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8 teens taken to hospital after ingesting marijuana edibles during school field trip: Authorities
Eight teenagers got "acutely ill" and were transported to the hospital after ingesting marijuana edibles during a field trip to the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, authorities said. An on-site security officer found the sickened male and female students and called 911 around 2:30 p.m. PT Tuesday, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. "LAFD Paramedics arrived quickly to determine each had an altered level of consciousness, following their reported ingestion of cannabis edibles," LAFD said in a
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4 big takeaways from Day 17 of Trump's hush money trial
Across two days of testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen detailed Donald Trump's extensive involvement in an alleged scheme to hide negative information about himself from voters in the run-up to the 2016 election. Cohen's cross-examination quickly became combative, with defense attorney Todd Blanche highlighting Cohen's animosity for his former boss, who Cohen has called a "boorish cartoon misogynist," a "Cheeto-dusted carto
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Ship that struck Francis Scott Key Bridge had blackouts 10 hours before crash, NTSB report finds
The shipping vessel that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March experienced two power blackouts while docked, 10 hours before the collision that toppled part of a bridge span, according to a preliminary report released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). In addition to two power losses while the ship was in port, there were two power failures in the moments leading up to the crash, causing the ship's main to shut down, according to the NTSB. The crew was una
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Biden once slammed Trump's China tariffs. Now he's building on them: ANALYSIS
Although the Biden administration won't admit it, new tariffs on China announced Tuesday represent a major shift for President Joe Biden. Back in 2019, Biden slammed then-President Donald Trump's move to impose tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese imports.
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Trump trial live updates: Cohen grilled on cross-examination about truthfulness, TikTok videos
Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Trump last April pleaded not guilty to a 34-count indictment charging him with falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment his then-attorney Michael Cohen made to Daniels in order to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presidential election. Speaking to reporters after exiting the courtroom, former
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Albuquerque Police Department officially met reform requirement
The Albuquerque Police Department was put on notice nine years ago by the United States Department of Justice. A federal court ordered a third-party monitor to watch and report back on how the then-troubled department operated. Police leadership and officers were told by the court they had to make changes to how they were operating.
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8 killed when bus carrying 53 farmworkers crashes, 'high probability' for more deaths
Eight people were killed when a bus carrying about 53 farmworkers was hit by a truck and overturned on West Highway 40 in central Florida, according to state officials. The truck driver, Bryan Maclean Howard, was arrested on eight counts of driving under the influence-manslaughter, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Thirty-eight people were hurt, eight of whom are in critical condition and 30 who have non-life-threatening injuries, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.
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Why a Texas divorce case could impact IVF care in the state
An acrimonious divorce between a Texas couple fighting over their frozen embryos could end up having an impact on in vitro fertilization care in the entire state, and possibly a replay of the controversial court decision in Alabama that briefly ended IVF access in the state. Caroline Antoun has argued that life begins when an egg is fertilized and claims the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization -- which overturned Roe v. Wade and left it up to the states
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Pod of killer whales attacks and sinks 50-foot yacht in Strait of Gibraltar
A pod of killer whales attacked and sunk a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar, between Spain and Morocco, officials confirmed to ABC News. Two people were on board the vessel when the incident occurred Sunday at 9 a.m. local time, according to Spain's maritime authority. The nearly 50-foot yacht, named The Alboran Cognac, was 15 miles from Cabo Espartel in Morocco when an unknown number of orcas began ramming it.
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Blinken promises US arms on the way, says allies won't leave Ukraine's side
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Tuesday, promised the U.S. will quickly deliver badly needed arms, touting Washington and the West's alliances with Kyiv. Blinken is the first senior U.S. official to visit since Congress, after months of dispute, in April passed and President Joe Biden signed a $60 billion aid package that includes artillery and other weapons systems vital to Ukraine's defense. After meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Americ
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Ukrainian border city of Vovchansk nearly destroyed amid Russian offensive: Official
The Ukrainian border city of Vovchansk has been nearly destroyed, a local official said Tuesday, as heavy fighting continues in the region days after Russia launched a new northeast offensive. "The situation in Vovchansk is critical," Tamaz Hambarashvili, the head of the city administration, said during a national telethon on Tuesday. Vovchansk is under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces but there is a shooting battle as small groups of Russian soldiers attempt to enter the outskirts of
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Hannah Gutierrez appeals manslaughter conviction in 'Rust' shooting
Hannah Gutierrez has appealed her conviction of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Alec Baldwin film "Rust." Gutierrez, the film's armorer, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, the maximum, in connection with the October 2021 shooting. The Santa Fe, New Mexico, County jury deliberated for under three hours on March 6 before reaching a split verdict.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: UN court to hold hearings over Israel's Rafah attacks
As the Israel-Hamas war crosses the seven-month mark, renewed negotiations are underway to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, as Israeli forces continue to prepare for an apparent invasion of the southern Gazan town of Rafah. About 450,000 Palestinians have been displaced from Rafah, fleeing to safety, according to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The Israeli military said it had hit 120 targets in the last 24 hours.
