DENVER — A Colorado man pleaded guilty to murder charges on Friday for starting a 2020 house fire that killed five members of a Senegalese family out of misplaced revenge for a stolen iPhone that he mistakenly tracked to the house.

Phoenix is closer to winning the war on inflation than most other cities.

A group of former military trauma surgeons are calling for first responders to carry whole blood on rescue vehicles to help save bleeding patients. NBC News' Cynthia McFadden reports on the small number of communities already seeing life-saving results. 

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1. Australians stranded in New Caledonia 'running out of food' amid civil unrest  Reuters.com
2. France admits it's lost control of parts of New Caledonia, the world's third-largest producer of critical EV metal nickel  Fortune
3. Violent protests rage in New Caledonia amid growing civil unrest  Al Jazeera English
4. Violence rages in New Caledonia as France rushes emergency reinforcements to its Pacific territory  The Associated Press
5. Deadly Clashes in a French Pacific Territory Raise Fears of Civil War  The New York Times

1. Slovakia PM Robert Fico 'approaching a positive prognosis'  BBC.com
2. Slovakian Charged in Shooting 'Was Against Everything'  The New York Times
3. Slovak PM Fico has 'positive prognosis' as his attacker appears in court for first time  POLITICO Europe
4. Anger, anxiety, acrimony: Slovaks weigh what led to Fico shooting  Reuters
5. Slovak PM still in serious condition after assassination attempt as suspect appears in court  CBS News

1. Media giants lean on sports as Hollywood strikes still loom over content slates  CNBC
2. Wait, Why Were There So Many Movies At The TV Upfronts This Year?  Deadline
3. It's not 'TV Week' anymore as streamers dominate the advertising upfronts  Yahoo Entertainment
4. 8 Takeaways From Netflix, Amazon and the Rest of Upfronts Week  Hollywood Reporter
5. TV Ad Sales Leaders: Meet the Key Upfront Execs  Variety

1. They’ve been stuck for 7 weeks on the ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge. This is what life is like for the Dali crew  CNN
2. Report on Key Bridge collapse raises questions with potential legal ramifications  Baltimore Sun
3. Congressman Pushes NTSB to Check Dali's Systems for Cyber Threats  The Maritime Executive
4. Dali crew in Baltimore bridge collapse is still stuck on the ship  Quartz
5. Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had 4 blackouts before disaster. Here's what we know  The Associated Press

President Volodymr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia's new offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region could be just the first wave while U.S. aid delays hurt Kyiv.

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1. 2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix FP3 report and highlights: Piastri fastest during final practice session in Imola after Alonso and Perez cause red flags | Formula 1®  Formula 1
2. F1 Imola GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more  Autosport
3. Max Verstappen frustrated after Red Bull practice in Imola  ESPN
4. Quali data predictions: McLaren clear frontrunner while trouble for Red Bull  Planet F1
5. Mark Hughes: The real Imola favourite amid Red Bull's struggles  The Race

1. Screening identifies preeclampsia cases more accurately, researchers say  The Washington Post
2. New screening tool can identify preeclampsia risk sooner, test maker says  CNN
3. New screening can identify preeclampsia risk sooner in pregnancy  News 12 Bronx
4. Blood test could detect preeclampsia in first trimester, LabCorp reports  UPI News
5. New Blood Test Could Help Spot Preeclampsia in First Trimester  Star Local Media

1. US warns of possible Pride Month attacks worldwide  BBC.com
2. State Department issues 'worldwide caution' alert for Americans overseas  Fox News
3. State Department Issues Travel Advisory | TIME  TIME
4. State Department issues unusual worldwide LGBTQ+ travel alert  POLITICO
5. US State Department issues worldwide security alert due to potential for attacks on LGBTQI+ people and events  CNN

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was ordered to remain behind bars Saturday as the nation’s leader was in serious but stable condition after surviving multiple gunshot wounds, officials said.

