President Trump is expected to announce $700 million in federal support for coal plants, new projects and a coal export terminal. The plan drew praise from the coal industry and sharp criticism from environmental groups.
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A California jury dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, ruling Musk filed too late under the statute of limitations. The decision preserves OpenAI's current structure and ends a high-profile legal battle over the company's nonprofit origins.
Elon Musk traveled to China during his ongoing $150 billion lawsuit trial against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, despite a judge's order that he remain available for recall testimony. Legal experts say Musk's travel without explicit court permission is unusual and could complicate the trial.
Authorities are investigating a deliberate vehicle-ramming attack at Temple Israel, a large Reform synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, which caused significant damage and injured several law enforcement officers. The suspect was found dead inside the vehicle, which contained explosives that ignited a fire, but no children or school staff were harmed during the incident. Community and political leaders condemned the attack as an act of antisemitism, expressing solidarity with the Jewish community and emphasizing resilience against hate.
Barbara Lee, a former U.S. Representative and prominent progressive, has been elected as the new mayor of Oakland, California, amid the city's challenges of economic stagnation, crime, and homelessness. Her campaign, which resonated with residents disillusioned by traditional politics, focused on progressive policies to address these issues. Lee's victory, confirmed after her opponent Loren Taylor conceded, signifies a shift in leadership that aligns with a broader national conversation about the Democratic Party's direction and the prioritization of community needs.
Ethan Crumbley, 17, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the shooting at Oxford High School in November 2021, which left four students dead and seven others injured. Judge Kwamé Rowe imposed the maximum sentence, citing the incident as a "true act of terrorism," and Crumbley's attorney said his client was remorseful for his actions. This sentencing brings closure to a tragedy that shocked the community of Oxford and the entire state of Michigan.
Steven Carrillo, a former Air Force sergeant with ties to the “boogaloo” extremist movement, has been convicted of murder and attempted murder in the 2020 killing of a federal security officer in Northern California. The jury found Justus guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder of two other officers, and he now faces life in prison. The conviction of Justus is a major victory for the government and a warning to other members of the “boogaloo” movement that they will be held accountable for their actions.
The California Reparations Task Force has concluded their two-year effort by approving a list of proposals to be considered by state lawmakers, which include providing financial assistance to Black Californians, creating a center to study the economic and social effects of slavery, and establishing a memorial to honor the victims of slavery and discrimination. The task force also recommended that the state create a commission to study the effects of slavery and discrimination, and to make recommendations on how to address them. If passed, the proposals would be the first of their kind in the United States.