ProPublica's recent report reveals that for over two decades, Justice Thomas has enjoyed luxury vacations on Harlan Crow's superyacht and Global 5000 jet, among other expensive locations, without reporting them as required by law. The extent of Crow's apparent gifts to Thomas has no known precedent in the modern history of the Supreme Court. The revelations have been met with swift and strong reactions, with some calling for Thomas's impeachment and others advocating for the Supreme Court Ethics Act. That said, Thomas has defended himself, stating he believed the luxury trips he took with Harlan Crow followed the rules. ProPublica's article points out that Crow has multiple interests before the Supreme Court, with his groups filing petitions before the court. This fact makes the benefit Thomas received from their friendship even more problematic. While Thomas claims he has sought guidance from colleagues and others in the judiciary, ProPublica's report suggests these gifts may well be the most brazen violation of judicial ethics imaginable.

In a controversial move on Friday, a federal judge in Texas issued an order invalidating the FDA's approval of the abortion pill, mifepristone, effectively restricting abortion access nationwide. The drug will still be available for the short term, as the judge has stayed his order for seven days to allow the FDA to appeal. Shortly after the Texas ruling, a federal judge in Washington state contradicted the Texas verdict in another case involving the same drug. The conflicting orders create a legal standoff likely to escalate to the Supreme Court. The Texas lawsuit against the drug's approval was filed by a coalition of anti-abortion groups and doctors, while the Washington state case was filed against the FDA by a dozen Democratic attorneys general.

Mifepristone, taken with misoprostol, is now used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S, and the lawsuit claims that the FDA did not properly review the scientific evidence or follow proper protocols when it approved mifepristone in 2000, arguing that the medication poses safety risks. Legal experts assert that even if the Texas ruling is ultimately upheld, there are several legal options available that could allow the manufacturers of mifepristone to continue to supply the drug, and providers to continue prescribing it to patients. Nevertheless, the ruling causes concern about abortion access, even in states where it is legal.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is appealing to the public for help with its investigation into the murders of three teenagers in Marion County. They have released a photograph of a white 2015 Chevy Cruze which belonged to 16-year-old Layla Silvernail, the first victim to be found. Police are seeking to establish if anyone saw the car between 10.40 p.m. on March 30 and 1 p.m. on April 1 in the vicinity of Forest Lake Park, Southeast 93rd Place and South east 183rd Ave Road. The vehicle was seen in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Ocala on Tuesday evening around 7 p.m. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Marion County Crime Stoppers.

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods has revealed that two minors have been arrested and charged with the murders of the three teenagers, and a third minor remains at large. Woods criticized gun control measures in a recent press conference, arguing that “the bad guy is going to get a gun no matter what law you put in place." The three victims and suspects had all known each other before the murders, according to Woods; they were involved in burglaries and robberies and had gang affiliations.

Over the past few months, classified US intelligence material has been leaked on Discord without its source confirmed. The two most recent leaks relate to Russia's war against Ukraine and the disposition of US allies in Europe and the Middle East concerning Russia. Other documents marked 'top secret' and to be shared with Five Eyes intelligence partners were also leaked. While some of the leaked material has been confirmed as genuine, the Defence Department recently confirmed that some of it had been selectively edited. They were corroborated by open-source analysis, and many of the documents appear to have been prepared for Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other military officials. The leak appears to be a significant breach in security that could hinder Ukrainian military planning while causing damage to the reputation of the U.S. and her allies' efforts. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the leak and the extent of the intelligence loss, but it appears to be a major security breach that could have profound implications for US national security.

Jewish people celebrating Passover put an empty place at their tables to show solidarity with Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist of Jewish descent detained by Russian authorities on espionage allegations since late March. The social media campaign seeks to pressure Russia to release Gershkovich, adding to the long list of journalists and dissenters incarcerated by the regime. Opponents to Putin's government are silenced with bogus charges in Soviet-style, an editorial in The New York Times opined. Among them are Russian dissidents and journalists such as Alexei Navalny and Vladimir Kara-Murza. The arrest of the 31-year-old Gershkovich demonstrates Putin's resentment towards Western democracies and principles.

