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A lawsuit has been filed alleging that ChatGPT aided a killer.

Despite concerns over Iran following Tehran's rejection of a US peace proposal, Wall Street recorded fresh record closing highs. This surge occurred despite ongoing jitters related to Iran. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices reached all-time highs today.

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin has lost $500 million in shareholder value over the past eight months. Eric Trump's American Bitcoin investment fund has experienced a loss, with its holdings dropping by $500 million. This loss occurred amidst broader market discussions about Bitcoin's potential as a generational wealth bet and predictions of substantial future growth. The exact extent of his holdings is not publicly disclosed. The decline was reported by Bloomberg Radio. The exact cause for the drop was not immediately clear. The losses stem from $3.5 billion in Bitcoin purchases made by the company. This loss is attributed to Bitcoin buys the company made. The source mentioned a 1-year-old child and a dad. The source mentioned New York in relation to the holdings. The exact current value of his holdings remains undisclosed.

NYU Langone has received a federal criminal subpoena related to its provision of transgender youth care. The subpoena was issued by a grand jury in the Northern District of New York. NYU Langone Hospital has been subpoenaed in relation to its care for transgender youth.

The popular word-guessing game Wordle, created by software engineer Josh Wardle, has been acquired by The New York Times. The game was launched in 2020 and gained popularity, leading to its acquisition in 2022 for an undisclosed sum.

The court handed a victory to oil and gas companies in a lawsuit concerning coastal land loss. Oil companies, including Chevron and Exxon, are facing lawsuits alleging violations of state environmental laws for decades.

Craig Morton, a former quarterback for the Denver Broncos and New York Giants, has died at the age of 83. Morton led the Broncos to their first Super Bowl appearance in 1978. Morton had a distinguished career in professional football.

A flood watch has been issued for the New York coast until 9:00 AM EDT on May 12. The watch was issued by the NWS Binghamton NY.

Flames were seen shooting out of a second-floor apartment and up the stairs. Separately, a fire in New York City resulted in one fatality and seven injuries. The fire occurred in the Bronx.

The Obama administration appointed new individuals to serve as Fed governors.