Labor unions, faculty and students in the University of California education system sued President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday over the freezing of federal funds and other actions that they say aim to stifle academic freedom.

President Donald Trump for months has faced criticism over a decision by the Justice Department not to release law enforcement files about Jeffrey Epstein.

Tyler Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson reportedly confessed to his partner via text. The messages reveal planning and motive. Robinson worried about a rifle used in the shooting. The rifle was a family heirloo…

Financial Times:
Sources: SMIC is testing China’s first domestically produced DUV lithography machine, aiming to reduce reliance on western chipmaking technology  —  SMIC tests domestically made machinery as Beijing seeks to rival US-…

U.N. commission finds that Israel committed genocide in Gaza  The Washington PostIsrael has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says  BBCUN inquiry finds top Israeli officials incited genocide in Gaza  Reu…

The Verge:
How Meta’s California super PAC, rare as a single-company entity, lets Mark Zuckerberg spend Meta’s money on his own political choices, including AI regulation  —  Mark Zuckerberg, via Meta, can now essentially spend unlimi…