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NATIONAL

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US--REAL ID-HOMELAND SECURITY

Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

SUMMARY: The head of Homeland Security says travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny. Kristi Noem told a Congressional panel that 81% of travelers already have IDs that comply with the REAL ID requirements. She says security checkpoints will also be accepting passports and tribal identification when the deadline hits Wednesday. She says those who still lack an identification that complies with the REAL ID law “may be diverted to a different line, have an extra step.” But they’ll still be allowed to fly.

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US--MEDIA-TRUMP-FIGHTING BACK

On the attack: Trump’s media response in Abrego Garcia story is notably vigorous

SUMMARY: The Trump administration has called journalists “despicable,” even questioned the patriotism of some, as part of its vigorous response to criticism in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly sent by immigration officials to a notorious prison in El Salvador. It reflects a leader whose hostility toward the press is no secret, and his determination not to back down when questioned. The head of the FCC has also become involved, suggesting CNN and MSNBC are guilty of ‘news distortion’ for the way they have covered the story; Trump even questioned whether CNN loves the country.

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US--SEVERE WEATHER

Rescue crews search for missing girl lost in Texas floodwaters while forecasters warn of more storms

SUMMARY: Rescue crews in Texas are searching for a 10-year-old girl swept away by rapidly rising floodwaters and forecasters warn that more heavy rains and flooding could be on the way to the Houston area and the state’s coast. Teams of people are scouring the city of Brenham, using drones with thermal imaging and dogs to find the girl. The water rescue operation was scaled back overnight when heavy thunderstorms moved through the area, but the Brenham Fire Department says four swift water rescue teams resumed operations early Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Houston says the next round of severe storms could bring as much as 6 inches of rain Tuesday to parts of southeastern Texas.

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US--TRUMP-ALCATRAZ-BUREAU OF PRISONS

The federal Bureau of Prisons has lots of problems. Reopening Alcatraz is now one of them

SUMMARY: Eleven inmate deaths in less than two months. More than 4,000 staff vacancies. A $3 billion repair backlog. And now, a stunning directive from President Donald Trump for the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons to “REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ!” — the notorious penitentiary on an island in San Francisco Bay that last held inmates more than 60 years ago. Even as the Bureau of Prisons struggles with short staffing, chronic violence and crumbling infrastructure at its current facilities, Trump is counting on the agency to fulfill his vision of rebooting the infamously inescapable prison known in movies and pop culture “The Rock.”

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US--SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-DIDDY

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ says he’s ‘a little nervous’ as sex trafficking trial gets underway

SUMMARY: The sex trafficking trial of hip-hop impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs is underway in New York with jury selection. Combs told a federal judge he was “a little nervous” as he requested a bathroom break during questioning of prospective jurors on Monday. Prosecutors say Combs coerced women into participating in sex acts with prostitutes during drug-fueled parties. They say he used violence and threats to keep his victims compliant and silent. Lawyers for Combs say the sex was consensual. Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering conspiracy and bringing sex workers across state lines. The trial is expected to last at least two months.

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US--CALIFORNIA-CAPSIZED BOAT

Boat believed to be carrying migrants capsizes off California coast, leaving 3 dead and 7 missing

SUMMARY: Officials say a small boat believed to be carrying migrants capsized off San Diego’s Pacific coast, leaving three people dead, four injured and seven others missing. Officials said initially nine people were missing but later authorities apprehended two. It was unclear which agency apprehended them or why. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Chris Sappey says it was unclear where the boat was coming from before it flipped about 35 miles north of the Mexico border. He described the boat as a panga. Pangas are open boats designed for fishing but commonly used by smugglers. Coast Guard crews were searching near Torrey Pines State Beach.

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US--NEWARK AIRPORT-WHAT TO KNOW

What to know about flight delays and cancellations at Newark airport

SUMMARY: Flight delays and cancellations are causing more chaos at Newark Liberty International Airport outside New York City. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for an investigation into the problems that began over the weekend. Hourslong delays due to an air traffic controller shortage and thick cloud cover persisted into Monday. The busy airport has been making headlines since United Airlines said it was cutting 35 daily flights. The Federal Aviation Administration attributed arriving flight delays of nearly four hours to a combination of staffing and cloud cover. The FAA says some controllers are taking time off due to the stress associated with equipment problems.

