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BOSTON — When Kristaps Porzingis emerged from the locker room during halftime to go through some warmups, it looked like the Celtics big man was fine. He wasn’t on the C’s bench for the majority of the second quarter, but he was at least on the court seemingly ready to start the second half.Turns out, Porzingis wasn’t ready to go as he retreated back to the locker room and wasn’t seen for the rest of the game. The big man was downgraded to questionable on the injury report with an illness and didn’t play the rest of the stunning Game…
After an intense night of destructive protests, activity has calmed down on the University of Washington campus, where about 30 activists were taken into custody early Tuesday morning.At around 5 p.m., pro-Palestinian students occupied the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building Monday evening, renaming it the Shaban al-Dalou Building, in protest against the university’s ties to Boeing as war continues in Gaza. There is a lot of damage to clean up from the group named Super UW. Furniture, signs, and electric scooters remain barricaded against the front door of the building. Trash is strewn across the courtyard, and items, including goggles, were left…
Animal advocates have been pushing for animal services to be separate from police for months, citing a potential reduction in bureaucracy. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones presented his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 to city leaders Monday night, animal advocates said they breathed a sigh of relief seeing one recommendation they have been asking for for months. Among the recommended structural changes for more efficient city operations was an item to realign Animal Care and Control, which is currently a bureau within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, into the Department of General Services. Alongside the proposed…
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Missouri, Idaho and Kansas that aims to restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone. The Department of Justice argues that the states lack standing and filed their claims in an improper venue. Government attorneys said the case should not continue in the Northern District of Texas, as the three states have no direct connection to that jurisdiction. What are the states challenging in this case? Missouri, Idaho and Kansas are contesting decisions made by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that expanded access to…
After an intense night of destructive protests, activity has calmed down on the University of Washington campus Tuesday morning, where about 30 activists were taken into custody Monday night.At around 5 p.m., pro-Palestinian students occupied the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building Monday evening, renaming it the Shaban al-Dalou Building, in protest against the university’s ties to Boeing as war continues in Gaza. There is a lot of damage to clean up from the group named Super UW. Furniture, signs, and electric scooters remain barricaded against the front door of the building. Trash is strewn across the courtyard, and items, including goggles, were…
Carrie Underwood won Season 4 of “American Idol,” but she didn’t come out on top during this season’s “Judges’ Song Contest.” Instead, the honor went to her follow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, who tied in the friendly competition.Monday night’s episode showed the return of judging panel’s mini-contest, a special round of the singing competition where each judge anonymously suggests one tune for each contestant to perform, based on what they know about the Top 8’s individual vocal abilities and performance styles. Each singer then chose among the three predetermined options, and performed their selection on air.“I’ve been in…
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied the University of Washington’s Interdisciplinary Engineering Building on Monday, May 5, calling for the university to sever ties with Boeing over its military contracts. The protest, led by the suspended student group Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return (SUPER UW), began around 5 p.m. Unbiased. Straight Facts.TM SUPER UW, a suspended student organization accused of promoting antisemitic content, claimed responsibility for the protest. Protests included road blockades, dumpster fires and banners hung from upper-floor windows. Demonstrators renamed it the Shaban al-Dalou Building, in honor of a Palestinian engineering student reportedly killed in Gaza. What role does…
Wingate University locked down after two men with a gun confronted a student. WINGATE, N.C. — A lockdown was in effect for hours overnight Monday into Tuesday on Wingate University’s campus. The university said it went on lockdown after two men came into Helms residence hall wanting to fight a student. The incident was connected to an earlier incident, according to the university. The student confronted by the men noticed one had a gun, so the student called 911. The two men left the scene, and university officials lifted the lockdown once police searched the area and found no remaining threat…
BUCHAREST – Romania’s interim president appointed a new prime minister on Tuesday, a day after Marcel Ciolacu stepped down following the failure of his coalition’s candidate to make the runoff in a rerun of the presidential election.Ilie Bolojan signed a decree to appoint the serving interior minister, Catalin Predoiu of the National Liberal Party, to take the helm of the government until a new one can be formed. The interim post can be held for a maximum of 45 days, during which they have limited executive powers.The shake-up comes after the coalition’s candidate, Crin Antonescu, came third in Sunday’s first…
SAN ANTONIO – Find more election coverage on the Vote 2025 page.A historic election intersected with one of the biggest nights of the year in San Antonio on May 3.While Fiesta revelers took in the sights and sounds of the Fiesta Flambeau Parade, the Bexar County Elections Department was tallying results of the May 3, 2025, election.>> All election results for San Antonio area for May 3, 2025San Antonio residents voted for their choice for mayor and city council members, while those outside city limits voted on a variety of issues and seats for schools and municipalities.Bexar County had a…