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 | From the Editor's Desk The widespread attention to the recent revelations of cancer diagnoses by Princess Catherine, actress Olivia Munn, and King Charles, among others, demonstrate yet again that cancer is a feared disease. For good reason: It is a cruel killer, the second leading cause of death in the U.S. and a top killer around the world. |
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| Work From Tim Cook to the Clintons, US state dinner for Japan attracts top figures in business, politics  Simon’s career spans six decades, including performing as part of a duo with his childhood friend Art Garfunkel. The 82-year-old New Jersey native has earned numerous accolades, including multiple Grammys and a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. |
| Work America's Next Soldiers Will Be Machines - Foreign Policy (No paywall)  Feature: America’s Next Soldiers Will Be Machines |
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| Work Mental health screening tools for kids are 30 years out of date  Suicide is the second leading cause of death among children aged 10 to 14 in the U.S. That’s evidence of a systemic failure in identifying and addressing mental health concerns in young people. |
| Work How one city pulled public transit from the brink -- and what the rest of the country can learn from it  If the United States had a public transit problem, Washington’s Metro was a good case in point. In the years leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic, DC’s transit system — widely considered to be one of the best in the nation — found itself plagued by frequent delays, safety concerns, and falling ridership. |
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| Work 3 hurt, 5 arrested after shooting at West Philly Eid al-Fitr event, police say  “I started my day celebrating Eid with families at the Philadelphia Masjid. Never did I imagine that only a few hours later, I would be rushing back to the scene, this time to comfort victims of a mass shooting,\" Gauthier wrote. “It is heartbreaking that thousands of my constituents were traumatized during what was supposed to be a holy and joyful day. Police officers were on the scene when the shooting started. I thank PPD for their swift and courageous response, which prevented this mass shooting from being much, much worse.\" |
| Work What to know about the latest trial involving Amanda Knox  An appeals court panel of two judges and eight civilian jurors heard arguments from the prosecution and the lawyer for the wrongly accused man — the bar owner — maintaining their position that Knox committed slander. Her defense attorneys stressed her overturned murder conviction and the interrogation techniques that were strongly censured by Europe’s human rights court. The trial was continued until June 5, when a verdict is expected. |
| Work Boeing whistleblower says the Dreamliner 787 could 'break apart' because of safety flaws, report says  An FAA statement said: “Voluntary reporting without fear of reprisal is a critical component in aviation safety. We strongly encourage everyone in the aviation industry to share information. We thoroughly investigate all reports.\" |
| Work Mini choppers sold at Walmart recalled for laceration hazards. Here's how to get refunded  It is advised that consumers should immediately stop using the item and contact Walmart to issue a full refund. Buyers also have the option of bringing the item to their nearest Walmart store for a refund. |
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| Work Consumer Reports calls on USDA to remove Lunchables from school lunches after chemical testing  In its statement, Kraft Heinz said \"the National School Lunch Program-approved Lunchables adhere to all USDA standards. We increased the amount of meat in the products to increase protein levels and help fuel kids throughout the day. With more meat comes naturally elevated levels of sodium to ensure safe preservation of the product. It’s worth reiterating that Consumer Reports did not test our school products.\" |
| Work Dallas Animal Services hosts free community ‘cat fix' spay/neuter clinic Friday  “We are pleased to collaborate to serve the community cats of Dallas by loaning our two spay and neuter mobile vehicles. These vehicles will increase the number of surgeries performed on-site, ultimately making a greater impact on the welfare of community cats,” Chris Luna, JD, president & CEO of the SPCA of Texas said. |
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| Work 6 former Mississippi law officers sentenced for torture of 2 Black men  Michael Goldberg is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow him at @mikergoldberg. |
