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The article discusses the current renaissance in dance music, facilitated by new streaming platforms and increased accessibility to a broader range of sounds. It highlights various ways to engage with dance music, including streaming platforms, clubs, artists to watch, and essential tracks.

Three Democratic lawmakers, Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez, and LaMonica McIver, may face assault charges after a confrontation outside an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, during the arrest of the city's mayor, Ras J. Baraka. The lawmakers were visiting the facility, Delaney Hall, for a congressional oversight visit when Baraka was arrested by federal agents. The incident has sparked controversy, with the Trump administration's account of the events being disputed by witnesses and the lawmakers involved. Baraka was released after five hours in custody, and the lawmakers deny the allegations of assault.

The article discusses the challenges faced by King Charles III in managing the British royal family, particularly the rift with his younger son Prince Harry. Despite his busy schedule and efforts to promote tolerance and inclusiveness, the king's reign is being defined by family drama and personal struggles. The article highlights the strained relationships within the royal family, including Prince Harry's estrangement from his father and brother Prince William, as well as the ongoing controversy surrounding Prince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, Prince William is taking on a more public role, representing his father at various events and working on initiatives to tackle homelessness and climate change.

The Boston Celtics rebounded from a 2-0 deficit in their NBA playoff series against the New York Knicks with a 115-93 win in Game 3. The Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, adjusted their strategy to focus on process over outcome, embracing a more flexible approach to their game. Coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized the importance of trusting their process and not being deterred by setbacks. The Celtics' identity crisis, stemming from missed wide-open 3-pointers in the first two games, was alleviated as they began to focus on their strengths and adapt to the Knicks' defense.

The article discusses the current resurgence of dance music, highlighting its global reach, diversity, and the factors contributing to its popularity. Unlike previous booms, this moment is characterized by a wide range of styles and a deeper footprint due to socioeconomic, cultural, and technological changes. The article features various D.J.s, venues, and the impact of digital platforms on the genre.

Families of 9/11 victims who worked for Cantor Fitzgerald are urging Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to help extradite Omar al-Bayoumi, a Saudi national potentially involved in the 9/11 attacks, during his upcoming economic talks with Saudi Arabia. The families cite newly unsealed evidence showing al-Bayoumi's ties to the attackers and argue that Lutnick is in a unique position to push for accountability and justice.

The article discusses the challenges facing California, despite its recent economic growth and population increase. The state is grappling with issues such as wildfires, homelessness, housing shortages, and a hostile federal government under President Trump. While some leaders remain optimistic about California's resilience, others are concerned about the state's ability to overcome its current difficulties. The article highlights the state's history of reinvention and creativity, but notes that the current confluence of economic, political, social, and environmental forces is unprecedented.

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 102-97 to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA playoffs, while the Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 115-93 to narrow the Knicks' series lead to 2-1. Anthony Edwards scored 36 points for the Timberwolves, and Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 23 points.

The article profiles Jorgen Boassen, a 51-year-old Greenlander who is a fervent supporter of Donald Trump and has become an unlikely political player in the Arctic region. Boassen has campaigned for Trump, helped coordinate Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to Greenland, and is pushing for a tight security alliance between an independent Greenland and the US. Despite being unpopular among his fellow Greenlanders, Boassen has cultivated high-level contacts in Greenland's government and is working full-time for an organization promoting closer US-Greenland ties.

Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish citizen, was released from a Louisiana detention facility after six weeks and returned to Massachusetts. Ozturk's visa was canceled by the Trump administration, allegedly due to her pro-Palestinian opinion piece, sparking outrage and concerns about the administration's crackdown on international students and freedom of speech. A federal judge ordered her release, citing the potential chilling effect on free speech. Ozturk expressed gratitude and concern for others still detained, while supporters welcomed her back and vowed to continue fighting for her exoneration.

The Trump administration has granted refugee status to a group of white South Africans, known as Afrikaners, who claim to have faced discrimination and violence in their home country. A charter plane carrying 49 Afrikaners departed Johannesburg on Sunday, heading for the United States. The move has been criticized by aid groups, immigrant rights activists, and the South African government, who argue that it undermines the refugee system and is a politically motivated attempt to discredit South Africa.

The article discusses the ongoing trade tensions between the US and Europe, particularly regarding American beef exports. European farmers and consumers prioritize hormone-free, grass-fed beef, which is governed by strict EU food regulations. The Trump administration is pushing for greater access to the European market for American farm products, including beef and chicken, but Europeans are resistant due to concerns over health and safety standards. The EU has offered concessions on other trade issues, but is unwilling to compromise on food safety regulations. The article highlights the differences between the US and EU agricultural systems, with the EU prioritizing smaller family farms and stricter regulations.