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's efforts to court young progressive officials and engage with college students and musicians appear to have paid off in the Chicago mayoral race. While older voters still made up the majority of the electorate, young Chicagoans ages 18-24 saw a 30% increase in turnout compared to the February vote, contributing to Johnson's narrow victory over opponent Paul Vallas. Voters ages 24-34 saw a 24% increase in turnout, while voters ages 35-44 saw a 10% increase.

Johnson, who positioned himself as the progressive candidate, sought to win over young voters who grew impatient with old-school activists and were looking for fresh ideas. While only 3.3% of those who cast a ballot were between 18 and 24, campaign organizers attributed the increased turnout to the campaign's efforts to drive up Johnson's name recognition and emphasize that there was a clear contrast in candidates, making clear that every vote mattered. With a majority of voters under 44 years old, it appears that Johnson succeeded in appealing to younger Chicagoans.

Nearly 2,000 volunteers showed up to help search for Madeline "Maddi" Kingsbury, a young mother from Winona, Minnesota who has been missing since March 31. The Winona County Sheriff's Office reported that 1,860 people showed up to search two areas in Winona and Fillmore Counties. After hours of searching, authorities didn't release any new information during a press conference midday on Friday. A second day of searching was organized for Saturday, and officials are still urging anyone with information about where Maddi might be to contact the police or Crimestoppers Minnesota.

"During the course of our investigation, we know that Maddi returned to her residence like Kerry Drive and went on to around 8:15 a.m. on March 31st," said Winona Police Chief Tom Williams during the press conference. "The vehicle that Maddi normally drives is a 2014 dark blue Chrysler Town and Country minivan." People interested in volunteering to search should be over 18 years old and capable of walking long distances over rough terrain. The search effort marks an impressive showing of support for Maddi's family and a dedicated community response to a missing person's case.

On Friday, a federal judge in Texas halted the FDA's approval of mifepristone, the most commonly used medication for medication abortions, citing its safety risks. However, another judge in Washington state contradicted this ruling, ordering no changes to its availability. The Texas lawsuit, Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is backed by anti-abortion extremists and could limit abortion access even in "blue" or "safe" states. Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, 13 states have banned most abortion procedures, and 26 clinics have closed, with Whole Woman's Health in Texas being among the four that have closed.

The ruling leaves abortion access nationwide in a state of uncertainty as the case moves to the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans and then potentially to the Supreme Court. Mifepristone, when used in combination with misoprostol, has a 99.6% efficacy rate and is used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S.; the risk of complications from the medication is minimal. As the legal process continues, it is expected that access to mifepristone will be disrupted, leaving unappealing alternatives for those in need.

Classified documents containing secret American and NATO military strategies for the upcoming campaign against Russia were discovered on social media channels such as Twitter and Telegram, according to Biden administration officials. Senior Pentagon officials are currently investigating the matter to determine the source of the leak. It appears the documents were modified to provide inaccurate estimates of Ukrainian casualties and Russian soldiers, which experts say could be part of Russia's disinformation campaign. While the documents didn't specify battle plans or details for Ukraine's upcoming campaign, trained Russian war analysts could determine crucial details from the documents. In addition, a significant intelligence breach of American and NATO operations occurred in the effort to aid Ukraine. The Biden administration has been trying to remove the leaked documents from social media, but so far, nothing has been successfully deleted.

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines alleges that she was assaulted on Thursday on the campus of San Francisco State University after delivering an anti-transgender speech. Her speech, organized by conservative organization Turning Point USA, opposed the participation of transgender women in sports. Gaines claimed that one person hit her twice, striking her shoulder and grazing her face. Other protesters then cornered her before campus police escorted her out. Protesters can be heard shouting on the video she posted, but it does not show the incident itself. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican representative, tweeted about the incident calling the protesters "transgender terrorists" and--without evidence--declaring that the transgender movement was "out of control and a danger to children and our society." The role of transgender athletes in women's sports is a source of debate across the US, with critics alleging that it creates an unfair advantage. Twenty states have passed restrictions on their participation, though supporters argue that transgender women should be allowed to compete in sports in line with their self-declared identity.

