Texas family sues Character.AI after chatbot allegedly encouraged autistic son to harm parents and himself

U.S. Circuit Judge Jerry Smith criticized a colleague for 'judicial misbehavior' after a federal court blocked Texas's new congressional map, which was seen as favoring Republicans. In a 104-page dissent, Smith described the conduct as the most outrageous he has encountered in his 37 years on the bench. The ruling has significant implications for the Republican Party's strategy ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

A cold case in Texas has been revived thanks to a group of criminal justice and forensic science students who urged investigators to focus on a specific suspect. Their efforts have led to new developments in the decades-old murder investigation.

The first confirmed case of the H5N5 bird flu strain in the United States has been reported in Washington state. A resident is currently hospitalized with this rare avian influenza strain, which has not been previously seen in humans.

Senator Marco Rubio has ordered restitution for staffers who were denied promotions under the Biden administration's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) standards. This decision affects 295 employees and includes pay increases and commendations. The move highlights ongoing discussions around workplace equity and the implications of DEI policies.

Jonathan Joss, a voice actor known for his role in 'King of the Hill', has been killed, and a Texas man has been indicted in connection with his death. Joss' husband reported that the assailant shouted violent homophobic slurs before opening fire.

Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State and presidential candidate, stated that 'abortion bans have killed another woman in Texas' following a ProPublica report. The report highlighted the case of a 37-year-old woman named Tierra, who died due to complications related to the state's abortion restrictions. Clinton's remarks were made in a post on the social platform X, linking to the ProPublica article.

Curaçao made history by becoming the smallest nation by population to qualify for the World Cup after a draw with Jamaica on Tuesday night. The team remained undefeated throughout the qualifying tournament.

Senator Ashley Moody is introducing a new measure that would impose penalties on individuals who threaten federal immigration officers while they are performing their duties. This initiative aims to enhance the protection of immigration officials against harassment and intimidation.