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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the seat and ordered election officials to place him on the August primary ballot, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday. The ruling came hours after arguments Monday and just days after state court Judge Thomas Matthews found the Division of Elections had “abused its discretion” in booting the challenger Sullivan from the ballot. The Supreme Court, in a brief ruling, affirmed Matthews’ decision but sent back to the division the issue of how the challenger…

Sarah Mitton (Erik van Leeuwen, Wikimedia Commons) Sarah Mitton of Liverpool, Nova Scotia and Canadian Olympic silver medalist Marco Arop of Edmonton, Alberta both won Diamond League gold in Paris, France on Sunday. Mitton won gold in the women’s shot put, and Arop won gold in the men’s 800 metres. Mitton won the gold medal with a throw of 19.99 metres. Yemisi Mabry of Germany won the silver medal with a throw of 19.93 metres. Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands won the bronze medal with a throw of 19.89 metres. Mitton reached the podium by 0.74 metres over Axelina Johansson…

Colorado voters will not get a say this November on whether to replace the state’s congressional districts with ones that could help Democrats win additional seats in future elections. The state Supreme Court on Monday struck down a series of proposed ballot initiatives that would have sidestepped the state’s independent redistricting commission and authorized new U.S. House districts for the 2028 and 2030 elections. The court said the measures addressed multiple subjects in violation of the state constitution. The rulings marked another setback for Democrats in a nationwide redistricting battle that could affect control of Congress. Earlier this year, courts…

The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy who weighed 255 pounds when he died have been charged with murder, torture and child abuse, prosecutors said. “Clearly the parents were feeding the child improperly, to say the least,” Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said Monday. “He wasn’t getting the nutrition he needed.” Casper O’Brien died last November after first responders were called to the family’s home in Flint because he’d stopped breathing, prosecutors said. His parents – Damien O’Brien, 40, and Jessica O’Brien, 41 – have each been charged with second-degree murder, torture and three counts of second-degree child abuse. The…

Earlier this month, Josh Duggar was transferred to a medical center from prison, where he’s been serving time for years. This move caused a lot of questions around the former reality TV star. However, before those questions got fully answered, he’s on the move once again. Keep reading for all the details on what we know about the situation so far. Josh Duggar’s First Transfer Followers of Josh Duggar’s story were confused to find out he had been emergency transferred from the prison he was serving time in to a medical facility. Generally, these transfers only happen when there is…

Most people assume the Bahamas is best visited in winter, when the weather back home is gray and cold. But summer in the Bahamas tells a different story — one with warm turquoise water, fewer crowds, lower prices, and a lively local culture that really comes alive between June and August. If you’ve been on the fence about a summer trip, here’s what you should know before you book. What the Weather Is Actually Like Yes, it’s hot. Temperatures in summer typically hover between 85- and 90-degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity that makes the air feel thick by midday. But you’ll…

The Twins placed left-hander Anthony Banda on the 15-day injured list today. Right-hander Cody Laweryson was recalled as the corresponding move. Manager Derek Shelton tells Matthew Leach of MLB.com that Banda’s injury is significant, with his recovery to take months rather than weeks. Banda, 32, was acquired from the Dodgers in a February trade. He has thrown 34 1/3 innings for the Twins with a 4.46 earned run average. His 21.2% strikeout rate and 9.6% walk rate are both pretty close to league average. He’s not the most dominant relief arm in the league but it’s a notable loss for…

YouTuber Jack Doherty is once again making headlines after newly surfaced Ring camera footage appears to show him being struck in the face with a water bottle during a heated argument with girlfriend Katalina Cartmel. The footage reportedly captures a tense exchange between the couple before a water bottle appears to hit Doherty in the face. The circumstances leading up to the confrontation remain unclear, but the video has quickly sparked discussion across social media. The incident is the latest in a string of controversies surrounding the 22-year-old influencer. According to TMZ, Ring camera footage shows Doherty and Cartmel engaged…

A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone as he approached JFK International Airport to land in New York Monday morning. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident that happened as the plane passed through 3,000 feet around 7:15 a.m. as it was crossing the coastline. The plane landed safely without any additional help, and no damage was found when the plane was inspected afterwards. “We collided with a drone back there in the turn,” the pilot told an air traffic controller, according to ATC.com. “It hit us right above the cockpit.” The airline said all the passengers deplaned normally,…

Smartphones are welcoming the agentic AI overlords. OpenClaw OpenClaw announced that it has released standalone apps for both iOS and Android devices. The move officially brings AI agents to the App Store and Play Store marketplaces. Users can now use their smartphones to chat with the AI assistant and to grant it access to different components of the device, including the camera, screen, location, photos, contacts, calendar and reminders. OpenClaw rather abruptly transformed from a minor to major player in AI. It’s currently an open-source project being run by a foundation following founder Peter Steinberger’s move…