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US--PULITZER PRIZES

New York Times wins 4 Pulitzers, New Yorker 3; Washington Post wins for coverage of Trump shooting

SUMMARY: The New York Times won four Pulitzer Prizes and The New Yorker three for journalism in 2024. Prizes were awarded on Monday for reporting, photography and commentary that touched on issues including the war in Gaza, the fentanyl crisis and last summer’s assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. ProPublica won the prestigious public service medal for the second straight year, this time for reporting on pregnant women who died because of doctors who did not provide care because of concerns about new abortion laws. The Pulitzers also honored editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes, who quit the Washington Post because it wouldn’t run her cartoon criticizing tech leaders that included her newspaper’s owner

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US--KAREN READ TRIAL-THINGS TO KNOW

Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend

SUMMARY: Prosecutors in Karen Read’s second murder trial attempted to build on earlier testimony from Jennifer McCabe, who overheard Read say she hit her Boston police officer boyfriend. Prosecutors say Read backed her SUV into John O’Keefe outside the home of a fellow officer in January 2022 and left him to die in the snow. Defense attorneys say she was a victim of a conspiracy involving the police and have suggested he was killed by someone inside the home. A mistrial was declared last year after jurors were at an impasse. Read’s retrial on charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene is now in its third week.

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US--INMATE DEATH-NEW YORK

Prison guard who helped beat cuffed New York inmate to death pleads guilty to manslaughter

SUMMARY: A corrections officer has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fatal beating of a handcuffed inmate at an upstate New York prison in December. The attack on Robert Brooks at the Marcy Correctional Facility was caught on video by guards’ body cameras, sparked public outrage and led to charges against 13 people. Thirty-six-year-old officer Christopher Walrath, who was one of six guards charged with second-degree murder, pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree manslaughter during a hearing in Utica. The plea deal calls for Walrath to get a 15-year prison term. The special prosecutor says Brooks transferred to the prison that day and that guards beat him to “welcome” him.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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US--TRUMP-CANADA

After tough talk on social media, Trump radiates warmth in person for Canada’s new prime minister

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump welcomed Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, with a bit of menace on social media, only to then turn on the charm and hospitality once the two leaders were sitting together in the Oval Office. Trump said on social media just before Carney’s Tuesday arrival that the United States doesn’t need “ANYTHING” from its northern neighbor, only to shower Carney with compliments in person. The new Canadian prime minster hopes to ease tensions in the trade war, which has created economic uncertainty on both sides of the border.

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US--CONGRESS-TAX CUTS-EXPLAINER

What’s in Trump’s big bill? Money for migrant clampdown but tax breaks and program cuts hit ‘bumps’

SUMMARY: Congress is drafting President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security and deportation funds. But there’s still a lot of work to do, with “bumps in the road,” in the words of Republican Jason Smith, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. The tax cuts portion is still a work in progress, as are the reductions in Medicaid and other mainstay government programs. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s goal is to pass the package out of his chamber by Memorial Day. Mostly, the Republicans in Congress have made progress on spending, adding some $350 billion to the Pentagon and Homeland Security.

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US--PENTAGON-LEADERSHIP CUTS

Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions

SUMMARY: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is directing the active duty military to shed 20% of its four-star general officers. The deep cuts are part of what the Trump administration says is an effort to promote efficiency but that critics worry could result in a more politicized force. Hegseth also is telling the National Guard to shed 20% of its top positions. In a memo dated Monday, he said the cuts will remove “redundant force structure to optimize and streamline leadership.” The Pentagon is under pressure to slash spending and personnel as part of the broader federal government cuts pushed by President Donald Trump and ally Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

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US--IMMIGRATION-SELF-DEPORT

Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s administration says it’s going to pay $1,000 to immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally and return to their home country voluntarily as it pushes forward with its mass deportation agenda. The Department of Homeland Security said Monday it has already paid for a plane ticket for one migrant to return home to Honduras from Chicago. Trump made immigration enforcement a centerpiece of his campaign. But it’s a costly, resource-intensive endeavor. The Republican administration is asking Congress for an increase in resources but also pushing people in the U.S. illegally to “self-deport.” Advocates for immigrants warn there’s a lot for migrants to be cautious about in the latest offer from Homeland Security.

