Monday that several of its services have been targeted by cyberattacks of “unprecedented intensity,” and a special crisis center was activated to restore online services.

European Parliament approves EU AI Act: What impact on the enterprise?

After months of wrangling, the European Parliament has signed off on the world’s first comprehensive law to govern artificial intelligence (AI).

DeepMind’s new agent can learn complex games. That’s a big step toward AI that can navigate the real world

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.

The Importance of Limiting Texting with Your Kids While They're in School

A Virginia high school teacher shares his thoughts on parents constantly texting their children during class, questioning about test scores, field trip forms, and dinner choices.

Sports News

Bulldog Insider feature: RHP Jack Anker

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – Tulare Western graduate Jack Anker has earned himself a spot as Fresno State's Sunday starter. The sophomore leads all Mountain West pitchers in strikeouts this season with 26. "This team is really special" said Anker.

Nelson Figueroa talks his experience with Dr. ElAttrache amid Yankees ace visiting surgeon

TAMPA, Fla (AP) — New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday to see specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache for additional tests on his right elbow. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he has no timetable for how long Cole will be sidelined.

NBA No 1 pick discusses how he reached 'rock bottom,' leading to near suicide

John Wall said the combination of injuries that cost him to miss two years and his mother's death from cancer led him to putting a gun to his head.

Juju Watkins leads USC to women's Pac-12 basketball tournament final

For the first time in a decade, the USC women's basketball team will be playing in the Pac-12 tournament championship game.

Moose on the Loose: Season on the brink

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Can you sense and feel the fear permeating from the Bronx and the Yankees organization right now? With news Tuesday that ace and reigning Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole is going for more testing on his right elbow after undergoing an MRI yesterday, the Yankees season is starin

Cam Rising, Brant Kuithe return to Utes practice

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - It was a long time coming, but Cam Rising and Brant Kuithe were both back on the football field Tuesday afternoon as the Utes kicked off spring practice.

Advocacy group believes new Bears stadium needs to be further discussed before decision made

CHICAGO -- The advocacy group Friends of the Parks said Tuesday the whole conversation surrounding a new Bears stadium needs to slow down. They said the reason the lakefront is so attractive to private development is because it has been protected from development in part by Friends of the Parks.

Politics News

Minnesota lawmakers propose plan to cut red tape in clean energy permitting process

Electric utilities, labor unions, state regulators and clean energy advocates said the plan could help Minnesota reach its 2040 goal to transition to all carbon-free electricity sources.

Hunter Biden rebuffs Republicans' invitation to appear for a public hearing

Hunter Biden has rejected an invitation from House Republicans to appear for a public hearing next week alongside former business associates.

GOP senator grills TikTok CEO on how Chinese migrants learned to cross border: 'Step-by-step instructions'

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., is pushing TikTok for answers on reports Chinese nationals are using the app to cross the southern border illegally.

Hunter Biden’s federal gun charges trial slated for early June

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the president’s son, Hunter Biden, will go on trial for federal firearms charges as soon as June 3.

Biden's budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday released a budget proposal aimed at getting voters' attention: It would offer tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.

House plows ahead with TikTok bill despite Trump's opposition

The bill would force ByteDance, TikTok's China-based parent company, to sell the app or face a ban within the U.S.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to announce vice presidential running mate March 26 in California

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce a running mate for his independent presidential campaign on March 26 in Oakland, California, his campaign said Tuesday.