Why were protesters arrested during the coronation of King Charles III in London? On Saturday, a group protesting against the monarchy was arrested, according to the Associated Press.  Republic, a prominent anti-monarchy group, were unloading signs reading "Not My King" when the police intervened. Graham Smith, the group's chief executive, 'was among the six arrested, Graham Smith, the group's chief executive was said to be among the six arrested. The protesters are calling for a UK general election and to end the monarchy.

The police were quoted as saying "a significant police operation is underway in central London" and stated that those held were suspected of "conspiracy to cause public nuisance" and "breaching the peace". Earlier, the Metropolitan police issued a statement that there would be "low tolerance" for disruption during the coronation. "We will deal robustly with anyone intent on undermining this celebration," the statement read. Pouring rain did not deter protesters but numbers were small compared to the celebratory crowds who were outnumbered 10 to one, according to The Guardian.

At least eight people have been killed and seven others injured in a shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas. Reports suggest that one of the shooters was wearing tactical gear and is believed to have been the only one to fire shots before being shot dead by a police officer. Witnesses said they saw what appeared to be a police officer and a security guard unconscious on the ground. There are reports circulating online that suggest there may have been a second shooter, however, this has not yet been confirmed by authorities. The vehicle of the deceased suspect has reportedly been identified and is being examined by the bomb squad. This latest mass shooting follows a spate of recent gun violence, which has prompted calls for tighter gun control legislation. Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, has offered support to local officials and emergency services.

As King Charles III is crowned the 40th monarch of the United Kingdom, some are questioning the lavishness of the ceremony in a country dealing with a cost-of-living crisis. The estimated cost of the coronation ranges between £50 million and £100 million, while inflation, higher than the US or Eurozone, and slashed public services have put a burden on Britons. While some see the coronation as a renewal of the contract between the king and the country, others such as model Munroe Bergdorf argue that there are more food banks than McDonald’s in the UK, and the king is “absolutely loaded”. However, King Charles III and his advisers are aware of the new era that the monarchy must adapt to. Representatives of different faiths, including Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, Baha’is, and Zoroastrians were at the ceremony, highlighting the monarch’s role in fostering a place for all beliefs. It remains to be seen how ordinary Britons, especially the youth, will react to the ceremony in a country dealing with an economic downturn.

The California reparations task force has voted in favor of recommendations for a formal apology for the state's role in perpetuating a legacy of slavery and discrimination that has thwarted black residents from living freely for decades. The nine-member committee, which first convened nearly two years ago, approved a detailed account of historical discrimination against Black Californians and has recommended creating a new agency to provide services to descendants of enslaved people to calculate what the state owes them in compensation. The draft recommendation also includes a censure of the gravest barbarities carried out on behalf of the state, such as former Governor Peter Hardeman Burnett's encouragement of laws to exclude Black people from California. The recommendations range from tailored calculations of what the state owes residents for decades of harms such as over-policing and housing discrimination. Though the task force didn't specify what compensation would look like, it approved a section of the draft report stating reparations should include "cash or its equivalent."

The Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary company, has announced it will withdraw from the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine on May 10, accusing Russia's Defence Ministry of depriving its fighters of ammunition and overall failures in the war effort. Wagner Group's founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, filmed a video of himself cursing Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Gen. Valery Gerasimov, while pointing to dead Wagner fighters behind him. The accusations highlighted a growing dispute between Moscow and a crucial ally in the Ukraine war. Russian forces can replace any gaps left by Wagner Group fighters; however, Prigozhin has warned the withdrawal could cause the Bakhmut frontline to collapse. This move is a significant setback for Russia at a crucial time in the ongoing war in Ukraine, which could expose a sizeable rift between the leaders of the war effort, as Kyiv prepares to launch a counteroffensive.

