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Man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin Capitol grounds faces a misdemeanor firearm charge
A man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin Capitol grounds twice in a day this month has been charged with a misdemeanor count of carrying a firearm in a public building, records show.
Alec Baldwin may be charged again in fatal ‘Rust’ set shooting
A New Mexico grand jury will soon decide whether Alec Baldwin should once again face criminal charges over the 2021 death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Poland’s pro-European opposition seems set to oust populists, but tense days lie ahead
Poland’s presumptive next leader, Donald Tusk, has urged the country’s president not to frustrate the handover of power, after final results from a tight election confirmed he is on course to remove the populist ruling party from government.
Jada Pinkett Smith says Tupac Shakur was her soulmate
Jada Pinkett Smith is diving deeper into her past relationships.
Madonna launches ‘Celebration’ tour after health scare delay: ‘I didn’t think I was going to make it’
Madonna took the stage in London on Saturday in the long-awaited debut of her surprisingly poignant new ‘Celebration’ world tour, which had been delayed after she suffered a serious health scare during the summer.
Will Smith responds to Jada Pinkett Smith’s ‘Worthy,’ while she says they are in a ‘beautiful’ place
Will Smith has shared his thoughts on Jada Pinkett Smith’s new memoir.
Shannen Doherty, in fight for her life with cancer, gets standing ovation at 90s Con
Shannen Doherty was showered with love over the weekend. The actress reunited with some of her “Beverly Hills 90210” costars for a 90s Con panel in Tampa, Florida.
Suzanne Somers was in a ‘weakened state,’ but publicist says her death was ‘unexpected’
Suzanne Somers’ longtime publicist wants to clear up false reports that the star was in hospice for the final weeks of her life, saying that while she was “weak,” her family and medical team did not expect her to die.
Higher rates of lung cancer in women are a mystery for researchers
More young and middle-aged women are being diagnosed with lung cancer at a higher rate than men, and scientists are struggling to understand why, new research shows. Awareness of the disease’s effects on women is lacking, experts say, and the US government spends significantly less on its research than on similar studies in men.
FDA plans to propose ban on hair-straightening chemical products linked to health risks
The US Food and Drug Administration is planning to propose a ban on certain hair-straightening products, such as chemical relaxers and pressing products, that have been linked to health risks, according to an entry in the Unified Agenda, which lists actions that administrative agencies plan to issue.
Jordan wins over some GOP skeptics ahead of speaker vote
Rep. Jim Jordan won the support of several key skeptics in the Republican conference Monday, bolstering momentum for his bid for speaker ahead of a planned floor vote on Tuesday.
Trump ‘does not have the right to say and do exactly what he pleases,’ Judge Chutkan says, issuing gag order
A federal judge on Monday issued a gag order on former President Donald Trump, limiting what he can say about special counsel Jack Smith’s federal prosecution into his alleged attempt to subvert in the 2020 presidential election.
CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid are closing thousands of stores. Here’s why
Drugstore chains for decades saturated US cities, suburbs and small towns with new stores. Drugstore chains for decades saturated US cities, suburbs and small towns with new stores.
A 6-year-old Palestinian-American was stabbed 26 times for being Muslim, police say. His mom couldn’t go to his funeral because she was stabbed, too
Loved ones and strangers united in grief Monday at the funeral of a 6-year-old Chicago-area boy who was killed because he was Muslim, officials say.
Supreme Court allows Biden administration to continue fully enforcing ghost gun regulations
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Biden administration to continue regulating so-called ghost guns – untraceable homemade weapons – as firearms under federal law.
LinkedIn is cutting more than 650 jobs
LinkedIn is laying off 668 people across its engineering, product, talent and finance teams as part of a broader restructuring, the social media platform announced Monday.
Psyche mission launches as NASA’s first trip to a metal world
NASA has launched its first mission to a mysterious world made largely of metal, on a journey to find out whether the asteroid is the exposed core of an early planetary building block from the beginning of the solar system.
Spot the ‘superfake’: Fashion brands want you to be able to identify counterfeits
To become a “master” authenticator at Fashionphile — the highest level of training to weed out designer fakes at the luxe online marketplace — takes more than 8,000 hours of rigorous schooling, according to the company. Trainees learn to quickly spot an error in the date format inside a Louis Vuitton bag, for example, or know the correct metal alloy makeup of a Cartier watch.
US intelligence warned of potential for Gaza clash in days before attack
The US intelligence community produced at least two assessments based in part on intelligence provided by Israel warning the Biden administration of an increased risk for Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the weeks ahead of Saturday’s seismic attack on southern Israel, according to sources familiar with the intelligence.
How outdoor play helps kids take risks and build self-confidence
There is ongoing concern about the impact of “helicopter parenting” on children’s growth and development.
The future of the auto industry will have an outsized impact on Black America
Three generations of Lynda Jackson’s family have worked in Detroit’s auto plants, and three generations have been union members.
ExxonMobil executive arrested on sexual assault charge
An ExxonMobil executive who heads up the business unit that’s involved in a potential $60 billion mega-merger with Pioneer Natural Resources was arrested late last week in Texas for allegedly committing sexual assault.
49ers dominate Cowboys and Bill Belichick under fire: Everything you need to know about Week 5’s Sunday games
There are some weeks in the NFL when it’s hard to pick out the main storylines, but then there are others where every game seems to have some big takeaway from it.