The University of Oklahoma in Norman was put on lockdown following reports of an "active shooter" on campus. At around 9:24 p.m. on Friday, the university sent an emergency alert to students, stating that there was an active shooter at the Van Vleet Oval and urging them to take immediate action. An update at 9:46 p.m. warned people to avoid the South Oval area and to shelter in place, citing "possible shots fired." Around 10:04 p.m., a similar warning was shared. While police received calls of shots being fired on the campus, nothing has been found so far, according to KOTV. Law enforcement officers are working hard to secure the scene, and details will be released as soon as they are available. The University of Oklahoma Police Department is investigating the case.

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to face the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game series this weekend. The Brewers are currently on a five-game winning streak and are leading the NL Central with a 5-1 record. On the other hand, the Cardinals have lost three in a row and sit at last place in the division with a record of 2-4. Despite being early in the season, this series has added importance for both teams, as they have had a historically underrated rivalry and have both made the playoffs four times since the start of the 2018 season. The Cardinals, who have a payroll advantage over the Brewers, will need to reverse their losing trend and improve their pitching, as their starting-rotation ERA ranks 28th among all MLB teams. The Brewers, meanwhile, have been performing exceptionally, with their pitchers boasting a 2.40 ERA during their current winning streak. Rookie players Garrett Mitchell, Brice Turang, and Joey Wiemer have also contributed heavily to the Brewers' success, with a combined average of .321, .679 slugging percentage, five homers, and 13 RBIs. It remains to be seen whether the Cardinals can turn things around in this crucial series against the hot Brewers.

Former allies turned bitter enemies, Sami Zayn and Jey Uso, will face off in a one-on-one battle this Friday on SmackDown. The two were previously part of The Bloodline faction and played a significant role in both the team's successes and failures. Jey, who initially doubted Zayn's loyalty, went into conflict with the former Honorary Uce after he attacked their leader Roman Reigns during the Royal Rumble.

Now, with Zayn and Kevin Owens holding the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles, Jey is left to fend off his own in-ring battles. But he still has a score to settle with Zayn. Will Jey be successful in his attempt to gain retribution following his WrestleMania setback? Tune in to SmackDown this Friday on FOX at 8/7 C to find out!

In addition to the match between Zayn and Jey, other high-octane clashes await on this week's episode. Newly crowned SmackDown women's champion, Rhea Ripley, will defend her title. Meanwhile, the Mysterio family will continue their feud as father-son duo Rey and Dominik team up with different partners for a tag-team showdown.

With the Chicago Bulls securely in the No. 10 seed and final Eastern Conference play-in spot, coach Billy Donovan decided to rest starters DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Patrick Beverley for their game against the Dallas Mavericks. Though the game was still competitive, the Bulls emerged victorious 115-112. However, with the win, the Mavericks were eliminated from play-in contention. While other teams opted to rest starters as well, the Bulls starters are expected to play against the Detroit Pistons, where they will face a familiar foe in LaVine's case. In the Bulls' previous games against the Pistons this season, LaVine scored an average of 38 points while shooting 65% from the field and 54.2% from the three-point line. Chicago will then head to a one-game, loser-goes-home game against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.

Resting starters seems like a wise decision, as the playoffs can be incredibly demanding, with players required to play every second night. Nonetheless, the strategy is not without controversy, as fans have raised concerns that season ticket holders are not getting their money's worth when starters are held out of games. Ultimately, coaches must navigate balancing rest and recovery with keeping their players sharp and maintaining momentum heading into the postseason.

The Boston Celtics have signed G-League forward Justin Champagnie to their roster, filling their final spot ahead of the playoffs, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. The 21-year-old has shown consistency throughout the season with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Miami Heat’s affiliate, averaging 18.2 points per game, while shooting 52% from the floor and 30.6% from beyond the arc, and had a huge 43-point game with 13 rebounds and four assists. Champagnie signed with the Raptors in 2021 as an undrafted agent and played three games this year with the team as a wing. With the Celtics, he is not expected to receive minutes in the playoffs, but his signing gives the team extra depth in the wings down the stretch of the regular season. The Celtics have kept their final roster spot open since trading Noah Vonleh to the Spurs on January 5, now making it clear they were waiting for the perfect opportunity to sign promising talent. The deal with Champagnie is expected to be for the minimum with a partial guarantee for next season.

