Trump accuses Iran of 'numerous' ceasefire violations as deadline looms, Pakistan talks uncertain...

1. Trump accuses Iran of 'numerous' ceasefire violations as deadline looms, Pakistan talks uncertain  Fox News
2. Live updates: Trump says US is extending ceasefire while awaiting proposal from Iran  AP News
3. Gold Steadies as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Peace Talks Stall  Bloomberg.com
4. Trump extends US ceasefire after Pakistan request but will continue blockade of Iranian ports - as it happened  Reuters
5. Trump tells CNBC he expects U.S. to make ‘great deal’ with Iran  CNBC

Election Day Turnout in Virginia Is Down Significantly From 2025, After Strong Early Voting - The...

1. Election Day Turnout in Virginia Is Down Significantly From 2025, After Strong Early Voting  The New York Times
2. Live Results: Virginia redistricting special election  PBS
3. The New Virginia Map Could Add Four Democratic Seats  The New York Times
4. Virginia voters to decide on new House map with major midterm implications  CNN
5. Virginia Ballot Measures Special Election 2026 Live Results  NBC News

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on charges that it fraudulently paid informants in extremist...

1. Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on charges that it fraudulently paid informants in extremist groups  NBC News
2. Justice Dept. Charges Prominent Civil Rights Group With Financial Crimes  The New York Times
3. Trump administration sues Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges  Al Jazeera
4. Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges by Alabama grand jury  The Guardian
5. DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud amid denials from civil rights group  The Hill

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress, moments before Ethics hearing to determine...

1. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress, moments before Ethics hearing to determine sanctions  CBS News
2. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress  The New York Times
3. Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion  CNN
4. House Democrats prepare to abandon Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick en masse  Axios
5. Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress after criminal charges  BBC

Gunman who fired on tourists at Mexican pyramid carried materials related to 1999 Columbine massa...

1. Gunman who fired on tourists at Mexican pyramid carried materials related to 1999 Columbine massacre  AP News
2. Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup  CNN
3. Mass shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan archaeological site leaves one dead, 13 injured  The Art Newspaper
4. Teotihuacán Pyramids Shooting: Gunman Carried Notes on U.S. Mass Shootings  The New York Times
5. Tourists describe terrifying moments during deadly shooting at Mexico pyramid site  NBC News

Vance's Pakistan trip postponed indefinitely as Iran boycotts peace talks - Axios

1. Vance's Pakistan trip postponed indefinitely as Iran boycotts peace talks  Axios
2. Live updates: Trump says he will extend ceasefire with Iran until negotiations conclude  CNN
3. Iran War Live Updates: Uncertainty Surrounds U.S.-Iran Talks as Cease-Fire Nears End  The New York Times
4. Vance trip to Pakistan for Iran talks is on hold, NYT reports  CNBC
5. U.S., Iran Delay Talks in High-Stakes Game of Chicken  WSJ

Can the US and Iran Agree to a Lasting Deal to End the War? - Bloomberg.com

1. Can the US and Iran Agree to a Lasting Deal to End the War?  Bloomberg.com
2. Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’  The Guardian
3. Trump extends ceasefire until Iran can submit pivotal proposal: Live updates  USA Today
4. Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request  NPR
5. U.S. and Iran Talks Appear on Track to Resume Despite Mixed Messages  The New York Times

Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll - Reuters

1. Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll  Reuters
2. Trump’s approval rating on US economy falls to 30 percent, new poll finds – US politics live  The Guardian
3. Trump’s approval rating has never recovered since his Liberation Day tariffs, polls show  The Independent
4. The bottom could be falling out in Trump’s polls  CNN
5. Opinion | How one of Trump’s strengths turned into a big weakness  The Washington Post

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says - AP News

1. US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says  AP News
2. The Touska, the Iranian-Flagged Ship Seized by U.S. Forces, Was Under Sanctions  The New York Times
3. U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture  The Washington Post
4. US Says It Boarded Oil Tanker, First During Iranian Blockade  Bloomberg.com
5. Trump’s Hormuz Blockade Is a Catch-22  Mother Jones

Tucker Carlson turns on Trump, apologizes for ‘misleading people’ - The Seattle Times

