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 affected loved ones and who was aware of his actions when he falsified federal forms to purchase a gun in 2018. Hunter Biden’s lawyer stated that he intends to call the president’s brother James Biden as a witness in the case. Hunter Biden is facing three felony charges related to the purchase during a period when he was struggling with addiction, as detailed in his memoir. The trial began with opening statements 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 in India’s general election on Tuesday, despite his own party’s underwhelming performance and a stronger challenge from the opposition. Critics raised concerns about Modi’s economic record and divisive political tactics. Modi announced that his National Democratic Alliance is set to form a government for the third consecutive term. While his Bharatiya Janata Party did not secure a majority on its own, the coalition led by Modi is expected to win a third five-year term in the largest democratic exercise globally.
Wisconsin attorney general files felony charges against attorneys, aide who worked for Trump in 2020
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The attorney general of Wisconsin has filed felony forgery charges against two attorneys and an aide who were involved in submitting false paperwork claiming that former President Donald Trump had won the battleground state in 2020. The charges were brought against Trump’s attorneys Kenneth Chesebro and Jim Troupis, as well as former Trump aide Mike Roman, who allegedly delivered fraudulent elector paperwork from Wisconsin to a congressman’s staffer in Pennsylvania with the aim of reaching then-Vice President Mike Pence on January 6, 2021. All three individuals are scheduled to appear in court in September. Troupis and Chesebro did not respond to voicemail messages, while Roman did not have a listed attorney in court records.
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 during a hearing before House Republicans who sought to hold him in contempt. Garland asserted that he will not be intimidated by baseless and dangerous falsehoods being spread about the FBI, and expressed concern over threats to defund special counsel prosecutions related to former President Donald Trump. The hearing took place as Republicans 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 resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people overnight into Tuesday. Among the casualties was a family of three in the Bureij refugee camp, as well as eight police officers in Deir al-Balah. A spokesperson for Gaza’s civil defense disclosed that 360 bodies have been recovered in the Jabaliya refugee camp following a recent Israeli offensive, with the majority being women and children. Israeli attacks and ground operations in Gaza persist as Israeli leadership shows reluctance towards a new ceasefire proposal, vowing to continue military operations against Hamas until the group is eliminated.
Mexico’s next president faces 3 pressing challenges: money, dialogue and the US election
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The incoming president of Mexico is confronting several critical challenges, including ongoing cartel violence, societal divisions, financial constraints on social programs, and the legacy of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Analysts emphasize the importance of three factors for Claudia Sheinbaum: financial resources, fostering dialogue, and monitoring developments in the upcoming U.S. election. She is slated to assume office on October 1 and has a four-month window to define her agenda, while López Obrador continues his daily briefings to solidify his legacy. The differences in leadership styles between the two could pose challenges, as López Obrador is seen as a populist figure while Sheinbaum aims to unify the nation with her academic and scientific background.
Tractors rumble in streets again ahead of EU polls. Farming is a big issue and the far right pounces
BEERSEL, Belgium (AP) — Tractors are once again making their presence felt on the streets as the European Union election approaches. Populist and far-right groups have been leveraging the agricultural sector across the EU in the lead-up to the polls, claiming that farmers are being disregarded by an overbearing EU and environmentalists who do not consider their perspectives. The agricultural issue is poised to have a significant impact on the election results, with populist and far-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 U.S., Britain, and Canada have gathered in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a pivotal moment in the defeat of Hitler. As few surviving witnesses recall the historic Allied assault, the Associated Press is capturing the stories of veterans who played a role in liberating France and Europe from Nazi control. Among them is a 101-year-old California man known as Papa Jake, who has a large following on TikTok.
Many Americans are still shying away from EVs despite Biden’s push, an AP-NORC/EPIC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite President Joe Biden’s efforts to promote electric vehicles, many Americans remain hesitant to embrace EVs 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 concerns about high prices and a lack of accessible charging stations are major obstacles. While some individuals express openness to buying an EV in the future, approximately half remain reluctant to transition from gas-powered vehicles, indicating resistance to Biden’s initiative to boost EV sales.
Mourners can now speak to an AI version of the dead. But will that help with grief?
BERLIN (AP) — In recent years, several companies have introduced technology focused on grief, enabling users to engage with an AI simulation of deceased individuals. One such company, Eternos, employs proprietary and external language models developed by tech giants like Meta and OpenAI. Eternos captures a person’s voice by recording 300 phrases spoken by the user and then processing the information through a two-day computing process, allowing loved ones to access a simulation of the deceased individual’s voice. While some individuals view this technology as a coping mechanism for grief, others express unease about companies utilizing AI to simulate interactions with the deceased. Concerns have also been raised about the impact of such technology on the mourning process and closure.
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