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US--GENE-HACKMAN-INVESTIGATION-RECORDS

Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife, died from hantavirus, autopsy confirms

SUMMARY: An autopsy has confirmed that Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. The autopsy released Tuesday said that her lungs were heavy and congested. Arakawa had fluid accumulation in her chest and mild hardening of the vessels supplying the blood to the heart and body. Arakawa’s autopsy and toxicology reports were released two days after similar documents on Hackman’s death were made public. His autopsy confirmed his main cause of death was heart disease, but also said he was also in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease and likely had not eaten for a long time.

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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: Jurors in Karen Read’s second murder trial heard more testimony about location and temperature data recorded on her boyfriend’s cellphone the night she’s accused of killing him. Prosecutors say Read backed her SUV into Boston Police Officer 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 said they were at an impasse. Read’s retrial on charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene continued into its second week Tuesday.

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US--SEXUAL-MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN

First accuser takes the witness stand at Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial

SUMMARY: The first of three accusers expected to testify at Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has taken the witness stand in a reprise of her testimony in his first #MeToo trial five years ago. Miriam Haley is testifying Tuesday at the start of the second week of testimony in Weinstein’s retrial. The former TV and movie production assistant alleges that the former movie mogul forcibly performed oral sex on her at his New York City apartment in 2006. Haley initially expressed some reluctance to testify again after a New York appeals court last year overturned Weinstein’s landmark conviction and ordered a new trial. Weinstein has pleaded not guilty and denies that he raped or sexually assaulted anyone.

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US--AFTERSCHOOL BUILDING-CAR CRASH

Police say driver likely did not target after-school camp in crash that killed 3 kids and 1 teen

SUMMARY: Three young children and a teenager were killed when a car barreled through a building used for an after-school camp in central Illinois. Authorities say the Monday afternoon crash in Chatham that sent six other children to the hospital was likely not a targeted attack. Two 7-year-olds, an 8-year-old and an 18-year-old were killed. Illinois State Police said Tuesday that the crash is under investigation and the 44-year-old driver is not in custody. She was not injured but was taken to a hospital for evaluation, and toxicology reports are pending. Chatham is about 12 miles from the state capital, Springfield.

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US--TYRE NICHOLS

Former Memphis officers were frustrated when they fatally beat Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says

SUMMARY: Opening arguments have begun in the case of three former Tennessee police officers charged with second-degree murder charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. A prosecutor Monday said that the ex-officers were frustrated, angry and full of adrenaline when they fatally beat Tyre Nichols after he ran away after a 2023 traffic stop. The three have pleaded not guilty but already face the prospect of years behind bars after they were convicted of federal charges last year. Nichols’ death led to national protests, raised the volume on calls for police reforms and directed intense scrutiny toward the police force in majority-Black Memphis.

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US--SEVERE WEATHER

Storms with lightning and hail hitting upper Midwest with the potential for strong tornadoes

SUMMARY: Storms with lightning and hail and at least one observed tornado were moving through the upper Midwest with the potential for strong tornadoes. The National Weather Service says the highest risks were Monday afternoon in portions of southern Minnesota, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, northern Iowa and western Wisconsin. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities said Monday afternoon that they had a report of an observed tornado looking west from Fairmont, Minnesota, which is southwest of Minneapolis. Forecasters say the worst of the weather appeared to have missed the heavily populated Twin Cities area.

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US--POLICE SHOOTING-MICHIGAN

What to know about the trial of an ex-Michigan officer charged in the killing of a Black motorist

SUMMARY: Jurors considering second-degree murder charges against a former Michigan police officer have repeatedly watched videos showing the officer struggling with and then shooting 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya. Testimony began Monday in the trial, three years after the Black man’s death sparked weeks of protest and national outrage. Patrick Lyoya was a Congolese immigrant who sought refuge in the U.S. with his family. Former officer Christopher Schurr, who is white, shot Lyoya in the back of the head while facedown on the ground following a struggle during a traffic stop. Schurr’s attorneys said Monday that he acted in self-defense.

