X-Men actor Tyler Mane has revealed that he has a super rare form of breast cancer.

Mane, who appeared as Sabretooth in the 2000 movie, revealed in a post on Instagram that he has been diagnosed with the condition predominantly associated with women.

The 59-year-old former pro wrestler, who reprised the Sabretooth role in Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024, said he initially thought to keep his diagnosis a secret but eventually decided to speak out.

In a video posted on Instagram Tuesday, he said: I have some bad news: I start chemo today. One in 750 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and Im one of them.

In the accompanying caption he described the condition as super rare, saying only 1% of breast cancers are (in) men, which explains why there is still stigma around it.

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I found out that men are more likely to be diagnosed in advance stages BECAUSE its not talked about and not looked for. In fact, my doctors all dismissed it and it was only because my wife pushed me to get the lump removed that I got in early.

Ill be honest, my first reaction was to keep it secret. I mean its kind of embarrassing, he admitted. Learning more about the disease convinced him to speak out, he said.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 100 cases of breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is in men. The situation is similar globally, with the World Health Organization estimating that between 0.5 and 1% of breast cancers occur in men.

Being that rare means the condition can often be overlooked or misdiagnosed, which means many are only found at later stages.

Several factors can influence a mans likelihood of developing the potentially deadly disease, including age, a family history of breast cancer and being overweight, the CDC says.

Mane, who has 63,100 followers on Instagram, also included a brief clip of himself in hospital, hooked up to an IV. He raised his middle finger and mouthed the words f**k cancer.

He posted an update on Tuesday after a second day of chemotherapy, in which he appeared emotional and thanked people for all the love and outreach following his initial announcement. Asking his followers to share his message, he wrote: Im gonna kick cancers ass. Thank you for coming along for the journey. We need to spread the awareness. Cancer sucks but if you catch it quick enough, you can win this battle.

Mane, who started out as a professional wrestler before moving into acting, also appeared as villain Michael Myers in the 2007 slasher movie Halloween and the 2009 follow-up, Halloween II.

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The prediction market platform Kalshi will start collecting customer employment information for trading in certain markets that are at heightened risk of insider trading, the company said.

The Tuesday announcement follows several incidents where traders have used inside information to profit on prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.

Just last week, it was disclosed that former Congressman George Santos was under investigation for allegedly illegally betting he wouldn't attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address after initially saying he would. In April, a U.S. Army soldier was charged with using classified information to make a $400,000 profit trading on Polymarket on the timing of the U.S. military operations in Venezuela earlier this year.

Kalshi will now assign a score to new markets, and the score will determine how much Kalshi believes that particular market is at risk of insider trading or market manipulation. If a market scores high on these metrics, Kalshi will require its customers to provide employment information to trade on that market. Those who Kalshi identify as a presumptive insider on that particular market will be banned from trading in those markets as they are created, the company said.

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"By implementing these new integrity measures, we continue to lead the industry on the issue of market integrity among federally regulated prediction markets," said Robert DeNault, head of enforcement at Kalshi, in a statement.

The employment information collected on users will only be used if suspicious activity is seen on the market in question, the company said. The company says these new screening tools have stopped at least 100 potential insider trades.

"This lets us identify presumptive insiders people who have material, nonpublic information about a market's outcome and screen them out before a trade is ever placed," Kalshi said in a statement.

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Prediction markets have been pushing hard to gain legitimacy among the public and policymakers as a legitimate platform where users can bet on everything from sports to the weather to elections. Kalshi, in particular, has been trying to differentiate itself from its major competitor Polymarket, whose primary operations are outside of U.S. jurisdiction. Kalshi also disclosed that it has made at least 20 referrals to law enforcement or securities regulators for market manipulation or insider trading.

Kalshi announced in February that it was creating an Independent Surveillance Audit Committee to help it combat market manipulation and insider trading. The changes announced this week resulted partly from the committee's work, the company said.

The Wall Street Journal first reported Kalshi's changes earlier Tuesday.

Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Microsoft co-founder told lawmakers that Epstein blackmailed him over extramarital affairs but said he had no involvement in Epstein's crimes. He also said he never visited Epstein's home or his island.

I have never victimized anyone," Gates said. "While he may have sought to foster a personal relationship, I was never interested in that and never reciprocated."

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Gates' name appears nearly 3,000 times in federal records tied to Epstein, including calendar entries, emails and photographs.

During his testimony, Gates acknowledged that he was aware of Epstein's reputation and prior conviction for sex crimes. However, the billionaire said he viewed his relationship with Epstein as a way to connect with wealthy donors who could support his global health initiatives, according to Democratic lawmakers who questioned him.

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Democrats on the committee said Gates also testified that he knew people in Epstein's orbit who may have been involved in the abuse. They said Gates also told them that he personally knew individuals who may have been victims of Epstein.

Wednesday's interview was not recorded on video. However, a transcript of the testimony is expected to be released by the committee at a later date.

Derond Crawford, a former Detroit police officer, was sentenced to two years probation with the last six months to be served in the Wayne County Jail after pleading no contest last month.

Prosecutors say Crawford stole nude images and videos from Samantha Thomason's phone after arresting her in March 2026, sending the material to himself without her consent. It's a story we first covered when it happened.

Watch our original report in the video below Detroit officer arrested after woman says he stole her intimate images

Thomason delivered a victim impact statement in court as Crawford sat stone-faced.

"I live my life in fear every day now due to the actions of this defendant. Things that were daily routine and normal are now things I'm terrified to do," Thomason said.

Thomason called the sentence insufficient.

"I feel like the sentence was a very minimal consequence to his actions," Thomason said.

Crawford's attorney, Pamella R. Szydlak, argued in his defense.

"This was a momentary lapse in judgement, an isolated incident in an otherwise stellar law enforcement career," Szydlak said.

Szydlak also said Crawford went to Thomason's home to apologize. Crawford's attorney claimed the two had once been in a relationship, something Thomason denies.

"I still question what would have happened to me if I answered the door that morning when he came to my house," Thomason said.

Hear more from Thomason in the video below Victim speaks after sentencing for former DPD officer

Wayne County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Rana Hadied pushed back on the relationship claim.

"It is the people's position, it is the victim's position that the victim was never in a relationship with the defendant. That is not supported by the evidence on this case," Hadied said.

Crawford did not make a statement in court. He could avoid jail time if he performs well on probation. As part of his sentencing agreement, he must undergo a psychological evaluation, complete 50 hours of community service, complete impulse control training, secure employment and have no contact with Thomason.

Thomason is now filing a $15 million lawsuit against Crawford, another officer, and the City of Detroit. Her attorney, Ivan Land, raised concerns about where the stolen material may end up.

"This guy is a freak and he was trying to entertain himself," Land said.

"Where are these videos? Is she gonna see those, these videos on the dark web? Will her children grow up in 20 years from now? Will they see these videos?" Land said.

The Detroit Police Department declined to comment on pending litigation.

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A Macomb County Sheriff's Office investigation has determined that the use of force in an officer-involved shooting where a 15-year-old was killed was justified.

The incident occurred on May 30, 2026, in the 17800 block of Breezeway.

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Deputies say Ayden Gould's grandmother called them to the scene because he had one hand behind his back and she did not trust what he was holding.

Three Fraser officers responded to the residence and were told that Ayden was armed with a knife. Deputies say the officers saw Ayden was holding a fixed-blade serrated knife that was approximately 5 inches long.

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Two officers deployed their tasers, but Ayden advanced on them. That's when one officer fired his gun four times, hitting Ayden three times. The officer then called for medical assistance and tried to render aid. Ayden was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

According to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, "the use of force utilized in this incident was justified. The force utilized by the Fraser Department of Public Safety Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines."

Following the incident, the family, in a GoFundMe post, said Ayden was experiencing a severe mental health crisis and described him as sensitive, fun, and loving.

