Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial begins in New Mexico

Nearly three years after the fatal shooting of camerawoman Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” in New Mexico, actor Alec Baldwin is to stand trial. Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter for his role in the fatal incident that also left the film’s director, Joel Souza, injured. Jury selection for Baldwin’s criminal trial begins … Read more

Europe ready for crucial first launch of Ariane 6

HELSINKI — Europe stands at a crucial moment as the Ariane 6 launch vehicle prepares for its maiden flight on Tuesday. The Ariane 6 launch is scheduled for 9 July between 14:00 and 18:00 Eastern Time (18:00–22:00 UTC) from the Kourou launch site in French Guiana. The European Space Agency (ESA) will stream the launch … Read more

Biden tells Hill Democrats he’s staying in the race

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden told congressional Democrats in a letter Monday that he will continue his re-election campaign despite mounting concerns about his mental fitness and the viability of his campaign. In an interview ahead of a crucial week on Capitol Hill, he also lashed out at the party’s “elites.” “I want you … Read more

Entire board of a Florida homeowners association resigns after dispute over $60,000 special assessment — what happened

Entire board of a Florida homeowners association resigns after dispute over $60,000 special assessment — what happened Homeowners in the Villas of Carillon neighborhood in Feather Sound, Florida, are trying to understand a request from their homeowners association board for a $60,000 special tax. The homeowners received notice of the assessment in early June, which … Read more

Sacramento Kings double down on signing DeMar DeRozan

DeRozan’s arrival won’t transform the Kings (or help their defense), but it will accentuate their strengths and diversify one of the NBA’s best offenses By means of Rob Mahoney on July 8, 2024 8:36 AM Some trades are made to help a team reinvent itself, or make itself whole, or unburden itself. Others are made … Read more

Largest animals have smaller brains than expected

Resume: Researchers studied brain and body sizes in 1,500 species and found that larger animals do not have proportionally larger brains, challenging long-held beliefs. The study reveals that the relationship between brain and body size is curved, not linear. This discovery helps explain why humans and other species deviate from the norm in the evolution … Read more

Alarm raised over widespread aspirin use among elderly

Despite the updated guidelines advising against it, many older adults continue to use aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease. Research shows that a significant number of adults over 60 still take aspirin without medical advice, highlighting the need for better communication between physicians and patients on this topic. The findings highlight the urgent need for physicians … Read more