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What you need to knowState Attorney General Matt Platkin’s indictment on Monday of Democratic strongman George E. Norcross III on organized crime charges marks the culmination of a series of blows against key figures in the state’s major political parties.The unrest has further exacerbated feelings of unrest in Democratic-leaning states.Among them is a federal bribery case against Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, who has pleaded not guilty in his ongoing New York trial, and New Jersey’s unique, century-old primary voting system that allowed party leaders to prioritize their preferred candidates was abolished this year. Being a political boss in New Jersey…

British voters will have the chance to elect the world’s first AI parliamentarian in the upcoming election. Businessman Steve Endacott is standing as an independent candidate in the UK general election on July 4, and his campaign will feature an AI-generated avatar called “AI Steve.”Steve Endacott, 59, who runs Neural Voice, is launching a new political party that plans to recruit more AI candidates across the country, and this election marks the start of that effort.The Electoral Commission made it clear that if AI’s Steve were to win, Endacott would become the Member of Parliament (MP) rather than AI.Here are…

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT – JUNE 18: Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink (22) is injured and is helped off the court by Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) during a WNBA game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on June 18, 2024. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Los Angeles Sparks rookie center Cameron Brink has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.The Sparks announced the injury on Wednesday. Brink injured his knee in Tuesday night’s game against the Connecticut Sun and underwent further evaluation on…

TEL AVIV — A standoff on Israel’s border has long raged between the Iran-backed Hezbollah group’s vast rocket stockpile and its vaunted “Iron Dome” missile defense system, which is adept at dealing with most missiles.But to circumvent this linchpin of Israel’s national security strategy, Hezbollah is deploying seemingly simpler weapons from its arsenal: fast, low-flying drones, often commercial-grade, designed to gather intelligence and drop explosives.As these drones strike Israeli military sites and civilian homes, it has also reignited debate over the decade-old air defense system, which many fear provides incomplete protection against Israel’s various foes, especially as those enemies continue…

Gareth Copley/Getty Images Kagiso Rabada celebrated with his South African teammates after taking the wicket of Nitish Kumar during the match against the United States. CNN — The United States lost to South Africa in their opening match of the second round of the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup on Wednesday, but their historic run in the tournament continued. The United States, who chose to bat first, were held back by South Africa’s aggressive batting, with the Proteas finishing with 194 runs from their 20 overs. There were some promising moments from the US batting line-up, but they fell 18…

A car drives on the road to Roswell, New Mexico, as smoke from a wildfire partially blocks the sun near the village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, on Tuesday, June 18. Thousands of residents in southern New Mexico have been evacuated from mountain villages after wildfires fanned by strong winds destroyed homes and other structures. Andres Leighton/AP Hide caption Toggle caption Andres Leighton/AP Numerous wildfires are burning in New Mexico and California, forcing evacuations as fierce flames spread quickly, making it difficult for local authorities to assess the damage. The South Fork Fire, which was first reported Monday morning in the…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. The exterior of Maman Cafe in New York in 2021. Alexi Rosenfeld – Getty The owner of the popular cafe chain Maman made about $50 million last year.They risked everything, including their savings, to do it.In a recent CNBC article, the couple explained how they did it. What was once just a pipe dream of opening a cafe has grown into a multi-million dollar business and brand for the New York couple.Known for its pastries, French-inspired cuisine, and Instagram-worthy aesthetic, Maman cafe opened its first location in Manhattan in…

London police said on Wednesday they had arrested an officer from the Special Constabulary Unit on suspicion of betting on the timing of next month’s British general election. of BBC The officer was reported to have worked as part of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s bodyguard team. The Metropolitan police said it had been contacted on Friday by the Gambling Commission, the UK’s gambling regulator, about an investigation into “alleged bets made by constables from the Metropolitan police’s Royal and Specialist Policing Command in relation to the time of the general election.” The Metropolitan police’s Professional Standards Office has launched an investigation…

In just under a month, college football fans will get their hands on EA Sports College Football 25. Until the game actually releases, people will continue to speculate on who the top rated players in the game will be, especially as they wait with bated breath to see who the top QBs in each conference will be.Expectations are pretty high for Fresno State’s Mikey Keene, who was a strong contender out West in 2023 after transferring from UCF.Related: Wyoming Football: Bet365 projects Cowboys as 2-score underdogs in season opener against Arizona StateRecently, the College Football Network projected the ratings of…

Open enrolment numbers are growing in the US, but what about Canada?Allison RogersOn April 1, like a laughable April Fool’s joke for the general public, an article titled “How Gen Z is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation” was published in the Wall Street Journal. Author Teping Chen wrote that “rising wages and new technologies are reshaping the image of apprenticeship as a profession, helping to shed its image as a dirty, low-level job.” This, combined with “growing skepticism about the rewards of a college education,” is creating an opportunity for apprenticeship to blossom in the United States.Chin said the number of…