Nepal’s Sherpa guide regains title for most climbs of Mount Everest after 27th trip
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — One of the greatest mountain guides regained his title for the most climbs of Mount Everest after scaling the peak for the 27th time on Wednesday, just three days after a fellow Sherpa climber had equalled his previous record.
Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — A resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress was referred to the House Ethics Committee on Wednesday as Republicans successfully sidestepped an effort to force them into a vote that could have narrowed their already slim four-seat majority.
Montana says 1st-in-nation TikTok ban protects people. TikTok says it violates their rights
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana became the first state in the U.S. to enact a complete ban on TikTok on Wednesday when Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a measure that’s more sweeping than any other state’s attempts to curtail the social media app, which is owned by a Chinese tech company.
Man who killed 8 in NYC terrorist attack gets 10 life sentences plus 260...
NEW YORK (AP) — An unrepentant and defiant Islamic extremist received 10 life sentences and another 260 years in prison on Wednesday for killing eight people with a truck on a bike path in Manhattan on Halloween in 2017, as a judge decried his “callous and cowardly” crimes.
Ohio Senate OKs higher education bill limiting diversity training
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bill that would ban nearly all diversity and inclusion training requirements at Ohio’s public colleges and universities, prohibit faculty strikes and bar public universities from taking stances on “controversial” topics cleared the GOP-dominated Ohio Senate Wednesday on a 21-10 vote.
Surfing gator seen relaxing at Alabama beach amid the waves
There are plenty of alligators in Alabama. But how many enjoy a day at the beach?
Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal in a boost for global food security
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Russia agreed to extend a deal that has allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday, a boost to global food security after the more than year-old war drove up prices.
Hopes for historic Pacific visit dashed after Biden cancels trip to Papua New Guinea
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Papua New Guinea had declared next Monday a public holiday in anticipation of an historic visit by U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders from the region.
BGSU Administrative Staff Council Awards recognize achievement, dedication
The 40th annual Bowling Green State University Administrative Staff Council Awards and Recognition Ceremony took place at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union on May 9.