Ukraine has claimed that it has successfully intercepted a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using its newly acquired American-made Patriot defense systems, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk announced the operation on Telegram, indicating that the Kinzhal-type ballistic missile was intercepted on May 4 in an overnight attack. The Kinzhal missile, one of Moscow's most modern missiles, is believed to be almost invincible given its speed and range, which Russia had previously boasted about. While there has been no immediate confirmation of this from Ukraine's Western allies, the US military's European Command has not commented on the alleged interception. A German court in Berlin also overturned a police ban on Ukrainian flags and uniforms around Soviet memorials on May 8 and 9, marking the commemorations of World War II's end. NATO has staunchly supported Ukraine in its ongoing conflicts with Russia, which has been blamed for stoking tensions by Moscow's perceived aggression.

Hundreds of New Yorkers attended a protest rally held at Washington Square Park on Friday night, following the killing of Jordan Neely. Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man, died on a New York subway after being put in a chokehold by a former marine. A separate Justice for Jordan Neely rally, led by Reverend Al Sharpton, addressed the issue of pursuing criminal charges against the Marine veteran. Neely's death has been classified as a homicide, and no arrests have been made. The case has stirred a considerable uproar across the United States. This tragedy has evoked comparisons to the murder of George Floyd, which sparked division and chaos across America. Greg Gutfeld, a Fox News anchor, spoke out about the incident, blaming Floyd's murder for creating a "void" from where fewer police were on the streets. Several legal experts have commented that prosecutors could bring criminal charges against the assailant, potentially charging him with manslaughter.

Carlos Reales Dominguez, a former UC Davis student charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, pleaded not guilty in court on Friday. Dominguez, who was "separated" from UC Davis for poor academic performance less than two days before the violence began, appeared in court wearing an anti-suicide vest designed to protect him from hurting himself and to prevent others from doing him harm. The charging documents listed his age as 20, a year younger than the age Davis police provided in announcing his arrest. Dominguez remains in custody in the Yolo County jail on a no-bail hold. Prosecutors could seek the death penalty in the case based on the charges and a special-circumstance allegation.

Dominguez is charged in a series of seemingly random stabbings that left two men dead and critically injured a homeless woman. Dominguez's father expressed utter bewilderment and shock at his son's arrest and described Dominguez as an accomplished student and athlete at Castlemont High School in Oakland, where he graduated in 2020. Dominguez was born in El Salvador, entered the US in April 2009 as an unaccompanied minor and his immigration case was closed administratively in April 2012.

Zakhar Prilepin, a prominent Russian nationalist writer, was wounded by a car bomb that killed his driver on Saturday. Prilepin is a strong supporter of Russia's war in Ukraine, and it is the third time a prominent pro-war figure has been targeted by a bomb since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The state Investigative Committee has released a photograph of Prilepin's Audi Q7, which was blown up in a remote village in the Nizny Novgorod region, and said they are treating the bombing as an act of terrorism. A suspect, a "native of Ukraine" with a past conviction for robbery with violence, has been arrested, according to security sources. While state media reports suggest that Prilepin survived the bombing, his condition is serious and he has been taken to hospital. The partisan group Atesh claimed responsibility for the attack but has not been verified by the BBC. Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has blamed the West, particularly the UK and the US for feeding the "Kyiv regime" as an international terrorist cell.

A Chicago police officer was shot and killed in the early hours of Saturday morning in the city's Avalon Park neighborhood. The officer, who has not been identified, was headed home from work at around 1:42 a.m. when she was shot in the 8100 block of South Blackstone Avenue. Another officer responding to a gunshot detection system alert found her wounded outside and rushed her to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. According to law enforcement sources, police were investigating whether the slain officer's gun was stolen. No one has been taken into custody. Interim Police Supt. Eric Carter said at a news conference that the officer had served in the Calumet District for three years. Mayor Lori Lightfoot called the shooting a tragedy and said she had spoken with the family of the deceased. Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson called the shooting a "profound tragedy" and vowed to support her family and the police department.

