Now that cars are like smartphones, we don’t really own them (www.washingtonpost.com)
In a dispute over a repair law, Subaru and Kia crippled their own wireless features in Massachusetts. Maine could be next.
Donald Trump moves closer to losing Mar-a-Lago (www.newsweek.com)
Donald Trump has placed himself at further risk of losing control of properties such as his Mar-a-Lago resort following his testimony in the New York civil fraud trial, according to an attorney....
GAZA: 3,195 children killed in three weeks surpasses annual number of children killed in conflict zones since 2019 (www.savethechildren.net)
Since October 7, more than 3,257 children have been reported killed, including at least 3,195 in Gaza, 33 in the West Bank, and 29 in Israel, according to the Ministries of Health in Gaza and Israel respectively. The number of children reported killed in just three weeks in Gaza is more than the number killed in armed conflict...
Maine resident: People knew to 'stay away' from Robert Card (www.nbcnews.com)
Robert Card is now officially a suspect....
Israel to refuse visas to UN officials after Guterres speech on Gaza war (www.aljazeera.com)
IRS consultant pleads guilty in massive leak of wealthy Americans’ tax returns (www.politico.com)
An IRS contractor pled guilty Thursday to leaking the private tax information of former President Donald Trump and thousands of other wealthy Americans to the news media....
Netflix House Stores Open in 2025 to Rival Theme Park Marketing (www.bloomberg.com)
We’ve come full circle.
Whistleblowers beg leaders to 'stop the chaos' as more than 900,000 Texans are kicked off Medicaid (www.keranews.org)
Since pandemic-era protections for health care coverage ended in March, more than 900,000 Texans have lost Medicaid coverage....
‘We are not in the business of ice cream’: Big Oil CEOs defend themselves against climate criticism (www.cnbc.com)
Chief executives of some of the world’s largest energy companies on Monday sought to defend themselves from criticism, saying it is not possible to keep everyone happy amid the planned energy transition....
California Gov. Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat (www.cnn.com)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY’s List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat, his office confirmed Sunday evening....
Jan. 6 rioter accused of destroying evidence sentenced to more than 4 years in prison (thehill.com)
A California man accused of organizing a group of Jan. 6 rioters, participating in the riots and attempting to destroy evidence of his involvement was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Tuesday, the Justice Department announced....
Biden announces $600m for more free Covid-19 tests in anticipation of surge (www.theguardian.com)
The funding will produce new at-home tests and restart a website to allow Americans to order four free tests per household...
Martial arts instructor sentenced to prison for recording children in changing rooms (www.cbsnews.com)
A 32-year-old man who taught TaeKwondo summer camps for kids was sentenced recently to five decades behind bars after several of his victims discovered he was secretly recording them....
Octopuses used in research could receive same protections as monkeys (www.nature.com)
For the first time in the United States, research with cephalopods might require approval by an ethics committee.
Former Florida surgeon general rebukes DeSantis administration’s claims on COVID vaccines (abcnews.go.com)
The former Florida surgeon general is rebuking claims by the DeSantis administration that updated COVID-19 vaccines have “not been proven to be safe or effective” and that the shots should not be recommended for individuals under the age of 65....
'The Donald' forum user gets more than 6 years in prison for battling officers at Capitol riot (www.nbcnews.com)
California lawmakers vote to fast-track low-income housing on churches’ lands (apnews.com)
Religious institutions and nonprofit colleges in California could soon turn their parking lots and other properties into low-income housing to help combat the ongoing homeless crisis, lawmakers voted on Thursday....
US expects to upgrade Vietnam ties, risks China anger (www.reuters.com)
The United States expects to elevate its diplomatic relations with former foe Vietnam to the top level as President Joe Biden travels to Hanoi in a week, in a move that may irk China and with unclear business implications....
Police in Ohio fatally shot a pregnant shoplifting suspect (apnews.com)
Police in a Columbus suburb fatally shot a pregnant woman in an Ohio supermarket parking lot after she accelerated her car toward an officer, police officials said....
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve energy for third straight day (www.fox4news.com)
When a Coke Plant Closed in Pittsburgh, Cardiovascular ER Visits Plunged (insideclimatenews.org)
A recent study highlights the health benefits of particular plants closing and generally reducing exposure to fossil fuels, researchers say.
How Did That Flagrantly Illegal Raid on a Kansas Newspaper Happen? The Editor Has an Idea. (slate.com)
A federal lawsuit is now planned.
No pets allowed: New Publix signs met with mixed reviews for telling customers to keep pets out of stores (www.nbcmiami.com)
If you walk through your local Publix, you may have noticed a new sign reminding customers to keep their furry friends at home if they wish to shop....
Three years after a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan's governor, the final trial is set to begin (abcnews.go.com)
Nearly three years after authorities foiled a bizarre plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the last defendants accused of taking part go on trial Monday....
Australian ex-priest has prison sentence extended to 40 years for molesting 72nd child victim (apnews.com)
An Australian ex-priest convicted of sexually abusing children had another 12 months added to his 39-year prison sentence on Tuesday for molesting a 72nd victim.
