Who spoke and sang at Jimmy Carter’s funeral?

Bill Gates perceived the US Justice Department’s 1990s antitrust suit against Microsoft as a personal affront, according to Anupreeta Das’ new book, ‘Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King.’ The lawsuit targeted Microsoft’s monopoly practices, leading to a settlement in 2001. Gates’ emotional response reportedly influenced Microsoft’s initial legal strategy, although Gates’ spokesperson disputes the book’s claims.

A British Airways Boeing 777 returned to London after a nine-hour flight to Costa Rica was cut short due to a minor technical issue. Passengers’ travel plans were delayed, but the airline managed the situation and the aircraft resumed service the next day.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday pushed Republican state lawmakers to take urgent action on illegal immigration, voting to fight like a “junkyard dog” and warning of political consequences for defiance. The governor leaned on the Florida legislature ahead of a special session next week, during which he wants legislators to pass new bills to…

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., took heat on social media on Tuesday for a post he made about transgender athletes in women’s sports. Durbin was among the lawmakers who grilled NCAA President Charlie Baker on Capitol Hill. Durbin asked Baker how many athletes were in the collegiate organization and how many of those athletes were transgender….

The ongoing battle over book bans in the US has escalated, with the Trump administration’s directive to scrutinize school libraries under the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) sparking controversy. The debate highlights a shift from local challenges to federal enforcement, raising concerns about ideological censorship. Critics argue that such restrictions limit intellectual freedom and…