Newton Minow, a former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), who famously referred to television as the "vast wasteland," died at his home in Chicago at 97 years old. As chairman of the FCC, he pushed for funding for Sesame Street and Presidential debates on TV. Minow was appointed to head the FCC by John F. Kennedy and only stayed in the post for two years. However, his powerful and disparaging remarks towards television's programming delivered in a speech at the National Association of Broadcasters in 1961, challenging broadcasters to watch their own programming, sparked a national debate that is still talked about today. Americans were consuming black and white TV programming from only three networks-CBS, ABC, and NBC, with shows he described as a "procession of game shows, formula comedies about totally unbelievable families, blood and thunder, mayhem, violence, sadism, murder, Western bad men, Western good men, private eyes, gangsters, more violence, and cartoons." He went on to say, "When television is good, nothing is better. But when television is bad, nothing is worse." Newton Minow's influence had a lasting impact and his legacy will be remembered.

The leaders of Sudan's two military factions, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, are meeting in Saudi Arabia for the first face-to-face talks since they began fighting in April. The meeting, organized by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, comes after weeks of brutal fighting that left hundreds of civilians dead and turned the country's capital into a disaster zone. In anticipation of the talks, the rivals agreed to a week-long ceasefire, which began last Thursday. Foreign governments are currently using the ceasefire to evacuate their citizens, while locals face food, water, medicine, and fuel shortages. Hospitals are also being targeted, with the Rapid Support Forces attempting to take control of strategically located facilities for use as bases. The conflict began after the RSF took control of several key locations in mid-April, triggering a struggle for dominance with the Sudanese army. While previous attempts at negotiation have been unsuccessful, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are urging the factions to resolve the conflict and allow safe passage for humanitarian aid. The outcome of the current talks may determine the fate of the resource-rich nation of Sudan.

Western Canada has been hit with a series of wildfires that have forced many residents to evacuate their homes. According to the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), there were 103 active wildfires in Alberta, burning around 121,909 hectares or 301,243 acres. Some of the fires are out of control, while others are being suppressed, but at least 24,511 people were forced to evacuate. Local authorities have declared a State of Local Emergency in 14 counties and communities, while the province’s government has activated its Emergency Management Cabinet Committee in response to the situation. The current crisis is being described as “unprecedented” by Premier Danielle Smith. The heat and dryness linked to global warming has been cited as a reason for the increase in larger, stronger fires. In the US, conditions conducive to fires are also expected in the Southwest and the Southern Plains. While spring is the season where wildfires may be more common in Alberta, the situation at the moment is described as rapidly-evolving. Residents are advised to remain alert and follow evacuation orders issued by local authorities.

A drive-by shooting at a party in Chico, California left one 17-year-old girl dead and five others injured. Police responded to the scene around 3:30 a.m. where they found several victims struck by gunfire in the parking lot of an apartment complex. The gunman had fired into a group of people in the parking lot from a vehicle. All six victims had recently left a house party in the apartment complex after police had cleared the gathering. The surviving victims all suffered from non-life-threatening injuries, including 18, 19, 20, and 21-year-old men, as well as a 17-year-old female. While it is unclear whether any of the six victims were specifically targeted in the shooting, the Chico Police Department believes that the incident was not random. Police responded to the party about 30 minutes prior to the shooting after reports of someone brandishing a firearm at the gathering. Several hours earlier, police had also responded to reports of several rounds being discharged from a firearm at another house party in Chico. The police are now aggressively pursuing substantial leads in their search for the shooter in the recent incident.

An investigative committee in the Texas House has recommended the expulsion of Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City, after allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with a 19-year-old legislative aide. The committee found Slaton guilty of abusing his "official capacity" for obstructing the investigation and seeking to influence witnesses. If passed, the expulsion will be the first in 100 years, and the maximum punishment the House can impose for misconduct. A House session next Tuesday will decide whether Slaton should be ousted from his position in the legislature.

The report, based on complaints made by three female legislative employees, including Slaton's aide, found Slaton repeatedly displayed poor judgment in his interactions with young women at the Capitol. The report also revealed Slaton provided alcohol to the two underaged females at a lobbying event early in the session before having sex with his aide, who claimed that Slaton provided her multiple drinks of rum and coke before the incident. Slaton's legal team, however, argued the complaints should be dismissed as the misconduct took place in his residence rather than the workplace.

