Russian cats banned from international competition

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Trump again attacks New York prosecutor, floats economic plans at New Jersey rally
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked the Manhattan judge and prosecutor in his New York criminal trial, while hinting at a range of possible economic policies at a sizable rally in New Jersey on Saturday. Speaking before tens of thousands of supporters on a chilly beach on the Atlantic coastline, the former president disparaged District Attorney Alvin Bragg's appearance and dismissed the various state and federal charges he faces as a form of political persecution. "Fat Alvin, corrupt guy," said Trump, who is on trial for allegedly falsifying business records to hide a hush money payment to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election that he won.
AFP
Israeli fans slam Eurovision snub as 'political'
Music fans who gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to watch the Eurovision contest decried juries' snubs of Israel as "obviously political".When the public vote came in, the fans in Tel Aviv went wild again.
Politico
RFK Jr.'s running mate makes her campaign trail debut — off stage
The vice presidential candidate has been laying low since Kennedy added her to the ticket in March.
Politico
Trump, escalating attacks at rally, says Biden is ‘surrounded by fascists’
He's still under threat of jailtime if he violates a gag order.
AFP
New York gears up for major Spring auctions after soft 2023
New York's major auction houses were preparing for the start of their all-important Spring sales on Monday even as Christie's came under a cyberattack that affected its website.Christie's, which confirmed it was the victim of a cyberattack on its systems, including the website, expects to bring in between $578 million and $846 million for the sale of some 900 works.
NBC News
Auroras illuminate night skies around the world, expected to possibly continue through Monday
Night skies were lit up by the northern lights Friday in locations the auroras don't normally shine as a severe solar storm supercharged the phenomenon.
Associated Press
First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday. Richard “Rick” Slayman had the transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in March at the age of 62. The transplant team at Massachusetts General Hospital said in a statement it was deeply saddened by Slayman's passing and offered condolences to his family.
CNN
NY court strikes down Nassau County order that banned transgender athletes from competing on girls’ sports teams
A New York judge struck down an executive order aiming to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ or women’s sports leagues and teams at Nassau County facilities on Long Island.
NBC News
Demonstrations continue at universities across the country during weekend commencement ceremonies
Demonstrations continued and new encampments were erected at universities across the country as commencement ceremonies took place Saturday following weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that have led to nearly 3,000 arrests, according to an NBC News tally.
CBS News
Massachusetts man who received first-ever pig kidney transplant dies at 62
The Massachusetts man who received the first pig kidney transplant in the world has died.
AFP
'A joke': Trump fans defiant ahead of ex-fixer's court testimony
Empty fairground rides twisted and spun Saturday on the New Jersey shore as thousands of Donald Trump supporters filled a pristine beach for a rally ahead of potentially damaging testimony in his criminal trial next week.The seaside resort venue for the rally, Trump's first since mid-April, was a far cry from the dingy Manhattan courthouse that has hosted Trump four days a week since the start of his trial for covering up hush-money payments.
AFP
Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision Song Contest
Switzerland's Nemo won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, becoming the first artist identifying as non-binary to claim victory, in a competition marked by controversy over Israel's participation during the war in Gaza.Twenty-five nations competed Saturday but much of the focus has centred on the controversy of Israel being able to take part.
Reuters
Canadian police arrest fourth man for murder of Sikh leader Nijjar
A fourth person has been arrested and charged with the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, Canadian police said on Saturday, in a case that strained diplomatic relations with India. Canadian police earlier this month arrested and charged three Indian men in the city of Edmonton in Alberta and said they were probing whether the men had ties to the Indian government. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced Saturday that Amandeep Singh, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in Nijjar's killing.
CNN
50,000 protest Georgia’s foreign agent bill as US sounds alarm over ‘Kremlin-style’ law
Tens of thousands march against a bill that has touched off a rolling political crisis in Georgia, as the US says country faces choice between a Russian-style law and the people’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
USA TODAY
Palestinian girl needs life-saving treatment but can't leave Gaza because of border closing
Three-year-old girl with rare disease needs evacuation from Gaza for medical care. Israel's closing of Rafah border crossing makes that impossible.
Politico
Trump may face a $100M-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower, according to report
According to the report by The New York Times and ProPublica, a government audit indicates the former double-dipped on tax losses tied to a Chicago skyscraper.
Associated Press
Controversy follows Gov. Kristi Noem as she is banned by two more South Dakota tribes
The latest developments in the ongoing tribal dispute come on the heels of the backlash Noem faced for writing about killing a hunting dog that misbehaved in her latest book. It is not clear how these controversies will affect her chances to become Donald Trump's running mate because it is hard to predict what the former president will do. The Yankton Sioux Tribe voted Friday to ban Noem from their land in southeastern South Dakota just a few days after the Sisseton-Wahpeton Ovate tribe took the same action.
USA TODAY
Taking photos of the northern lights with your smartphone? Tips to get the best picture
Are you taking a photo of the northern lights? Here is what you need to know in order to capture the perfect photo on your smartphone.
CNN
Biden calls Trump ‘unhinged’ and says ‘something snapped’ in former president after he lost 2020 election
President Joe Biden on Saturday called Donald Trump “clearly unhinged” and claimed that “something snapped” in the former president after he lost the 2020 election.
CNN
Missed the dazzling northern lights show? You might get another chance Saturday night
A second chance to view the magnificent auroras produced by a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun will arrive Saturday evening in case you missed the previous night’s spectacle.

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