Artificial intelligence is evolving from chatbots and simple search tools into whats being called agentic AI.

Agentic AI runs tests from start to finish without you having to manually guide every step of the way. Think of it as a digital assistant that never sleeps.

Googles new AI agent promises to handle multiple tasks in succession, even making purchases. Apples Siri AI is expected to be able to create a menu and gather recipes from the web or from your own text messages.

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This type of AI works like the classic AI assistant and is often what many people imagine when they think of artificial intelligence.

The convenience, however, comes with questions: privacy, trust, and whether consumers actually want AI integrated into daily life.

According to a survey conducted earlier this year, a majority of Americans are now using AI to some degree but 54% are getting tired of hearing about the technology.

Its not just some Americans concerned about AI. Pope Leo XIV spoke in late May, calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence.

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It is not enough to invoke ethics in the abstract; robust legal frameworks, independent oversight, informed users and a political system that does not abdicate its responsibility are required, he wrote. A more moral AI is not enough if that morality is determined by a few.

Its a technology moving faster and promising increased convenience and the debate over its place in society is only beginning.

As we celebrate America 250, we look at Henry Fords assembly line. Its introduction had far-reaching effects on both industry and transportation, and the technology is still thriving today.

The first Model Ts were hand-built at the Detroit Piquette Avenue Plant, but the modern assembly line was invented and perfected at the Ford Highland Park Plant. Then as demand for the automobile expanded, it was time for a bigger facility.

Were standing today at the Dearborn Truck Plant at the famous Rouge Complex that Ford began building in 1917. Were watching F150s come off the line, said Ted Ryan, archives and brand manager for Ford.

Today, a brand new Ford F-150 is minted every 53 seconds. Its an engineering marvel, and it didnt happen overnight.

In 1908, the Model T was developed. And its the car that put the world on wheels. Affordable car, designed from the beginning to be a mass-produced car. And it was done at Piquette, but they were all hand-built at Piquette. The idea with Ford management, they had seen slaughterhouses, how a cow would go down the line and be slaughtered. And within the munitions industry, rifles were often produced by going down a line. And so P.E. Martin and Henry Ford got the idea that they could do it with a car, said Ryan.

That's what sparked the idea for a modern assembly line.

The modern assembly line is one of continuous movement, where it starts at one end and it finishes at the other end as a completely finished product," said Ryan. Whats even more amazing is continuous movement over three different floors at Highland Park, so that the chassis might start on the third floor and it finishes on the second floor as a completely different floor, having gone down to the first and come back up again. The amount of planning and ingenuity it took to offer continuous motion where the parts could be applied to the car was just staggering.

The technology spread like wildfire.

It shaped culture, and it shaped the world because of an interesting fact Ford gave it away. We invited our competitors and other industries to come and study our assembly line process," he said.

"Did it really spur the age of mass-industrialization?" I asked.

The assembly line 100% spurred mass industrialization because you began to see it applied to other industries. You always had your special, youre going to have Tiffanys making Tiffany jewelry. But if GE can then figure out how to make a light bulb using autonomous processes, all these other things can be done in an assembly line process-driven formula, then the world becomes a more efficient place, said Ryan.

The efficiency created new economies and spurred prosperity for many American families, like those of Felicia Ford and Jack Spitza. 

Ford had built the assembly line, but he needed skilled trades and assembly workers to do it, and my family was part of that," said Felicia Ford, a high voltage applications engineer. My grandfather, he came up from Mississippi back in the 1920s and he started as a janitor and made it to a millwright.

She added, With that employment at Ford Motor Company and the $5 wage, he was able to raise a family of 14 children and be a middle-class family. That was unheard of back in the 20s and 30s for African-Americans.

And she's carrying on that family tradition.

Im trying to continue that," she said. I started in power-train, V6 and V8 engines. Gauging and tooling was my background. Cylinder blocks ... and now Im on electrified vehicles, which is electrified power-trains, so its a full circle.