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US--BOAT CRASH

Florida boat collision leaves 1 dead and at least 10 people injured

SUMMARY: One person has died and at least 10 people were injured in Florida when a recreational boat crashed into a ferry and then left the scene off the Memorial Causeway Bridge. The Clearwater Police Department posted on X that there were multiple injuries Sunday and the crash had been declared “a mass casualty incident” by the fire department due to the number of injuries. All of those injured were aboard the ferry. The U.S. Coast Guard says on-scene reports indicate that 45 people were on the ferry and six people were on the recreational boat and it’s reported that all are accounted for from both vessels.

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US--WISCONSIN-PRISON DEATH INVESTIGATION

Judge orders former Wisconsin warden to pay $500 fine in inmate’s death

SUMMARY: A former Wisconsin prison warden implicated in an inmate’s death has pleaded no contest to a reduced misdemeanor count. Former Waupun Correctional Institution Warden Randall Hepp was charged with felony misconduct last June in the death of Donald Maier in February 2024. Eight members of his staff were charged that month in Maier’s death or the death of another inmate, Cameron Williams. Dodge County prosecutors on Monday reduced the charge against Hepp to violating a state or county institution law, a misdemeanor. Judge Martin DeVries ordered Hepp to pay a $500 fine but did not sentence him to jail. Meier’s mother called the punishment a “slap on the wrist.”

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US--TRUMP-COAL-WEST VIRGINIA

Trump’s push to save the fading coal industry gets a warm embrace in West Virginia

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at boosting coal are getting a warm embrace in West Virginia. But there’s plenty of skepticism, too. Trump’s push would allow mining on federal land and loosen emission standards. West Virginia employs the most miners and also has one of the nation’s highest poverty rates. Teenage history buff Ava Johnson knows coal in West Virginia won’t ever be what it once was. Yet she says Trump’s announcement will have a positive impact. But University of Maryland energy and climate policy expert Tyson Slocum says Trump and his allies are “spinning a false narrative.” He says there’s nothing Trump can do to save a fading industry.

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US--TRUMP-COAL-THINGS TO KNOW

Things to know about the US coal industry and proposed changes under the Trump administration

SUMMARY: The U.S. coal industry has been in a steep decline for decades, and President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed several changes that would affect it. He’s issued executive orders to allow mining on federal land. He’s used his emergency authority to allow some older coal-fired power plants set for retirement to keep producing electricity to meet rising demand. Trump has granted nearly 70 older coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce toxic chemical emissions. And Trump’s government efficiency team plans to terminate the leases of 34 offices within the Mine Safety and Health Administration, which enforces mine safety laws.

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US--IMMIGRATION-COLORADO NIGHTCLUB RAID

More than 100 immigrants detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado

SUMMARY: Authorities say more than 100 immigrants suspected of being in the United States illegally were taken into custody during a raid at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Video posted online by the Drug Enforcement Administration showed agents announcing their presence outside the building early Sunday. DEA special agent in charge John Pullen says the club has been under investigation for several months for alleged activities including drug trafficking, prostitution and “crimes of violence.” Pullen says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took the immigrants into custody. Also among those detained were a dozen active-duty military service members who either were patrons or were working as armed security.

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US--TRUMP-MICHIGAN

Trump marks his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan, a state rocked by his tariffs

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Michigan to mark the first 100 days of his second term. The Republican president on Tuesday will be staging his largest political event since returning to the White House in a state that’s been rocked by his steep trade tariffs and combative attitude toward Canada. Trump is making an afternoon visit to Selfridge Air National Guard Base for an announcement alongside Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Trump later will speak at a rally north of Detroit. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump will sign an executive order relaxing some of his tariffs on cars and auto parts.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS-AUTOS

Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories

SUMMARY: The White House says President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts. It’s a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers. Automakers and independent analyses have indicated that the tariffs could raise prices, reduce sales and make U.S. production less competitive worldwide. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the goal is to help automakers create more domestic manufacturing jobs. A senior Commerce Department official says the administration will offer automakers that finish their vehicles domestically a 15% rebate this year, offsetting the cost of the tariffs. That rebate would be 10% the second year, giving automakers some time to relocate production of parts to the U.S.

