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May 15 2000 UTC Brief
In U.S. politics and the courts
Texas Republicans lost another round at the state Supreme Court, which refused Gov. Greg Abbott’s bid to remove Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu from office after the redistricting fight. In Washington, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries praised Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen as Cohen said he will not seek re-election, blaming a newly redrawn map that he says was designed to push him out. And on Iran, Republican lawmakers are now being described as having missed their window to force a real check on President Trump, after months of deferring while the administration moved ahead without much congressional input.
Also on the political side, Eric Trump says he plans to sue Jen Psaki and MS NOW over remarks on his China trip and possible conflicts of interest.
In the Middle East
The Israeli military says it targeted Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in an airstrike in Gaza City. Hamas has not immediately confirmed whether he was hit. No further details were provided.
In courts and public health
A New York judge declared another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape case after jurors deadlocked on the remaining charge, the third time a New York jury has been asked to sort through the same allegations. Prosecutors are now set to return to court later this month to decide whether they will seek a fourth trial.
In Ontario County, health officials are investigating a suspected hantavirus case involving a Geneva High School student. The district says it has been told there is no evidence of risk to other students or staff.
In education and health care
Philadelphia school officials have recommended that two charter schools not be renewed, citing academic and financial problems. The schools now move into the next stage of the renewal process.
Texas Children’s Hospital says it will open what is being described as the first U.S. “detransition clinic” as part of a legal settlement tied to its transgender care.
In business and international news
British jet developer Aeralis has entered administration after cashflow pressure from repeated delays to the UK Defence Investment Plan and broader funding problems. Administrators will now try to preserve value and find new investment.
In Peru, final vote totals show Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez advancing to the presidential runoff, setting up a contest between the right and the left for the June 7 vote.
In tech and online safety
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley has invited the heads of four major technology companies to Capitol Hill for a hearing on children’s online safety next month, including Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai. The invitation follows recent court rulings against two of the companies.
In Australia
An Australian court has upheld a discrimination ruling in favor of transgender woman Roxanne Tickle after she was removed from a women-only app, and it increased her damages to AU$20,000 while ordering legal costs paid. The case is expected to shape disputes over female-only spaces further, with an appeal already headed to the High Court.
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By IniaesIn U.S. politics and the courts
Texas Republicans lost another round at the state Supreme Court, which refused Gov. Greg Abbott’s bid to remove Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu from office after the redistricting fight. In Washington, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries praised Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen as Cohen said he will not seek re-election, blaming a newly redrawn map that he says was designed to push him out. And on Iran, Republican lawmakers are now being described as having missed their window to force a real check on President Trump, after months of deferring while the administration moved ahead without much congressional input.
Also on the political side, Eric Trump says he plans to sue Jen Psaki and MS NOW over remarks on his China trip and possible conflicts of interest.
In the Middle East
The Israeli military says it targeted Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in an airstrike in Gaza City. Hamas has not immediately confirmed whether he was hit. No further details were provided.
In courts and public health
A New York judge declared another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape case after jurors deadlocked on the remaining charge, the third time a New York jury has been asked to sort through the same allegations. Prosecutors are now set to return to court later this month to decide whether they will seek a fourth trial.
In Ontario County, health officials are investigating a suspected hantavirus case involving a Geneva High School student. The district says it has been told there is no evidence of risk to other students or staff.
In education and health care
Philadelphia school officials have recommended that two charter schools not be renewed, citing academic and financial problems. The schools now move into the next stage of the renewal process.
Texas Children’s Hospital says it will open what is being described as the first U.S. “detransition clinic” as part of a legal settlement tied to its transgender care.
In business and international news
British jet developer Aeralis has entered administration after cashflow pressure from repeated delays to the UK Defence Investment Plan and broader funding problems. Administrators will now try to preserve value and find new investment.
In Peru, final vote totals show Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez advancing to the presidential runoff, setting up a contest between the right and the left for the June 7 vote.
In tech and online safety
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley has invited the heads of four major technology companies to Capitol Hill for a hearing on children’s online safety next month, including Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai. The invitation follows recent court rulings against two of the companies.
In Australia
An Australian court has upheld a discrimination ruling in favor of transgender woman Roxanne Tickle after she was removed from a women-only app, and it increased her damages to AU$20,000 while ordering legal costs paid. The case is expected to shape disputes over female-only spaces further, with an appeal already headed to the High Court.