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Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families desperately scrambling for solutions

Idaho families with transgender children are desperately scrambling for solutions as a state law banning gender-affirming care for minors has taken effect.

Rarely-seen 'species of concern' captured on West Virginia trail cam

An animal considered by the National Parks Service to be a "species of concern" in West Virginia was recently spotted on a Monongahela National Forest trail camera.

Executor of O.J. Simpson's estate plans to fight payout to the families of Brown and Goldman

The executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate says he will work to prevent a payout of a $33.5 million judgment stemming from a wrongful death lawsuit filed years ago by the families of Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.

Texas teacher accused of home renovation theft scheme, gambling away client money at casinos in multiple states

Katy ISD confirms a woman who is one of two people accused in a Houston-area home renovation theft scheme is a teacher at the district.

Trump to make history as first US president to face criminal trial

It’s a day former President Trump hoped would never come. After a relentless pursuit for delay, Trump will make history Monday morning by taking his seat at the defense table in a Manhattan courtroom, where the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president will begin.

First six jurors are chosen for Trump's hush money criminal trial

The first six jurors for Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial have been chosen after lawyers grilled members of the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives to decide whether they can fairly sit in judgement of the former president.

The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws

The Biden administration is enlisting officials in 15 states to help enforce consumer-protection laws covering air travel.

Around the world

Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on US aid for Ukraine, allies

Defiant and determined, House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed back against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies.

UK criminalizing creation of sexually explicit deepfake images

Under the law, producing the images will be considered a criminal offense even if the creator has no intention to share them.

Israel hails 'success' in blocking Iran's attack; Biden seeks diplomatic response

Israel on Sunday hailed its successful air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying it and its allies thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory.

UN envoy lashes out at Libya's feuding parties and their foreign backers, then says he's resigned

Abdoulaye Bathily, the U.N. envoy for Libya, confirmed he had submitted his resignation at a U.N. Security Council meeting after lashing out at Libya's feuding parties and their foreign backers.

Belgian police shut down a far-right conference as it rallies ahead of Europe's June elections

Belgian police have shut down a gathering of far-right politicians and supporters, citing concerns about public order.

Who was behind the wave of pro-Palestinian protests across the US?

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carried out a coast-to-coast protest Monday, temporarily shutting down some of the busiest airports and bridges.

Venezuela orders embassy shut in Ecuador following Mexican embassy raid

Venezuela has ordered its embassy in Ecuador closed in the wake of a raid on the Mexican Embassy in Quito.

Technology

Global Coral Reefs Experiencing Mass Bleaching in Warming Oceans

Reef scientists warn that coral reefs worldwide are undergoing their fourth bout of global bleaching as a result of prolonged ocean warming.

Youth voting organization looks to mobilize voters on Discord using AI chat-bot

Youth voting organization NextGen America is launching an effort to connect with potential voters in the gaming community by utilizing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot.

Is the Dead Internet Theory Becoming a Reality? Signs Point to Yes

Speculations arise as the Dead Internet theory gains traction. Find out more about the potential signs indicating its manifestation.

ECMAScript 2024 Update Preview: Seven New Features Coming Soon

Learn about the planned update to ECMA's JavaScript standard, ECMAScript 2024, which will introduce array grouping and Unicode strings among other new features. Expected to be approved in June by ECMA's Technical Committee 39.

CYBERCOM acquisition program embraces non-traditional approaches for growth

A leader in CYBERCOM's acquisition team aims to avoid a 'stodgy and antiquated' buying program as it expands.

Generative AI sparks family business renaissance: PwC report

The next generation of leaders in family businesses is poised to embrace the transformative power of generative AI (GenAI) despite marked resistance from the incumbent leaders, according to a PwC report.

Meta action on explicit deepfakes under review by Oversight Board

Meta’s Oversight Board will review two cases about how Facebook and Instagram handled content containing artificial intelligence- (AI) generated nude images of two famous women, the board announced Tuesday.

Sports News

Caitlin Clark's WNBA jersey sold out hours after she was drafted

The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career.

Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime win in NASCAR Cup race in Texas

It was the fifth win this season for Hendrick Motorsports, the 306th for NASCAR's winningest team, but the first for Elliott in the No. 9 since Talladega in October 2022.

Scottie Scheffler unstoppable and wins another Masters green jacket

Scottie Scheffler spent more time looking at his feet than any of the white leaderboards at Augusta National, all of them showing what everyone was watching — a Masters champion again, the undisputed best player in golf.

Oakland Ballers sign team’s first female player

(KRON) -- The Oakland Ballers have signed three new players after hosting an open tryout last weekend, the team announced Wednesday. Among the new recruits is Kelsie Whitmore, a right-handed pitcher who is the B’s first woman player. Whitmore, who is from Temecula, Calif.

Warriors to face Kings in elimination game in NBA Play-In Tournament

(KRON) -- It's another winner-take-all elimination game between NorCal rivals Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings. Just like Game 7 of last year's first-round playoff series, these two teams will fight for their playoff lives in this year's NBA Play-In Tournament.

Bulldog Insider: Vance Walberg era is officially underway

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – There's a new era for the Fresno State men's basketball program, the Vance Walberg era. Walberg was officially introduced as the newest head coach at Fresno State on Friday. He's the 20th head coach in program history.

2025 WNBA Draft: Five prospects to watch for Golden State’s expansion team

These are exciting times in the WNBA, particularly in the Bay Area, where the Golden State expansion team is preparing for its inaugural season in 2025.

Politics News

Running Aces suit alleges tribal casinos in Minnesota are running illegal games

One of Minnesota’s two horse racing tracks on Tuesday filed a federal racketeering lawsuit against the executives who oversee three tribal casinos.

Judge refuses to dismiss Hunter Biden's gun case, rejecting claim it's politically motivated

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware refused Friday to throw out a federal gun case against Hunter Biden, rejecting the president's son's claim that he is being prosecuted for political purposes as well as other arguments. U.S.

Why can't we watch Trump's hush money trial?

It's a moment in history — the first U.S. president facing criminal charges in an American courtroom. Yet only a handful of observers are able to see or even hear what is going on.

China funding fentanyl crisis, House panel says

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has subsidized the manufacturing and export of materials used to make fentanyl through tax rebates, a House select committee alleged in a report.

Johnson’s leadership is under threat in the House over foreign aid bills

Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie said he would vote to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker if it came to the floor. He told Johnson in a closed-door meeting that he should resign.

House approves resolution condemning Palestinian rallying cry as antisemitic

The House on Tuesday adopted a resolution condemning as antisemitic the phrase “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” a Palestinian rallying cry. The chamber voted 377-44-1 on the measure, with 43 progressives and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) opposing the measure and Rep.

Minnesota Dems disavow endorsement of candidate accused of stalking opponent

Minnesota Democrats have disavowed a local party chapter's backing of Judd Hoff, a state House candidate with a violent criminal history.