President Biden’s brother, son’s widow among witnesses expected at Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Federal prosecutors are portraying President Joe Biden’s son Hunter as a “drug addict” whose destructive habits impacted loved ones and who knowingly lied on federal forms to purchase a gun in 2018. Hunter Biden’s lawyer stated that he plans to call the president’s brother James Biden as a witness in the case. Hunter Biden, according to his memoir, has been charged with three felonies related to the purchase at a time when he was struggling with a crack addiction. The trial began on Tuesday.
Modi claims victory for his alliance in India’s general election
NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for his alliance on Tuesday in India’s general election, despite his own party’s lackluster performance and a stronger challenge than expected from the opposition. Critics have raised concerns about Modi’s mixed economic record and polarizing politics. Modi announced that his National Democratic Alliance will form the government for a third consecutive term. While Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party may not secure a majority on its own for the first time since 2014, the prime minister’s coalition is likely to be re-elected for another five-year term in the world’s largest democratic process.
Wisconsin attorney general files felony charges against attorneys, aide who worked for Trump in 2020
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s attorney general has brought felony forgery charges against two attorneys and an aide who were involved in submitting false paperwork claiming that former President Donald Trump had won Wisconsin in 2020. The charges were filed on Tuesday against Trump attorneys Kenneth Chesebro and Jim Troupis, as well as former Trump aide Mike Roman, who allegedly delivered the fake elector paperwork to a Pennsylvania congressman, in an effort to get them to then-Vice President Mike Pence on January 6, 2021. All three are scheduled to appear in court in September.
Garland slams attacks on the Justice Department, telling lawmakers: ‘I will not be intimidated’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland strongly condemned what he described as “unprecedented” attacks on the Justice Department on Tuesday. Garland asserted to House Republicans, who have sought to hold him in contempt, that he will not be intimidated. During a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, Garland criticized the spread of “baseless and extremely dangerous falsehoods” about the FBI and denounced threats to defund the special counsel prosecutions of former President Donald Trump. Republicans have moved to hold him in contempt due to the Biden administration’s refusal to provide audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur.
The Latest | Israeli strikes kill 11 overnight in Gaza, including a family of 3 at a refugee camp
Palestinian health officials in the Gaza Strip reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 11 people overnight into Tuesday. Among the victims was a family of three in the Bureij refugee camp, and eight police officers in Deir al-Balah. The civil defense in Gaza stated that they have recovered the bodies of 360 individuals killed in the Jabaliya refugee camp during a recent Israeli offensive. Most of those killed were women and children. The Israeli leadership has shown no sign of accepting a new cease-fire proposal and has committed to continuing military operations against Hamas until the militant group is eliminated.
Mexico’s next president faces 3 pressing challenges: money, dialogue and the US election
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s newly elected president is confronted with numerous challenges, including ongoing cartel violence, a deeply divided nation, financial constraints on social programs, and the legacy of outgoing President AndrĂ©s Manuel LĂłpez Obrador. For many analysts, Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency will largely depend on three factors: financial resources, dialogue, and the outcome of the U.S. election. She will assume office on October 1, with four months to outline her agenda as LĂłpez Obrador continues his daily press briefings to solidify his legacy. The coexistence between the two leaders may face obstacles as they have different approaches and priorities.
Tractors rumble in streets again ahead of EU polls. Farming is a big issue and the far right pounces
BEERSEL, Belgium (AP) — Tractors are back in the streets just days before the four-day European Union election. Populist and hard-right groups have used agriculture as a focal point in campaigning across the 27-nation bloc leading up to the polls. They argue that farmers have been neglected by an overpowering EU and environmentalists who fail to consider their needs. The agricultural issue is expected to have a significant impact on the election results, with populist and hard-right parties projected to make gains.
Centenarian veterans are sharing their memories of D-Day, 80 years later
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France (AP) — World War II veterans from the United States, Britain, and Canada have gathered in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a pivotal event in the defeat of Hitler. Few witnesses remain who recall the historic Allied assault, the largest amphibious invasion in history. Veterans are sharing their stories of liberating France and Europe from Nazi control, imparting their message to younger generations. Among them is a 101-year-old Californian known as Papa Jake, who has built a sizable following on TikTok.
Many Americans are still hesitant to switch to EVs despite Biden’s push, according to an AP-NORC/EPIC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — A significant number of Americans are still unconvinced about transitioning to electric vehicles for their next car purchase. The results of a poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago reveal that high prices and the scarcity of easily accessible charging stations are major concerns. While about 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. express some willingness to buy an EV in the future, approximately half remain committed to gas-powered vehicles. President Joe Biden’s efforts to boost EV sales are facing resistance from drivers.
Mourners can now engage with an AI version of the deceased. But will this aid in the grieving process?
BERLIN (AP) — In recent years, several companies have developed technology related to grief, allowing users to interact with an AI representation of the deceased. One such company, Eternos, utilizes both in-house models and external large language models from major tech companies like Meta and OpenAI. Eternos records users speaking 300 phrases and uses a two-day computing process to replicate the person’s voice, offering loved ones a means to communicate with the departed. While some see this technology as a coping mechanism for grief, others express discomfort with the use of AI to maintain interactions with the deceased. Concerns are also raised about whether this could complicate the mourning process by preventing closure.
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