New York Philharmonic trumpeter accused of sexual misconduct says accuser lied

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recently made a joke mocking Tesla and Elon Musk for the company's stock decline, calling Musk a "smarta--" and criticizing his role in the DOGE initiative to cut federal workforce. Walz clarified his comments at a town hall, stating he was joking and expressing disapproval of Musk's actions towards employees at the Minneapolis VA. The governor also mentioned recent Tesla vandalism incidents and Musk's failure to use his wealth to help...

Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi, the wife of slain Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi, was arrested in Mexicali and transferred to U.S. marshals in San Diego on suspicion of murder. Marodi, 49, was found stabbed to death in her home in Ramona, and Olejniczak Marodi, the prime suspect, had driven into Mexico the night of her slaying. Olejniczak Marodi, who had previously served time for killing her ex-husband, was seen on home security footage arguing with Marodi...

No. 1 seed Houston defeated eighth-seeded Gonzaga 81-76 in the NCAA Tournament to advance to the Sweet 16 for the sixth consecutive year, with LJ Cryer scoring 30 points. The Cougars will face No. 4 seed Purdue in the regional semifinals. Houston ended Gonzaga's streak of nine straight Sweet 16 appearances, with Graham Ike leading the Bulldogs with 27 points in the loss. Full Article

The Internal Revenue Service is considering a plan to assist Homeland Security officials in locating immigrants for deportation, using taxpayer information, as part of President Trump's deportation efforts. The I.R.S. would verify addresses for individuals ordered to leave the U.S. based on tax returns filed by undocumented immigrants, who are issued individual taxpayer identification numbers. The Trump administration has sought I.R.S. assistance in immigration enforcement, with a draft agreement being finalized to allow the sharing...

Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci made history by winning his fifth NCAA title, becoming the first five-time national champion. President Donald Trump attended the event, shaking hands with Starocci and other wrestlers, bringing national attention to college wrestling. Trump's presence energized the crowd at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia and highlighted the sport's growth and importance. Full Article

A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled that Mariah Carey's hit song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was not stolen from other songwriters, dismissing a music copyright case and ordering the plaintiffs to pay legal fees. The lawsuit claimed similarities between Carey's song and one by Andy Stone and Troy Powers, but the judge found no substantial evidence of infringement. Despite sharing holiday-themed phrases, experts determined that the songs had significant differences in...