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US--TRUMP-100 DAYS-ALERTS

Trump’s first 100 days: What he did, and how the world responded, as told through AP alerts

SUMMARY: Donald Trump’s second presidency has produced a seemingly constant stream of news. The Associated Press has shared the headlines with people worldwide, flagging the most notable developments in hundreds of news alerts. The alerts reflect a dizzying stretch of activity by the Republican president, those who oppose him, the courts and the world. Many of the alerts show reaction or fallout throughout the world. Others highlight newsworthy statements by Trump. The alerts show how Trump’s first 100 days back in the White House have played out in some of the areas where Trump focused most, including immigration, federal spending, foreign policy and tariffs.

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US--TRUMP-100 DAYS-PROMISES

Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here’s what he’s done and not done

SUMMARY: The weeks since President Donald Trump returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises. As Trump hits his 100th day in office Tuesday, his imprint is everywhere. But the long-term impact is often unclear. Some of Trump’s executive orders are statements of intent or groundwork to achieve what has yet to be done. The Republican president’s goals occasionally conflict with each other. Some are languishing. Very much unsettled is whether Trump has run up his scorecard lawfully. Trump has faced lawsuits, meaning much of what he’s done could be undone as cases play out.

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US--TRUMP

White House focuses on border crackdown as it marks 100 days for Trump’s second term

SUMMARY: The White House is opening a weeklong celebration of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. Officials kicked off the promotional campaign Monday with a focus on his immigration crackdown. Tom Homan, Trump’s top border adviser, said “we’re going to keep doing it, full speed ahead.” Trump is holding a rally in Michigan on Tuesday and delivering a commencement address at the University of Alabama on Thursday. Although immigration remains the Republican president’s strongest issue in public opinion surveys, he’s faced declining support overall. Polling from AP-NORC shows there are concerns that he’s focused on the wrong issues.

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US--MEDIA-ATLANTIC-TRUMP

Inside The Atlantic magazine’s circuitous route to interviews with Trump

SUMMARY: At first President Trump granted The Atlantic magazine an interview. Then he changed his mind. Then he gave one on the spur of the moment. The magazine published a 12,000-word piece on how Trump achieved his political comeback on Monday. The circuitous route to Trump giving the interviews included a middle-of-the-night “butt dial” and a last-minute invitation for the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, that forced the magazine to halt printing its June issue. Goldberg was the journalist inadvertently included last month in a national security chat group — the one Trump called a “sleazeball.”

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US--REPUBLICANS-TOWN HALLS

Republicans in the toughest swing districts become hard to find for people angry about Trump

SUMMARY: Republican members of Congress have gone to great lengths to avoid public meetings with their constituents over their two-week Easter recess. Nationwide, Republicans hosted only a handful of in-person town halls during the congressional break. The most vulnerable House Republicans were especially shielded from public view. Some didn’t answer their office phones for days. None of them, a collection of swing-district conservatives from across states like Colorado, California, Iowa and Pennsylvania, hosted in-person events that were open to the public. Just one planned a telephone town hall. Others favored smaller invitation-only gatherings with local officials promoted only after they were over.

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INTERNATIONAL

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CN--CANADA ELECTION

Canada’s Liberals celebrate a stunning win and the Conservative challenger loses his seat

SUMMARY: Canada’s Liberals are celebrating election victory in a stunning turn of fortune. The country won’t know until later Tuesday whether Prime Minister Mark Carney’s party will have an outright majority or need help in Parliament from a smaller party. Populist Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre not only lost his bid for prime minister but also the Parliament seat he held for 20 years. That caps a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. Only a few months ago, Poilievre appeared to be a shoo-in to become Canada’s next prime minister and shepherd the Conservatives back into power for the first time in a decade.