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1. How to watch the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight today: Full card, where to stream and more  Yahoo Sports
2. Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk offers something never before seen in boxing  ESPN
3. How to Watch Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk  Rolling Stone
4. Fury vs. Usyk Pay-Per-View: Here’s How To Watch the Ring of Fire Boxing Livestream Online  Variety
5. What time is Tyson Fury vs. Oleksander Usyk fight? Walk-in time for main event  USA TODAY

When Republicans in Alabama enacted a law earlier this year to protect in vitro fertilization following a court decision that halted the treatment in the deeply conservative state, they pitched it as a temporary fix.

After a semester marked by sweeping protests on college campuses across the nation that raised questions about freedom of speech, how universities confront allegations of antisemitism and Islamophobia and how they invest, some students who experienced the demonstrations say they have been left disappointed by how their universities responded.

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Ongoing lawsuits against J&J allege that its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. A new study lends credence to the claims.

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1. Youngkin Vetoes Measures to Remove Tax Breaks for Confederate Heritage Group  The New York Times
2. Youngkin vetoes Virginia contraception accessibility act  The Hill
3. Youngkin vetoes slew of Virginia bills, including contraception access measure  Fox News
4. Governor Youngkin takes action on final bills from 2024 General Assembly session  WRIC ABC 8News
5. Youngkin signs more 7 bills into law  WWBT

Four minors were allegedly found working at an Alabama slaughterhouse run by the same firm found responsible for the death of a Mississippi 16-year-old in 2023.

1. Emma Stone Bats Around Questions of Feminism as ‘Kinds of Kindness’ Hits Cannes  Hollywood Reporter
2. Emma Stone's Descent Into Sex Cults and Cannibalism in 'Kinds of Kindness' Lands 4.5-Minute Standing Ovation in Cannes  Yahoo Entertainment
3. 'Kinds of Kindness' Review: Yorgos Lanthimos Gets Weird, Wild, Wonderfully WTF  Rolling Stone
4. 10 films premiering at Cannes Film Festival 2024 that we cannot wait to watch  Hindustan Times
5. Emma Stone, Joe Alwyn and 'Kinds of Kindness' Cast Pose Together on Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet  PEOPLE

1. Trump trusted more than Biden on inflation, a top issue for voters, poll shows  ABC News
2. Trump Leads Biden on Income, Living Standards: Election 2024 Economy Scorecard  Bloomberg
3. LARRY KUDLOW: Trump will have significant ammunition on the economy  Fox Business
4. Trump vs. Biden: The issues driving people to vote in Pa. are complicated  The Philadelphia Inquirer
5. How on Earth Is Donald Trump Getting Credit for Joe Biden's Economy?  The New Republic

A movement to revolutionize the treatment of trauma patients in the U.S. can be traced to an infamous battle fought in East Africa more than 30 years ago.

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April Verrett is poised to become the first Black president of the Service Employees International Union, which represents nearly 2 million workers.

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The hottest ticket in New York City is Trump's hush money trial and some are willing to pay big to get to see testimony from Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen, and more.

1. Eight arrested after climate activists breach German airport  Reuters.com
2. Eight climate activists arrested in Germany over airport protest  The Guardian
3. Munich Airport forced to close for two hours after climate protesters glue themselves to runway  Sky News
4. Climate activists glue themselves at Germany airport to protest pollution caused by flying  CBS News
5. German climate protests arrested after breaching runway at Munich airport  New York Post

Can Biden Recapture Lightning in a Bottle in Georgia?  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News

1. A Loss at Mercedes-Benz Slows U.A.W.'s Southern Campaign  The New York Times
2. Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against UAW union membership  CNBC
3. UAW loses bid to organize a second foreign automaker in South  Detroit Free Press
4. UAW Loses Unionization Vote at Mercedes Plant in Alabama  The Wall Street Journal
5. Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against unionizing in blow to big UAW push  CNN

This weekend, President Joe Biden will hold events in cities like Detroit, where Black turnout is critical to efforts in two of the closest battleground states.