1. Tucker Carlson turns on Trump, apologizes for ‘misleading people’  The Seattle Times
2. Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented by it’  The Guardian
3. Tucker Carlson apologizes for 'misleading' people on Trump: 'We're implicated in this for sure'  NBC News
4. Tucker Carlson’s Trump Apology Is Too Little, Too Late  Rolling Stone
5. Tucker Carlson Says He Is ‘Tormented’ by His Past Support for Trump  The New York Times

The Republican insider now running Trump’s Labor Department - Politico

1. The Republican insider now running Trump’s Labor Department  Politico
2. Another Trump Cabinet Member Departs in Scandal  The Atlantic
3. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s Labor Secretary, Steps Down Amid Internal Investigation  The New York Times
4. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will resign amid misconduct allegations  The Washington Post
5. Trump’s Labor Secretary’s Impressive Legacy of Sleaze  The New Republic

Trump Encourages Companies Not to Seek Tariff Refunds - Yahoo Finance

1. Trump Encourages Companies Not to Seek Tariff Refunds  Yahoo Finance
2. Do you qualify for a tariff refund? It depends on who or what you are  WBAL-TV
3. Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds  UnionLeader.com
4. Trump Administration Takes Steps to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs  The New York Times
5. $166 billion in tariff refunds just became available, but small businesses may already be at a disadvantage  Fortune

Trump to participate in marathon Bible reading - BBC

1. Trump to participate in marathon Bible reading  BBC
2. ‘If my people': Here’s why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so potent and polarizing  AP News
3. Trump reads from Bible in Oval Office in taped message for Christian group  The Guardian
4. Trump to read Bible verses as part of week-long faith event  USA Today
5. Trump reads from Bible after high-profile clash with pope  South China Morning Post

Two CIA officers die in Mexico accident after counternarcotics operation - The Washington Post

1. Two CIA officers die in Mexico accident after counternarcotics operation  The Washington Post
2. Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny  BBC
3. Mexico Demands Explanation From U.S. Over Officials Killed After Drug Raid  WSJ
4. REPORTS: Two U.S. officials killed in Mexico car crash allegedly worked for CIA  KATU
5. US and Mexican officials assigned to cartel case killed in car accident  The Guardian

Florida’s attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting - AP News

1. Florida’s attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting  AP News
2. Florida launches criminal probe into whether chatbot aided suspect in deadly campus shooting  Fox Business
3. ChatGPT allegedly advised Florida State shooter when and where to strike  The Washington Post
4. Florida's attorney general announces criminal investigation into OpenAI  NBC News
5. Open AI, Chat GPT investigated criminally in a probe by Florida's Attorney General  Yahoo

US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran...

1. US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations  CNN
2. Exclusive: US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say  Reuters
3. Last Rounds? Status of Key Munitions at the Iran War Ceasefire  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
4. US military used up nearly half of Patriot missiles during Iran war: Analysis  The Hill
5. Baltic nations brace for impact of Iran war delaying US weapons shipments  Defense News

Graham releases blueprint for GOP immigration enforcement funding plan - Politico

1. Graham releases blueprint for GOP immigration enforcement funding plan  Politico
2. Senate GOP unveils $70B immigration plan to circumvent Democrats in bid to end DHS shutdown  CNN
3. House could vote on budget resolution next week  Politico
4. Congress is building a path to resolution for DHS — even as it opens the next appropriations cycle  Federal News Network
5. Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security  AP News

Pete Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for U.S. service members - CBS News

1. Pete Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for U.S. service members  CBS News
2. US military service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shot  The Guardian
3. Flu vaccine requirement discarded ‘effective immediately,’ Hegseth says  Military Times
4. Pentagon to Stop Requiring Members of Military to Get Flu Vaccines  The New York Times
5. Why the Pentagon is dropping a flu vaccine mandate  vox.com

Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon - BBC

1. Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon  BBC
2. Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Jail for Damaging Jesus Statue in Lebanon  The New York Times
3. Israel jails two soldiers who damaged and photographed a Jesus statue in Lebanon  CNN
4. Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon village  The Guardian
5. Outcry grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon  Al Jazeera

US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war - AP News

1. US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war  AP News
2. Trump wants $1.5tn for the Pentagon – and cuts to healthcare and housing | Steven Greenhouse  The Guardian
3. Pentagon details funding strategy behind Trump’s proposed $1.45 trillion defense budget  SpaceNews
4. Department of War Releases the President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget  U.S. Department of War (.gov)
5. Pentagon Seeks $75 Billion for Drones in Record Budget Ask  Bloomberg.com

Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador - ...

1. Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador  AP News
2. No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says ex-official  BBC
3. Opinion | Britain’s Prime Minister Is on the Ropes  WSJ
4. New testimony raises pressure on UK's Starmer over choice of envoy to US  Reuters
5. Anger remains white hot in Whitehall over Olly Robbins sacking  The Guardian

U.S. Abruptly Rescinds Subpoenas It Had Just Issued in John Brennan Inquiry - The New York Times

1. U.S. Abruptly Rescinds Subpoenas It Had Just Issued in John Brennan Inquiry  The New York Times
2. DOJ’s vast conspiracy investigation into Trump foes picks up steam  The Washington Post
3. Subpoenas were issued in probe of Russia ‘conspiracy,’ then DOJ clawed them back, sources say  MS NOW
4. Southern District of Florida | Joseph E. diGenova Sworn in as Counselor to the Attorney General  Department of Justice (.gov)
5. Witnesses in criminal probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed to testify before grand jury, sources say  CBS News

Ohio State Details Relationship that Led to Former President Walter Carter Jr.’s Resignation - Th...

1. Ohio State Details Relationship that Led to Former President Walter Carter Jr.’s Resignation  The New York Times
2. Ohio State releases investigation into former president Ted Carter  The Columbus Dispatch
3. Relationship that caused Ted Carter to resign from OSU started when he was at Nebraska, report says  Nebraska Public Media
4. Ohio State investigation finds former president Ted Carter repeatedly misused position  NBC4 WCMH-TV
5. Ohio State releases findings in investigation into Ted Carter's business relationship with podcaster  10TV

Baby Jaxon: 17-year-old charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin in San Jo...

1. Baby Jaxon: 17-year-old charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin in San Jose, California  ABC7 Los Angeles
2. ‘Baby Jaxon’ was 3rd South Bay child murdered under DFCS care, DA says  KRON4
3. San José Teen Charged With Murder of 2-Year-Old Cousin  KQED
4. DA charges San Jose teen in toddler's death, sexual assault  NBC Bay Area
5. After San Jose toddler death in foster care, NAACP calls for removal of county leaders  The Press Democrat

$1.8 million stolen during Brinks armored truck heist in the Tacony section of Philadelphia, sour...

1. $1.8 million stolen during Brinks armored truck heist in the Tacony section of Philadelphia, sources say  6abc Philadelphia
2. Armed robbers steal more than $1M from Brinks armored truck, Philly police say  NBC10 Philadelphia
3. Men armed with assault rifles rob Brinks truck in Philadelphia: police  FOX 29 Philadelphia
4. Men With Assault Rifles Steal $1.8M From Armored Truck: Top PA Stories  Patch
5. 2 men armed with rifles hold up Brinks truck in Northeast Philadelphia, get away with cash, police say  CBS News

At least 10 scientists tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sp...

1. At least 10 scientists tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sparking federal investigation  CNN
2. FBI investigating deaths and disappearances of staff at secretive government laboratories. Here's what we know.  CBS News
3. 'Something sinister could be happening': FBI looks into dead or missing nuclear and space defense scientists tied to NASA, Blue Origin, and SpaceX  Fortune
4. Wave of missing scientists sparks revived interest in Monica Reza case  NewsNation
5. FBI will look for connections to deaths and disappearances of scientists  NBC News

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking - PBS

1. FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking  PBS
2. With acting AG at his side, FBI Director Patel publicly addresses Atlantic allegations  CNN
3. Patel lashes out at press over story painting him as drunk and AWOL  Politico
4. The FBI Director Is MIA  The Atlantic
5. Left-wing group chases proof of Kash Patel's alleged 'excessive drinking' as Dems eye FBI Director's ouster  Fox News

Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack - BBC

1. Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack  BBC
2. Seven arrested in London over foiled arson attack on Jewish community  CNN
3. Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism  BBC
4. U.K. police are investigating if Iranian proxies are behind recent attacks on Jewish sites  CBS News
5. London synagogue arsonist released on bail amid spate of attacks on Jewish community  Jewish Insider

The Onion says it's finally acquired Alex Jones' Austin-based Infowars - KUT

1. The Onion says it's finally acquired Alex Jones' Austin-based Infowars  KUT
2. The Onion Has a New Plan to Take Over Infowars  The New York Times
3. The Onion reaches new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars  CNN
4. Did The Onion buy Infowars? Texas judge to weigh in on take over  USA Today
5. The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website  BBC

Arti Varma killed: Sergio Fraire arrested after Bret Harte Elementary School teacher killed, daug...

1. Arti Varma killed: Sergio Fraire arrested after Bret Harte Elementary School teacher killed, daughter injured in Burbank stabbing  ABC7 Los Angeles
2. Suspect at large after mother killed, daughter critically injured in Burbank  KTLA
3. Burbank 1st grade teacher killed, daughter hurt in stabbing; suspect arrested  FOX 11 Los Angeles
4. 1st Grade Teacher Stabbed to Death in Burbank Home, Mental Health Activist Daughter Hospitalized  People.com
5. Woman killed in stabbing was ‘devoted and passionate' Burbank teacher  NBC Los Angeles

Shreveport, Louisiana shooting today: Father kills 7 of his children, plus another child, in mass...

1. Shreveport, Louisiana shooting today: Father kills 7 of his children, plus another child, in mass shooting at house, police say  ABC7 Chicago
2. Authorities identify 8 young children shot and killed by a Louisiana father  CNN
3. Gun used to kill 8 children was stolen from truck, Louisiana man tells investigators  AP News
4. Louisiana gunman who killed eight children masked his rage before rampage  The Washington Post
5. Louisiana shooter ‘lost his mind’ after wife asked for divorce  Yahoo

Some Trump-voting Catholics in Bucks County express buyer's remorse over papal dispute - WHYY

1. Some Trump-voting Catholics in Bucks County express buyer's remorse over papal dispute  WHYY
2. Opinion | Behind the Feud Behind Trump and Leo XIV  WSJ
3. JD Vance ‘schools’ Pope Leo  The Seattle Times
4. Even Catholic Trump supporters feel conflicted over the president’s tiff with the pope  CNN
5. Pope Leo's popularity withstands Trump's papal attacks  Axios

Apple’s Cook Says He’s ‘Healthy,’ Will Be Chairman for Long Time - Bloomberg.com

1. Apple’s Cook Says He’s ‘Healthy,’ Will Be Chairman for Long Time  Bloomberg.com
2. Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO  Apple
3. No pressure: Apple’s new CEO needs to be Steve Jobs and Tim Cook at the same time  CNN
4. Apple may have revealed a big earnings clue by announcing Tim Cook successor  Yahoo Finance
5. Apple CEO Ternus Confronts Test of Retaining Company’s Top Talent  Bloomberg.com

1 killed in fiery crash into Mountlake Terrace transit station along I-5 - KOMO

1. 1 killed in fiery crash into Mountlake Terrace transit station along I-5  KOMO
2. 1 killed in fiery car crash on I-5 at Mountlake Terrace transit station  KING5.com
3. 1 man dead after fiery collision at Mountlake Terrace transit station  HeraldNet.com
4. I-5 ramp to Mountlake Terrace bus station reopens after fiery fatal crash  The Seattle Times
5. Deadly crash sparks fire at transit station in Mountlake Terrace, WA  FOX 13 Seattle

Kevin Warsh Hearing: Trump's Nominee Pressed on Disclosures, Fed Independence — Live Updates - WSJ

1. Kevin Warsh Hearing: Trump's Nominee Pressed on Disclosures, Fed Independence — Live Updates  WSJ
2. 3 takeaways from a fiery hearing to confirm Trump’s Fed chief pick  CNN
3. Live updates: Kevin Warsh says he will not be Trump's 'sock puppet' if confirmed as Fed chairman  BBC
4. Analysis: Warsh emerges from a difficult hearing with his Fed 'regime-change' plan intact  CNBC
5. Fed Pick Faces Skepticism Over Claim of Independence From Trump  The New York Times

Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism - The New York Times

1. Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism  The New York Times
2. ‘Stop sucking up to America’: Japan’s youth rises up to protect pacifist constitution  The Guardian
3. Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports  NPR
4. Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism  BBC
5. Sun sets on Japanese pacifism with lifting of military trade ban  The Telegraph

Corpus Christi leaders weigh how much to reduce customers’ water use amid growing crisis - The Te...