| Work Cornell student pleads guilty to posting violent threats to Jewish students online  Liu said she had been taking her son home for weekends because of his depression and that he was home the weekend the threats went online. Dai had earlier taken three semesters off, she said. |
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| Work A rare fungal infection was found in two cats in Kansas. The vet tech also got sick.  Hennessee said the report is meant to raise awareness among veterinarians and pet owners so cases of sporotrichosis can be caught before they spread between cats or jump to people. But the infections are still thought to be rare and not serious in the U.S. |
| Work Ex-NFL star Terrell Suggs arrested in Arizona after alleged Starbucks drive-thru incident  Suggs was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection who was the defensive rookie of the year in 2003 and the defensive player of the year in 2011. He played for the Ravens from 2003-18 after being selected 10th overall in the NFL draft out of Arizona State. |
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| Work US Air Force veteran accused of having explicit images of a child enlists with Russian army for war in Ukraine  A Facebook page attributed to Puello-Mota includes a photo of the Kremlin and an updated profile photo of a man in a uniform operating a drone. It says he is from Holyoke and currently lives in Moscow and works at the Russian Defense Ministry, which is spelled in Russian. |
| Work ‘You failed my son’: Video shows Colorado school bus aid punching and abusing nonverbal student  \"This kind of behavior cannot be and is not tolerated. As parents, you trust us with the well-being of your children and you should never have to worry about them being harmed when they are in our care,\" the statement said. |
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| Work Government, defense rest in IV bag tampering case, accused doctor opts not to testify  Harris explained to jurors the science behind the testing of IV bags, and the SOP, standard operating procedures, labs are encouraged to follow so as to not appear to be biased one way or another. |
| Work Neighbors in South Fort Worth fed up with street takeovers  \"I was vegged out on the sofa in the living room which faces the front street,\" Smith said. \"I didn\'t open the door because I was afraid. And then, I decided, you know, you could get hit, go to your back bedroom. As I\'m walking to the back bedroom, I heard a gunshot, one. I got freaked out, turned off all the lights, went into the back bedroom.\" |
| Work Water pouring out of rural Utah dam through 60-foot crack, putting nearby town at risk  The Associated Press receives support from the Walton Family Foundation for coverage of water and environmental policy. The AP is solely responsible for all content. For all of AP’s environmental coverage, visit https://apnews.com/hub/climate-and-environment |
| Work Evidence was suppressed in case of Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio, prosecutors say  “I have long maintained that the system failed Melissa Lucio — and her daughter, Mariah — at every turn and that she should be given a new chance for justice … and a new chance for life,” Leach said in a post on Sunday on the social platform X. |
| Work Garland man wins $1 million in Texas Lottery scratch-off game  Each scratch-off ticket is $50 and there is a one in 3.36 chance of winning any prize in the game, including break-even prizes. As of this writing, there are six top prizes and 57 secondary $10,000 prizes remaining. Prize money offered by Millions Club exceeds $161 million in total. |
| Work H-E-B opens first Tarrant County store at Alliance  The company is also building two Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B stores in Dallas. A store at 4101 W. Wheatland Road is expected to open this summer and a store at 5204 S. Buckner Blvd. is expected to open in spring 2025. |
| Work Margot Robbie making ‘Monopoly’ movie  “We’re sorry we asked you all to wait another year for it,” said Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson. But he did give the audience a first look, teasing the Ballerina’s explosive entry into the world, with fire, swords and a Reeves appearance. |
| Work Why is the EPA regulating PFAS and what are these 'forever chemicals'?  And there are concerns that consumers who hear about high levels of PFAS in their drinking water might stop consuming tap water altogether, further deteriorating trust in an important public resource. |