Tropical Storm Philippe will deliver another wet, miserable weekend to the Northeast
Tropical Storm Philippe is on track to deliver a dreary weekend to the Northeast, including a slug of tropical moisture which is raising the risk of flooding rainfall in an area that has been soaked repeatedly in recent weeks.
House ousts McCarthy as speaker in historic vote
The US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker – a historic moment that threatens to plunge House Republicans even further into chaos and turmoil.
Tom Hanks says dental plan video uses ‘AI version of me’ without permission
Hollywood star Tom Hanks has “nothing to do with” an artificial intelligence version of himself that is promoting “some dental plan,” he said on Instagram on Sunday.
Disney sued over ‘severe’ injuries allegedly caused by ‘wedgie’ from water slide
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is facing a lawsuit related to an “injurious wedgie” that court documents allege resulted from riding a 214-foot water slide in the resort’s Typhoon Lagoon water park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda slams AI recreations of her dad
Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda Williams says recreations of her late father made with artificial intelligence are “disturbing.”
‘No one is safe’: France vows action as bedbugs sweep Paris
The French government has vowed action to “reassure and protect” the public as its capital Paris reports a “widespread” rise in bedbugs.
Georgia corrections officer killed by inmate using homemade weapon, officials say
A corrections officer at a south Georgia prison was killed Sunday after an inmate allegedly attacked him “from behind with a homemade weapon,” the state department of corrections announced in a news release.
Ballerina Misty Copeland spotlights Oakland, social issues in new film
Acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland has gone from the stage to the big screen with her new short film. She's in the limelight this time as actor and producer of Flower, which was shot and set in Oakland.
Why everyone’s phone will alarm at 2:20 pm ET on Wednesday
If you hear a screeching alert go off on your cell phone – and everyone else’s cell phone – this Wednesday at 2:20 pm ET, don’t panic.
Who killed Tupac Shakur? What we know about the rapper’s murder investigation, almost 30 years later
For almost three decades, the answer to “Who murdered Tupac Shakur?” has remained a mystery.
Texas law banning some drag shows is unconstitutional, federal judge rules
A federal judge in Texas declared on Tuesday that a state law that bans “sexually oriented performances” on public property and in the presence of anyone younger than 18 is unconstitutional.
Denver Public Schools board votes to form lawsuit against social media companies
Earlier this year, the surgeon general issued the first-ever public health advisory on the negative effects of social media on young people.
Free Covid-19 tests are now available for order from the US government
Covid-19 tests are now available to be ordered for free from the US government. Starting Monday, people can order four tests per US household through Covidtests.gov. People without an internet connection can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to request tests.
Consumers are still spending on nice things, if they’re on trend
American consumers aren’t tired of shopping. They’re shopping more prudently, with an eye on getting the best value, sure. But they’re also rewarding the stores that are betting big on the right trends at the right time, for the right price.
Bob Menendez remains defiant amid bribery charges
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey remained defiant on Monday after being indicted on bribery charges at the end of last week, saying he believes he will be exonerated as he responded to some of the specific charges and evidence outlined by prosecutors.
Now you can speak to ChatGPT — and it will talk back
You can now speak aloud to ChatGPT and hear the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot talk back.
College professor creates program to help Black teens with Autism improve mental health
A Boston College professor is developing a virtual program to help Black youth with autism talk about their mental health.
Costco members now have access to $29 online healthcare visits
Costco is now offering members online health checkups for as low as $29.
Petition demands expulsion of New Hampshire students accused of sharing and ‘grading’ photos of female classmates without consent
Some 9th and 10th grade Bedford High School students, in Bedford, New Hampshire, mostly boys, took pictures of 11th and 12th-grade girls’ buttocks and breasts without their consent, “grading them and sharing those with others,” according to letters sent to parents Thursday and Friday by High School Principal Robert Jozokos.
Two brothers convicted in murder-for-hire plot in killing of elementary school teacher over child support and alimony
An Alabama man and the brother he hired to kill his ex-wife in 2017 to avoid paying her child support and alimony were convicted by a federal jury on Wednesday, according to a news release from the US Department of Justice.
As Covid-19 hospitalizations climb, rates among seniors and children raise concern
Covid-19 hospitalizations have been on the rise in the United States for months, with weekly admissions now more than triple what they were two months ago. Seniors have the highest rates of Covid hospitalizations by far, but hospitalizations among children — especially among those younger than 5 — are rising fast.
Eagle Pass international railway crossing reopens after Texas migrant surge
The international railway bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, reopened Saturday after personnel were redirected earlier this week to assist with a surge in migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border.
A Texas teen was suspended for weeks over his locs hairstyle. Now, his family is suing the governor
A Black high school student who was suspended over his locs hairstyle and his mother have sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state’s attorney general for allegedly failing to enforce the state’s CROWN Act, a law that protects against hair discrimination.
Fact check: Biden falsely claims he has ‘been to every mass shooting’
President Joe Biden falsely claimed Friday that he has been to the site of “every mass shooting,” the latest in a series of false claims about his travel record.
Latest wave of migrants at US-Mexico border puts Biden under renewed pressure
A new surge of migrants at the US-Mexico border has placed immense pressure on federal resources and tested President Joe Biden’s border policies only months after going into place, prompting fresh criticism from Republicans and concern within the administration over a politically delicate issue.
Dallas mayor switches parties to join GOP
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced Friday that he is switching parties and will serve as a Republican-affiliated mayor of the blue-leaning city.
Australia to host academic conference on Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s enormous cultural, economic and musical impact is already known all too well.