Ukrainian officials have announced that they are planning an offensive against Russian-backed separatists in the Donbas region, a move that could further escalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine. However, tensions may not be the only obstacle to Ukraine's victory, as Western intelligence sources have raised concerns about Ukraine's military preparedness. The US, in particular, has denied Ukraine's request for F-16s, and the lack of long-range artillery puts Ukraine at a major disadvantage in the upcoming offensive. Ukrainian officials have also stated that they are currently "losing in the sky" due to Russia's air supremacy in the region. While Ukraine has received the Patriot missile-defense system recently, the country is still lacking in air defenses and long-range strike capabilities. Experts noted that Russia's strategy appears to be to exhaust Ukraine's air defenses before unleashing a barrage of Russian missiles. The question is whether the Ukrainian military's current capabilities will be sufficient to mount a successful counteroffensive without the aid of US F-16s and long-range artillery.

Senate Republicans, except for six of them, have written a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stating that they will not vote to raise the debt ceiling "without substantive spending and budget reforms." Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is also among the signatories. The letter emphasized the divide between Republicans and Democrats in Washington when it comes to addressing the debt ceiling. Republicans have been pushing for spending cuts before increasing the debt ceiling while the Biden administration has refused to negotiate without conditions. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the US could default on its debt as soon as June 1st without immediate action. The refusal to vote by Senate Republicans could spark an economic crisis, delayed Social Security payments, late paychecks, and could hit Americans' investments directly. However, the White House accused Senate Republicans of using the "economic livelihood of millions of Americans" as a negotiating tool. The House passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling with sweeping spending cuts over a decade, but the measure is not passable in the Senate and would not be accepted by the Biden administration even if it were.

In an unprecedented move, Ukraine reportedly used a newly-delivered U.S. Patriot battery to intercept a Russian Kinzhal missile that was traveling almost ten times the speed of sound over the capital, Kyiv. The Ukrainian Air Force commander, Mykola Oleshchuk, said that the missile had been shot down during a nighttime attack on Kyiv earlier this week. "Yes, we shot down the 'unique' Kinzhal," he wrote, adding that it had been launched from a Russian MiG-31K aircraft. This is the first known time the Kinzhal, a type of weapon that's reportedly incredibly hard to shoot down, has been stopped. The incident marks Ukraine's first-ever use of the U.S. defense system.

In December, the United States said it would supply Ukraine with Patriot surface-to-air missiles to help defend it against Moscow's air strikes. The Pentagon confirmed in January that Ukrainian forces would be trained on the system at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The arrival of the Patriots has been much anticipated by Ukrainian officials as they seek to strengthen their air defenses to counteract Russia's arsenal of ballistic and hypersonic missiles. It's worth noting that there's been no independent confirmation of this claim.

A 24-year-old off-duty female officer of the Chicago Police Department was shot and killed by an unidentified gunman in the South Side Avalon Park neighborhood on May 6, 2023. The police received a call of shots fired around 1:42 a.m. local time, and a responding officer found the victim with a gunshot wound to her body. Despite being immediately taken to the University of Chicago hospital, she passed away due to injuries sustained from the gunshot. The fire department received the first notification of a person shot about 30 minutes after the incident occurred. Up until now, no one has been taken into custody nor has there been any information on the suspect or suspects. The death of the officer comes as a tragic loss for the department and the family of the deceased. Fraternal Order of Police President John Catenzara has declared that the murder will be regarded as a line-of-duty death. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

How did Newton Minow contribute to the modern televised presidential debate format and Sesame Street?

