Infant mortality in the U.S. worsened after Supreme Court limited abortion access
Of the extra infant deaths counted since the 2022 Dobbs decision, congenital anomalies caused the vast majority. Researchers link that to the abortion ruling. #press
Massachusetts couple charged with casting ballots in New Hampshire
A Massachusetts couple have been indicted on suspicion of casting ballots in New Hampshire despite living outside the state. #press
Married, child-free couple with pets? We want to hear from you
Seattle-area couples: Are you married with pets and no children? We want to hear from you. #press
Ludacris’ gulp of untreated Alaska glacier melt was totally fine, scientist says
Rapper-turned-actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges sparked concern from some social media followers recently when he knelt on an Alaska glacier, dipped an empty water bottle into a blue, pristine pool of glacier melt and drank it. #press
Hooligan fears shadow Euro 2024. German police are set for their biggest deployment ever
A recent surge in violence around soccer games is contributing to concerns over security when Germany hosts the European Championship. #press
Search of Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect’s home on Long Island enters its 5th day
Investigators in the New York City suburbs continue to scour the home of a Manhattan architect charged in a string of slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings. #press
Carlos Alcaraz is ‘scared’ to hit his forehand with full force as the French Open approaches
Even Carlos Alcaraz couldn’t tell you exactly what’s been wrong with his right forearm, the part of his body that is responsible for his thunderous forehands. #press
Vigil, butterfly release among events to mark the 2nd anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting
The 19 fourth-graders and two teachers killed at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, are being remembered as the second anniversary of the one of the deadliest school shootings in... #press
Boeing’s 1st astronaut flight now set for June after a review of small leak on new capsule
Boeing is now aiming for its first astronaut launch at the beginning of June. #press
The courts are on the ballot too
More voters who oppose right-wing activists throughout our judiciary must cast ballots for the Senate and president with the composition of the courts in mind. #press
Lawsuit says Snohomish County deputies not justified in Sultan shooting
The lawsuit claims the deputies failed to de-escalate the situation -- as required by law -- and shot and wounded Marcus Whybark "without warning or justification." #press
Immigration officer convicted of shooting photos and video up a flight attendant’s skirt
A federal immigration officer has been convicted of using a cellphone to record a video and take photos under the skirt of a flight attendant as he escorted an immigrant who was being deported. #press
Cavaliers embark on search for next coach, ‘different voice’ in aftermath of J.B. Bickerstaff firing
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Workers at Georgia school bus maker Blue Bird approve their first union contract
Workers at a Georgia school bus manufacturer have approved their first union contract. #press
Missionary couple from U.S. among 3 killed by gunmen in Haiti’s capital
The attack Thursday came as the capital crumbles under the relentless assault of violent gangs while authorities await the arrival of a police force from Kenya. #press
Rapsody’s brave new album ‘Please Don’t Cry’ displays strength through vulnerability
If truth has the power to set one free, then Rapsody’s new album, “Please Don’t Cry,” has removed her from emotional imprisonment and gifted her immeasurable liberation. #press
NewsNation completes transition to cable news outlet next week
The NewsNation television network completes its transition to an all-news outlet next week. #press
The Shiba Inu that became meme famous as the face of dogecoin has died. Kabosu was 18
The dog that skyrocketed to internet fame and became the face of the cryptocurrency dogecoin has died. #press
Workday, Intuit fall; Ross Stores, Deckers Outdoor rise, Friday, 5/24/2024
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Friday: Workday, Intuit fall; Ross Stores, Deckers Outdoor rise. #press
China’s latest AI chatbot is trained on President Xi Jinping’s political ideology
China’s latest artificial intelligence chatbot is trained on President Xi Jinping’s doctrine in a stark reminder of the ideological parameters that Chinese AI models should abide by. #press