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New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into a 2024 alleged rape at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity house. The university has suspended the chapter and launched internal reviews while the plaintiff pursues a civil lawsuit.
A Venezuelan man who was shot in the back by an ICE officer during a traffic stop in Austin has been charged with assault. He faces a potential 20‑year federal sentence if convicted.
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on American Idol was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, in February 2024. The jury convicted him on nine counts, including aggravated murder, and he faces life without parole.
President Donald Trump convened top AI executives at a "Super Intelligence" summit, where they signed a safety pact and discussed a new terminology for AI. The meeting also highlighted plans for a board to oversee AI safety and a push for data‑centre expansion.
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed the X2 roller coaster after more than 100 riders alleged brain injuries. Lawsuits and reports, including a fatality in 2022, prompted the decision.
Oura has withdrawn its planned US IPO that would have valued the company at $15 billion, citing uncertainty in the market. The decision comes amid a broader slowdown in new listings and follows a recent class‑action lawsuit over its sleep‑tracking claims.
OpenAI introduced its new AI assistant called “dots” at its developer day, describing it as an always‑on, task‑handling agent. The launch comes as the company delays its latest model due to safety issues uncovered in internal testing.
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Christa Pike’s last‑minute petition to halt her execution, and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee refused to grant clemency. Pike, convicted of a 1995 murder, is set to become the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than two centuries.
President Donald Trump said the United States will not enter a joint venture with China on artificial intelligence, calling such cooperation a risk of handing over secrets. The remarks came as Washington and Beijing launch a new AI dialogue and a communications channel to manage future incidents.
Evan Gershkovich told the BBC that he realized he had been set up when masked men arrested him in Yekaterinburg. He spent 16 months in Russia’s Lefortovo prison before being released in a high‑profile prisoner swap.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee denied a clemency request for Christa Pike, the state’s only woman on death row. Pike is scheduled for execution by lethal injection on Wednesday, which would make her the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than two centuries.
A New York Times executive was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in a California car park. Police say his 77‑year‑old parents‑in‑law were arrested on suspicion of first‑degree murder.
New York state prosecutors have announced they will reopen a criminal investigation into the alleged 2024 gang‑rape at Cornell University. The case stems from a civil lawsuit filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe, who alleges she was drugged and assaulted by members of the Chi Phi fraternity.
President Donald Trump is weighing a ban on U.S. diesel exports to curb record‑high domestic fuel prices. Analysts warn that cutting off roughly one million barrels of daily exports could lift global diesel prices and add pressure to worldwide inflation.
Taylor Swift became the most successful artist in MTV Video Music Awards history, winning Video of the Year and setting a new record of 30 wins. Madonna also walked away with multiple honors, including Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration.
Apple was ordered to pay $5.7 bn after a jury found it infringed Taction Technology’s vibration‑patent claims. The verdict overturns a 2023 district‑court ruling that had cleared Apple of infringement.
Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences after a major incident was declared at RAF Fairford. Police and bomb‑disposal teams have cordoned off vehicles and evacuated dozens of homes while Counter Terrorism Policing leads the investigation.
Five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after suspicious vehicles were reported near RAF Fairford, a base used by the United States Air Force. A major incident was declared, prompting the evacuation of dozens of homes in the nearby village of Whelford.
A powerful nor'easter sweeping the northeastern United States has caused coastal flooding and prompted emergency declarations in New York and New Jersey. The storm has also triggered widespread power outages, flight disruptions, and event cancellations.
An independent review identified multiple security lapses at Utah Valley University during the event where activist Charlie Kirk was shot. The report blames inadequate planning and coordination, but finds no evidence of willful negligence.
