FBI returns 22 looted artifacts to Japan after discovery in Massachusetts attic (www.theguardian.com)
Investigation of items that were stolen during the Okinawa battle began after family discovered them in late father’s belongings...
Supreme Court examines whether government can combat disinformation online (wamu.org)
In a major case testing the role of the First Amendment in the internet age, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday hears arguments focused on the federal government’s ability to combat what it sees as false, misleading or dangerous information online....
Trump has been unable to get bond for $464 million judgment, his lawyers say (www.nbcnews.com)
Florida is seeing an increase in homelessness. A Republican bill could make it worse (www.theguardian.com)
‘Inhumane’ legislation on governor Ron DeSantis’ desk will require cash-strapped counties to build remote camps...
United Airlines CEO vows to review recent safety incidents and learn ‘the right lessons’ (www.theguardian.com)
In recent weeks, Unites Airlines planes have had a panel missing, rolled onto the grass at an airport and lost a tire after takeoff...
Tucker Carlson fooled by YouTubers who claim they edited Kate Middleton photo (www.independent.co.uk)
The pranksters claimed ‘mainstream media in the UK wouldn’t touch the story’ to get Mr Carlson’s attention...
An Expert Who Has Testified in Foster Care Cases Across Colorado Admits Her Evaluations Are Unscientific (www.propublica.org)
Diane Baird labeled her method for assessing families the “Kempe Protocol” after the renowned University of Colorado institute where she worked for decades. The school has yet to publicly disavow it....
Women pinned cougar during 'hand-to-hand combat' to save friend trapped in its jaws (www.nbcnews.com)
The cat dialed back pressure through its crushing jaws, and the friend was able to pull away, fellow cyclists said in an interview one month after the incident east of Seattle....
As More States Target Disavowed ‘Excited Delirium’ Diagnosis, Police Groups Push Back (kffhealthnews.org)
Following a pivotal year in the movement to discard the term “excited delirium,” momentum is building in several states to ban the discredited medical diagnosis from death certificates, law enforcement training, police incident reports, and civil court testimony....
Rule of law declining across EU, report warns (www.theguardian.com)
Civil liberties network says in states where far-right parties influence power, rule-of-law deterioration risks becoming systemic...
Putin bromance has US intelligence officials fearing second Trump term (www.theguardian.com)
Ex-president’s support for the Russian strongman has experts fretting over American interests and security sources overseas...
After the pandemic, young Chinese again want to study abroad, just not so much in the US (apnews.com)
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‘Peak bloom! Peak bloom!’ Cherry blossoms open early in Washington DC, NPS announces (www.cnn.com)
The cherry blossoms lining the National Mall in Washington, DC, have hit “peak bloom,” bursting open in an early spring display after a warm winter, the National Park Service announced Sunday....
Oregon, California and Washington pass bills raising the minimum wage (cardinaltimes.org)
Behind the scenes, Biden has grown angry and anxious about re-election effort (www.nbcnews.com)
Why Credit Card Debt Is So High Right Now (time.com)
Florida Is on Its Way to Banning — and Criminalizing — Alternative Meat (www.foodandwine.com)
“It Feels Impossible to Stay”: The U.S. Needs Wildland Firefighters More Than Ever, but the Federal Government Is Losing Them (www.propublica.org)
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Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism after being accused of losing his way on Gaza (apnews.com)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu railed Sunday against growing criticism from top ally the United States against his leadership amid the devastating war with Hamas, describing calls for a new election as “wholly inappropriate.”...
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, who raised alarm over plane quality, is found dead (www.npr.org)
40-year-old homeowner says economy doesn’t add up: ‘I’m making the most money I’ve ever made, and I’m still living paycheck to paycheck’ (fortune.com)
“There’s this wild disconnect between what people are experiencing and what economists are experiencing,” says Nikki Cimino, a recruiter in Denver.
"Women of Distinction" award named for Ruth Bader Ginsberg goes to Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, Sly Stallone (www.wonkette.com)
What in the name of all the Earth and its domains and the heavens above is this asshattery?...
Forget the paycheck, employees really want a raise in emotional salary (www.fastcompany.com)
Starbucks accused of violating Americans with Disabilities Act by charging extra for non-dairy (www.kiro7.com)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Expected to Tap Nicole Shanahan as Running Mate (www.mediaite.com)
I was hoping for Aaron Rodgers....