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US--ARMY HELICOPTER-ABORTED LANDING

Army pausing helicopter flights near Washington airport after close calls

SUMMARY: The Army is pausing helicopter flights near a Washington airport after two commercial planes had to abort landings last week because of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying to the Pentagon. The commander of the 12th Aviation Battalion directed the unit to pause flight operations around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport following Thursday’s close calls, two Army officials confirmed to The Associated Press. They spoke on the condition of anonymity to provide details not publicly announced. The unit is continuing to fly in the greater Washington, D.C., region. The pause comes after 67 people died in January when a passenger jet collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan airport.

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INTERNATIONAL

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EU--GERMANY-NEW GOVERNMENT

Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany’s chancellor

SUMMARY: Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded in becoming Germany’s next chancellor. His election on Tuesday drew applause and a palpable sense of relief in the parliament chamber after a historic loss in the first round of voting threatened the new government’s promises of stability. No other postwar candidate for German chancellor has failed to win on the first ballot. The stunning but short-lived defeat sent shock waves throughout Europe. As the most populous member state of the 27-nation European Union and the continent’s biggest economy, Germany is Europe’s diplomatic and economic heavyweight. Many had hoped Merz’s ascension would help the continent navigate the war in Ukraine and the confrontational trade policy of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-YEMEN

Israel’s military says it has fully disabled Yemen’s main airport with airstrikes

SUMMARY: Israel’s military says airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have fully disabled the international airport in the capital, Sanaa. Several power plants were also struck in the area, the military said Tuesday. Footage aired on Israeli television showed thick of smoke rising above the skyline of Sanaa. Social media video purported to show multiple strikes around Sanaa. The strikes were the second time in two days that Israel attacked the rebels in Yemen in retaliation for a missile strike on Israel’s airport on Sunday.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Ukraine drone attacks briefly shut down Moscow’s international airports

SUMMARY: All four international airports around Moscow temporarily suspended flights as Russia said its forces intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones. Russia’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday that almost a dozen Russian regions were targeted. The overnight assault came two days ahead of a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. It coincides with celebrations in Moscow marking Victory Day in World War II. The day celebrating Moscow’s defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 is Russia’s biggest secular holiday. The leaders of China, Brazil and other countries will attend.

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ML--MIDEAST-GAZA PLAN-REACTIONS

An Israeli plan to seize the Gaza Strip is met with alarm

SUMMARY: An Israeli plan to seize the Gaza Strip and expand the military operation has alarmed many in the region. Palestinians are exhausted and hopeless, pummeled by 19 months of heavy bombing. Families of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza are terrified that the possibility of a ceasefire is slipping further away. Israeli officials said Monday that Cabinet ministers approved the plan to seize Gaza and remain in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time. Details of the plan were not formally announced. It may be another measure by Israel to try to pressure Hamas into making concessions in ceasefire negotiations.

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AF--ZIMBABWE-DIPLOMATS-COOKING COMPETITION

How a cooking contest brought diplomats and Zimbabweans together

SUMMARY: A cooking competition pitting foreign diplomats against each other in Zimbabwe has provided a light-hearted break from international relations marked by trade wars, tariffs and tensions. The #ambassadorscookoff challenged foreign diplomats to prepare and cook a local village chicken delicacy. The public voted online. For locals following the competition, it provided a rare chance to see foreign diplomats embrace local life with seemingly genuine interest and humility. Contestants said the competition, marked by forays into local language, culture and humor, was a unique way of connecting with ordinary Zimbabweans.

