Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
A new federal rule aims to protect miners from black lung disease (grist.org)
Father and aunt waited hours to call 911 for 2-year-old who ingested fentanyl, later died, warrant shows (www.usatoday.com)
Tennessee is ramping up penalties for student threats. Research shows that’s not the best way to keep schools safe. (www.propublica.org)
Zero-tolerance measures can counteract what some experts consider a crucial tool for protecting students and the larger community....
Trump rebuked as hush-money trial judge warns against juror intimidation (www.theguardian.com)
Juan Merchan admonishes ex-president for ‘gesturing and speaking in the direction of the juror’ as jury selection continues...
Reuters: US Supreme Court leans toward Jan. 6 rioter in obstruction case, with Trump implications (www.reuters.com)
The justices heard arguments in Joseph Fischer’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling rejecting his attempt to escape a federal charge of corruptly obstructing an official proceeding - the congressional certification of President Joe Biden’s victory over Trump that the rioters sought to prevent on Jan. 6, 2021.
Tucker Carlson went after Israel — and his fellow conservatives are furious (www.vox.com)
Carlson mainstreamed antisemitism for a long time, and conservatives seemed not to care. Then he set his sights on Israel.
United Airlines says Boeing Alaska blowout cost it $200m (www.bbc.com)
United Airlines has blamed Boeing for a $200m (£161m) hit to its earnings in the first three months of this year....
Attorney general won't file criminal case against LA officer in 2021 shooting that killed teen (abcnews.go.com)
Prosecutions of fake electors for Trump gain ground in swing states (www.nytimes.com)
Georgia, Michigan and Nevada have already brought charges against people who posed as electors for Donald Trump, and Arizona and Wisconsin have active investigations....
Elevated mpox cases spur efforts to avoid summer spread, vaccination rates lag (thehill.com)
North Carolina university committee swiftly passes policy change that could cut diversity staff (apnews.com)
The future of diversity, equity and inclusion staff jobs in North Carolina’s public university system could be at stake after a five-person committee swiftly voted to repeal a key policy Wednesday....
The Latest | Iran president warns of 'massive' response if Israel launches 'tiniest invasion' (apnews.com)
President Ebrahim Raisi spoke Wednesday at an annual army parade that was moved to a barracks north of the capital, Tehran, from its usual venue on a highway in the city’s southern outskirts. Iranian authorities gave no explanation for its relocation, and state television didn’t broadcast it live, as it has in previous...
Police loom as pro-Palestine students occupy Columbia University (www.motherjones.com)
Voting machine company Smartmatic and OANN settle defamation suit (www.nbcnews.com)
U.N. Panel Says Israel Is Obstructing Its Investigation of the Oct. 7 Attack (www.nytimes.com)
Justice Department to File Antitrust Suit Against Live Nation [Ticketmaster] (www.wsj.com)
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Nine Google employees arrested after eight-hour sit-in protest (www.theverge.com)
‘Danger to our democracy’: fears over Trump allies’ summit with far-right sheriffs (www.theguardian.com)
Mike Flynn, Mike Lindell and others to attend event on election fraud by Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association...
FAA grounds all Alaska Airlines flights nationwide because of computer issues (www.nbcnews.com)
Missouri mother accused of allowing 8-year-old son to drive after drinking too much (www.usatoday.com)
Creating sexually explicit deepfakes to become a criminal offence (www.bbc.com)
The creation of sexually explicit “deepfake” images is to be made a criminal offence in England and Wales under a new law, the government says....
Americans Sleeping Less, More Stressed (news.gallup.com)
Arizona abortion providers hope 1864 ban will spark change: ‘A blue wave is coming’ (www.theguardian.com)
Providers are optimistic for a different future for abortion in the state even as Republicans flounder in their response...
Boeing put under Senate scrutiny during back-to-back hearings on aircraft maker's safety culture (apnews.com)
The Senate Commerce Committee heard from members of an expert panel that found serious flaws in Boeing’s safety culture. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said the public wants the Federal Aviation Administration and lawmakers to ensure that boarding one of the company’s planes has not become more dangerous....