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VIETNAM WAR ANNIVERSARY-RESHAPING AMERICA

For some Americans, the end of the Vietnam War after Saigon fell 50 years ago is still deeply felt

SUMMARY: The Vietnam War that ended after the fall of Saigon 50 years ago greatly impacted U.S. society. For some Americans, it still shapes their lives today. They include a woman who continues to work to recover the remains of her father whose U.S. Navy plane went missing in Vietnam. An anti-war stalwart who shares the lessons of the 1970 shootings by Ohio’s National Guard troops who fired into the crowd at a protest at Kent State University. And a Vietnam veteran who helps fellow veterans in rural Alaska after overcoming his own struggles with alcohol and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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AS--INDIA-PAKISTAN-KASHMIR

Authorities close dozens of tourist resorts in Indian-controlled Kashmir following deadly attack

SUMMARY: Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir have temporarily closed more than half of the resorts in the scenic Himalayan region following a deadly attack on tourists. Officials say the decision is a precautionary safety measure. It comes a week after gunmen killed 26 people, most of them Indian tourists, near the resort town of Pahalgam. India has described the massacre as a “terror attack” and accused Pakistan of backing it. Pakistan has denied any connection to the attack. Both sides have escalated tensions by exchanging diplomatic and trade sanctions, raising fears of a military conflict.

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ML--SYRIA-CLASHES

At least 10 dead in Syria after sectarian clashes in Druze suburb of Damascus

SUMMARY: A war monitor and an activist group say clashes broke out in the Syrian capital between local gunmen belonging to the minority Druze sect and pro-government fighters. The fighting early Tuesday in Damascus left at least 10 people dead. The clashes in the southern suburb of Jaramana began after audio circulated on social media of a man criticizing Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. The audio was attributed to a Druze cleric, who later denied being involved.

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EU--POWER OUTAGE

Spain and Portugal focus on the cause of the huge blackout after power is almost fully restored

SUMMARY: Power is almost fully restored in Spain and Portugal a day after a major blackout. But many questions remained about what caused one of Europe’s most severe blackouts. Spanish electricity operator Red Eléctrica said that more than 99% of energy demand had been restored by 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Portuguese grid operator REN said all 89 power substations were back online and power had been restored to all 6.4 million customers. Travelers delayed by Monday’s outages crowded train stations on Tuesday trying to go home though schools and offices reopened and traffic eased along main roads.

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AS--CHINA-RESTAURANT FIRE

Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang

SUMMARY: Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang. The fire broke out at around noon Tuesday, they said. No word was given on the cause of the fire, but images from the scene showed huge flames spurting from the windows and doors of the two- or three-story building. Industrial accidents occur frequently in China, usually due to staff ignoring safety features due to a lack of training or pressure from their superiors. The restaurant’s manager has been placed in policy custody as part of the investigation.

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CN--CANADA ELECTION-THINGS TO KNOW

Liberals won the election in Canada. Here’s what to know and what comes next

SUMMARY: The Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election, capping a stunning turn in fortunes fed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of trade war and to make the country the 51st American state. With this result, the Liberal Party’s leader and current prime minister, Mark Carney, will remain in the job, but he will have to form a new government with a new cabinet.

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CN--CANADA-FESTIVAL DEATHS-VANCOUVER

5-year-old girl and her parents among the dead in a car attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver

SUMMARY: A 5-year-old girl and her parents were among the 11 people killed in a car attack during a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver. The family left behind a 16-year-old son who stayed home to finish his homework. The black Audi SUV sped down a closed, crowded, food-truck-lined street on Saturday evening. About half of the 32 people injured remained hospitalized. Murder charges have been filed against the suspect, who has a history of mental illness and was initially detained by members of the public. Authorities ruled out terrorism as a motive. Hundreds attended vigils Sunday across the city for the victims, including the Canadian prime minister.