| Work 9/11 relics stolen from memorial site in North Texas, investigation underway  \"These stones are a vital piece of history that allows us to remember and pay tribute to the flight crew members and all who were lost on September 11, 2001,\" the police department said in a press release on Wednesday. |
| Work KC Chiefs' Rashee Rice faces 8 charges in Dallas hit-and-run crash  \"During the interview, Mr. Rice acknowledged that he was driving the Lamborghini,\" Royce West said. \"That was the question that was asked. And he responded to that, that he was driving the Lamborghini.\" |
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| Work Adams Morgan’s Spring PorchFest Returns May 4 - Washingtonian  As always, the music of PorchFest is free for all to enjoy. But for the first time ever, the 2024 Porchfest will also include a paid VIP ticket option. The $75 tickets include exclusive access to a VIP lounge on Le Mont Royal’s covered patio, which overlooks the Plaza Mainstage. There, they’ll be handing out swag-filled totes and serving unlimited food and drinks. VIPs will also enjoy a reserved standing area at every mainstage location. |
| Work Congress Gets a Speakeasy-Style Carryout With "Point of Order Pasta" and "Pro Tem Tots"  Jessica Sidman covers the people and trends behind D.C.’s food and drink scene. Before joining Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Food Editor and Young & Hungry columnist at Washington City Paper. She is a Colorado native and University of Pennsylvania grad. |
| Work 12-year-old girl missing in Lakewood, may be planning to leave the state  Aaliyah has a long history of running away and police believe she may be planning to leave the state. There are major concerns for her safety due to her age and lack of cellphone. Anyone with information should call 911. |
| Work Boulder County terminates Cemex plant’s right to operate at current level  One group that has complained to the county and urged the plant to shut down is Good Neighbors of Lyons. The resident advocacy group requested a hearing in January as part of the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission’s permit process. At the hearing, the group requested stricter monitoring of the plant’s emissions. |
| Work Hapless Rockies lose to D-backs in 9th on Eugenio Suarez’s bloop double  Colorado took a 3-2 lead in the fourth on Toglia’s two-run homer to dead center. Toglia drove in Rodgers, who reached on an error by Alexander at shortstop. Toglia’s homer was his team-leading third of the season. |
| Work Nathan MacKinnon summed up Hart Trophy case in one all-around dominant effort  “His leadership doesn’t turn off,” Bednar said. “It’s every day, the way he approaches the game. All of our new guys are sort of blown away by it when they get here. It can be off-putting sometimes. But that is the way he is. One thing he is going to do is lead by example. All of his other strengths and weaknesses aside, if you want to learn how to be a good pro, that’s what you do. You just watch Nate.” |
| Work Denver’s McKade Webster chases another hockey title after sister Makenna helped Ohio State to crown  The hockey path for Makenna led her first to Wisconsin, where she helped the Badgers to a title in 2021 and was named the Frozen Four’s Most Outstanding Player. She transferred to Ohio State in the summer of 2022 so she could play field hockey as well. The Badgers beat Makenna and the Buckeyes 1-0 in the title game last season. This season, Makenna and Ohio State knocked off Wisconsin 1-0. |
| Work Jackson Holliday, baseball’s top-rated prospect, makes MLB debut for Orioles at Fenway Park  “Just to get comfortable. After the first pitch or first groundball or however it is, I think I’ll be fine,” he said. “I’m just going to try to hit the fastball back where it came from and go from there. |
| Work Caitlin Clark tells fans ‘this place will always be home to me’ as she bids farewell to Iowa  Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball |
| Work Free anti-theft event for Hyundai owners starts Friday at Empower Field  Schepman is hopeful that anti-theft upgrades for high-risk cars like Hyundais will further decrease auto thefts in Denver. “It’s kind of a call to action for people who own these types of vehicles to get this software patch to prevent the auto theft in the first place. Prevention is key,” Schepman says. “We are hoping that hundreds, if not more than a thousand, people bring their cars out and take advantage of this free event.” |
| Work Keeler: How did DU Pios hockey turn Denver into Ten-ver? Bragging Boston Terriers and one all-time spelling mistake  The Proscess, meanwhile, a howler born in Minnesota, lives on the backs of T-shirts. It’s posted in huge letters inside the DU locker room at Magness Arena. Some guys have been known to even touch the typo for good luck on their way out to the ice. |