Jack Spitza, assistant plant manager at the Dearborn Truck Plant, said he grew up in the heart of the auto industry.

I grew up middle-class right here in Detroit," said Spitza. Grew up hearing the stories around the dinner table of what it was to be a manufacturer, what it meant to the economy in Michigan, you know, and in the United States. So it was what I pursued as a career because of that.

"What is that kind of invention, that kind of engineering, that kind of ingenuity mean when it comes to the American story?" I asked.

Its really about great efficiency, waste elimination ... and we just get better at what we do every day," said Spitza.

I also asked about whats next, and they told me the world is changing and theyre working on changing with it. Theyre working on hybrid technology and energy storage technology, and guess what, the assembly line isnt going anywhere.

A former Air Canada pilot faces criminal charges for flying tens of thousands of passengers for nearly 17 years with a fake pilots license, Canadian police announced Tuesday.

Geoffrey Wall was arrested June 1 after investigators say he captained over 900 domestic and international flights from 2009 to 2025, without ever obtaining the proper license or completing the mandatory testing.

This investigation and the details surrounding it read like a movie script, Peel Regional Police Deputy Chief Milinovich said in a news conference in Ontario. (Wall) rose to the position of pilot in command where for almost 17 years they flew Boeing 767s, 777, and 787s, while earning nearly $3 million Canadian dollars (more than $2 million US dollars) salary.

The allegations echo the 2002 film Catch Me If You Can, where a teenager talks his way into flying for PanAm.

In this case, Wall was licensed to fly commercial planes for his entire 27 year career with Air Canada, but police say he never possessed an Airline Transport Pilot License for Aeroplanes, also known as an ATPL-A, which was required when he was promoted to captain in 2009.

This is very similar to a doctor that is licensed to practice family medicine but is doing brain surgery in their office, Milinovich said. Theres additional requirements and regulations to professional designations that exist for a reason.

We believe the accused misrepresented his qualifications to both his employer and the regulator, Milinovich said.

Wall was caught after a routine examination of his credentials in 2025 revealed anomalies within the pilot license documentation, and Air Canada notified regulators, the investigators said.

He retired in 2025 before the regulatory and criminal investigation, dubbed Project Icarus, was launched in January.

CNN was unable to immediately locate an attorney representing Wall.

The airline noted Wall was a licensed commercial pilot and regularly showed he was capable of safely flying large planes.

Safety was not compromised by this incident because all pilots at Air Canada undergo mandatory recurrent training every six months to validate their flying competency, including a flight check with a certified Transport Canada check-pilot every 12 months, Air Canada said in a statement posted on Monday.

However, appropriate licensing is an essential layer of the airline industrys multi-layered approach to safety, so Air Canada takes this matter with utmost seriousness, the airline went on to say.

Wall was fined by Transport Canada and faces seven criminal charges, including fraud over $5,000, two counts of uttering forged documents, and three counts of possession of a counterfeit mark, police said. He is expected to appear in court on June 29, 2026.

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A new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday.

Look, everyone's working hard to make sure the bridge is open as soon as possible. There is no big drama. If it takes a little longer it will take a little bit longer, but this will benefit Canadians, Americans, business, tourists, residents for decades and decades to come, Carney said on his way into Parliament.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, jointly owned by Canada and the U.S. state of Michigan, is set to take place on Friday, while the bridge itself may not open to traffic immediately.

Carney said Tuesday that the second bridge between Windsor and Detroit would be open at the end of the week.

Friday's ceremony will take place following a recent conversation between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private talks.

In February, Trump demanded that Canada turn over at least half the ownership of the bridge to the U.S. federal government and agree to other unspecified demands in one of his many salvos over cross-border trade issues.

The bridge, which connects Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, would be a vital economic artery between Canada and the United States. It is named after the late Canadian hockey great who spent 25 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.

