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Mother kills 14-year-old son before taking own life, Idaho sheriff says
A mother in Wallace, Idaho, shot and killed her 14-year-old son before committing suicide. Lawley had reportedly been pregnant. Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsey expressed her condolences and said it was an extremely difficult day for all involved.
Nebraska passes bill restricting abortion after 12 weeks and banning gender-affirming care for trans youth
Nebraska lawmakers voted on Friday to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth under 19 years old and prohibit abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy with limited exceptions. Legislators in support of the bill argued that it will prevent irreversible medical procedures and protect children. Opposers sought to block the anti-trans legislation by filibustering other bills.
G7 leaders call on China to stop military aggression and withdraw troops from Ukraine
The G7 leaders called on China to use its diplomatic relationship with Russia to end its military aggression in Ukraine and withdraw its troops without delay. While emphasizing the need for cooperation with China, the leaders expressed concern over Beijing's expanding military presence in the East and South China seas, human rights abuses in Tibet, Hong Kong, and Xinjiang, and the lack of legal basis for its expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea.
Giant Olmec sculpture returned to Mexico after decades in US
The ‘Monster of the Earth’ sculpture, believed to have been taken in the 1960s from a lesser-known Olmec ruin site known as Chalcatzingo, has been returned to Mexico and is thought to signify a symbolic entrance to the underworld.
China approves Microsoft's $69B acquisition of Activision Blizzard despite complications
China and the EU have both approved Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard. However, the approval in China is complicated by the fact that many of the games offered by Activision Blizzard were stopped in mainland China earlier this year due to a dispute with its local publishing partner.
Teenager surrenders to authorities after stealing $600,000 from sports betting site
An 18-year-old, Joseph Garrison, has been charged with stealing about $600,000 from 1,600 accounts on an unnamed sports betting website using stolen usernames and passwords from previous data breaches. If convicted, he could face up to 57 years in prison. Garrison has surrendered to the authorities and was released on bond. He is ordered not to use internet devices other than his phone and computer.
Air National Guard member faces continued detention for leaking classified information
Jack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, has had his appeal for pretrial release rejected in federal court, where he faces charges of unauthorised retention and transmission of national defence information. The court heard that Teixeira posed a national security risk and may divulge sensitive information if incarcerated, despite his father's offer to act as a third-party custodian. Teixeira was arrested in April and is allegedly responsible for the dissemination of top-secret documents relating to Russia's war in Ukraine. A plea has yet to be entered. He faces a maximum of 15 years in prison if convicted.
Arrest made in case of 'Baby India' found dumped in woods four years ago
Authorities have arrested the biological mother of a baby who was found abandoned in a plastic bag four years ago. The baby was discovered in a good condition in a wooded area in Forsyth County. The investigators reportedly devoted thousands of hours to the case and were able to identify the child’s father through advanced DNA investigative practice. After further investigation, 40-year-old Karima Jiwani, of southeast Forsyth County, was confirmed to be the child's biological mother and is being charged with criminal attempt to commit murder, cruelty to children in the first degree, aggravated assault and reckless abandonment. Freeman, the Forsyth County Sheriff, thanked the family's efforts in finding the baby and said that the little girl is now happy and healthy.
Target Recalls Nearly 5 Million Threshold Candles Due to Safety Concerns
Target has recalled almost 5 million of its Threshold candles due to reports of jars breaking or cracking during use, resulting in six injuries. The recall involves three of Target's Threshold candle products sold in-store and online between August 2019 and March 2023 for between 20. The CPSC is urging consumers to stop using the candles immediately and return them to Target for a refund.
Plane makes emergency landing at Spanish air base
An aircraft made an emergency landing at a Spanish air and space force base, with videos on social media showing the plane in flames. The pilot was taken to a hospital but was not in danger.