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6h ago

Passenger who disrupted flight ordered to pay United Airlines more than $20,000

The passenger was being "unruly and physically combative" on a flight from the U.S. to London, according to a court document.
United Airlines aircraft
United Airlines aircraft
7h ago

A Black trainer saddles a horse in the Kentucky Derby for the second time since 1951

“My motto is, ‘I don’t buy cheap horses. I buy good horses cheap,’” the Bahamian trainer said ahead of the race.
Image: kentucky derby trainer smile happy
Image: kentucky derby trainer smile happy

Los Angeles unleashes a new weapon in its fight against mosquitoes: More mosquitoes

A mosquito species that targets humans has moved into Southern California. Officials are sending out lab-raised, irradiated mosquitoes in bid to fight them.
A female Aedes aegypti mosquito acquires a blood meal on the arm of a researcher
A female Aedes aegypti mosquito acquires a blood meal on the arm of a researcher
8h ago

UT Austin students get civil rights group's help for Latinx Graduation canceled by DEI cuts

UT Austin eliminated the symbolic graduation after the enactment of a Texas law prohibiting universities to fund diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Demonstrators during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas (UT) in Austin
Demonstrators during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas (UT) in Austin
8h ago

Arkansas trans community center vandalized for 5th time in past year, advocates say

The executive director of InTRANSitive, the only trans community center in Arkansas, said pipes outside of the center were recently removed from the ground and stolen.
Damaged plants
Damaged plants

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UC Berkeley opens civil rights investigation into backyard confrontation between a law professor and a student

Malak Afaneh attempted to deliver a pro-Palestinian speech at an invitation-only dinner when professor Catherine Fisk tried to grab her microphone.
Video recorded by a student shows a law professor Catherine Fisk attempting to grab the microphone out of a Palestinian student’s hand during an impromptu protest at her house.
Video recorded by a student shows a law professor Catherine Fisk attempting to grab the microphone out of a Palestinian student’s hand during an impromptu protest at her house.
9h ago

Dallas police won't pursue sexual assault charges against Cowboys' quarterback Dak Prescott

A police investigation into a 2017 allegation determined there was "insufficient evidence," Dallas police said.
Dak Prescott Cowboys scrambles out of the pocket during a game
Dak Prescott Cowboys scrambles out of the pocket during a game
10h ago

Los Angeles Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge

The Lakers announced on social media that they were dismissing Ham four days after their season ended with a first-round playoff loss to Denver in five games.
Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers
Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers

Teen pizza delivery driver shot at multiple times after parking in the wrong driveway

Caiden Wheeler was delivering pizza when he pulled into the wrong driveway. Ryan Babcock was arrested and charged in the shooting.
A house on N Poole Street
A house on N Poole Street

Dairy worker with bird flu never developed respiratory symptoms, only pinkeye

The authors of a new report detailing the man's case suspect that he was infected by rubbing his eyes with a contaminated hand.
Image: USDA Boosts Effort To Support Virus-Hit Meat
Image: USDA Boosts Effort To Support Virus-Hit Meat

Gas and propane stoves linked to 50,000 cases of childhood asthma, study finds

Stanford researchers measured real-world exposures to nitrogen dioxide from gas stoves in home kitchens across the U.S.
A kitchen stove.
A kitchen stove.