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AS--BANGLADESH-POLITICS

Bangladesh’s ex-premier Khaleda Zia returns, adding pressure for elections

SUMMARY: Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country from London on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment, adding to pressure for its interim leaders to hold elections. The South Asian country has been under a government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in a students-led mass uprising in August last year. Zia, Hasina’s archrival, and her Bangladesh Nationalist Party have been pushing Yunu’s government to hold a national election in December to return the country to democratic rule. Zia suffers from various serious health conditions, and she has not attended public gatherings for many years.

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EU--GERMANY-WWII-FALLEN SOLDIERS

80 years after World War II, Germany is still painstakingly searching for its fallen soldiers

SUMMARY: A German organization is painstakingly searching for fallen German soldiers in order to identify them and rebury them, 80 years after World War II. The German War Graves Commission works to exhume and rebury the dead with dignity — regardless of the army they served. There are more than 2 million German soldiers still unaccounted for. The effort continues across former battlefields, including in Ukraine. The Volksbund sees the work as a moral obligation, even as most families are no longer actively searching for lost relatives. The ongoing recovery of the dead underscores how much remains unresolved as the world marks the 80th anniversary of the war’s end.

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AS--INDIA-KASHMIR ATTACK-SECURITY

India’s leader Modi touted all was well in Kashmir. A massacre of tourists shattered that claim

SUMMARY: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration has governed Kashmir with an iron fist in recent years. The government has claimed militancy in the region was in check and a tourism influx was a sign of normalcy returning. Those claims now lie shattered after a deadly attack on tourists killed 26 Indian Hindu men. India has described the April 22 massacre as a terror attack and blamed Pakistan for backing it. The accusation is denied by Islamabad. Security experts and former military officials say Modi’s government missed warning signs. The government acknowledged that in a rare admission. The assailants are still on the run even as calls in India for military action against Pakistan are growing.

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US--TARIFFS-JAPAN-CHINA

Threatened by Trump tariffs, Japan walks a delicate tightrope between US and China

SUMMARY: Among all U.S. allies being wooed by Beijing in its tariff stare-down with Washington, Japan stands out as a peculiar case. That’s not only for its staunch commitment to its alliance with the U.S. but also for its complicated and uneasy history with its neighboring Asian giant, particularly the war history from the 20th century that overshadows politics of today. Its senior officials are visiting Washington and Beijing as Tokyo seeks a delicate balance, while its prime minister recently traveled to Vietnam and the Philippines in a rivalry with Beijing.

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ML--YEMEN-ISRAEL-ATTACKS

Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen a day after Houthi rebels strike Israeli airport

SUMMARY: Israel’s military says it has carried out airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen’s Red Sea province of Hodeida. They come a day after the Iranian-backed rebels launched a missile that hit Israel’s main airport. The rebels’ media office said the United States and Israel launched at least six strikes Monday afternoon that hit the crucial Hodeida port. The rebels said other strikes hit a cement factory in the Bajil district in Hodeida province, killing one and wounding 35 others. On Sunday, a missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen briefly halted flights and commuter traffic at Israel’s main international airport. Four people were lightly injured.

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LT--BRAZIL-LADY GAGA

Brazilian judge orders arrest of man over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio

SUMMARY: A Brazilian judge has ordered the arrest of a man suspected of being involved in an alleged plot to place explosives at a concert of singer Lady Gaga in Rio de Janeiro. Judge Fabiana Pagel of the Rio Grande do Sul state court did not name the suspect in her ruling Monday, but said it is a man investigated by Rio de Janeiro police as the alleged mastermind of the plot. Police in Rio Grande do Sul state, which borders Argentina and Uruguay, said on Sunday they had released a man under investigation for the alleged plot after he paid his bail.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS

Israel plans to seize Gaza under a new plan, officials say

SUMMARY: Two Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the territory for an unspecified amount of time. If carried out, the move would vastly expand Israel’s operations in the Palestinian territory and likely draw fierce international opposition. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were discussing military plans. Israeli Cabinet ministers approved the plan in a vote Monday. The new plan calls for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to move to Gaza’s south. The details of the plan were not formally announced, and its exact timing and implementation were not clear.

