Trump presses genocide charge against South Africa at Oval Office
President Trump confronts Cyril Ramaphosa with claims that white farmers face mass killings and land seizures. He stages clips and crosses to support his stance while Ramaphosa defends policy as not government action. The meeting follows Trump cutting aid and inviting white South African farmers to the U.S. as refugees.
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UN says aid delays hinder Gaza Palestinians amid strikes
UN officials say relief aid reaching Gaza is delayed by looting fears and Israeli restrictions as Israeli strikes kill at least 86 in Gaza. Netanyahu cites plans for a sterile zone and a new aid system while ceasefire talks stall and Trump’s population relocation plan is opposed. Bitcoin hits record high above 109400 as meme coins surge.
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Mixed use zoning eyed for Haskell Lynn site in Lawrence
Lawrence owners say the Haskell Lynn site will likely be largely residential with possible commercial elements. Construction focuses on utilities under the M-2 mixed use zoning that allows multi story buildings and a mix of homes, storefronts, offices. Decisions on development are expected in five to six months.
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Kenney faces consecutive felonies and restitution in new case
The state seeks consecutive sentences for Kenney on three felonies and a restitution of 1529. Senior Assistant District Attorney Ricardo Leal described Kenney’s criminal history as a B. He has prior convictions including aggravated assault and fleeing from police in 2019 after a road rage incident on Kansas Highway 10, and probation was imposed. Sentencing is set for June 25.
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Douglas County approves special counsel and HRRR funds
County commissioners appoint Adam Zentner as special counsel in State vs Justin Royer at a cost not to exceed 25000 with funding from the District Attorney Office budget. They execute HRRR funding to cover 90 percent of a 553000 project for high friction surface treatment along CR 1055 curves and CR 1061 north leg with CR 460. The county counselors to pursue tax foreclosures on 18 properties overdue more than three years. Central Salt awarded a 3500 ton de icing salt contract totaling 171465.
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