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Two men charged with creating AI-generated porn under new law targeting ‘deepfakes’
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged two men with using artificial intelligence to create nude videos and photos of female celebrities under a newly enacted law meant to halt the spread of deepfake pornography.
Meet your SRO event planned
Coming up Friday, May 29, students and their parents can enjoy spending time with all the county SROs outside of a school setting and in a fun, laid-back environment at Fred Miller Park.
Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement
Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Jefferson Memorial Celebrates 2,000 Cath Lab Procedures
Jefferson Memorial Hospital announced a significant milestone this week as the hospital’s Cath Lab has officially completed more than 2,000 procedures since opening three years ago.
Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of President Donald Trump's supporters sued on Wednesday to block anyone — including Jan. 6, 2021, rioters — from receiving payouts from a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions.
Son of Mango fashion chain founder posts bail over father’s fatal cliff fall
MADRID (AP) — The son of Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of the Spanish fashion brand Mango, posted bail of 1 million euros ($1.15 million) on Tuesday following his arrest for alleged homicide in connection with a renewed investigation into the death of his father in 2024.

San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two teenagers who shot and killed three people in an attack on a California mosque were radicalized online where they first met and shared white supremacist views, according to authorities and writings they authored.
Balanced offensive effort leads No. 23 Vols past Gamecocks in opening round of SEC Tournament
HOOVER, Ala. – No. 20/23 Tennessee opened its stay in Hoover with an 11-6 victory over South Carolina in Tuesday’s opening round of the SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met, advancing to Wednesday’s second round where it will take on No. 10/12 Arkansas.
Lakeway Christian Academy defeats Franklin Grace, moves one win from state championship series
MURFREESBORO – Lakeway Christian moved to within one game of playing for a state championship as the Lions downed Grace Christian of Franklin 3-1 in Tuesday’s state baseball tournament.
Hamblen BOE sets FY 2027 Budget
The Hamblen County Board of Education passed its FY 2027 budget of $145,611,723.30 Tuesday afternoon after passage was delayed a week due to a discussion related to an amendment that would affect staffing.

