Unannounced inspection finds serious safety concerns at federal prison in Sheridan - The Oregonian (www.oregonlive.com)
Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cows (apnews.com)
A Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu — the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows....
Ex-top prosecutor for Baltimore to be sentenced for mortgage fraud and perjury convictions (apnews.com)
A former top prosecutor for the city of Baltimore is to be sentenced this week for lying about her personal finances so she could improperly access retirement funds during the COVID-19 pandemic....
New York's high court upholds requiring insurance to cover medically necessary abortions (apnews.com)
New York can continue to require companies with health insurance plans to cover medically necessary abortions, the state’s highest court ruled Tuesday....
Charlie Colin: Founder of US rock band Train dies aged 58 (www.bbc.com)
US rock band Train have paid tribute to their founding member Charlie Colin, after his death aged 58, calling him “the sweetest guy”....
Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home (www.nytimes.com)
Joe Biden Condemns International Criminal Court Prosecutor’s Pursuit Of Arrest Warrant Against Israeli Leaders: “What’s Happening Is Not Genocide” (deadline.com)
For the Women Who Accused the Trump Campaign of Harassment, It’s Been More Harassment (www.propublica.org)
This amazing news anchor surprised his colleagues by coming out on air (www.lgbtqnation.com)
Dupont is splitting into 3 organizations. (www.cnn.com)
Man charged with helping Russian intelligence in UK (www.bbc.co.uk)
Michael Schumacher 'First Interview' Made By AI, Magazine Who Printed It Asked To Pay €200,000 (www.ibtimes.co.uk)
Michael Schumacher’s family won €200,000 (£170,212) in compensation after a magazine published a fake interview with the F1 legend, created using artificial intelligence (AI).
Alaskan rivers turning orange due to climate change, study finds (www.theguardian.com)
Dozens of rivers and streams in Alaska are turning rusty orange, a likely consequence of thawing permafrost, a new study finds....
Political consultant behind fake Biden AI robocall faces charges in New Hampshire (www.cnn.com)
Deadly Form Of Mpox Poses 'Global Threat,' CDC Warns—Here's What To Know (www.forbes.com)
This AIPAC Donor Funnels Millions to an IDF Unit Accused of Violating Human Rights (theintercept.com)
The Netzah Yehuda battalion is an all-male unit of the Israel Defense Forces that was formed to allow ultra-Orthodox Jews to serve in the military while still complying with their religious beliefs, through accommodations like providing time for prayer and limiting interactions with women....
UCLA police chief reassigned following mob attack on pro-Palestinian protesters (www.reuters.com)
The police chief for the University of California at Los Angeles has been removed from his post three weeks after campus officials came under fire for their handling of a violent, overnight mob attack on pro-Palestinian activists encamped at UCLA....
After years in decline, U.S. drowning deaths are rising again (www.npr.org)
Exclusive: Microsoft’s UAE deal could transfer key U.S. chips and AI technology abroad (www.reuters.com)
Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab President Brad Smith said the tech company’s high profile deal with the United Arab Emirates-backed AI firm G42 could eventually involve the transfer of sophisticated chips and tools - a move that a senior Republican congressman warned could have national security implications....
Many US dairy workers yet to receive protective gear for bird flu (www.reuters.com)
CHICAGO, May 23 (Reuters) - Many U.S. dairy farms have not yet increased health protections against bird flu for employees during an outbreak in cows, according to workers, activists and farmers, worrying health experts about the risk for more human infections of a virus with pandemic potential.
One Dead and Dozens Injured After ‘Extreme Turbulence’ on Flight (www.nytimes.com)
Recent research indicates that turbulence is rising and that climate change is a cause, specifically elevated carbon dioxide emissions that affect air currents.
5 dead and at least 35 hurt as tornadoes ripped through Iowa, officials say (apnews.com)
Republican National Committee’s headquarters evacuated after vials of blood are addressed to Trump (apnews.com)
The Republican National Committee’s Washington headquarters was briefly evacuated on Wednesday as police investigated two vials of blood that had been addressed to former President Donald Trump following the presumptive presidential nominee’s takeover of the national party apparatus....
High inflation made finances worse for 65% of Americans last year (www.cnn.com)
