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The US Navy plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California, amid a broader effort by the Trump administration to promote a "warrior culture" and limit diversity initiatives. This decision, coinciding with Pride Month, also includes potential renaming of other vessels honoring civil rights figures, such as the USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg and USNS Harriet Tubman. Critics, including prominent Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Chuck...

SummaryWildfires in Canada have released smoke that is impacting air quality across several U.S. states, particularly Minnesota, while also drifting eastward across the Atlantic Ocean. Over 3.4 million acres (1.4 million hectares) have been burned due to unusually hot and dry conditions, with significant flames in Manitoba prompting mass evacuations. Satellite imagery illustrates the extensive reach of the smoke, highlighting the ongoing environmental crisis linked to these wildfires. Full Article

Tim Keiderling, 58, was found dead, and his daughter Esther, 28, is missing after they attempted to hike Mount Katahdin in Maine on Sunday. They were last seen on the Katahdin Tablelands, prompting a search by park rangers and over 30 game wardens after their vehicle was found at the trailhead. While Keiderling's body was recovered on Tuesday, the search for Esther continues, and all Katahdin trails are currently closed. Full Article

John Gotti's grandchildren, John Gotti (31) and Frankie Gotti (27), have been charged with assault following an altercation with their brother-in-law, Gino Gabrielli, in Queens. The incident stemmed from Gabrielli's alleged break-in at a Gotti family home to steal $3,300. After Gabrielli was released from custody, he was confronted by the Gottis, resulting in an assault that led to their arrest; Gabrielli also has a criminal record. Full Article

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal dispute over claims of emotional distress faced a setback when a federal judge instructed both parties to negotiate terms instead of allowing Lively to dismiss the claims as she preferred. Lively originally accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and emotional distress, leading to Baldoni's request for her medical records, which she declined in favor of dropping the claims. The judge denied her dismissal request without prejudice and stated that if...

A teenager named Harry Nickerson, suspected of fatally stabbing teacher Diane Peterson at Branham High School in San Jose, California, in 1978, was identified after a relative revealed a confession made shortly after the murder. Nickerson, who died by suicide in 1993, had previously been a suspect, with some witnesses claiming he implicated himself; however, DNA efforts to confirm his involvement were unsuccessful. A recent statement from a relative provided unique knowledge of the crime,...