The building project was negotiated by Rick Snyder, the former Republican governor of Michigan, and paid for by Canada to help ease congestion at the existing Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor tunnel. Work has been underway since 2018.

Trump threatened the bridge as the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is up for review this year, and Trump has been taking a hard-line position before those talks, including by issuing new tariff threats.

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Associated Press writer Joey Cappelletti in Washington contributed to this report.

M&M lovers are gearing up for a new flavor but it might not be for everyone.

Banana nut bread M&Ms are hitting store shelves, and for now, Kroger stores are the only place selling them.

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The company says the outside is banana-flavored milk chocolate, while the inside is the same as a peanut M&M. The company added that the candies could be used as a special ingredient to spice up cookie and cupcake recipes.

While special flavors aren't always available in stores, M&M produces special flavors that can be purchased as speciality stores and its website. Among the special flavors are lemon meringue pie and peanut butter cinnamon roll.

The Department of Justice has responded to a lawsuit seeking to block a UFC event scheduled to take place this weekend on White House grounds.

In a court filing, the Justice Department argued there is historical precedent for hosting major public events at the White House. Attorneys pointed to President Andrew Johnson, who hosted baseball events on the South Lawn in the 1800s.

The filing also cited more recent examples, including President George W. Bush's T-ball events, President Barack Obama's White House concerts and former President Joe Biden's installation of an ice-skating rink on the White House grounds.

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The Justice Department also noted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, which has been held since the 19th century.

The two plaintiffs behind the lawsuit argue they are suffering aesthetic injuries because of the large structure being erected for the UFC event.

They contend the construction is visually harmful and argue the administration should have obtained congressional approval before moving forward.

The Justice Department pushed back on those claims, writing that the plaintiffs allege aesthetic injuries even though the event will take place over a single weekend and last only a matter of hours.

"It is not as though these events are taking place outside on plaintiffs' doorstep," the filing states.

The plaintiffs also argue the event is "deeply corrupt," alleging President Donald Trump and his allies stand to profit from it.

"It's all about the private enrichment. At other events, you don't have tickets being sold for $1 to $1.5 million a pop. You don't have exclusive streaming rights by a company allied to the president. You don't have the president buying stock in the company organizing the private event," attorney Brendan Ballou said.

It is unclear whether the judge will side with the plaintiffs. A decision is expected soon, as the event is scheduled to take place on Sunday.

A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after flying for years without a proper license, Canadian police said Tuesday.

Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie, Ontario, is alleged to have operated as an airline captain between 2009 and 2025 without a license to fly large commercial passenger planes, according to Peel Regional Police.

Police said he piloted more than 900 flights domestically and internationally without the required license. Air Canada confirmed that one of its pilots held a valid commercial pilot license, but was promoted to captain without the required airline transport pilot license.

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Deputy police chief Nick Milinovich alleged that 59-year-old Wall "has been flying for years misrepresenting himself and his credentials to his employer and regulatory officials using fraudulent licensing documents.

This is similar to a doctor that is licensed to practice family medicine but is doing brain surgery in their office, Milinovich added.

The airline said a pilot was removed from active duty once it was discovered that he did not have the correct license, which was voluntarily reported to Transport Canada, the regulator. The pilot is no longer employed by the airline.

Police said anomalies were detected in a documentation check. Transport Canada contacted police earlier this year.

Air Canada claimed safety was not compromised and an audit of its pilots found no other instances of non-compliance.

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Safety was not compromised by this incident because all pilots at Air Canada undergo mandatory recurrent training every six months to validate their flying competency, including a flight check with a certified Transport Canada check-pilot every 12 months, the airline said in a statement.

However, appropriate licensing is an essential layer of the airline industrys multilayered approach to safety, so Air Canada takes this matter with utmost seriousness.

The airline declined to comment further due to privacy law and an active criminal investigation.

The airline, which did not name the pilot, said he has been fined by Transport Canada for not having the correct license to be an aircraft captain.

Police also say the accused filed a false report to police about allegedly stolen pilot documentation.

