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Texas superintendent resigns after trans student’s removal from ‘Oklahoma!’

The superintendent’s resignation follows an investigation into the student’s removal, which sparked nationwide backlash.
Tyson Bennett
Tyson Bennett
2h ago

Boeing whistleblower dies following a brief illness, weeks after the suicide of another

Joshua Dean, 45, a former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, alleged that managers failed to act on manufacturing defects on the 737 Max.
The Spirit AeroSystems logo at a Boeing aircraft.
The Spirit AeroSystems logo at a Boeing aircraft.

Florida bans lab-grown meat, adding to similar efforts in four states

Companies that have made strides in cultivated meat technology said Florida’s bill stifles innovation in a space that is becoming competitive globally
A person holds a lab-grown meat package.
A person holds a lab-grown meat package.
2h ago

Pennsylvania nurse pleads guilty to killing patients with lethal doses of insulin

Heather Pressdee was sentenced Thursday to three consecutive life sentences for the first-degree murder charges and up to 760 years for multiple counts of criminal intent to commit murder.
Heather Pressdee mugshot
Heather Pressdee mugshot
3h ago

Some Florida boaters seen on video dumping trash into ocean have been identified, officials say

The incident occurred Sunday in the Boca Inlet, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A video still of boaters dumping trash off a boat into the ocean
A video still of boaters dumping trash off a boat into the ocean

Asian American festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived

Writers and literary organizations said they were blindsided by the Smithsonian's decision and left with financial losses.
Street view of The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
Street view of The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
6h ago

Duane Eddy, twangy guitar hero of early rock, dead at age 86

The 1994 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer inspired the likes of Bruce Springsteen, George Harrison and countless others through his pioneering guitar twang
Duane Eddy
Duane Eddy
6h ago

Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing

Joie Henney says his 5 1/2-foot gator, Wally, vanished in April while accompanying him on vacation in Brunswick, Georgia.
Joie Henney holds up his emotional support alligator.
Joie Henney holds up his emotional support alligator.
7h ago

Top New York official asks Best Buy about its commitment to LGBTQ groups after conservative pressure

New York’’s comptroller, who manages the state’’s public pension fund, sent a letter to Best Buy questioning whether the company was making changes that could threaten shareholder value.
Best Buy
Best Buy

Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families

Starting this week, schools and government agencies that violate the new law face steep fines of up to $10,000 per day for each violation.
Parents and students are gathered holding pride flags and wearing pride stickers
Parents and students are gathered holding pride flags and wearing pride stickers
9h ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner says she wanted to take her life during first few weeks in Russian jail

The WNBA star was freed in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Before she was released, she said she was forced to write a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Brittney Griner is escorted to the courtroom in Khimki, outside Moscow, on Aug. 4, 2022.
Brittney Griner is escorted to the courtroom in Khimki, outside Moscow, on Aug. 4, 2022.