Former criminology student Bryan Kohberger admitted to killing four University of Idaho students during a plea hearing, pleading guilty to all five counts. He will receive four consecutive life sentences for the murders and a maximum of 10 years for burglary. Kohberger waived his right to appeal as part of the agreement. The sentencing is scheduled for July 23. (Story URL)
Paramount Global has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a legal dispute with President Trump over a 60 Minutes interview with former Vice-President Kamala Harris. Trump alleged the network deceptively edited the interview to favor the Democratic party. The settlement, allocated to Trump's future presidential library, does not include an apology. (Story URL)
The U.S. government is set to breed and release billions of flies over Mexico and southern Texas to combat the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World Screwworm fly. By sterilizing male flies with radiation and releasing them to mate with females in the wild, the aim is to reduce the population of larvae that pose a risk to livestock, pets, and wildlife. (Story URL)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a law dating back to 1849 does not ban abortion in the state. The decision clarified that the historical law does not explicitly prohibit abortion. This ruling comes after a legal challenge raised questions about the interpretation of the old statute. (Story URL)
Microsoft revealed plans to lay off up to 9,100 employees, constituting about 4% of its workforce, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations. This marks the fourth round of layoffs for Microsoft this year, following previous reductions in January, May, and June. Tthe company reported strong financial performance, with nearly $26 billion in net income for the March quarter. (Story URL)
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