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June 2 (Reuters) - The annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner will be held on July 24, the organization said on Tuesday, nearly three months after it was postponed following a shooting. The black-tie gathering of journalists and politicians in Washington was postponed after a suspect allegedly stormed a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun outside the White House Correspondents' dinner on April 25, with U.S. President Donald Trump in attendance.

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Mike highlighted the urgent need to pursue real happiness even amid today’s political chaos.

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Their unhinged hatred of Trump’s achievements reveals the truth: they despise the America that MAGA represents, and they will stop at nothing to erase it.

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Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company of concealing safety risks while aggressively promoting ChatGPT to the public. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the lawsuit Monday, alleging that OpenAI suppressed internal warnings and misled users about the capabilities and potential dangers of its artificial intelligence products. The complaint cites two recent criminal cases in which suspects allegedly used ChatGPT during the planning of violent attacks. State officials argue the cases raise concerns about how advanced AI systems can be misused and whether companies have adequately disclosed those risks to consumers. OpenAI has rejected the allegations. The company says its models repeatedly encouraged the individuals involved in the cited cases to seek real-world assistance, including help from mental health professionals. OpenAI also said it cooperated with law enforcement investigations in both incidents. The lawsuit marks one of the most significant legal challenges yet involving the safety and accountability of artificial intelligence technology. It comes as lawmakers, regulators, and technology companies continue debating how AI tools should be governed and what responsibilities developers have when their products are misused. Florida is seeking damages and other remedies through the lawsuit, though the case is expected to face a lengthy legal process as courts weigh questions about AI safety, consumer protection, and corporate responsibility.

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A proposed $1.776 billion fund designed to compensate alleged victims of government “weaponization” has been put on hold following opposition from Republican lawmakers and a series of legal challenges. The fund emerged from a settlement between President Donald Trump and the Justice Department over claims related to the handling of his tax records. The money was intended to provide payments to individuals who said they were harmed by government actions. However, the proposal quickly drew criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans, particularly over concerns that individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack could potentially qualify for taxpayer-funded compensation. The issue became a major point of contention as Senate Republicans returned to Washington and negotiated a separate $72 billion immigration funding package for ICE and Border Patrol operations. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he made it clear to the White House that the compensation fund needed to be abandoned in order to move forward with the broader legislation. The proposal has also run into legal trouble. Federal judges in Virginia and Florida issued orders temporarily blocking payouts while the courts review challenges to the fund. The Justice Department has said it disagrees with those rulings but will comply with the court orders while the cases proceed. The dispute has exposed rare public disagreement between President Donald Trump and members of his own party, with some Republicans pushing back against a proposal they viewed as politically damaging. While the fund is currently on hold, administration officials have not formally abandoned the plan, leaving open the possibility that it could reemerge in another form if legal and political obstacles are resolved.

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Five American cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus during a deadly outbreak aboard a South Atlantic cruise have been released from a quarantine facility in Nebraska after remaining symptom-free for three weeks. U.S. health officials said the passengers will complete the remainder of their monitoring period at home. The group was transported to Nebraska under special biocontainment measures after concerns arose about possible exposure to the Andes strain of hantavirus, which can spread between people in rare cases. The outbreak has been linked to 13 confirmed cases and three deaths among passengers connected to the cruise. Health officials have closely monitored those who may have been exposed because the Andes virus differs from most hantavirus strains, which are typically spread through contact with infected rodent droppings. Despite the outbreak, federal health authorities say there have been no cases reported in the United States related to the cruise ship. Officials continue to emphasize that the risk to the general public remains low. The passengers released from quarantine showed no signs of illness during the monitoring period and were cleared to return home under continued observation. The outbreak has drawn international attention because of the rarity of person-to-person transmission involving the Andes virus and the extensive public health response that followed.

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Authorities in Iowa are investigating a shooting spree that left seven people dead, including the suspected gunman, in what police believe was a series of attacks targeting family members. Police say 48-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland fatally shot six relatives at multiple locations in Muscatine before taking his own life when confronted by officers on Monday. The investigation began after officers responded to a home in Muscatine, where four people were found dead from gunshot wounds. As authorities searched for the suspect, two additional men believed to be related to McFarland were found fatally shot elsewhere in the city. Police later located McFarland on a trail in Muscatine. Authorities say he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as officers attempted to take him into custody. Investigators have not released the names of the victims as they continue notifying family members and gathering evidence. Officials have also not disclosed a possible motive for the shootings. The Muscatine Police Department said the investigation remains active and is asking anyone with information related to the case to contact authorities. The shooting has shaken the eastern Iowa community as investigators work to piece together the timeline of what appears to have been a targeted attack involving multiple crime scenes across the city.

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A 17-year-old girl has been arrested after authorities say she stabbed three competition horses with a pocketknife during a barrel racing event in Las Vegas. The incident occurred over the weekend at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa's equestrian center, where the National Barrel Horse Association was hosting a major competition. Police say the teenager, who was also competing in the event, had access to the barn area where the horses were being kept. According to investigators, three horses suffered multiple stab wounds. The animals were treated by an on-site veterinarian and are expected to make a full recovery. However, officials say the injuries will prevent them from competing in the immediate future. The suspect was booked on multiple charges, including animal maiming, animal torture, and malicious destruction of private property. Horse owners described discovering their injured animals in the early morning hours. One competitor said she returned to the barn and found her horse bleeding from multiple wounds. Other owners reported similar injuries to their horses, including one animal that had won its division just hours before the attack. The South Point Hotel called the incident unprecedented, noting that no horse had ever been intentionally injured by a contestant during more than two decades of hosting equestrian events. Police continue to investigate the motive behind the attacks. The teenager's identity has not been released because she is a minor.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due in part to its connections to President Donald Trump. Organizers announced Saturday that Trump himself will now headline the event. The event is set to start June 25 on Washington's National Mall. Some artists, like Bret Michaels and Martina McBride, withdrew over concerns about the event's political ties. Others, including Flo Rida and Vanilla Ice, still plan to perform.

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A woman and her friend get assaulted by a guy in New York City and decide she doesn't want to charge him because she "felt bad about putting another black man in jail". Maybe if she had reported him he wouldn't have pushed and killed an elderly man to his death in a NYC subway not long after. We know there is a time and a place for compassion, but this definitely wasn't one of them. ____ Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Subscribe & Watch M and M Extra Live ?? / @mandmextra ?? Weekdays at 12 PM ET Watch The Mike Gallagher Show Live ?? salemnewschannel.com/watch-live ?? Weekdays 9 AM – 12 PM ET Listen to The Mark Davis Show ?? 660amtheanswer.com/listenlive ?? Weekdays at 7AM - 10AM CT Read less

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge has declined a request from the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to restrict access to parts of his July preliminary hearing. Tyler Robinson’s defense hoped to bar reporters and the public from parts of July 6-10 proceedings. They will feature the most significant presentation of evidence so far. Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted. He is charged with crimes including aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 assassination of Kirk on a Utah college campus. Robinson has not yet entered a plea. Prosecutors argued that the preliminary hearing should remain open.

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