FC Juarez is set to face Puebla at the Estadio Olimpico Benito in Juarez for Matchday 13 of the Liga Mexico. With a record of 3 wins and 13 points, Juarez is coming off a draw against Queretaro FC, while Puebla, with 4 wins and 13 points, lost their last game against Atlas, with the match ending in a 4-0 scoreline. FC Juarez is expected to be without Emiliano Velazquez, Agustin Urzi, and Jesus Alberto Duenas due to injuries. When playing at home, Juarez has scored an average of 1.60 goals and conceded at a rate of just 1.00 goal. However, the team has conceded goals in 4 of its last 5 matches and hasn't won a single outing in the last five. In their last meeting in August 2022, FC Juarez drew with Puebla in a 2-2 goal scoreline. With the teams standing at almost the same points, we can expect a closely-fought encounter that'll be decided by fine margins.

In response to criticisms about drugs staying on the market for years due to delays in obtaining confirmatory results, the FDA has issued guidance favoring randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for the accelerated approval of breakthrough drugs. The FDA believes that prescribing RCTs instead of single-arm studies will reduce uncertainty for patients and ensure the quality and efficiency of initial clinical trials. The FDA's preference for RCTs is presented as the "preferred approach" with single-arm studies only intended for specific situations where RCTs present difficulties. According to the guidelines, sponsors may conduct one RCT to support both accelerated and full approval or opt for two RCTs, one for accelerated approval and another to confirm effects for full approval. Both approaches require sponsors to pick appropriate endpoints for predicting clinical benefit and consult with the FDA on their plans. One significant change in the guidelines is the call for the second trial to commence early to ensure timely verification of clinical benefit. The FDA's draft guidance seeks to address criticisms of the agency's accelerated approval pathway, which has permitted some therapies to remain on the market due to delays in obtaining confirmatory results.

Jonathan Crews, a 27-year-old resident of Coppell, Texas, was found dead in his apartment with a fatal gunshot wound to his heart on February 2, 2014. His death was initially ruled as suicide by the medical examiner but his family refused to believe it, as Crews was an expert on firearms safety. They launched their own investigation into his death and believed that his girlfriend, Brenda Lazaro, who was present at the scene that night, was responsible for his murder. Lazaro gave ultimatums to Jonathan and was possessive of him, leading his family to believe that she killed him in a fit of jealousy. She made a frantic 911 call 30 minutes after the shooting and failed to attend his funeral. After years of fighting for justice, Crews' family won the wrongful death lawsuit, receiving a settlement of $206 million. Tonight on Dateline, correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports on the case with exclusive interviews with key figures and never-before-seen footage. The question remains: who murdered Jonathan Crews?

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a convincing 117-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, tallying 33 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists in the process. The win allowed the Bucks to draw one step closer to securing the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings with only four games remaining in the regular season. The victory was especially spectacular after their previous match when they lost 140-99 to the Boston Celtics. Antetokounmpo leads an impressive Milwaukee lineup, including Brook Lopez (21 points), Khris Middleton (19), and Jrue Holiday (18). After Sunday's performance, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer reaffirmed his belief that Antetokounmpo deserves to win the MVP award this season, "What he does at both ends of the court -- he does everything. We feel like he's in the conversation, and he should be the guy." In other games, LeBron James made his 107th career triple-double, and the Lakers won their third straight game, keeping their late-season push for a spot in the playoffs alive. Despite the Lakers' recent improvement, the Dallas Mavericks fell to the Atlanta Hawks, making it increasingly likely that they will miss the playoffs.

The Golden State Warriors played against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night in a pivotal late-season matchup. While the Kings have already clinched their playoff spot and are likely to finish as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, the game was critical for the defending champions. The only way for the Warriors to avoid the play-in tournament is by winning both their final two games. They currently sit in sixth place in the West and need to finish in the top six to avoid the tournament. Warriors coach Steve Kerr emphasized the importance of not letting their guard down and the necessity of winning both their final games. The Kings rested their top three scorers, which some believe could indicate that they are not taking the game seriously. Nevertheless, both teams have a chance of meeting again in the first round of the playoffs, which would be the first time for both to make the playoffs in the same season. The game ended with the Warriors winning 120-108, putting them in a stronger position to make the playoffs without the play-in tournament.

