Hunter Biden convicted on gun charges in Delaware trial
Hunter Biden, 54, was found guilty on all three felony counts for lying about drug use on a 2018 gun purchase form. The verdict followed a brief two day jury trial in Wilmington Delaware. He showed emotion after the ruling, hugged his lawyers, and kissed his wife Melissa Biden. President Joe Biden said he would respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal.
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S Korean troops fire warning shots after border crossing
South Korean military said North Korean troops briefly crossed the Demilitarized Zone on Sunday prompting warning shots. Observers say the intrusion seemed unintentional and North Korea did not return fire amid ongoing tense border confrontations at the border.
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South Korea
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South Korea says North Korean troops halted by fire and warnings
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that North Korean soldiers cutting through the border with construction tools were immediately pushed back after Seoul fired warning shots and broadcast alerts. No other suspicious North Korean activity was noted.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
North Korea
Judge halts Florida law blocking gender care for minors
Federal Judge Robert Hinkle struck down Florida’s 2023 regime that barred puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors and restricted adult care. The ruling bars minors from certain treatments with parental consent and prevents non doctor delivery of adult care, including online treatment. Transgender patients retain access to medically necessary care under constitutional protections.
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla
Robert Hinkle
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Trial details unfold in Shannon case at KU bar
A Kansas woman testified that KU basketball player Shannon groped her at a Lawrence bar while Kevin McCullar stood nearby. Prosecutors rely on the victim’s statements as DNA is inconclusive. defense highlights crowded scene and Morris past allegation to cast doubt. The trial continues through Thursday with Shannon free on a $50,000 bond.
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Leawood
Bath
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Morris
Dallas
Journal- World
Mark Sutter
Joshua Leitner
Sutter
Leitner
McCullar
NBA
Lawrence sales tax climbs 0.8 percent in April
Lawrence saw an 0.8 percent rise in April sales tax collections from 2023, part of a broader pattern where several Kansas cities show softer growth. De Soto bucked the trend with a 50 percent spike in May, tied to the Panasonic EV battery plant opening in 2025. City Hall will study the budget for 2025 as growth trends continue to unfold.
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City OKs funding plan with HUD grants and CDBG allocations
The council detailed a two part funding pool including 1 177 533 in HUD grants split between CDBG and HOME projects and 180 000 forecast program revenue. Of CDBG funds 111 075 funds public services with 58 240 to Lawrence Community Shelter 49 665 to Housing Stabilization Collaborative and 3 170 to Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. A 631 349 CDBG portion funds non public service projects including 146 091 to GoodLife Innovations Inc for a group home rehab and about 485 000 for various city department projects. HOME 467 000 mostly goes to Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority for tenant based rental assistance and Tenants to Homeowners for project funds and operating expenses. The meeting was abbreviated with consent agenda items including the annual action plan investment summary and extension of Clarion Associates contract on the Land Development Code update through December 31 at no extra cost.
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GoodLife Innovations Inc
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