After years of drought, California’s reservoirs are experiencing a dramatic recovery thanks to an abnormally wet winter. Lake Shasta, the state’s largest reservoir, has seen its water levels jump nearly 50 feet since the start of the year and is now at 96 percent capacity. While it’s unlikely to reach full capacity, the significant change over the past 18 months is a welcome sight for Californians.
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center has commissioned a trilogy of virtual reality films to shed light on lesser-known Holocaust experiences, including ‘Letters from Drancy,’ which follows survivor Marion Deichmann’s return to her native France. These films aim to provide a profound and accessible connection to history, particularly for younger generations. The museum has launched a mobile VR trunk program to bring the films to schools and communities across the country. The success of the films on the festival circuit has led to increased visibility for the survivors and amplified the museum’s message of empathy and authenticity in using VR for historical storytelling.
Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals, both in the middle of the Indian Premier League standings, face off with contrasting form. The Titans have won and lost their last two matches, while the Capitals have lost three and won one. The Capitals have a strong bowling attack led by Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, but their batting has been inconsistent. The Titans, meanwhile, have a formidable spin attack featuring Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, but their top order has struggled this season. The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair on a pitch that has traditionally been conducive to batting.
A 32-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a suspicious death that occurred on the Ochapowace First Nation in southern Saskatchewan over the weekend. Police were called to assist EMS at a home on the First Nation early Saturday morning, where they found a man, later identified as 32-year-old Elias Still, deceased.
In the ongoing hush money trial involving former US President Donald Trump, prosecutors have requested that he be fined and held in contempt of court for violating a gag order. They cited ten social media posts on Trump’s accounts that allegedly attacked witnesses, jurors, and other individuals involved in the case, characterizing them as a ‘deliberate flouting’ of the court’s prohibition. The defense argued that Trump’s comments were protected speech and that he was simply responding to others. Judge Juan Merchan did not immediately rule on the matter but expressed exasperation with Trump’s conduct, warning that his credibility was diminishing.
The Lakers’ 101-99 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 has put them in a 2-0 hole in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series. Despite a strong start, the Lakers struggled offensively in the second half and missed key shots down the stretch. Denver’s defense also proved to be a challenge, limiting the Lakers’ scoring opportunities and forcing them into mistakes. The loss has raised questions about the Lakers’ ability to recover in the series and whether LeBron James can still lead them to victory.
A New York judge considered holding Donald Trump in contempt of court for violating a gag order related to his ongoing hush money trial. Prosecutors alleged that Trump made numerous public statements that violated the order, including attacking witnesses and jurors. Trump’s defense argued that he was exercising his right to respond to political attacks.
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Protests over the conflict in Gaza gripped university campuses across the United States, prompting closures and arrests. Cal Poly Humboldt joined the movement with demonstrators occupying an administrative building and barricading the entrance, leading to the campus’s shutdown. The protesters demanded transparency about the university’s dealings with Israel and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Law enforcement officials in riot gear responded, and the university urged protesters to peacefully leave the building. Despite the closure, students and faculty were advised to prepare for remote classes and seek support from activist groups advocating for the protesters’ First Amendment rights.
Ajay Singh, MLA of Jewargi and chairperson of the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB), has denounced the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its alleged injustice towards southern states in tax devolution. Singh claims that BJP-led governments are denying these states their due share, leading them to approach the Supreme Court for resolution. He also highlights the Union government’s delayed response to drought relief in Karnataka, accusing the BJP of being anti-farmer.