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Temperatures measured during summer 2023 'unparalleled' to past 2,000 years, researchers say
A closer look at tree rings is adding to the growing list of evidence that shows unprecedented temperatures measured on Earth over the past year. The summer of 2023 was the warmest in the Northern Hemisphere extra-tropical regions -- from about New Orleans to the North Pole -- in the past 2,000 years, according to a study published in Nature on Tuesday. Land temperatures in this section of the Northern Hemisphere were 2.07 degrees Celsius -- or about 3.73 degrees Fahrenheit -- higher in the su
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Experts say more needs to be done to help protect children from online predators
Protecting children and teens from online dangers is no easy feat. It's an ever-changing landscape and in many ways, it's easier than ever for predators to target children online. In 2023, reports of child online exploitation made to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Cyber Tip Line rose by more than 12%, surpassing 36.2 million reports.
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US is experiencing more tornado outbreaks, despite fewer tornado days overall, researchers say
Although the number of days that there is a tornado in the U.S. is decreasing overall, the average annual number of tornadoes has remained roughly the same, according to the latest research. Last week, more than 125 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. over a five-day period across states including Iowa, Missouri, Georgia and Mississippi – a continuation of a trend that shows more tornado outbreaks despite fewer tornado days, meaning days during which at least one tornado is reported, experts to
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Melinda French Gates resigns from Gates Foundation, gets $12.5 billion for philanthropy
Melinda French Gates announced her resignation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and her plans to "commit" to her own philanthropic work. In an Instagram post on Monday, the philanthropist, activist, best-selling author and mother shared that she has decided to step down from her role as the co-chair of the foundation, noting that her last day of work will be June 7. "This is not the decision I came to lightly," Melinda French Gates explained in the caption.
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'Locker room talk' defense was Melania Trump's idea, Michael Cohen testifies
Michael Cohen took the stand at former president Donald Trump’s hush money trial on Monday, testifying that Trump told him it was Melania who came up with the infamous “locker room talk” defense. When the Access Hollywood tape dropped in October 2016, Cohen said he became very concerned about the impact it could have on Trump’s presidential election. In the 2005 video, Trump could be heard boasting that "when you’re a star" you can "do anything" to women, including "grab them by the p----."
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Trump allies, potential VP contenders flock to Manhattan courthouse
Political allies of former President Donald Trump, many of whom are possibly jockeying for future positions with him, have begun to attend his New York hush money criminal trial as it enters its fourth week, highlighting how Trump has attempted to make New York his campaign stomping grounds in the wake of his required court attendance. On Tuesday, Trump's former Republican challenger and now a staunch supporter Vivek Ramaswamy is expected to attend court with him, according to his spokesperson.
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Canadian wildfire smoke preparedness: How to make a DIY air purifier
The damage of wildfires can expand far beyond the active blaze, as toxic smoke from Canadian wildfires crosses borders, enters homes and triggers health concerns, experts say. As of Monday, officials said at least 40 of the more than 140 active fires burning in the Canadian wildfires have been labeled "out of control," including one that started on Friday in British Columbia and has since spread to 4,200 acres. Most of the active wildfires, at least 90, are in British Columbia and Alberta prov
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Rory McIlroy files for divorce from wife Erica after seven years of marriage
On the eve of the PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife, Erica.
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Tom Brady says he regrets doing Netflix roast: 'I didn't like the way that it affected my kids'
What did the guy with the acrimonious divorce from a Brazilian supermodel think was going to happen?
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Fox Sports host Doug Gottlieb hired as Green Bay's coach, will reportedly still host radio show
Gottlieb's repeatedly courted controversy in his media role and will reportedly continue to host his nationally syndicated radio show while coaching Green Bay.
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Gayle King is on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit at 69. Why it matters.
Why the iconic magazine is featuring stars like King, Martha Stewart, Maye Musk and others.
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Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, pleads not guilty as formality in part of negotiated deal with federal prosecutors
Mizuhara turned himself in to authorities in April after he was accused of stealing millions from Ohtani.
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Docs: NCAA could face $20B in damages, bankruptcy if proposed settlement offer isn't agreed upon
The potential settlement is believed to be in its final stages of adoption and consists of back pay, a new compensation model and an overhaul of the NCAA scholarship system.
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Why Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, years in the making, is almost a pick 'em
A year ago, Usyk would have been at least a 2-1 underdog in this fight. But with these little hints of Fury on the decline all while Usyk has continued his steady march toward heavyweight domination, those odds have shifted.
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New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: With Trump's trial underway, most Americans now believe he falsified records to hide hush money payment
The survey also shows a dip in the former president’s favorable rating — from 45% in March to 41% today.
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Stock market today: Nasdaq closes at record high, meme stocks surge again ahead of inflation data
Meme stocks soared again as US equities more broadly stayed muted in the countdown to fresh inflation data and a Jerome Powell speech.
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Commanders coach Dan Quinn addresses his throwback shirt featuring headdress feathers: 'A great lesson'
The franchise declined comment to multiple media outlets about the shirt prior to Quinn's statement.