A viral tweet on March 29, 2023, claimed that Elon Musk had added a pop sound to Twitter's like button, but this claim is false. The like button on Twitter does not make any sound when clicked.

The satirical tweet appeared amidst several announcements by Musk since he bought Twitter in October 2022. Musk's latest announcement was about accounts that would appear on the "For You" section of a user's Twitter feed. Musk tweeted on March 28, 2023, that accounts a user follows directly would also be in "For You" since the user had explicitly asked for them.

Musk has implemented some of the changes he announced, but not all, such as the poll on stepping down as CEO of Twitter. Musk also flip-flopped on the plan to ask people to pay for their verified blue check, but this plan has now been reinstated, facing resistance from several news organizations and celebrities.

Many people have made fun of Musk on Twitter, such as fake tweets impersonating him or making satirical announcements involving him, like purchasing General Motors or adding sounds to Twitter's like button. Nevertheless, Musk's tweets have a significant impact on the platform, and he uses Twitter to communicate with his followers, make announcements, and gauge public opinion.

The expulsion of two Democratic Tennessee lawmakers, Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, for speaking out for gun control, sets a dangerous precedent for political retribution, according to the chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party, Hendrell Remus. The lawmakers were expelled following their breach of decorum by taking the podium without recognition, and riling up anti-gun protesters in the gallery. Republicans filed resolutions for the lawmakers' expulsion, which were approved during a floor vote. The move has been branded a "direct political attack" on the party, while Republicans argue that their behavior disrupted floor proceedings. Pearson publicly shared a letter defending his actions, stating, "my walk to the House floor in a peaceful and civil manner was not an insurrection."

Police have arrested two juveniles in connection with the triple homicide of three teenagers in a rural area of Florida. The victims and suspects were all affiliated with criminal gangs, according to Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods. Investigators believe that the victims were involved in burglaries and robberies before the suspects allegedly turned on them and murdered them. The identities of the second and third victim have not been released, but the first victim was identified as 16-year-old Layla Silvernail. The three friends were likely killed at the same time, said Woods. The suspects left behind a trail of evidence which lead to their arrests. A third suspect remains on the run. The gun used in the killings was taken during a car burglary. All six of the teenagers had gang ties and had participated in crimes together. This is a developing story, and more information will be forthcoming.

As Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with world leaders, including France's Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meeting Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, it is becoming apparent that the U.S. and Europe have different strategies when it comes to China. While both are opposed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, European leaders are hesitant to adopt the hard-line consensus towards China that the U.S. has taken. This led to some discussion at meetings in Beijing this week where Macron urged Xi to end Russia's war while still hoping to strengthen commerce between Europe and China. On the other hand, President Biden and aides have denounced China's alliance with Russia and pledged to support Taiwan. Meanwhile, European officials remain increasingly skeptical about China and are balancing security issues with trade. In both Europe and the U.S., there is debate over the right approach towards China. Where the U.S. is taking a hard-line towards China, European leaders are split on how to balance their security and trade issues.

On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise visit to Nashville to advocate for gun control and meet with two Tennessee Democrats expelled from the General Assembly who protested for gun reform on the floor of the statehouse. The convocation was scheduled hastily after the Tennessee House of Representatives voted to expel Nashville's Rep. Justin Jones and Memphis's Rep. Justin Pearson on Thursday, moves that drew criticism from President Joe Biden and sparked a national uproar over gun control and racial justice. The two black lawmakers were penalized by Republicans for leading protests, along with a third Democrat, Rep. Gloria Johnson, who escaped expulsion by one vote. Harris intended to meet with the state Legislature's Democratic caucus, including Jones, Pearson and Johnson, as well as young people who led protests at the Tennessee Capitol. The vice presidency aimed to raise "the voices" of thousands of young voters who have led demonstrations demanding changes in gun laws but have not influenced the Republican-majority state. The vice president called on Congress to pass a nationwide ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.