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UN Nuclear Treaty Review Fails to Adopt Document
The United Nations' Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference concluded without adopting a final document due to disagreements between the United States and Iran.
Woman Sues Texas Police Over Facebook Post Arrest
A woman has filed a lawsuit against police in Trinidad, Texas, following her arrest for a Facebook post. The post concerned issues related to the town's water supply. The lawsuit claims the arrest was unlawful.
East Bay Activists Hold 'Die-In' Over Budget Cuts
Activists in the East Bay held a 'die-in' protest against cuts to Medi-Cal and CalFresh programs. The protest took place amid ongoing discussions about the state's budget. The protest aimed to draw attention to the impact of these cuts on public services. Protesters are demanding a reversal of the cuts. Organizers called for a reconsideration of the budget. The source did not specify which budget cuts were being protested or the specific locations.
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Caltech May Lose Control of JPL Management
Caltech could lose control of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for the first time in decades. The contract for the management and operation of JPL will be opened up to competition.
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Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Over Wheel Detachment Risk
Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks due to potential wheel detachment. Cracks in the brake rotor stud holes can cause studs to separate on certain 2024-2026 models. This recall affects vehicles manufactured within a specific range.
Congressional Candidate Funds 'Overpaid CEO Tax' Measure
Congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti has donated $500,000 to support Proposition D, a ballot measure scheduled for June. The measure is referred to as the 'Overpaid CEO tax'.
Trump Evicts Disabled Tenants With Support Animals
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is moving to limit assistance animals for disabled tenants in public housing. Donald Trump is reportedly moving to evict thousands of disabled tenants who rely on support animals from public housing. This action affects individuals who are protected under disability housing regulations.
New Data Center Filing Raises Great Salt Lake Water Concerns
A new water rights filing for a proposed mega-data center near the Great Salt Lake has raised concerns. The filing is tied to the data center's water needs, prompting fears about its impact on the lake.
UALR Expands Cybersecurity With Google Funding
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) will expand its cybersecurity initiatives across Arkansas. Google has provided $1 million in funding for this initiative.
Rockies Place Mickey Moniak on Injured List
The Colorado Rockies have placed outfielder Mickey Moniak on the injured list. Sterlin Thompson has been called up to the major league roster to fill his spot.