Sophie Okonedo, Matthias Schweighöfer, Jing Lusi And Paul Ready Round Out Cast ‘Heart Of Stone’ Starring Gal Gadot For Netflix & Skydance

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Two slayings rocked Atlanta's hip-hop scene a decade ago. Only one has been solved.
The family of DJ Nando — William Fernando Barnes — who helped rappers get their start, is desperate for answers about who gunned him down outside his home in 2014.
TODAY
A 13-minute cycle and strength workout that is easy on the joints
This 13-minute stationary bike and upper body strength training routine from Barry's is a low-impact, full-body HIIT workout to burn calories and build muscle.
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Woman to celebrate first Mother's Day at home since emerging from 5-year coma
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
AFP
First 'extreme' solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras
The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies from Tasmania to Britain -- and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend.Authorities notified satellite operators, airlines and the power grid to take precautionary steps for potential disruptions caused by changes to Earth's magnetic field.
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Judge strikes down NY county's ban on female transgender athletes after roller derby league sues
A New York judge on Friday struck down a Long Island county's order banning female transgender athletes after a local women’s roller derby league challenged it. Judge Francis Ricigliano ruled that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman didn't have the authority to issue his February executive order, which denies park permits to any women’s and girl’s teams, leagues or organizations that allow female transgender athletes to participate.
CNN
Guyanese political power broker accused of sexual assault by another woman
A powerful politician in Guyana has been accused of sexual assault the second time in less than year, following his resignation last July over separate allegations.
Reuters
Ukraine ground force commander expects Russian push ahead of arms supplies
"Russia knows that if we receive enough weapons within a month or two, the situation could turn against them," General Oleskander Pavliuk told The Economist magazine. Supplies of U.S. weapons slowed for months while an aid package proposed by President Joe Biden was held up by wrangling in Congress. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine still needed "timely" future supplies of key weapons.
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Farmers will now get paid to test their dairy cows for bird flu
Federal health authorities on Friday pledged nearly $200 million in an attempt to control the spread of bird flu among dairy cows.
TODAY
Daughter calls out ‘Facetune Mom’ for editing photos to make her look thinner
TikToker Sabrina Carpenter shares what a 'Facetune Mom' is in viral post. "My mom edits the crap out of ... her pictures and she also edits the crap out of me."
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Biden administration says Israel is not violating U.S. weapons terms
The report said while it's "reasonable to assess" Israel has violated international law in Gaza, the U.S. hasn’t verified instances to justify withholding military aid.
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Thomas says critics are pushing 'nastiness' and calls Washington a 'hideous place'
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas told attendees at a judicial conference Friday that he and his wife have faced “nastiness" and "lies” over the last several years and decried Washington, D.C., as a “hideous place.” Thomas spoke at a conference attended by judges, attorneys and other court personnel in the 11th Circuit Judicial Conference, which hears federal cases from Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
CNN
Russia mounts surprise assault on northern Ukraine in most serious cross-border offensive in two years
Russian forces have made two cross border assaults inside northern Ukraine, according to information from Ukrainian sources and officials – in what President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling a ‘new wave of counteroffensive actions” by Russia.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge to dismiss 'false' claim that he, others raped 17-year-old girl
Sean “Diddy” Combs on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two co-defendants raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003, saying it was a “false and hideous claim" that was filed too late under the law. “Mr. Combs and his companies categorically deny Plaintiff’s decades-old tale against them, which has caused incalculable damage to their reputations and business standing before any evidence has been presented,” says the filing, which also names Combs-owned corporations as defendants.
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Barron Trump declines invitation to be a delegate at the Republican National Convention
Former first lady Melania Trump issued a statement saying Barron Trump would not be participating in the Republican National Convention as a delegate.
TODAY
TikTokers say apple juice masks the taste of tequila. But is it safe?
People on TikTok say apple juice masks the taste of tequila. We tried it out, and we asked an expert what to watch out for if you try it for yourself.
TODAY
2 new COVID variants called 'FLiRT' are spreading in the U.S. What are the symptoms?
The new "FLiRT" COVID-19 variants, including KP.2, are spreading in the United States. Will there be a summer surge? Experts discuss KP.2 transmission, symptoms, and vaccines.
CNN
Northern lights may be visible across parts of the US this weekend. Why are they so active right now?
Increased solar activity could cause auroras as far south as Alabama and Northern California, but may disrupt communications on Earth tonight and over the weekend.
CBS News
Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Associated Press
Amid GOP focus on elections, Georgia Republicans remove officer found to have voted illegally
Georgia's Republican Party has removed one of its officers after an administrative law judge found he voted illegally nine times after moving to the state. The state Republican Committee voted 146-24 on Friday to remove Brian K. Pritchard, its first vice chairman, state Chairman Josh McKoon said after the closed meeting. Georgia is one of a number of state Republican parties that have experienced turmoil as supporters of Donald Trump have taken over at the grassroots level, ousting previous leaders and demanding that the party prioritize Trump's false claims of fraud in the 2020 election.
Politico
US cites ‘concerns’ about Israeli weapons in Gaza but skirts around saying it violated international law
A new State Department report, criticized as inconclusive, drew immediate fire from both progressive Democrats and Republicans.

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