Wall made about $2.9 million Canadian ($2.1 million) during his time as captain, police said.

A lawyer for Wall couldn't be reached immediately.

Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon said the federal government would review the case and ensure improvements, if there are any, would be made. Despite the lengthy alleged fraud, he said the system to detect such issues had worked.

I am gratified that we were able to detect this issue and get it dealt with, he said.

Federal prosecutors have charged eight people linked to the University of Michigan in connection to a conspiracy to threaten university leaders, law enforcement and businesses.

Their goal, according to federal prosecutors, was to get the university to end ties with Israel.

According to federal prosecutors, the indictment spans October 2023, after the Hamas attacks in Israel, through April 2025. They argue that the defendants engaged in coordinated, politically-motivated vandalism, harassment and threats toward university leaders, businesses, law enforcement and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.

Watch below: Home of U-M provost vandalized with broken window & spray paint Home of U-M provost vandalized with broken window & spray paint

The indictment said that to accomplish the goal, the defendants and unindicted conspirators"used encrypted messages, social media, and overseas collaboration platforms to research, target, and attack their victims. Then, they posted pictures of their attacks on social media, along with additional threats and warnings. Their criminal activity included spray painting threats, breaking windows, and throwing glass jars filled with noxious chemicals into family homes. They marked their victims with threatening symbols used by Hamas, including red inverted triangles and red handprints. They used the internet and social media to broadcast their message to ensure their threats and commitment to continuing criminal activity were heard by their victims and others who support Israel."

Those charged are:

Zainab Aliasgar Hakim Amatullah Aliasgar Hakim Paige Elizabeth Feyock Ahmet Kerem Korkaya Jonathan Hongru Zou Alexander Matthew Sepulveda Mariam Muhammed Odeh Colin Hunter Weger

The feds detail several different actions taken by the defendants, including vandalism at homes and businesses, demand notes with threats and more. People and businesses targeted included the U-M president, chief investment officer, provost, members of the board of regents and their businesses, a university police officer, Rolls Royce Solutions America, Inc., Maersk, Inc. and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.

Watch below: Jewish Federation of Detroit offices vandalized

Jewish Federation of Detroit offices vandalized

In once instance, the feds say that on May 21, 2024, Feyock and Korkaya, who was a medical student, agreed to "kill," "torment," and "terrorize" their targets. In the indictment, Korkaya allegedly wrote in a message to Feyock saying, "I'm gonna be the dirtiest f***ing doctor every / I'm gonna be (V-1)'s doctor /poison her ass slowly."

Feyock allegedly responded "we need people following (V-1)/get into that house then burn it down."

According to the indictment, Hakim and Feyock are also charged with witness intimidation for allegedly devising a plan to confront a U-M student in July and August 2024 who they believed may have been cooperating with federal authorities.

Sepulveda is also charged with destruction of property to prevent seizure, with the feds saying he and Zou threw two glass jars with a blue substance and food compost through a window of the provost's home. It's alleged that Sepulveda was warned about a search warrant, and he allegedly cleared the contents of his phone and laptop, which led to the charge.

Each of the suspects is charged with conspiracy to transmit a threat, which carries a sentence of up to 5 years in prison if convicted.

You can read the full indictment below.

8 facing federal charges in U-M threats, vandalism tied to push for Israel divestment by WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Detroit

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed rules that would require states to provide the names of eligible voters in order for mail-in ballots to be processed.

The proposal follows President Donald Trumps March 2026 executive order pressing states to share voter lists with the federal government. Several Democratic-led states and civil rights organizations have opposed the move.

The Trump administration says the rule would help ensure fair and secure elections. Civil rights groups, including the NAACP, argue it could disenfranchise voters.

Trump has long criticized mail-in voting, particularly after his 2020 election loss. Many states expanded mail-in voting that year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to a record turnout. President Joe Biden captured multiple battleground states, winning overwhelmingly among mail-in voters.