| Work RTD A Line replaced by shuttle buses on Saturday due to maintenance  Direct rail service to the airport will resume Saturday evening after maintenance is complete. The first train with continuous service to Denver Airport station departs Union Station at 6:30 p.m. The first train with continuous service to Union Station departs Denver Airport station at 7:27 p.m., according to RTD. |
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| Work Why is the EPA regulating PFAS and what are these 'forever chemicals'?  And there are concerns that consumers who hear about high levels of PFAS in their drinking water might stop consuming tap water altogether, further deteriorating trust in an important public resource. |
| Work Cornell student pleads guilty to posting violent threats to Jewish students online  Liu said she had been taking her son home for weekends because of his depression and that he was home the weekend the threats went online. Dai had earlier taken three semesters off, she said. |
| Work NYC unveils storage lockers to thwart package thieves  City officials said they hope this set up helps ease delivery truck congestion on the streets. By allowing carriers to make fewer trips, the goal is to also address the number of double-parked vehicles and improve emissions. |
| Work ‘The American nightmare:' NY cracking down on squatters to protect homeowners  That’s why Liu is sponsoring a new bill that will clarify “one who enters onto a property or building without title, right, or permission, and therefore is not subject to the same rights and protections of lawful tenants.” |
| Work DNA helps ID woman found dead in Lakeside in 1986. The hunt for her killer continues.  Anyone who may have known Carrillo was asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330, or after-hours at (858) 565-5200. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. |
| Work Teen, woman killed in wrong-way crash on south I-5 in Chula Vista  The crash occurred shortly after 3:20 a.m. Witnesses reported seeing a speeding driver heading north on the southbound freeway in the fast lane near the border, the CHP said on its online log. |
| Work San Diego man fatally shot in La Mesa was targeted, police said Investigators determined Stroman was sitting in the car when a suspect walked up, fired one round through the window and then fled in a dark colored four-door sedan last seen headed east on Waite toward Massachusetts, Lynch said. A description of the shooter was not immediately available. |
| Work Driver killed after car overturns in Ramona crash The 39-year-old woman was heading east on state Route 78 west of Earlham Street around 6:45 p.m. when the Honda Civic she was in veered off the north side of the highway, said CHP Officer Jared Grieshaber. |
| Work Meetings ahead to discuss railway’s protection plans along San Clemente This upcoming year’s draft budget includes more than half a billion dollars for capital projects, such as expanding the network of rail lines and bikeways and designing the new Otay Mesa East Port of Entry |
| Work 2 men killed in high-speed crash in National City identified Robert Casillas, 33, was driving Victor Arrellano Bacallo, 46, in a Kia sedan northbound on D Avenue near East 18th Street in National City when he lost control of the car around 10:50 p.m., according to county officials. The car overturned multiple times and slammed into two cars parked on the opposite side of the street. |
| Work Sex crimes charges dropped against Marine after missing teen found in barracks  But Rosario’s defense attorney laid out her client’s case in court. Capt. Katherine Malcolm said Rosario met the teen on the Tinder dating app, that the teen had initiated the conversation with Rosario, and that her client had “a genuine belief” that she was 21 years old. Rosario’s friends told investigators they also thought she was in her early 20s. |
| Work Arson suspect sought in fire at Spring Valley home Sheriff’s bomb/arson unit detectives were called in and determined the fire began in a bedroom in the house and was deliberately set. A detective in the unit said it is not clear why the fire was set. He declined to release much more information, citing the ongoing investigation. |
| Work SpaceX rocket set for morning launch from Santa Barbara County coast  The mission for the United States Space Force is an effort to improve space-based environmental monitoring with use of the Weather System Follow-on–Microwave (WSF-M) satellite. The satellite can capture real-time data on sea ice, surface winds, tropical cyclone intensity, snow depth, soil moisture and more. |