Newton Minow, a former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman, died in his Chicago home at the age of 97. Minow was known for his criticism of American television, famously referring to it as a "vast wasteland". As the head of the FCC, he fought for the progression of public television, including securing funding for Sesame Street and contributing to the creation of the modern televised presidential debate format. Minow was a key influential figure during his time in government in expanding TV's possibilities, according to Ron Simon, curator at the Paley Center for Media. By the early 1960s, nine out of ten households in the US owned a TV set, making it a crucial time in TV development. Minow's impact on television regulation and progress was noticeable long after he left the FCC post he held for two years. He received a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 in recognition of his impact on broadcasting.

Kimberly Guillory was one of three stabbing victims attacked at a homeless encampment in Davis on Monday. After the stabbing, Guillory called her daughter Brandy to tell her what happened. Brandy was confused and unaware of the situation. While Kimberlee was on the phone explaining what had happened, medical responders in the background instructed her to hang up the phone so they could tend to her injuries. After her mom hung up, Brandy spent hours trying to locate which hospital her mom was taken to. She finally found her mother when she Googled 'Davis stabbings' and was able to connect with the Davis Police Department, who helped connect her with the hospital her mother was in. By the time Brandy arrived at the hospital, her mother was prepped for surgery because her kidney was punctured. It has been several days since the tragic event, and Guillory is still receiving support from her neighbors in Davis and at UC Davis. She was not alone the night of the stabbing and was with her neighbors because they thought it would make them safer and less of a target if their tents were set up closer to each other.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst theorized yesterday that Warriors coach Steve Kerr may have faked Kevon Looney's illness in Game 2 in an attempt to throw off the Los Angeles Lakers. Looney was a late scratch from the starting lineup due to an undetermined illness, but returned to play 12 minutes and contribute six points and eight rebounds. Windhorst insinuated that the illness might not be real, after Kerr started JaMychal Green in Looney's place. Green scored 15 points, and the Warriors went on to win 127-100 to tie the series at 1-1. Windhorst pointed out that the Lakers will be preparing for Looney in Game 3 and 4, but also suggested that the illness may be true after all. Looney had told reporters that if it had been a regular-season game, he wouldn't have played. The Warriors have not commented on Windhorst's theory. Game 3 of the series takes place on Saturday.

Bentley has crafted bespoke cabin cushions made from handcrafted hides sourced from Northern Europe to celebrate the upcoming coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla. Each cushion features a digitized Coronation Emblem that took three days and four iterations to perfect and was refined with nearly 30,000 hand-stitches. The luxurious creations were inspired by the 1958 S1 Continental Flying Spur in Bentley's Heritage Collection and take over three hours each to produce, ensuring top-of-the-line quality with attention paid to every detail. The cushions come in three colorways carefully chosen to match the interior of the Bentleys that will house them. Although they will not be available for purchase, they will remain within the automaker's press cars as a testament to Bentley's commitment to superior quality.

As the Golden State Warriors face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second-round playoff series, many are focused on the headlining discussions surrounding Steph Curry and LeBron James. However, X-factors like Kevon Looney could prove key to determining the outcome of the series. Looney's performance is crucial for optimizing both single- and dual-big lineups, especially as he battles on the boards alongside Anthony Davis. Keeping Davis under control will fall predominantly to Looney, making their matchup a crucial one to watch. On offense, Looney lacks the range to yank Davis away from the basket, but he will still need to pitch in against LeBron James. If Looney can hold his own against AD, the Lakers' defensive disruption will be more controlled, and the Warriors can pull Green elsewhere. As both teams enter the game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, every player's performance will be critical to winning this best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series.

Following the Los Angeles Lakers' second win against the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James emphasized the importance of staying away from TV and social media after a win. He remarked that people perceive a team differently; when they win, everyone sings their praises, but when they lose, they are heavily criticized. He also suggested muting the TV during other playoff games and playing music in the background. This advice comes amidst the unpredictable playoffs series facing the Lakers. Despite being a favorite to win, the team lost their second game against the Warriors, causing fans to doubt them. In their third game, however, Anthony Davis stepped up and proved to be a force on defense, helping to limit the Warriors to 39.6% shooting from the field. The Lakers are looking to take a 2-1 series lead in their next game against the Warriors.