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EU--ROMANIA-PREMIER RESIGNS

Romanian premier resigns after his coalition’s candidate fails to advance in presidential runoff

SUMMARY: Romania’s prime minister has announced his resignation, a day after the governing coalition’s joint candidate failed to advance to the runoff in the rerun of the presidential election. Marcel Ciolacu said Monday he’s decided to resign rather than letting the future president replace him. The coalition’s candidate placed far behind the top finisher, hard-right nationalist George Simion. Pro-Western reformist Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan was second. The vote underscored strong anti-establishment sentiment and signaled a power shift away from traditional mainstream parties. The final vote is May 18.

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AS--PAKISTAN-INDIA

Iran’s top diplomat in Pakistan to mediate in the escalation with India over the Kashmir attack

SUMMARY: Iran’s foreign minister has held talks with top Pakistani officials to try and mediate in the escalation between Islamabad and New Delhi after last month’s deadly attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir. Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Islamabad on Monday was the first by a foreign dignitary since tensions flared in the wake of the April 22 massacre of 26 people in the town of Pahalgam. Most of the victims were Indian Hindu tourists. India blames Pakistan, which denies the accusation. Tehran has offered to help ease tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

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RACE AND ETHNICITY

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US--CINCO DE MAYO-CELEBRATIONS

Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people

SUMMARY: Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos and tequila flowing. In the U.S., the date is seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture, stretching back to the 1800s in California. Festivities include parades, street food, mariachi competitions and folkloric ballet — some playing on stereotypes. In Mexico where it’s designated a holiday, it marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. The day falls on a Monday this year, meaning many of the events happened over the weekend. Still, Monday offers history lessons and festivals to enjoy.

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BUSINESS

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FINANCIAL MARKETS

US stocks sink again as more companies detail damage they’re taking because of Trump’s trade war

SUMMARY: U.S. stocks are sinking as AI mania on Wall Street loses more steam and as more companies scrub their forecasts for upcoming profits because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday and was on track for a second drop after breaking a nine-day winning streak, its longest such run in more than 20 years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 198 points, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.6%. Palantir Technologies was one of the heaviest weights on the market, even though the AI company reported a profit for the latest quarter that met analysts’ expectations.

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US--TRUMP-FILM-TARIFF-EXPLAINER

Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on movies made outside the US. Here’s what we know

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is threatening to levy all films made outside the U.S. at a steep rate of 100%. Over the weekend, Trump accused other countries of “stealing the movie-making capabilities” of the U.S. and said that he had authorized the Commerce Department and the U.S. Trade Representative to “immediately begin the process.” But further specifics or dates weren’t provided, and the White House confirmed that no final decisions had been made as of Monday. A lot remains unclear about how an import tax on international productions could even be implemented. And unlike other sectors that have recently been targeted by tariffs, movies go beyond physical goods, bringing larger intellectual property ramifications into question.

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US--WARREN BUFFETT-SUCCESSOR

Warren Buffett will remain chairman at Berkshire Hathaway when Greg Abel takes over as CEO in 2026

SUMMARY: Billionaire Warren Buffett will remain chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after Greg Abel takes over as CEO at the start of the new year. The decision by the board of directors at the conglomerate Sunday is likely to relieve investors worried about the future of Berkshire’s remarkable winning streak amid tariff shocks, financial turmoil and a possible recession. The changes come as the former textile manufacturer faces big questions about how to deploy its massive pile of cash after a stock-market defying six-decade run. Abel has already been managing all of Berkshire’s non-insurance businesses for years, so in some ways his job won’t be changing all that much, observers say.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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US--FLUORIDE BAN-UTAH

How Utah dentists are preparing patients for the first statewide fluoride ban

SUMMARY: Utah dentists say they’re bracing for an increase in tooth decay among the state’s most vulnerable people. Utah’s first-in-the-nation fluoride ban takes effect Wednesday. It could be followed closely by a ban in Florida. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Stephanie Gricius, said she does not dispute that fluoride can have some benefits but thinks people should not be given it by the government without their informed consent. Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed the law against the recommendation of many dentists and national health organizations. They warn removing fluoride will harm tooth development, especially in young patients without regular access to dental care. People can add fluoride supplements to their water at home, but the cost may be prohibitive for some.