The article discusses the potential reopening of Alcatraz prison, as proposed by US President Donald Trump. Charlie Hopkins, one of Alcatraz's last living inmates, shares his experiences and insights into life within the prison. He describes the harsh conditions, the attempts made by inmates to escape, and the eventual closure of the prison in 1963. Hopkins, now 93 and living in Florida, expresses skepticism about Trump's proposal, citing the high costs of renovation and maintenance. Experts and historians also consider the plan far-fetched due to the extensive repairs and updates required to bring the facility up to modern standards.

A group of prominent British artists, including Elton John and Dua Lipa, have signed a letter urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to update copyright laws to protect their work from being used by AI developers. The artists are calling for an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill that would require developers to be transparent about using copyrighted material to train AI models. The government has said it is consulting on measures to balance the interests of creative industries and AI companies. Not everyone agrees with the artists' approach, with some arguing that stricter copyright laws could harm the UK economy.

Lesego Chombo, a 27-year-old lawyer and former Miss Botswana and Miss World Africa, has become Botswana's youngest cabinet minister at 26. She is now the Minister of Youth and Gender, tasked with addressing high unemployment and gender-based violence in the country. Chombo aims to create an ecosystem that nurtures youth-led initiatives and strengthens entrepreneurship. She is also pushing for the implementation of a Gender-Based Violence Act and promoting gender equity through education and awareness.

The city of Port Sudan is reeling after a week of aerial attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, resulting in a severe shortage of water and fuel, and disrupting the delivery of humanitarian aid. The attacks have left the city's residents struggling to cope with the lack of basic necessities, and aid agencies are concerned that the situation will worsen if the flow of aid is blocked. The conflict in Sudan, which began over two years ago, has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with over 12 million people displaced.

Taylor Swift has been drawn into a legal dispute between her friend Blake Lively and Lively's co-star Justin Baldoni over the film 'It Ends With Us'. Swift's representatives claim she was summoned to a US court to create 'tabloid clickbait' and deny her involvement in the film's creative decisions or casting.

The Trump administration is considering suspending habeas corpus, a fundamental right allowing individuals to challenge their detention in court, according to Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff. The move is linked to the administration's efforts to combat illegal immigration and deport undocumented migrants. Critics argue that Miller's interpretation of US law is incorrect, and that only Congress has the authority to suspend habeas corpus.

The US has confirmed plans to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza through private companies despite UN concerns that the plan 'weaponises' aid. The aid will be distributed through 'distribution centres' protected by security contractors, with Israel securing the perimeters. The UN has refused to cooperate with the plan, citing concerns over its principles. The Gaza war, triggered by Hamas-led attacks on Israel, has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with a third of community kitchens shut down due to food and fuel shortages.

WeightWatchers has filed for bankruptcy due to a significant loss of members, largely attributed to the rising popularity of weight loss injections like Mounjaro and Ozempic. The company, which once dominated the diet industry, has struggled to compete in a market transformed by social media influencers and pharmaceutical interventions. Despite its efforts to adapt by offering its own brand of weight loss jabs, WeightWatchers' membership has dwindled from 4.5 million to under 3.5 million. Experts warn that while weight loss injections can produce rapid results, they may not be a sustainable long-term solution and could lead to weight regain once stopped. A shift towards a more holistic approach to weight loss and wellbeing is gaining traction, with many turning to alternative methods such as fitness coaching and community-based slimming groups.

Heavy flooding in eastern Congo has resulted in at least 62 deaths and 50 people missing after torrential rains washed away several villages along the shores of Lake Tanganyika. The rescue operation is ongoing, hampered by a lack of services and damaged infrastructure.

Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, resulting in at least 7 deaths, damage to infrastructure, and displacement of residents. The overwhelmed drainage system and growing urban population exacerbated the situation. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and officials are assessing the extent of the damage.

A diver died during an operation to recover the superyacht 'Bayesian' that sank off Sicily last year, killing British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and six others. The diver was part of a team working to raise the 185-foot yacht that was struck by a pre-dawn storm in August last year. Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into the diver's death and previous investigations into the sinking of the yacht.

Five fishermen, three from Peru and two from Colombia, were rescued after being adrift for 55 days and arrived at a port in the Galapagos Islands. They were found by an Ecuadorian tuna boat called Aldo on May 7. The fishermen had set sail from Pucusana Bay, south of Lima, Peru, and reported damage to their boat's alternator two days later. The Ecuadorian Navy coordinated with local and foreign authorities to ensure their safe return home.