1. Corpus Christi leaders weigh how much to reduce customers’ water use amid growing crisis  The Texas Tribune
2. Corpus Christi Projects Emergency Water Restrictions in September for Large Industrial Users and 500,000 Customers  Inside Climate News
3. Corpus Christi considers a new Level One water emergency draft with fines up to $500 for daily violations  KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
4. Corpus Christi to reduce hours for pools and splash pads this summer  Corpus Christi Caller-Times
5. Corpus Christi projects water emergency onset in September  Bond Buyer

President Trump’s Landmark Order Advances Breakthrough Mental Health Treatments — Delivering New ...

1. President Trump’s Landmark Order Advances Breakthrough Mental Health Treatments — Delivering New Hope to Veterans  The White House (.gov)
2. Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders  NPR
3. Fast-track psychedelics, scrutinize vaccines: Experts point to double standard in Kennedy's approach  NBC News
4. What is ibogaine, the psychedelic drug endorsed by Joe Rogan?  NewsNation
5. What Will Trump’s New Executive Order Mean for Psychedelics?  Rolling Stone

Johnson touts ‘bipartisan’ path for FISA reauthorization , but obstacles remain - Politico

1. Johnson touts ‘bipartisan’ path for FISA reauthorization , but obstacles remain  Politico
2. US Congress temporarily extends Fisa. What does foreign intelligence law do?  BBC
3. Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension  CNN
4. Three things to know about FISA Section 702: Congress passes short-term extension of controversial surveillance program  CNBC
5. How a sweeping law to spy on foreigners is dividing Congress  USA Today

Mike Vrabel did Dianna Russini no favors with his statement - NBC Sports

1. Mike Vrabel did Dianna Russini no favors with his statement  NBC Sports
2. Mike Vrabel had 'difficult conversations' over Russini photos  ESPN
3. HC Mike Vrabel addresses media for first time since publication of photos with NFL reporter 'The Insiders'  Yahoo Sports
4. Mike Vrabel issues statement on photos with reporter Dianna Russini: "I've had some difficult conversations with people that I care about"  CBS News
5. Patriots' Mike Vrabel has had 'difficult conversations' after publication of photos with NFL reporter  NFL.com

A dozen red states want to help defend Trump’s anti-mail voting executive order - Democracy Docket

1. A dozen red states want to help defend Trump’s anti-mail voting executive order  Democracy Docket
2. Senators urge US Postal Service not to implement Trump mail-in voting order  Reuters
3. Missouri AG leading court fight to preserve Donald Trump’s mail-ballot order  KRCG
4. Inside Iowa Politics: Why Iowa’s secretary of state doesn’t want big election changes  WOWT
5. Guest column: Elections should remain under state control  InForum

Winter storm warning for Sierra as another multi-foot dump expected - San Francisco Chronicle

1. Winter storm warning for Sierra as another multi-foot dump expected  San Francisco Chronicle
2. BREAKING: Tornado warning expires for Fresno, Madera County  ABC30 Fresno
3. Northern California storm viewer videos: Heavy rain, hail and street flooding  KCRA
4. Winter Weather Advisory issued for Tahoe Basin  TahoeDailyTribune.com
5. Heavy snow, winter storm warning in forecast for Sierra Nevada. How much?  Sacramento Bee

Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say - BBC

1. Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say  BBC
2. Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Shooting Near West Bank School  The New York Times
3. Israeli army reservist kills 2 Palestinians, including a 14-year-old, in the occupied West Bank  AP News
4. Two Palestinians killed in West Bank village attacked by Israeli settlers, witnesses say  Reuters
5. Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Settler Raid on West Bank Village, Medics Say  Haaretz

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Democratic donor platform ActBlue - The Texas Tribune

1. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Democratic donor platform ActBlue  The Texas Tribune
2. ActBlue, Democratic fundraising engine, faces lawsuit over foreign donations  The Washington Post
3. Paxton alleges ActBlue misled Congress, public about donation vetting  The Hill
4. ActBlue employees took the Fifth in House depositions 146 times in probe on alleged donor fraud  New York Post
5. House Republicans Step Up Scrutiny of Democratic Fund-Raising Giant  The New York Times

Framework announces Laptop 13 Pro, ‘the MacBook Pro for Linux users’ - The Verge

1. Framework announces Laptop 13 Pro, ‘the MacBook Pro for Linux users’  The Verge
2. Framework launches the Laptop 13 Pro with Intel's new Panther Lake chips  Engadget
3. Framework Has a Better, More Take-Apartable Laptop  WIRED
4. Framework Laptop 16 upgrades make it look less like an unfinished prototype  Ars Technica
5. Framework Previews The OCuLink Dev Kit  Phoronix

Federal judge orders release of Egyptian family of six who have spent 10 months detained in Dille...

1. Federal judge orders release of Egyptian family of six who have spent 10 months detained in Dilley detention center  The Texas Tribune
2. Judge urges family held at Texas detention center since June be released  NBC News
3. Family of Boulder attack suspect ordered released from ICE custody  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
4. Federal magistrate recommends Colorado firebombing suspect's family be released from ICE custody  CBS News
5. Judge orders family of Boulder firebombing suspect to be released from ICE custody  Daily Camera

Tsunami Warning Alert – April 20, 2026 - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan (.gov)

1. Tsunami Warning Alert – April 20, 2026  U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan (.gov)
2. Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued  CNN
3. Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan  AP News
4. Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage  Reuters
5. Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after lifting tsunami warning  BBC

Law enforcement investigating nearly 400 unopened ballots found in Renton - KUOW

1. Law enforcement investigating nearly 400 unopened ballots found in Renton  KUOW
2. Feds now investigating ballots found by Renton dumpster  KING5.com
3. 500 blank ballots found near Renton dumpster spark federal investigation, fraud denial  KOMO
4. WA GOP leader says he has box of ballots found next to a Renton dumpster  Washington State Standard
5. Feds investigating hundreds of blank WA ballots found near Renton dumpster  MyNorthwest.com

2 killed, 5 injured as planned fight between teens turns into deadly mass shooting at Winston-Sal...

1. 2 killed, 5 injured as planned fight between teens turns into deadly mass shooting at Winston-Salem, North Carolina park  ABC7 Los Angeles
2. North Carolina officials to charge adults who allegedly ‘stood by’ teen fight that became mass shooting  The Guardian
3. North Carolina mass shooting timeline shows response from law enforcement, 911 dispatchers  WXII
4. Police: Charges to be filed for adults 'who stood by' during Leinbach Park fight that led to deadly shooting  wfmynews2.com
5. 2 Teens Killed and 5 Injured in North Carolina Shooting  The New York Times

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson proposes cutting jobs and city programs to balance budget deficit - O...

1. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson proposes cutting jobs and city programs to balance budget deficit  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
2. Mayor Wilson releases proposed 2026-27 Portland city budget to address $160 million shortfall  KPTV
3. Portland public safety improvements at risk under proposed cuts to 911, 311 services  KATU
4. Wilson Seeks to Eliminate 145 Jobs and Make Cuts to Parks, Police and Fire to Balance Budget  Willamette Week
5. Portland officials bungle the rollout of mayor’s proposed budget — again  OregonLive.com

Fiesta events canceled, postponed due to severe weather concerns - KSAT

1. Fiesta events canceled, postponed due to severe weather concerns  KSAT
2. Fiesta events, river parade canceled due to flash floods  San Antonio Report
3. Relentless rain floods Alamo Heights roads, slows Fiesta de los Reyes traffic  WOAI
4. Tonight’s River Parade & Market Square Event Canceled Due to Weather  City of San Antonio (.gov)
5. Delayed, canceled Fiesta events — what we know  MySA

Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips - Space

1. Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips  Space
2. Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where & how to see it  Space
3. Lyrids Meteor Shower: How to Watch, Peak Time and Weather Forecast  The New York Times
4. Look up, Iowa. Northern lights, Lyrid meteors may light up the sky  The Des Moines Register
5. The Lyrid meteor shower opens the season. Here’s how to watch  CNN

UW-Madison employee faces felony charges for allegedly trying to poison coworker - WPR

1. UW-Madison employee faces felony charges for allegedly trying to poison coworker  WPR
2. Scientist Irritated by Lab Colleague Accused in Poisoning Attempt  The New York Times
3. University of Wisconsin scientist accused of trying to poison lab colleague who got promotion  NBC News
4. Scientist accused of poisoning co-worker’s water bottle after being denied promotion, authorities say  WEAU
5. COVID scientist accused of using ChatGPT in alleged poisoning plot against rival  Fox News

Trump invokes Cold War law in move to boost energy supply - Axios

1. Trump invokes Cold War law in move to boost energy supply  Axios
2. Trump’s wartime case for fossil fuels  Politico
3. Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost oil, coal and energy infrastructure  The Hill
4. Trump Invokes Wartime Powers to Fund New Energy Projects  Bloomberg.com
5. E&E News: Trump invokes war powers to juice fossil energy, grid  POLITICO Pro

Joint Statement from Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard - ...

1. Joint Statement from Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard  ustr.gov
2. Exclusive: US trade rep tells Mexican companies Trump tariffs here to stay, sources say  Reuters
3. Mexico eyes early trade deal on steel, aluminum, autos ahead of USMCA  Yahoo Finance
4. Greer Meets Mexico’s Sheinbaum as Teams Prepare for USMCA Review  Bloomberg.com
5. Mexico expects formal USMCA talks to start week of May 25 By Reuters  Investing.com

Senators demand OPM withdraw plan to access feds’ medical records - Government Executive

1. Senators demand OPM withdraw plan to access feds’ medical records  Government Executive
2. Democrats demand Trump administration halt plan to collect federal workers' health data  CBS News
3. Democrats urge OPM to scrap plans for ‘unprecedented’ access to feds’ health data  Federal News Network
4. House Democrats want OPM, OMB to halt plans to collect federal worker health data  FedScoop
5. US OPM Health Insurance Data Collection Plan Draws Concern  BankInfoSecurity

Trump says he will extend Iran ceasefire until negotiations conclude - BBC

Trump says he will extend Iran ceasefire until negotiations conclude  BBCView Full Coverage on Google News

NASA’s Curiosity Finds Organic Molecules Never Seen Before on Mars - NASA (.gov)

1. NASA’s Curiosity Finds Organic Molecules Never Seen Before on Mars  NASA (.gov)
2. ‘Is it life? We can’t tell’: Nasa’s Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars  The Guardian
3. Diverse organic molecules on Mars revealed by the first SAM TMAH experiment  Nature
4. Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth, discovers more building blocks of life  CBS News
5. NASA's Mars rover finds new organic matter in crater  DW.com

Michael and Susan Dell to donate $750 million to UT Austin to fund new medical campus - CNBC

1. Michael and Susan Dell to donate $750 million to UT Austin to fund new medical campus  CNBC
2. Michael and Susan Dell Surpass $1 Billion in Giving to UT Austin  The University of Texas at Austin
3. University of Texas establishes AI-native medical center, research campus with ‘historic’ investment  KXAN Austin
4. Dell $750M gift funds UT Austin medical center with AI, technology focus  Austin American-Statesman
5. UT announces new Dell Medical Center, research campus after $750 million gift  KUT

Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo - The New York Times

Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News

‘Michael’ Won’t Stop ‘Til It Gets Enough: Michael Jackson Biopic Eyes $150M WW Debut – Box Office...

1. ‘Michael’ Won’t Stop ‘Til It Gets Enough: Michael Jackson Biopic Eyes $150M WW Debut – Box Office Preview  Deadline
2. Michael review – cliched Jackson biopic is bland, bowdlerised … and bad  The Guardian
3. The Michael Jackson Biopic That Nearly Blew Up Is Poised to Be a Hit  WSJ
4. ‘Michael’ Review: Antoine Fuqua’s Fan-Friendly, Family-Sanctioned Michael Jackson Bio-Drama Is Sanitized but More Soulful Than You Might Expect  The Hollywood Reporter
5. Michael review: ‘A bland and barely competent daytime TV movie' ★☆☆☆☆  BBC

LA homeless agency to lay off 284 employees - LAist

1. LA homeless agency to lay off 284 employees  LAist
2. LAHSA announces plans to lay off nearly 300 employees amid shift in funding  ABC7 Los Angeles
3. Embattled L.A. homeless services agency to lay off 284 workers  Los Angeles Times
4. LAHSA layoffs  LAist
5. LAHSA to lay off 284 workers as County shifts homelessness response  Santa Monica Daily Press

Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL mock draft 4.0: Giants gift Jaxson Dart top-10 picks at running back, recei...

1. Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL mock draft 4.0: Giants gift Jaxson Dart top-10 picks at running back, receiver  NFL.com
2. 2026 NFL Nation mock draft: First-round predictions  ESPN
3. 2026 NFL mock draft 9.1: Jets go David Bailey at No. 2, while Chiefs make top-3 splash  Yahoo Sports
4. Ways to Watch the 2026 NFL Draft: TV, Streaming, and More  San Francisco 49ers
5. 2026 NFL Draft: Ranking the QB prospects based on Tom Fornelli's college football performance formula  CBS Sports

Exclusive: Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data - Re...

1. Exclusive: Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data  Reuters
2. Your Work Habits May Be AI’s Next Big Dataset  Forbes
3. Meta will start tracking employees’ screens and keystrokes to train AI tools  Fortune
4. Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI  BBC
5. Meta will record employees’ keystrokes and use it to train its AI models  TechCrunch

Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows - Th...

1. Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows  The Conversation
2. Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say  CNN
3. Family law experts question custody decision following murder-suicide of former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Dr. Cerina Fairfax  WUSA9
4. ‘Our attention is on supporting one another’: Family of Dr. Cerina Fairfax asks for privacy, space after shooting  WTOP
5. Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia's ex-lieutenant governor  AP News

5 things learned from Packers GM Brian Gutekunst’s pre-draft news conference - Green Bay Packers ...

1. 5 things learned from Packers GM Brian Gutekunst’s pre-draft news conference  Green Bay Packers – packers.com
2. 2026 NFL Draft: Day 2 prospects at linebacker  Green Bay Packers – packers.com
3. Will the Green Bay Packers trade up in the draft? Maybe, but not all the way to first round  The New York Times
4. Four players picked for Packers in second round of NFL mock drafts  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
5. Who did Packers get in Jordan Reid's final 7-round mock draft at ESPN?  Packers Wire

Trump’s surgeon general pick faces mounting GOP opposition - Politico

Trump’s surgeon general pick faces mounting GOP opposition  Politico

Meryl Streep, Anna Wintour and Lady Gaga Toast ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ - The New York Times

1. Meryl Streep, Anna Wintour and Lady Gaga Toast ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’  The New York Times
2. The best looks from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' press tour  Yahoo
3. The Devil Wears Prada 2’s World Premiere Was “Like Coachella for Queer People”  Vanity Fair
4. Exclusive | The stealth way Emily Blunt avoided paparazzi on the way to ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ carpet  Page Six
5. Hollywood's biggest stars come out for ' The Devil Wears Prada 2' New York City premiere  ABC7 New York

Chicago Bulls Head Coach Update - NBA

1. Chicago Bulls Head Coach Update  NBA
2. Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls head coach after 6 seasons  ESPN
3. If Billy Donovan waits, he could reshape next year's college basketball coaching carousel  CBS Sports
4. Billy Donovan leaves Chicago Bulls: Could return to college basketball be on table?  A Sea Of Blue
5. Billy Donovan Makes a Decision on Bulls Future After Six Seasons  Yahoo Sports

NASA Rolls Out Artemis III Moon Rocket Core Stage - NASA (.gov)

1. NASA Rolls Out Artemis III Moon Rocket Core Stage  NASA (.gov)
2. New Orleans-built rocket heads to Kennedy Space Center for Artemis III mission  WWLTV.com
3. NASA rolls out Artemis 3 SLS rocket's huge core stage to gear up for 2027 launch (photo)  Space
4. NASA's giant crawler moves launch tower to prep for Artemis III moon mission  Florida Today
5. NO.artemis3.042126_8544.JPG  The Advocate