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A California man has been arrested after he allegedly kidnapped a teenager, fed him Adderall, forced the child to sell clothes online and abandoned him on the side of a freeway. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced in a press release that Brandon Holguin has been charged with one count each of child stealing, human trafficking, child abuse under circumstances likely to cause great bodily injury or death, furnishing a minor a controlled substance, employing a minor during unauthorized hours and false personation for a written instrument. Holguin, 26, was arrested following incidents that took place beginning on…

U.S. awaiting Iran’s response to peace proposal – CBS News Watch CBS News The war with Iran started nearly 10 weeks ago and the path toward peace remains unclear. Iran has been reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the conflict. CBS News politics reporter Kathryn Watson has more.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues to deliver high-octane drama, and the 51st match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi was no exception. On the evening of Friday, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) delivered a masterclass in clinical cricket, dismantling the Delhi Capitals (DC) on their home turf. In a contest that saw momentum swing sharply in the first half, it was the ‘Finn Allen Show’ that ultimately stole the spotlight, as KKR secured a massive 8-wicket victory with 34 balls to spare.Disciplined KKR bowling halts DC to a modest scoreWinning the toss and electing to field, KKR’s…

There will be no replacement referees — and therefore, hopefully, no “Fail Mary” repeat — in the NFL this fall.The league and the NFL Referees Assn. have avoided a work stoppage by agreeing on a new collective bargaining agreement that runs through the 2032 season.The current deal was scheduled to expire May 31. The sides having been negotiating since the summer of 2024, and the NFL had begun the hiring process for replacement officials last month.“This agreement is a testament to the joint commitment of the league and union to invest in and improve officiating,” NFL executive vice president of…

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent digs into blockbuster revelations about the lead plaintiff in the VRA case. Plus, the enduring Cult of Trump. Ad Policy A man holds a “Stop the steal” sign as rioters take over the steps of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.(Bill Clark / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) This is a preview of Nation Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal’s new weekly newsletter. Click here to receive this newsletter in your inbox each Friday. An explosive report from Democracy Docket revealed that Bert Callais, the lead plaintiff in Louisiana v. Callais, the case that demolished the Voting Rights Act,…

WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Frederic Massara, Sporting Director of AS Roma, looks on prior to the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Former Roma and Juventus defender Medhi Benatia is reportedly among the options to replace Ricky Massara as Giallorossi sporting director according to the latest updates, but a clear first choice is already beginning to emerge. Benatia joins list of potential Massara replacements at RomaRoma are widely expected to part company with sporting director Massara at the end of…

Updated May 9, 2026 — 12:17am,first published May 8, 2026 — 8:29amSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAWashington: Iran has accused the US of a “reckless military adventure” after the US struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in what it said was an act of self-defence following Iranian aggression against American ships.US Central Command, which controls operations in the Middle East, said Iran had launched multiple missiles, drones and small boats as three US guided-missile destroyers transited the strait late on Thursday (Iran time).A bulk cargo ship sitting…

A suspected hantavirus cluster aboard a cruise ship has raised concerns about the rare, rodent-borne disease.Here’s what you need to know about hantavirus including what it is, how it spreads, how it’s treated and if there are any prevention methods:What is hantavirus?Hantaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause serious illnesses and death, according to the CDC.Stock photo of a colorized electron micrograph of the Hantavirus.Alfred Pasieka/Science Photo Lib/STOCK PHOTO/Getty ImagesHow does hantavirus spread?Hantaviruses are usually spread through rodents, including rats and mice, mostly from exposure to urine, droppings or saliva. Although the viruses can spread through a rodent…

Metabolic flexibility is emerging as a key marker of how well a person’s metabolism adapts to changing demands and fuel availability. It describes how efficiently the body can perform fuel switching between carbohydrates (glucose) and fats in different states such as feeding, fasting, and exercise.When fuel switching works well, insulin, mitochondria, and cellular energy systems stay in better balance, supporting long‑term metabolic health.What Is Metabolic Flexibility?Metabolic flexibility is the capacity of the body to switch between burning glucose and fat depending on what fuels are available and what the body needs at that moment.In a flexible state, the body increases…

Yves here. I am sure we’ll have many more reports and hot takes on the UK election results in Links tomorrow. I thought it still made sense to put up this piece by Richard Murphy, which discusses some of the early outcomes, to allow UK and other interested readers to weigh in. Regardless of who feasts on the carcass, this is an epic and well deserved defeat for Labour, and will lead to the overdue departure of “never here” Kier Starmer. By Richard Murphy, Emeritus Professor of Accounting Practice at Sheffield University Management School and a director of Tax Research…