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EU Awards $213 Million Cloud Contract to European Providers
The European Commission has taken a step toward digital sovereignty by awarding a 180 million euro cloud contract to four European providers. The deal will let the Commission, the EU Parliament, and the Council buy sovereign cloud services.
Patients and Dental Community Remember Dr. Cerina Fairfax After Her Death
Patients and colleagues are remembering Dr. Cerina Fairfax as a devoted mother, caring dentist, and the center of her family after police said she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax.
Men Disqualified After Running in Women’s Race at South African Marathon
Two male runners who entered the women’s half-marathon at the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town using female colleagues’ bibs have been disqualified, and all four runners could face disciplinary action, including possible two-year bans. The men finished in the top 10 before the cheating was uncovered after social media photos raised questions. Race officials say bib swapping is unethical and can also create medical risks in an emergency.
Mother charged after allegedly leaving baby in car at Bensalem casino
Police say a mother is facing charges after allegedly leaving a baby in a car while she spent more than two hours inside a Bensalem casino.
Hollie Davidson makes more rugby history with Top 14 appointment
Hollie Davidson took charge of the Top 14 match between Clermont and Lyon on Saturday, adding another milestone to her refereeing career. The Scottish official, who received a standing ovation before kickoff, has continued to break new ground after becoming the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations match in 2024 and later taking charge of other major international fixtures.
Universal Credit payments rise 6.2% in April, outpacing the state pension increase
Millions of Universal Credit claimants across the UK will see payments rise by 6.2% from April, a bigger increase than the state pension’s 4.8% uplift. The change affects around 7.5 million people, with standard allowances rising to £424.90 a month for single claimants and £666.97 for couples. The reforms also remove the two-child cap on the Child Element, while new claimants with limited capability for work-related activity will face a lower monthly rate, frozen for most until 2029/30. Ministers say the package is meant to boost support for working households while cutting projected Universal Credit spending and increasing employment support.
Police Say Woman Drove Into Crowd Outside Lexington Bar, Then Danced for a Recording Bystander
Lexington police say 20-year-old Kaydence Carpenter drove a black sedan over a curb into a crowd of people in a downtown parking lot, then continued the wrong way down a one-way street. Officers testified that video showed the car striking two people, and that Carpenter smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech, and was found with a fake ID. She faces charges including DUI and wanton endangerment, and the case is now headed to a grand jury.
Truck Crash Sends Millions of Bees Swarming Across Tennessee Highway
A truck hauling bees crashed on a Tennessee highway, and officials warned drivers to keep their windows shut because bees were swarming in the area. That is not a commute you want to improvise.
Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk Seeks to Bar Cameras From Court
Tyler Robinson is set to appear in court Friday as his attorneys argue that biased media coverage could taint potential jurors in his aggravated murder case. They are pressing to keep cameras out of the courtroom.
85-year-old French widow released from ICE custody and returned to France
An 85-year-old woman from France was released after 16 days in ICE custody and returned home on Friday. Her late husband was a U.S. veteran.
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