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Biles says masked men stole her Porsche from former Chicago residence
Gold medal-winning U.S. gymnast Simone Biles said on TikTok that masked men stole her car when she was living in Chicago.
Navy sticking with jets’ electromagnetic launching from carriers despite Trump pushback
The Navy appears to be standing by its choice of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System over legacy steam catapults for Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers, despite President Trump's criticism of the cutting-edge system.
New York sues prediction market Polymarket, calling it an unlicensed gambling operation
New York sued the prediction market Polymarket on Thursday, arguing the platform is an unlicensed gambling operation and calling for a judge to block the company from operating in the state.
FBI investigates hackers’ claim to have stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website
The FBI said Wednesday that it was investigating a criminal hacking group's claims that it had stolen "very sensitive data" belonging to thousands of agents and applicants and that it had compromised the bureau's jobs website.
Palestinian president, again denied a visa to speak at U.N., addresses leaders on prerecorded video
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, delivering prerecorded remarks from his office in Ramallah after the United States denied him and other top Palestinian officials visas to attend the gathering for the second year in a row.
Coast Guard building facilities and Alaska base as it expands operations in the Arctic
The Coast Guard will spend more than $300 million to expand operations at its base on Kodiak Island, Alaska, to counter growing maritime activity by rival countries such as Russia and China in the U.S. Arctic and Alaska's exclusive economic zone.
The magnet shortage that would stop American manufacturing before the chip shortage
Semiconductors aren't the only critical component with a single point of failure. America's real supply chain bottleneck sits inside a rare earth magnet that China controls, and domestic factories are scrambling to catch up.
African American history museum undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration
Deeply impactful exhibits, ticketed galas and educational events are expected ways to celebrate a world-class museum. But at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which marks the 10-year anniversary of its opening on Thursday, the singing of Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday" will give the event the flavor of a down-home family reunion.
Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability
The Justice Department has a long history of investigating and prosecuting hackers who break into a private company's network.
New lawsuits allege Six Flags Magic Mountain’s X2 roller coaster caused traumatic brain injuries
Three people who went to California's Six Flags Magic Mountain have filed lawsuits saying they were left with traumatic brain injuries from the park's famed X2 roller coaster that is advertised as a rite of passage for the "ultimate daredevil."
Massachusetts lesbian bar faces boycott after easing Saturday mask rule
A lesbian bar in Massachusetts has been engulfed in an online civil war after its owners eased a longstanding mask mandate for just one night a week, drawing accusations of "ableism" and a boycott that has left the struggling business' future in doubt.
Teacher known online as ‘Palestinian Rachel Dolezal’ admits lying
A Philadelphia teacher who spent years portraying herself as Palestinian and Black has admitted the claims were fabricated, telling followers in a video statement that she is instead "a White woman of significant privilege and wealth." With the recent claims, some have deemed her the "Palestinian Rachel Dolezal."