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In the years since, Trump has repeatedly claimedwithout evidencethat mail-in voting led to a rigged election, a charge widely rejected by election officials from both parties.

Jonathan Smith, president of the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO, said the rules conflict with the agencys mission.

Our public Postal Service does not block mailers from sending letters or refuse to deliver letters because of those who mailed them, Smith said. Postal workers take the sanctity of the mail seriously, and every process and policy of the Postal Service ensures that mail is accepted, processed and deliveredno matter who sent it or where it is going.

The administration is pushing to finalize the rule before this years midterm elections, but ongoing lawsuits could delay implementation until after 2026.

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday, and Mexico has the honor of playing the tournament's very first match. Mexico faces South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, opening group play and it is a rematch.

The two teams played the first game of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Thursday will mark the eighth time Mexico has opened a World Cup, more than any other nation.

In Mexico City, things are already ramping up for Thursday's kickoff. People in the city are absolutely ecstatic. Workers have been told not to come into the office and classes have been canceled. The government says the moves are about traffic control, but they also give residents the opportunity to watch Thursday's game.

Estadio Azteca has an 80,000-person capacity and is completely sold out.

The match kicks off what is the biggest tournament in FIFA history the World Cup of more. More teams than ever before. More games than ever before. More host cities and more host countries than ever before.

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48 national teams have qualified for this World Cup, up from 32. Many teams have never played in a World Cup before, including Uzbekistan, Jordan, Cabo Verde, and Curaao. Teams that haven't qualified in decades, like Scotland and Iraq, are also back. Those countries have massive fan bases, and their return is driving global excitement heading into the five-to-six week tournament.

Tickets, visas, and Ebola casting a shadow

There are also significant issues outside the pitch heading into this World Cup.

Tickets have been a major problem for the average soccer fan. Prices range from hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, putting this World Cup out of reach for many fans.

Visa issues have also been a central concern, particularly for the Iran team. The players have received their visas, but state media is reporting that at least 15 senior staff members of the national team have not. The team is now basing itself across the U.S. border in Tijuana, Mexico, rather than in Arizona, where they were originally planning to stay.

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Iran is not the only team affected. An assistant coach from South Africa was initially denied a visa. A Somali FIFA referee will not be allowed into the United States. And a large number of fans have been caught up in U.S. travel ban restrictions.

Ebola is also a concern. The DRC team has had to clear several hurdles to participate in the tournament, as many cases are currently in the DRC. Health officials do not believe the tournament will become a super-spreading event.

Despite the challenges, excitement for the tournament remains high as Thursday's kickoff approaches.

Stars of the hit Crave & Hulu show "Letterkenny" will be coming to Detroit this winter for a return of "Letterkenny Live."

It will take place at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m., reuniting the cast for the first time since the series ended its 12-season run.

According to organizers, the stars coming include Jared Keeso (Wayne), Nathan Dales (Daryl), Michelle Mylett (Katy), K. Trevor Wilson (Squirrely Dan), Dylan Playfair (Reilly), Andrew Herr (Jonesy), Tyler Johnston (Stewart), Evan Stern (Roald), and Mark Forward (Coach)

The show will also feature never-before-seen sketches and materials, they said.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a stark warning to Iran.

"They've taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them. Now they will have to pay the price!!!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Later on Wednesday, when asked to clarify his comments, Trump responded, "We're going to hit them again hard today."

Trump's comments marked a shift in tone after he previously said Iran was "desperate" to reach a deal to end the war, which has been ongoing since Feb. 28.

Despite a ceasefire, tensions in the region escalated this week after a U.S. military helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz. The two pilots were rescued with the assistance of a drone boat, marking the first known use of the technology in a personnel recovery mission at sea.

Trump blamed Iran for shooting down the Apache helicopter and ordered retaliatory strikes Tuesday night.

U.S. Central Command said Air Force and Navy forces targeted air defense systems, ground control stations and surveillance radar sites.