Guatemala has extradited Aler Baldomero Samayoa-Recinos, a suspected drug trafficker known as 'Chicharra', to the United States. Samayoa-Recinos is accused of leading a group called Los Huistas, which allegedly trafficked cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels. The extradition is considered the most significant in decades by the U.S. embassy in Guatemala City.

Klaus Barbie, a notorious Nazi war criminal known as the 'Butcher of Lyon', was involved in setting up a major South American drug cartel and worked with Pablo Escobar, according to a Der Spiegel report. Barbie fled to South America after WWII and became a security adviser to Roberto Suarez, a drug baron. He also advised Bolivian security services and helped set up a death squad for dictator Luis Garcia Meza. The report reveals Barbie's deep involvement in the military regimes and his connections to neo-Nazi mercenaries.

Researchers have discovered the wreckage of the Dutch ship Koning William de Tweede, which sank off the coast of Australia in 1857, killing 16 crew members. The discovery was made after a four-year search effort involving several organizations, including the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Silentworld Foundation. Parts of the ship, including the winch and iron components, were found on the seabed of Guichen Bay.

The U.S.-U.K. trade deal announced by President Trump has been met with skepticism by experts, who note that a 10% tariff on U.K. imports remains in place, and the deal does not provide significant relief for U.S. businesses and consumers. The tariff rate is still higher than the pre-Trump era, and economists warn that it could lead to higher costs for businesses and consumers, potentially slowing down economic growth. While some experts see the deal as a modest improvement, others are concerned about the ongoing uncertainty and unpredictability of the Trump administration's trade policies. The U.S. is set to meet with Chinese negotiators to discuss trade talks, but experts warn that even a reduction in tariffs may not be enough to cushion the U.S. from the impact of higher tariffs.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated that 'you cannot spy against an ally' following reports that the US was gathering intelligence on Greenland. The comments come as Denmark and Greenland push back against US President Donald Trump's suggestion of purchasing the Arctic island. Frederiksen emphasized the importance of cooperation on defense and security in the region. The reports of US espionage were deemed 'unacceptable' and 'disrespectful' by Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. The US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, denied the allegations and claimed that the Wall Street Journal's report was aiding 'deep state actors' who seek to undermine the President.

Former Trump campaign advisors, including Chris LaCivita, Paul Manafort, and Tony Fabrizio, are backing Sali Berisha, the right-wing Democratic Party leader, in Albania's parliamentary elections against Prime Minister Edi Rama. LaCivita compared Trump and Berisha, stating they are both 'unfairly prosecuted and persecuted.' Berisha faces corruption charges and sanctions from the Biden administration, which his supporters claim are politically motivated and part of a broader effort by global actors like George Soros to undermine democracy.

India and Pakistan have escalated their conflict with India launching missile strikes at three Pakistani air bases, prompting Pakistan to retaliate by targeting Indian military sites. The escalation follows a mass shooting in India-controlled Kashmir that India blames on Pakistan.

Two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, have been found guilty of cutting down the 'Sycamore Gap' tree, a beloved landmark in northern England, in September 2023. The tree, estimated to be almost 200 years old, was a popular spot for photographers and hikers, and its felling provoked widespread grief and anger. The men were convicted of two counts of criminal damage and will be sentenced on July 15.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has urged the Catholic Church to respond to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in his first address to the College of Cardinals. He emphasized the need for moral clarity and bold action to defend human dignity in the face of rapid technological change. The Pope drew parallels between the current AI revolution and the 19th-century industrial revolution, referencing Pope Leo XIII's Encyclical Rerum Novarum. He called for the Church to continue its work on AI ethics, building on initiatives launched under Pope Francis, and stressed the importance of putting people, not profit, at the center of AI development.

A Chinese research team has developed an algorithm that enables first-person-view (FPV) drones to perform autonomous aerobatic manoeuvres, outperforming human pilots in intense flight missions. The breakthrough was published in the journal Science Robotics and has the potential to redefine traditional drone flight paradigms.

A new oral medication, zongertinib, has shown promise in treating hard-to-treat HER2-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in a global clinical trial led by Chinese and US scientists. The trial found zongertinib to be safer and more effective than the current standard therapy, intravenous antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapy, which has risks of adverse effects. The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting.

Hong Kong's car maintenance sector is experiencing a downturn due to increased electric vehicle ownership and motorists seeking repair services in mainland China. However, industry experts see this shift as an opportunity for the sector to upgrade and reestablish itself as specialized and technologically advanced.

