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Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman whose widely watched murder trial ended with a hung jury last year, was acquitted of second-degree murder Wednesday after prosecutors retried her in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, a Boston police officer.A Norfolk County jury also acquitted Read of two lesser charges — motor vehicle manslaughter while driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a collision that caused the death of John O’Keefe.Read, 45, was convicted of operating under the influence of liquor. She was sentenced to one year of probation immediately after the verdict was read.Cheers could be heard from outside…

CNN  —  Concern is rising in Gulf Arab states about the possibility of environmental contamination or reprisal attacks if Israel or the United States strikes Iran’s nuclear facilities just across the Persian Gulf. In Oman, users on messaging apps circulated advice on what to do in the event of a nuclear incident. Residents are instructed to “enter a closed and secure indoor space (preferably windowless), seal all windows and doors tightly, turn off air conditioning and ventilation systems” if the worst were to happen. In Bahrain, 33 shelters are being prepared for emergencies, and sirens were tested nationwide, the state…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair yoga modifies traditional yoga poses to suit older adults and those with physical limitations. But as AP Lifestyles Writer Leanne Italie explains, that doesn’t mean it’s any less of a workout. As older adults embrace active lifestyles, chair yoga has surged in popularity. In this episode of “The Story Behind the AP Story,” Italie explains the origins of chair yoga, its benefits and how it works. AP AUDIO: AP lifestyles reporter explains the origins, benefits of chair yoga and its surge in popularity In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, AP Lifestyles reporter…

HAIM has declared this season to be “single-girl summer” and offered us the soundtrack. Heartsick never sounded so good.“I Quit,” the fourth full-length album from the trio, is a breakup collection that never gets too weepy. You can dance to a lot of it. Even the song “Cry,” which name-checks the seven stages of grief, is an upbeat bop.Six years after the trio released their jazzy, Lou Reed-y single “Summer Girl,” the mood has somewhat soured this summer. Across 15 tracks, the songs are about fresh splits, old wounds and newfound independence. “Now I’m gone/Quick as a gunshot/Born to run/Can’t…

NikeSKIMS, a new brand from NIKE Inc. and SKIMS.Courtesy: NikeSKIMSKim Kardashian fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated NikeSKIMS line.The activewear line will launch later this year instead of in the spring, like the companies had originally announced, because of production delays, according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to speak candidly. The person added that the delays are internal and not because of a supplier or shipping issue.No date has been determined for the new launch date, the person added.The person also said the relationship with Kardashian and…

New in medicine Wellness Prescription drugs Federal agencies See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link A drug currently used to treat certain HIV infections has also, on Wednesday, received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to be used to prevent HIV. Gilead Sciences, maker of the drug, announced that a twice-a-year injection of lenacapavir has been approved in the United States for HIV prevention under the brand name Yeztugo. In clinical trials, the drug was found to dramatically reduce the risk of infection and provide near-total protection against HIV, significantly more than the primary options available for pre-exposure…

OpenAI said Monday the U.S. Department of Defense granted it a contract for up to $200 million to help the agency identify and build prototype systems that use its frontier models for administrative tasks and more. OpenAI provides a few examples of possible tasking, such as helping service members get healthcare, streamlining data on various programs, and “supporting proactive cyber defense.” The company also said that “All use cases must be consistent with OpenAI’s usage policies and guidelines.”  The DoD’s announcement used slightly more straightforward wording. It says, “Under this award, the performer will develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is in the homestretch of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administration’s emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trump’s efforts to remake the federal government.But the justices also have 16 cases to resolve that were argued between December and mid-May. One of the argued cases was an emergency appeal, the administration’s bid to be allowed to enforce Trump’s executive order denying birthright citizenship to U.S.-born children of parents who are in the country illegally.The court typically aims to finish its work by the end of…

CNN  —  The dish known as salad is said to date back to the ancient Roman habit of dipping romaine lettuce in salt — “herbe salata” means “salted leaves.” Now, centuries after the concept originated in Ancient Rome, salads may conjure for some an image of a tub of lettuce with choose-your-own mix-ins from ubiquitous salad chains; for others, it’s a warm bowl of grains (like farro salad) or a salad devoid of lettuce altogether (like a macaroni or potato salad, or cole slaw). Salad is considered by some a cold, dressed and chopped side dish while others turn salads…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ian Andersen was biking through Iran last week when Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the country’s military leaders, drawing Tehran’s swift response with barrages of missiles.The 32-year-old from Minnetonka, Minnesota, said he did not expect to get caught up in what looked like a real war zone. He fled to neighboring Azerbaijan on Monday. “The bombs started falling,” Andersen said Wednesday, speaking to The Associated Press over Zoom from a hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital. “It was extremely scary.”Andersen was on a yearslong, personal mission to cycle across all seven continents.…