Legislators
A legislative package approved by Missouri lawmakers includes hundreds of millions of dollars in financial aid intended to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in the state. The bill, signed by Governor Mike Kehoe, authorizes bonds covering up to 50% of the cost of new or renovated
Sexual abuse
Prosecutors are ready to retry the remaining rape count against ex-studio boss Harvey Weinstein, who faces a new sentencing on his sexual assault conviction. The outcome leaves open the possibility of a third New York trial for Weinstein, who denies the charges. The jury was unable to reach a verdict
Sexual abuse
Weinstein, the former movie mogul, has been convicted of a top sex crimes charge at his retrial in New York City, bringing an end to the extraordinary fifth day of deliberations. The jury foreperson had complained that he was being bullied by other jurors, leading Weinstein's lawyer to
Hostages
The 20-month Gaza conflict has reached a devastating milestone, with the Palestinian death toll climbing past 55,000, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The ministry reports that more than half of those killed are women and children, with 55,104 people dead and 127,394 wounded since the start
Sexual abuse
Wander Franco, the 24-year-old shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, is facing new charges of illegal possession of a handgun in addition to the ongoing trial for sexual abuse of a minor. Franco was arrested in November 2023 after an altercation in a parking lot in San Juan de la
Sexual abuse
Wander Franco's attorney, Teodosio Jáquez, has announced that he will ask the court to exonerate the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop of all charges in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl at the time of the alleged crimes. The case has been ongoing since Franco's
Sexual abuse
Attorney Teodosio Jáquez is seeking exoneration for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco in a sex abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl. Franco, who is on supervised release, faces up to 30 years in prison if found guilty. The prosecution alleges that Franco sexually abused the minor and paid her
Gauff, Coco
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka took a thrilling first set in the French Open women's final against No. 2 Coco Gauff on Saturday. The match has been marked by tension and momentum swings, exacerbated by strong winds on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Sabalenka's dominant start gave way to a series
Palestinian Arabs
Fighting in Gaza nears 20 months, with desperation growing among Palestinians and relatives of hostages. The US envoy has called Hamas's response "totally unacceptable," while Hamas seeks amendments to the proposal focusing on US guarantees, hostage release, aid delivery, and Israeli withdrawal. A permanent ceasefire and
Palestinian Arabs
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced plans to establish 22 more Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, including the legalization of outposts built without government authorization. This move has been met with widespread criticism from the international community, which views settlements as an obstacle to resolving the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian
Palestinian Arabs
Hundreds of Palestinians stormed a United Nations food warehouse Wednesday in Gaza, shoving and shouting each other in an attempt to get something to eat. The chaotic scene resulted in the deaths of four people, with hospital officials confirming the fatality count. The desperation among Palestinians comes as a crowd
Palestinian Arabs
Chaos erupted in Gaza's Rafah city as desperate Palestinians overwhelmed a center distributing aid, breaking through fences and leading to Israeli troops firing warning shots. The scene was marked by gunfire, tank fire, and people fleeing in panic. The U.N. and other humanitarian organizations have rejected the