The Indonesian government has increased mining royalties on commodities like nickel, copper, and gold, sparking concerns among miners about potential mass lay-offs due to reduced profits. The new royalty rates for nickel range from 14% to 19%, up from 10%. While officials argue this will boost state revenue and make investments more sustainable, industry leaders warn it could disrupt operations.

As China diversifies its sources of imported food due to rising global uncertainties, Yunnan province plays a crucial role in regional agricultural cooperation with Southeast Asian neighbors. The province's involvement in cooperative farming initiatives and overseas investment has made countries like Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam viable suppliers of agricultural products to China. Experts suggest that this cooperation can help support China's food security by diversifying its food supply sources, particularly as Chinese consumption patterns shift towards more meat, dairy, fruits, and vegetables.

The article discusses President Donald Trump's proposal to reopen Alcatraz prison, despite its notorious history and infamous 1962 escape by Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers. The escape remains a mystery, with some believing the men survived and lived out their lives in hiding. The article examines the events leading up to the escape, the investigation that followed, and the various clues that suggested the men may have made it to shore.

Researchers at Cambridge University Library discovered that the cover of a 16th-century property record was made from repurposed pages of a 13th-century medieval manuscript known as the 'Suite Vulgate du Merlin.' Using virtual unfolding techniques, they uncovered hidden details in the text describing King Arthur and Merlin. The article also highlights other recent scientific discoveries, including the origins of Tyrannosaurus rex, adaptations of South Korean free divers, and an underwater volcano that may erupt soon.

The article reports on a recent alleged drone attack by India on a cricket stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, resulting in shrapnel damage and prompting the relocation of the Pakistan Super League cricket tournament to Dubai. The incident is part of a larger escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, with Pakistan claiming that India launched missiles at key military bases, including one near the capital, Islamabad. The article also touches on other global news stories, including the election of the first American pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Three Chinese nationals, Liao Zhibin, Song Zhenhao, and Guo Jiawei, were arrested in Japan's Amami Islands for smuggling thousands of protected hermit crabs in their suitcases. The crustaceans, classified as 'national natural monuments' in Japan, were found stuffed into six suitcases at a hotel, weighing 160 kilograms.

Former US national security adviser John Bolton discusses his experience of being the alleged target of an attempted assassination plot by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and shares his views on China posing an 'existential threat' to the West in an interview on 'The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim' podcast.

Stanley Tucci, the Oscar-nominated actor and food connoisseur, leads a new documentary series 'Tucci In Italy' that explores Italian cuisine and culture. In an interview with Sky News, Tucci discusses the show's focus on diverse stories, including those of LGBTQ+ families, and expresses his confusion over the global rise of far-right ideologies that vilify differences. The series also examines the impact of history, politics, and migration on Italian food and culture.

Sky News has found social media accounts posting videos from a Pakistan mosque, Markaz Taiba Mosque in Muridke, targeted by Indian airstrikes. The videos contain expressions of support for terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and '313 Brigade', a proscribed terror organisation linked to al Qaeda. The videos were posted on TikTok, YouTube, and Google, and some show men with guns and children doing martial arts training. India accused LeT of involvement in a deadly attack in Kashmir, prompting the airstrikes. Pakistan denies allegations of terror camps operating in the country.

Saudi Aramco reported a 5% decline in its first-quarter net profit to $26 billion due to lower oil prices and production. Despite the drop, the figure was slightly above analyst expectations. The company's free cash flow also decreased to $19.2 billion from $22.8 billion in the same period last year. Aramco's CEO attributed the robust financial performance to the company's scale and low-cost operations. However, the reduction in performance-linked dividend payout will impact the Saudi government's revenue, exacerbating its widening deficits and mounting debt.

The US and Iran have agreed to continue nuclear talks following a three-hour meeting in Oman's capital, Muscat. The fourth round of indirect talks, mediated by Oman, aimed to resolve disputes over Iran's nuclear program. Despite deep divisions and differing public stances, both sides expressed optimism about future negotiations.

Five fishermen, three from Peru and two from Colombia, were rescued by an Ecuadorian tuna fishing boat after being lost at sea for 55 days. They had set sail from Pucusana Bay, Peru, in mid-March but suffered a malfunctioning alternator that disabled their communication and navigation tools. The fishermen survived by catching and eating fish, and drinking rain and seawater. They were found on May 7 by the Ecuadorian boat 'Aldo' and are now in stable condition, with the Ecuadorian navy coordinating their safe return to their respective countries.