Malaysia halts music festival after same-sex kiss by UK band The 1975 (www.reuters.com)
Gaza’s largest hospital being bombarded, WHO says (www.theguardian.com)
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Oklahoma judge opened fire while driving and intentionally crashed his car, police say (www.nbcnews.com)
An Oklahoma judge was arrested in Austin, Texas, last week after authorities say he opened fire on parked vehicles while out driving, striking at least one of them, and intentionally crashed into a woman’s vehicle, telling officers later that she had cut him off....
Judge sets start date of March 4 for Trump's federal election interference trial (abcnews.go.com)
The federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s federal election interference case has ordered the trial to begin on March 4, 2024....
Nonprofit hospitals skimp on charity while CEOs reap millions, report finds (arstechnica.com)
Mastercard demands US cannabis shops stop accepting debit cards (www.bbc.com)
Bud Light brewer is still struggling to sell the beer in North America over trans promotion backlash (apnews.com)
Anheuser-Busch Inbev said Tuesday that revenue growth in most of its global regions was offset by a drop in North American sales, in a sign of continuing fallout from a promotion with a transgender influencer that cost it sales....
Medical debt could be barred from ruining your credit score soon (www.npr.org)
The Biden administration announced a major initiative to protect Americans from medical debt on Thursday, outlining plans to develop federal rules barring unpaid medical bills from affecting patients’ credit scores.
Nebraska governor signs order narrowly defining sex as that assigned at birth (apnews.com)
Nebraska’s Republican Gov. Jim Pillen on Wednesday signed an executive order strictly defining a person’s sex....
How a Big Pharma Company Stalled a Potentially Lifesaving Vaccine in Pursuit of Bigger Profits (www.propublica.org)
A vaccine against tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease, has never been closer to reality, with the potential to save millions of lives. But its development slowed after its corporate owner focused on more profitable vaccines....
Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Georgia election case (www.nbcnews.com)
Scott Hall is the first person to plead guilty in the 19 defendant case. First to flip.
Revealed: WHO aspartame safety panel linked to alleged Coca-Cola front group (www.theguardian.com)
Vice blocked news stories that could offend Saudi Arabia, insiders say (www.theguardian.com)
“Church of Bleach” family gets years in prison for deadly “miracle” solution (arstechnica.com)
California governor signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety (apnews.com)
California will double the taxes on guns and ammunition and use the money to pay for more security at public schools and various violence prevention programs under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Tuesday....
Trump replaces top Georgia lawyer ahead of surrender (www.cnn.com)
Former President Donald Trump has replaced his top Georgia lawyer ahead of his surrender Thursday evening, sources tell CNN....
Trust in science down; trends worst in minorities, Republicans (arstechnica.com)
Rudy Giuliani owes nearly $550K in unpaid taxes, IRS says (www.nbcnews.com)
New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque (apnews.com)
Cuba uncovers ‘human trafficking ring’ recruiting for Russia’s war in Ukraine (www.theguardian.com)
Cuba has uncovered a human trafficking ring aimed at recruiting Cubans to fight as mercenaries for Russia in its war in Ukraine, its foreign ministry has said, as Moscow seeks to increase the size of its forces in Ukraine....
Sex education classes often don't include LGBTQ+ students. New restrictions could make it worse (apnews.com)
In fifth grade, Stella Gage’s class watched a video about puberty. In ninth grade, a few sessions of her health class were dedicated to the risks of sexual behaviors....
Trump Attorney Screwup Means Trump Won’t Get Jury Trial in NY Fraud Case (www.meidastouch.com)
Due to an oversight, Trump's attorneys failed to ask for a jury trial within the time allotted to them
Landlord Party In Berkeley Ends In Fights (www.berkeleyside.org)
Jimmy Fallon apologises to Tonight Show staff after toxic workplace allegations - reports (www.theguardian.com)
Earlier on Thursday, Rolling Stone published allegations from two current and 14 former employees, including production crew and writers, who requested anonymity out of fear of retaliation. Rolling Stone claimed they had approached an additional 80 current and former employees, but “not a single one agreed to speak on the...
Elon Musk's X follower count bloated by millions of new, inactive accounts (mashable.com)
We took a close look at Elon Musk's more than 150 million followers on X aka Twitter. What we found is…concerning.