1. With 6 Words, Scottie Scheffler Addressed His Arrest Friday and Taught a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence  Inc.
2. The Chaos That Led to Scottie Scheffler's Arrest  The Wall Street Journal
3. 2024 PGA Championship live coverage: How to watch the PGA on Saturday  Golf.com
4. PGA Championship: ‘Shaking’ Scottie Scheffler warmed up in a jail cell. Then he climbed the leaderboard  CNN
5. Louisville is a bad host to PGA, arresting golfer Scottie Scheffler.  Courier Journal

1. Widespread power outages from deadly Houston storm raise new risk: hot weather  NPR
2. KPRC 2 News crew intercepts Houston tornado live on TV  KPRC Click2Houston
3. Eye Opener: Severe storm in Texas kills at least 7 people, caused major power outages  CBS News
4. Tornado Caught On Surveillance Camera - Videos from The Weather Channel  The Weather Channel
5. Most power customers to be restored by early next week, but hardest-hit may take longer: CenterPoint  KTRK-TV

1. How the Death of David Cronenberg’s Wife of 43 Years Inspired ‘The Shrouds’: ‘Grief Is Forever’  Variety
2. Diane Kruger on David Cronenberg’s Cannes Film ‘The Shrouds’: “It Made Me Think About My Mortality”  Hollywood Reporter
3. David Cronenberg's Originally Pitched 'The Shrouds' to Netflix, They Rejected It — World of Reel  Jordan Ruimy
4. David Cronenberg Faces Death in First Teaser For The Shrouds  The Film Stage
5. THE SHROUDS: First Trailer For David Cronenberg's Macabre Thriller Is "Not Meant For The Living"  CBM (Comic Book Movie)

1. Jalen Brunson, Knicks Called Out By NBA Fans After Haliburton, Pacers Force Game 7  Bleacher Report
2. Pacers spurred by fiery Carlisle, roll past Knicks to force Game 7  ESPN
3. Haliburton always wanted pressure, now he'll finally get it in Game 7  The New York Times
4. Battered Knicks outpaced in Indiana. Will they have enough for Game 7 in Madison Square Garden?  Yahoo Sports
5. Pacers get nasty in Game 6 win vs. Knicks to force Game 7 at Garden  IndyStar

1. Ad dares Trump to testify in hush money case. Hear why legal expert says he won’t  CNN
2. Donald Trump's lawyer fighting to stop former president from testifying in trial next week  The Telegraph
3. New Ad Taunts Trump: 'Take the Stand, Donald, or Admit You're a Coward'  The New York Times
4. Hush-money deliberations could begin Thursday if Trump doesn't testify  Business Insider
5. Trump Is Rarely Silent, but Testifying Would Be 'Really Dangerous'  The Wall Street Journal

1. NASA astronauts practice 'moonwalking' in the Arizona desert (photos)  Space.com
2. NASA Tests Technology, Practices Artemis Moonwalks in Arizona Desert  NASA
3. NASA astronauts turn Arizona desert into practice ground for Artemis III moonwalk  The Indian Express
4. University of Maryland geologist to run simulation that helps astronauts prepare for the moon  WTOP
5. Astronauts preparing to explore Moon – by pushing buggy around Arizona  Islander News.com

1. You Can Now Play Old-School Nintendo Games on Your Apple TV, iPhone or iPad  CNET
2. The Apple TV is coming for the Raspberry Pi's retro emulation box crown  Ars Technica
3. Apple TV video game emulator RetroArch available now  Polygon
4. A new retro gaming app has landed on iOS – and it can emulate 38 different consoles  TechRadar
5. Old-school video game emulation comes to iPhones  Axios

1. Ben Affleck pictured at $100k-a-month rental amid Jennifer Lopez split speculation - as fast food lover picks  Daily Mail
2. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez: What we know — and what we don't — amid rumors they're splitting  Yahoo Entertainment
3. Rumors Fly After Jennifer Lopez Likes Post On Relationship Red Flags  HuffPost
4. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Divorce Rumors, Explained  Vulture
5. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Step Out With Wedding Rings Amid Breakup Rumors - E! Online  E! NEWS

