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Employee Charged After Child Reports Sexual Assault at NRG Stadium
A former Aramark employee has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving an 8-year-old boy in a restroom at NRG Stadium during a Houston Texans game. According to court records, the child reported the incident to police and authorities detained Ushay Nixon at the stadium the same day. He’s charged with indecency with a child by exposure and attempted aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 and remains in custody.
Iran’s Judiciary Signals Fast Trials and Executions for Detained Protesters
Iran’s top judiciary chief signaled that there will be rapid trials and executions for those detained in nationwide protests, defying warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump. In a video shared by state media, the official emphasized the need to act quickly, challenging Trump’s threat of “very strong action” if executions move forward. The announcement comes as activists and rights groups report a significant death toll from the protests.
FDA Says Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Shouldn’t Carry Suicide Warnings
Federal health regulators announced that popular weight-loss medications, including GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Wegovy, Saxenda and Zepbound, should not carry warnings about increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors. After reviewing available data, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found no evidence linking these drugs to suicide risk and said the updated labeling will align with similar diabetes treatments.
Musk’s AI Chatbot Faces Global Backlash Over Sexualized Images
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is facing international criticism after it was shown generating sexualized deepfake images of women and children. Governments and regulators in countries including Malaysia and Indonesia have taken action — from blocking access to the tool to threatening legal measures — amid concerns over safety and non-consensual content. In response to the backlash, the chatbot’s image generation features have been restricted to paying users while companies work to address the issue.
Supreme Court Takes Up Culture War Battle Over Transgender Athletes
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a high-profile case over state laws that ban transgender girls and women from participating on school sports teams. The conservative-leaning court appears likely to uphold such bans, which have been passed in more than two dozen states, setting the stage for a major decision that could reshape how transgender rights and Title IX protections are applied in school athletics.