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RELIGION

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EU-REL--VATICAN-CONCLAVE

Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings still uncertain about who should follow Pope Francis

SUMMARY: Cardinals have wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings before they enter the conclave to elect a new pope. They are trying to identify someone who could follow Pope Francis and make the 2,000-year-old Catholic Church credible and relevant today, especially to young people. The cardinals held their last day of pre-conclave meetings Tuesday morning during which Francis’ fisherman’s ring and his official seal were destroyed in one of the final formal rites of the transition of his pontificate to the next.

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EDUCATION

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US--EDUCATION-ENDOWMENT TAX

As Trump battles elite colleges, House GOP looks to hike endowment tax by tenfold or more

SUMMARY: As Congress looks to slash spending and raise revenue for President Donald Trump’s tax bill, Republicans have turned attention to the huge endowments amassed by the country’s wealthiest colleges. Varying proposals have called for raising the rate to 14% or 21%, treating traditionally tax-free universities like major corporations. Trump previously said he wants to see Harvard stripped of its tax-exempt status as he presses for reforms at colleges he accuses of “indoctrinating” students with “radical left” ideas. Republicans appear to be chipping away at the long-held notion that colleges provide the kind of public benefit that deserves to be protected from heavy taxation.

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US--EDUCATION-TRUMP-HARVARD

Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands

SUMMARY: Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets a series of demands from President Donald Trump’s administration, the Education Department announced Monday. The action was laid out in a letter to Harvard’s president and amounts to a major escalation of Trump’s battle with the Ivy League school. The administration previously froze $2.2 billion in federal grants to Harvard, and Trump is pushing to strip the school of its tax-exempt status. In a press call, an Education Department official said Harvard will receive no new federal grants until it “demonstrates responsible management of the university” and satisfies federal demands on a range of subjects.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENT--MET GALA

Met Gala pays tribute to Black fashion and designers and includes Rihanna pregnancy surprise

SUMMARY: Rihanna has shut down the rain-soaked Met Gala in a Marc Jacobs menswear-inspired look with a pinstripe jacket as a bustle. Many in the starry crowd stayed true to the menswear theme of fashion’s biggest night. Janelle Monáe epitomized the night’s theme, the Black dandy, in exaggerated pinstripes by Thom Browne. Lauryn Hill honored menswear in a butter yellow suit with exaggerated tailoring that screamed Black power. Doja Cat donned a Marc Jacobs bodysuit, while Teyana Taylor went for a stunning Zoot Suit look. The gala raises the bulk of the annual budget for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and this year took in a record haul: $31 million.

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ENT--MET GALA-EXHIBIT

New Met Gala exhibit ‘Superfine’ gives voice to emerging Black designers

SUMMARY: Jacques Agbobly has only been in the fashion business for five years. So the Brooklyn-based designer was at first shocked when contacted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, asking to use two of his designs in “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the spring Costume Institute exhibit that will be launched by the Met Gala. The designer says it is a “pinch-me” moment in his career. He is one of a number of emerging designers to be featured in an exhibit that looks at dandyism and its influence on Black style. The Associated Press toured the exhibit over the weekend. After Met Gala guests get a sneak preview on Monday night, the show opens to the public May 10.

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SPORTS

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BBO--SLIDING SWAG

Sliding mitts are baseball’s ‘must-have,’ even if at youth levels, they’re all fashion, no function

SUMMARY: Baseball players from major leaguers to Little Leaguers are using sliding mitts as a form of self-expression, even if at some levels, they’re not needed at all. The padded gloves are designed to protect a player’s hand when they slide headfirst to reach for a base. The equipment was first introduced by former major leaguer Scott Podsednik in the late 2000s. The market has exploded in the last 16 years, with millions of mitts being sold each season to players at all levels in a wide array of colors and designs. At the youth levels, it’s all about fashion over function. Most leagues ban or limit headfirst slides for players 12 and under. That hasn’t stopped them from being in heavy demand anyway.

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