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AI-generated video gave victim a voice at his killer's sentencing in Arizona

AI-generated video gave victim a voice at his killer's sentencing in Arizona

CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — There were dozens of statements submitted to the court by family and friends of Christopher Pelkey when it came time to sentence the man convicted of fatally shooting him during a road rage incident.
Uncomfortable replay of Nuggets' blowout loss to OKC in Game 2 essentially a group therapy session

Uncomfortable replay of Nuggets' blowout loss to OKC in Game 2 essentially a group therapy session

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets held what essentially was a group therapy session Thursday after their 43-point demolition at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series.
Canadians mark Victory in Europe Day in downtown ceremonies

Canadians mark Victory in Europe Day in downtown ceremonies

OTTAWA — Veterans, diplomats, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders gathered Thursday at events across Canada commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
World Video Game Hall of Fame inducts Defender, Tamagotchi, GoldenEye 007 and Quake

World Video Game Hall of Fame inducts Defender, Tamagotchi, GoldenEye 007 and Quake

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted four honorees, paying tribute to games that challenged players and changed the industry.
US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change

US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will no longer track the cost of climate change-fueled weather disasters, including floods, heat waves, wildfires and more.
M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. remains largely insulated from tariff fallout and cost-cutting by the U.S.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China

WASHINGTON (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Microsoft and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices testified on Capitol Hill about the biggest opportunities, risks and needs facing an industry which lawmakers and technologists agree could fun
Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump's crypto ventures

Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump's crypto ventures

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to regulate stablecoins, a form of cryptocurrency, after arguing that the bill needed stronger protections and airing concerns that it could help President Donald Trump enrich himself.
Florida man gored by bison in year's first attack by Yellowstone's most dangerous wild animal

Florida man gored by bison in year's first attack by Yellowstone's most dangerous wild animal

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A Yellowstone National park visitor from Florida was gored by a bison — the first such violent encounter of 2025 — just weeks into the busy summer season.
Eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side, according to science

Eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side, according to science

NEW YORK (AP) — Eggs are less likely to crack when they fall on their side, according to experiments with over 200 eggs.