1. Options Action: Nvidia earnings on deck  CNBC Television
2. Nvidia Stock Couldn’t Close at a Record High Ahead of Earnings  Barron's
3. Nvidia's earnings will be in focus next week as stocks try to sustain record levels  CNBC
4. Time to Buy Nvidia's Stock as Q1 Earnings Approach Next Week?  Yahoo Finance
5. Nvidia Q1 Preview: Competition Is Now Real (Rating Downgrade) (NASDAQ:NVDA)  Seeking Alpha

1. iPhone 16 Display Production Set to Start in June  MacRumors
2. The iPhone 16 Pro Max could set a new record for the iPhone  Yahoo! Voices
3. iPhone 16 Pro Max photo leak just revealed Apple's biggest iPhone ever  Tom's Guide
4. iPhone 16 Pro: Four new camera features coming this year  9to5Mac
5. iPhone 16 Pro will have a 20% brighter screen, rumor says - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and we need all the protection we can get. So why is it so hard to get newer, more effective ingredients approved here?

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Since the pandemic, chronic absenteeism in the nation's K-12 schools has skyrocketed. These teens are working to get their attendance back on track.

At the height of the racial reckoning, a school district in Virginia voted to rename two schools that had been previously named for Confederate generals. This month, that decision was reversed.

Students arrested at Columbia University and the City College of New York spoke with NPR about their choice to risk legal and academic consequences.

Ian Roberts has competed in some of the most high-profile races in the world. But his biggest competition to date was a determined 5th grader in jean shorts and Nike tennis shoes.

Meanwhile, Maryland's governor signs a bill to address the surge of conversion devices, including Glock switches, that bypass a pistol's trigger mechanism, allowing the weapon to fire fully automatic.

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McCloskey's story has both deep roots and burgeoning relevance. He died this month at 96 and had long been out of the limelight, but the issues he had been willing to champion are as salient as ever.

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Three Spanish tourists were killed and at least one Spaniard was injured in an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan’s central Bamyan province, Spain’s foreign ministry said on Friday.

1. Inside the most bizarre day in major golf with the arrest of Scottie Scheffler  The New York Times
2. PGA Championship 2024 live updates: Round 3 times and latest with Scheffler in contention despite arrest - The Athletic  The New York Times
3. Kentucky governor, Louisville mayor react to Scottie Scheffler arrest, pedestrian death  Fox News
4. Scottie Scheffler detained by Louisville Metro police outside of Valhalla  WLKY Louisville
5. See images of Scottie Scheffler, World No. 1 golfer, at Valhalla during PGA Championship  Courier Journal

1. Signs of Alzheimer’s were everywhere. Then his brain improved  CNN
2. Woman claims Alzheimer’s symptoms were reversed after five years  CNN
3. How a medical mystery in Guam led to a new approach to Alzheimer’s disease  CNN
4. Dr. Gupta discovers the results of an Alzheimer’s risk test  CNN
5. Signs of Alzheimer's were everywhere. Then his brain improved  AOL

1. Diddy seen in shocking video punching and kicking girlfriend Cassie in hotel hallway  The Independent
2. Exclusive: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seen physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 surveillance video obtained by CNN  CNN
3. Video Video appears to show Sean 'Diddy' Combs hitting, dragging ex Cassie Ventura in 2016  ABC News
4. Sean 'Diddy' Combs Settled Civil Lawsuit with Cassie 'So Quickly' Because of 2016 Hotel Surveillance Video, Says Former CIA Agent  PEOPLE
5. Sean 'Diddy' Combs slammed by 50 Cent, Emily Ratajkowski, Aubrey O'Day over video of him allegedly beating ex  Yahoo Entertainment

1. Ros Atkins on... Georgia's protests, Russia and the West  BBC.com
2. Georgia and Russia's 'Hybrid War' - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal
3. Protesters throng streets of Georgia's capital after parliament passes so-called 'Russian law'  The Associated Press
4. Georgia passes controversial Russia-style 'foreign agents' law  USA TODAY
5. Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ bill: What’s the controversy about? What’s next?  Al Jazeera English