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1. To save its unique and rare birds, New Zealand is turning to AI and genetic research

   New Zealand is planning to eradicate millions of invasive animals that prey on the country's rare birds. The goal may not be possible, unless new technology can be developed to do it.

2. How CDC's vaccine advisers could affect policy. And, Jimmy Kimmel pulled off the air

   CDC vaccine advisers meet today to discuss recommendations for COVID vaccines and childhood shots. And, ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after his remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk.

3. Kirk shooting videos spread online, even to viewers who didn't want to see them

   Graphic videos of the Charlie Kirk shooting spread widely online, raising concerns over the emotional and political toll of exposure to violent imagery.

4. Trump is deploying the National Guard to Memphis. Experts worry it's becoming normal

   The president signed an order earlier this week to send Tennessee state National Guard troops, along with officials from various federal departments and agencies, into Memphis, in an effort to fight crime. It's one of several U.S. cities Trump has singled out for such a move, testing the limits of presidential power and military force.

5. What does the Google antitrust ruling mean for the future of AI?

   A federal judge's mild ruling in the Justice Department's suit over Google's search engine monopoly has critics worried that the tech giant can now monopolize artificial intelligence.

6. ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air after comments made about the Charlie Kirk killing

   ABC announced Wednesday that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be off the air indefinitely following comments regarding speculation swirling around the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk.

7. Foreign influencers are doing their best to spin the Charlie Kirk assassination

   Russia, Iran and China have all attempted to shape the narrative, but so far, their influence has been relatively minor, experts say.

8. Why was Kirk killed? Evidence paints complicated picture of alleged assassin

   The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has unleashed a frenzy of recrimination — and finger-pointing. But the suspect's politics may be less clear than some say.

9. New policies are making life harder for trans people — and prompting big financial decisions

   White House executive orders and legislation in many states have targeted the rights and protections of trans people. For some, that has meant increased financial worry.

10. CDC's vaccine advisers meet this week. Here's how they could affect policy

    Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake.