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Police: Arkansas Father and Mother Charged in Death of 2-Month-Old Son After Severe Beating
Police in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, say Gabrielle Elaine Ayers and Timothy Mark Martin are charged in the death of their 2-month-old son, Sebastian Ayers. Investigators allege the baby suffered a skull fracture and other severe injuries, and that both adults knew he was badly hurt but did not seek medical care. Martin allegedly claimed the injury happened while removing the infant from a car seat, while witnesses said the baby appeared badly injured and was given Tylenol instead of treatment.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration Policies Targeting Renewable Energy
A federal judge in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction stopping the government from enforcing several Trump administration policies that would have made it harder for renewable energy projects. The ruling applies to members of regional trade groups that challenged the policies.
Florida attorney general launches criminal investigation into OpenAI and issues subpoenas
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Tuesday he has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT and served the company with subpoenas. He said the probe, which began earlier this month, is connected to a fatal shooting case in Florida.
Israeli Rabbi Who Documented Bulldozing in Gaza Chosen as Torchbearer
Avraham Zarbiv, an Israeli rabbi who has publicly documented his bulldozing work in Gaza, was honored as a torchbearer on Israel’s Independence Day.
Forecast Gives Democrats a Strong Chance to Take the House and a Shot at the Senate
The Economist’s midterm forecast says Democrats have a 95% chance of flipping the House and a 46% chance of taking the Senate. The model points to Democrats leading generic congressional polls by about 53% to 47%, which could translate into a big House gain if that lead holds up nationwide.
Video Shows Israeli Soldiers Singing National Anthem on the Ruins of a Lebanese Town
Israeli soldiers were seen singing the Israeli national anthem on the ruins of a demolished town in southern Lebanon.
Man accused of crashing motorcycle with 7-year-old daughter on gas tank and leaving hospital before she was cleared
Police say Dallas Coburn crashed his motorcycle in Canton Township on April 13 while his 7-year-old daughter was riding on the gas tank, leaving the child injured in the roadway. Authorities say he yelled at another driver, left the scene, later showed signs of intoxication at the hospital, refused a blood test, and then took his daughter out before she was medically cleared. He faces charges including child endangerment, DUI, reckless endangerment, and tampering with evidence, and police say a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
EU-funded NETTAG+ project targets ghost fishing gear in the seas and oceans
The EU-funded NETTAG+ project is working to reduce fishing waste and limit its impact on marine life. The effort relies on fishermen as key allies in tackling the problem of ghost gear on the ocean floor.
EU Top Court Says Hungary Broke EU Law With Anti-LGBTQ Reforms
The European Union’s top court ruled Tuesday that Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ laws violated the bloc’s anti-discrimination values. The decision adds fresh legal pressure over reforms that have drawn criticism for targeting LGBTQ people.
JD Vance’s Pakistan Trip Is Delayed as Iran Talks Continue
Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Pakistan for negotiations was delayed on Tuesday. President Trump said he expects either bombing or a “great deal” as the Iran talks continue.
Voting Rights Activists Sue Trump Administration Over DOJ Requests for State Voter Lists
Voting rights activists sued the Trump administration over Justice Department efforts to obtain registered voter lists from states. They say the move is an attempt to take over and subvert November’s midterm elections, after Trump called for the elections to be “nationalized.”
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