The conflict has also had a ripple effect on the global economy. Before the war, roughly 20% of the world's fuel supply transited through the Strait of Hormuz.

Gasoline prices are up more than $1 from a year ago, while jet fuel prices have more than doubled since the start of the war.

Trump on Wednesday claimed U.S. military efforts have helped keep commercial shipping moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing conflict.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said a secret mission ordered last month resulted in "more than 100 MILLION Barrels of Oil making its way through the Straight, and into the Open Market."

Pine Hall, the rooftop bar and restaurant coming to the 12th floor of the Hudson's Detroit building, will officially open to the public on Thursday.

The restaurant and bar is from from Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), which is founded by award-winning New York City restaurateur Danny Meyer.

Pine Hall pays honor to The Pine Room, which was the iconic wood-paneled restaurant that was once housed inside the historic J.L. Hudson Department store.

The massive space has a wrap-around outdoor terrace that's 3,300 square feet, offering sweeping views of Downtown Detroit to the west, including Comerica Park to the North and Belle Isle and the Detroit River to the east.

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Pine Hall is the kind of place we hope people return to again and again, Meyer said in a statement. Its meant to feel familiar from the moment you walk in a welcoming spot for drinks and dinner that belongs to Detroit and reflects the pride of the city.

Inside, the restaurant pays homage to The Pine Room with wood-paneled walls and a huge bar, stocked with spirits from several Michigan distilleries.

The drink program is overseen by GM Kris Peterson and features a variety of fun and easy-drinking cocktails, including the Detroit Vice, which features Weiss Arcane Aquavit, lime, pineapple, coconut, lingonberry and dill, plus a daiquiri sidecar. There's also the Cherry Picked, featuring Michigan-based Journeyman Rye Whiskey, cherry and lemon with a Better Made potato chip rim.

There is also an extensive wine list, plus beer from the Midwest and non-alcoholic drinks.

For years, Hudsons was a gathering place for Detroiters and visitors, a destination to enjoy a meal, and spend time with friends and family to make lasting memories, says Andrew Leber, senior vice president of hospitality at Bedrock, said in a statement. Pine Hall preserves that legacy, where great food and a historic downtown location come together to create an unforgettable experience for a new generation.

For food, there will be a mix of elevated bar snacks, like deviled eggs and crab fritters, plus a sausage roll featuring a buttery, flaky pastry and spicy dijon mustard.

The Pine Hall Burger features a dry-aged patty with aged New York cheddar and onions along with fries, and of course it features a Hudson's-inspired Maurice Salad with roast turkey, smoked ham and gruyere.

Detroit has an incredible hospitality community and a strong sense of place, USHG CEO Chip Wade said in a statement. As we open our first space in the city, our focus is on creating something additive a place shaped by the people, culture, and energy already here.

Pine Hall officially opens Thursday, June 11 at 4 p.m. You can enter the bar inside Nick Gilbert Way, and reservations are available now on OpenTable or by calling 313-545-8770. Walk-ins are also welcome.

It will be open from Monday-Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Jet fuel prices have more than doubled since the beginning of the war with Iran, and airlines are now passing those costs on to passengers at the ticket counter and baggage claim.

According to Kayak, the average cost of a domestic ticket was $293 in January. That same fare has climbed to $383.

Katy Nastro, a spokesperson for Going, said the increases have been widespread.

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"We've seen average prices just for the summer months spike upwards of 20%, even higher for specific routes," she said.

Airlines are blaming a dramatic increase in the cost of jet fuel. The price is more than double what it was before Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to military strikes by the U.S. and Israel.

Higher ticket prices, baggage and other fees, and route closures have hit summer travelers across the country. For some passengers, plans for a dream vacation have turned into a financial nightmare.

"I looked at one and it went from $300 to $1,000," one traveler said.

The soaring costs are forcing many travelers to cut their trips short or cancel summer plans entirely.

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Analysts warn that even if the situation in the Middle East ends tomorrow, it could be months or longer before ticket prices and fees come down for passengers.