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CN--CANADA-FESTIVAL DEATHS-THINGS TO KNOW

What to know about the car ramming attack at a Vancouver street festival

SUMMARY: A suspect has been charged with multiple counts of murder and police are continuing their investigation after 11 people were killed when an SUV plowed through a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver over the weekend. Witnesses described narrowly jumping out of the way of the speeding vehicle as bodies flew through the air. Dozens of people were injured. Officials say the suspect is a 30-year-old Vancouver resident who had a history of mental health issues. Here’s what you need to know about the attack.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II

SUMMARY: The Kremlin has declared a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine next week as Russia marks Victory Day in World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the truce will run from the start of May 8 and last through the end of May 10 to mark Moscow’s defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. Kyiv insisted on a longer and immediate truce. The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump scaled up efforts to broker a peace deal in Ukraine. Until now, Putin had refused to accept a complete unconditional ceasefire, linking it to a halt in Western arms supplies to Ukraine and Kyiv’s mobilization effort.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 27 Palestinians

SUMMARY: Local health officials say Israeli strikes on the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 27 Palestinians early Monday. Israel has carried out daily strikes on Gaza since ending its ceasefire with Hamas last month. It has cut off the territory’s 2 million Palestinians from all imports, including food and medicine, since the beginning of March in what it says is an attempt to pressure the militant group to release hostages. The daily bombardment and widespread hunger is taking a heavy toll on Gaza’s most vulnerable residents, including pregnant women and children.

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EU--WORLD COURT-ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS

Palestinian envoy tells UN court Israel is killing Gaza civilians. Israel says it’s being persecuted

SUMMARY: A Palestinian diplomat has told the United Nations’ top court that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza in a case that Israel criticized as part of its “systematic persecution and delegitimization.” Israel denies deliberately targeting civilians and aid staff as part of its war with Hamas and did not attend Monday’s hearing at the International Court of Justice. Palestinian Ambassador to the Netherlands Ammar Hijazi accused Israel of breaching international law in the occupied territories.

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AS--VIETNAM-WAR-ANNIVERSARY-FINAL DAY IN SAIGON

As communist troops streamed into Saigon, a few remaining reporters kept photos and stories flowing

SUMMARY: They’d watched overnight as the bombardments grew closer, and observed through binoculars as the final U.S. Marines piled into a helicopter from the roof of the embassy to be whisked away. So when they heard the telltale squeak of the rubber sandals worn by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops from the stairway outside The Associated Press office, the reporters who had stayed behind were not surprised, and braced themselves for possible detention or arrest. But the journalists just kept reporting, and the improbable meeting became part of their iconic reporting on the fall of Saigon, 50 years ago.

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CN--VANCOUVER-FESTIVAL-WHAT-TO-KNOW

How people witnessed the ‘darkest day in Vancouver’ when a car slammed into a crowded festival

SUMMARY: Vancouver’s Filipino community is mourning after a man rammed his black Audi SUV into the crowd at a Filipino heritage festival, killing 11 people and injuring dozens. The British Columbia Prosecution Service has charged Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, with eight counts of second degree murder and says more charges were possible. The victims range in age from 5 to 65. Police say the suspect has a history of mental health issues. Attendees, vendors and other witnesses say they are struggling to process the trauma. Vancouver’s Interim Police Chief Steve Rai has proclaimed Saturday “the darkest day in Vancouver’s history.”

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ML--ISRAEL-SECURITY CHIEF

Israel’s domestic security chief says he will step down in June, defusing battle with Netanyahu

SUMMARY: The head of Israel’s internal security service says he will resign in June over the failure of his agency to warn of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. It defuses an escalating battle with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar said Monday he will formally step down June 15. Netanyahu moved to fire Bar last month over what he said was a crisis of confidence surrounding Hamas’ attacks. But it sparked an uproar because the agency is investigating ties between the Israeli leader’s office and Qatar — a key mediator between Hamas and Israel over the war in Gaza.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-YEMEN

Houthi rebels say a US airstrike that hit Yemen prison holding African migrants kills 68

SUMMARY: Yemen’s Houthi rebels say a U.S. airstrike that hit a prison holding African migrants killed at least 68 people. That’s according to the Houthis’ Civil Defense organization on Monday, which said 47 others were wounded. There was no immediate independent confirmation of the death toll. The U.S. military said it was investigating the alleged strike in Yemen’s Saada governorate, a stronghold of the Houthis. Some 115 prisoners were held at the site. Graphic footage aired by the Houthis’ al-Masirah satellite news channel showed what appeared to be dead bodies and others wounded there.