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Refresh your closet with this flowy, wrinkle-resistant $28 top: 'I ended up ordering four colors'
Put that boring T-shirt aside: Amazon shoppers say this pretty option is easy to dress up or down, and it comes in plenty of summery hues.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's foundation ordered to stop fundraising: What to know
California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, sent a letter to the couple’s foundation stating it’s “delinquent" in filing necessary paperwork and fees.
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Trump trial updates: Michael Cohen faces cross-examination on 2nd day of testimony
The former president’s criminal hush money trial resumes Tuesday in Manhattan, where his former lawyer and so-called fixer is expected to take the stand for the second straight day.
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Honey Ross to make script-writing debut on Sydney Sweeney’s Barbarella remake
Jonathan Ross's daughter will co-write the script to Sydney Sweeney's new movie alongside her mother Jane Goldman, which Edgar Wright will reportedly direct.
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Google adds 'Web' search filter for showing old-school text links as AI rolls out
As Google revamps itself for the AI era, offering AI overviews within its search results, the company is introducing a new way to filter for just text-based links. According to Google, the new "Web" filter will appear either at the top of the results page or as part of the "More" option, depending on your query. The launch is an admission that sometimes people will want to just surface text-based links to web pages -- the classic blue links that today are often of secondary importance as Googl
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Intuitive Machines wants to help NASA return samples from Mars
Intuitive Machines is looking to help reshape the Mars Sample Return mission architecture with its own technology, based on architecture it has been developing for the moon, executives told investors during a quarterly earnings call Tuesday. “Intuitive Machines has engaged the agency and intends to provide a solution set based on technology architecture we have been developing for lunar material return,” Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus said. The Mars Sample Return (MSR) program is the age
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Google Project Astra hands-on: Full of potential, but it’s going to be a while
At Google I/O 2024, Google gave us a glimpse at what next-gen AI could do, but after trying it out, it's clear it won't arrive anytime soon.
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Airlines sue over 'hidden junk fees' rule, Michael Cohen claims Trump approved hush money payments and the WNBA season begins
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Airlines sue over new “junk fees” rule, the WNBA season begins and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
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'No Botox, no peels, no fillers': Salma Hayek's go-to ingredient for ageless skin is in this $10 cream
The bark of the 'Mexican skin tree' is known for its regenerative properties.
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'When I'm hot, they feel cool': These flowy, forgiving pants are on sale for only $22
More than 6,000 Amazon shoppers rave about these high-waisted cuties: 'The material is lovely.'
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Tennessee couple transporting $3M in suspected cocaine killed in shootout with authorities in Texas
Edward and Elizabeth Stevenson were suspected of running drugs from the southern border back to Tennessee when they were killed in a shootout with police.
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Rory McIlroy files for divorce from wife Erica as marriage ‘irretrievably broken’
Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll, after claiming their marriage is “irretrievably broken”.
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King Charles III's 1st portrait as king draws mixed reactions online
King Charles III marked another first in his reign this week, unveiling the first official portrait of himself since his coronation last year. Charles and his wife Queen Camilla were on hand Tuesday as the king's portrait was unveiled at Buckingham Palace. The portrait, which stands over 6 feet tall, was painted over the course of three years by Jonathan Yeo, a U.K.-based artist, according to the palace.
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Speaker Mike Johnson assails Trump's felony trial in remarkable visit outside courthouse
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson assailed the hush money case against Donald Trump Tuesday as an illegitimate “sham,” becoming the highest-ranking Republican to show up at court, embrace the former president's claims of political persecution and attack the U.S. system of justice. It was a remarkable moment in modern American politics: The House speaker amplifying Trump's defense and turning the Republican Party against the federal and state legal systems that are foundational to the U.S. governm
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Jimmy Carter’s grandson provides update on health of former president
The family of former President Jimmy Carter provided an update on his health on Tuesday.
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Trump could get Congressional Gold Medal under new House GOP resolution
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced a new resolution on Tuesday to give former President Trump the Congressional Gold Medal.
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Sarah Paulson Calls Out Actor Who Emailed Her Six Pages of Notes After Watching Her: It Was ‘Outrageous’ and ‘I Hope I See You Never’
Sarah Paulson will never forget the actor who sent her six pages of unsolicited notes after watching her in a play. Paulson recently appeared on the “Smartless” podcast, where she and hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett discussed the theater custom of celebrities coming backstage to meet with the cast. When Bateman asked …
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Yevgeny Prigozhin Finally Gets His Revenge From Beyond the Grave
Yulia Morozova/ReutersLess than 24 hours after Vladimir Putin sent his defense minister packing after reportedly privately blaming him for failures in the war against Ukraine, another top Defense Ministry official was yanked out of bed by masked security forces.Counterintelligence agents reportedly arrived armed to the teeth to detain Lieutenant-General Yury Kuznetsov, the head of the Defense Ministry’s personnel department, on bribery charges Monday. The Investigative Committee announced in a p
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‘I’m hit’: Bodycam shows Columbus officer’s shootout with Amazon guard
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Videos released by the Columbus Division of Police show an exchange of gunfire that left one officer shot and an Amazon security guard dead. The bodycam and police car dashcam captured the moments around 6 p.m. Sunday when Columbus police caught up with 22-year-old Ali Hamsa Yusuf‘s car, following a shooting […]
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