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BUSINESS

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US--AMAZON-TARIFF PRICES

Amazon is not planning to show added tariff costs next to its online product listings

SUMMARY: Amazon is not planning to list added tariff costs next to product prices on its site — despite speculation spanning from a report that claimed the e-commerce giant would soon show new import charges, as well as fiery comments from President Donald Trump’s White House denouncing such a move. The Trump administration’s reaction appeared to be based on a misinterpretation of internal plans being considered by Amazon, rather than a final decision made by the company. Amazon’s Haul service — a recently launched, low-cost storefront — “considered the idea” of listing import charges on certain products, according to company spokesperson Tim Doyle. But this was never approved.

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SCI--AMAZON SATELLITES-LAUNCH

Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX’s Starlinks

SUMMARY: Amazon’s first internet satellites are in orbit. United Launch Alliance’s Atlas rocket blasted off Monday from Florida, carrying 27 of Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites. It’s the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX’s Starlinks. Amazon launched two test satellites in 2023. These upgraded new ones are coated with mirror film to scatter reflecting sunlight in an attempt to accommodate astronomers. Stargazers oppose these fast-growing satellite constellations, saying it spoils their observations. Amazon aims to put more than 3,200 of these satellites into orbit to provide fast, affordable broadband service around the globe.

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FINANCIAL MARKETS

Wall Street takes a breath ahead of another week full of potential swings

SUMMARY: U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish ahead of a week with several potential flashpoints that could bring more sharp swings for financial markets. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1%. Later this week will come earnings reports from some of Wall Street’s most influential companies, including Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft. Reports will also show how the U.S. economy performed during the first three months of the year and how many workers employers hired during April. Treasury yields fell in the bond market.

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US-MED--FOOD DYES

How bugs and beet juice could play roles in the race to replace artificial dyes in food

SUMMARY: U.S. health officials are pushing to get artificial colors out of the nation’s food supply. Sensient Technologies Corp. is one of the world’s largest dyemakers. The company has seen a surge in businesses rushing to covert their products from synthetic to natural colors. The process to change from petroleum-based dyes to colors made from vegetables, fruits, flowers and even insects won’t be cheap or easy. Health advocates have long called for the removal of the dyes. They cite mixed evidence that the colors are linked to behavior problems and obesity in kids.

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US-MED--FDA-VACCINES

FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots

SUMMARY: There’s new uncertainty about updated COVID-19 shots this fall after the Trump administration’s handling of a shot from Novavax. The company said Monday that U.S. health officials have asked for a clinical trial of its vaccine after it’s approved. The unusual move comes after officials appointed by President Donald Trump delayed a decision on granting full approval to the vaccine. The shot has been available under emergency use since 2022 and is the nation’s only traditional protein-based option for COVID-19. Now experts are questioning whether other vaccines will be caught in the turmoil.

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EU-REL--VATICAN-CONCLAVE-BECCIU

Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope

SUMMARY: The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope. Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s status has dominated discussions in the days after Pope Francis’ death amid questions about whether he would participate in the conclave to elect his successor. After his 2020 downfall, Becciu had said he would not participate in any future conclave. But in recent days he had asserted he had a right to enter the Sistine Chapel with other cardinals on May 7. On Tuesday, the 76-year-old Italian issued a statement through his lawyers that said he had “decided to obey” the will of Pope Francis.

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FBN--49ERS-KITTLE

George Kittle agrees to an extension with the 49ers that makes him the highest-paid tight end ever

SUMMARY: George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers that will make him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. Kittle announced the deal on the “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast, saying the extension was worth $76.4 million over four years with $35 million guaranteed at signing. The deal keeps Kittle under contract with San Francisco through the 2029 season. The 49ers confirmed the deal with the only remaining member of the original draft class under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch.

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