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Brazil's Supreme Court orders former President Jair Bolsonaro

to begin serving a prison term in a coup plot case.

Reuters reports.

Here's Cassandra Joyce with more.

Brazil's Supreme Court orders former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin a prison sentence in a case tied to alleged efforts to subvert the 2022 election.

Reuters and AP report.

Justices reject final appeals and direct him to report to federal police in Brasilia court officials say.

Prosecutors allege he incited attempts to overturn the vote.

Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing and calls the case political.

Supporters condemn the ruling.

Critics say it defends democratic institutions.

Legal analysts note Brazil's high courts have taken a tougher stance since riots in the

capital last year.

Authorities say security is heightened around federal buildings.

This is Cassandra Joyce for Neural Newscast.

Democrats target a special election in Tennessee, hoping to flip a vacant seat in a traditionally

red district.

Daniel Groves

joins us with the latest.

Democrats target a rare pickup in Tennessee, where a special election could tighten a long-safe

Republican seat. Local election officials report strong early turnout, and recent suburban

shifts suggest a closer race than past double-digit GOP wins. Republicans say the

district's conservative record and former President Donald Trump's 2024 margins still

define voter priorities. That's one perspective in an ongoing debate about realignment.

Democrats cite abortion access and local economic concerns as energizing issues.

The Associated Press says ballots are due Tuesday, with certification expected next week.

This is Daniel Grove for Neural Newscast.

Now let's share the latest from abroad.

Catastrophic flooding hits Southeast Asia after what Thai officials call,

once in 300 years, rain in parts of Thailand, Reuters reports.

Here's Monica Kellan with more.

Catastrophic floods sweep Southeast Asia, leaving about 2 million people affected, and many cut off from help authorities say.

Thailand's Nakhon Sea Tamarat records once in 300 years reign this week, according to the Thai Meteorological Department, swamping homes, roads, and hospitals.

Emergency crews deploy boats and helicopters to reach stranded families.

Officials report dozens dead across the region, with thousands evacuated to temporary shelters.

power outages and landslides disrupt transport and supply chains.

Forecasters link the deluge to a stalled monsoon and warm seas,

and warn more rain is likely.

This is Monica Kellan for Neural Newscast.

Italy's Parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a distinct crime,

with life imprisonment as a possible sentence.

ANSA and Reuters report.

Lydia Holmes has more on this.

Italy's lower and upper houses back a bill creating a distinct defense of femicide,

punishable by up-to-life in prison, according to ANSA and Reuters.

Lawmakers vote unanimously after a string of high-profile killings.

Prime Minister Georgia Maloney's government supports tougher penalties and faster protective orders.

Advocates say naming femicide improves tracking and enforcement,

Some legal scholars warn definitions must be precise to avoid uneven application.

The Justice Ministry says courts will receive new guidance and data reporting rules.

Police unions expect more resources for risk assessments and victim support.

This is Lydia Holmes for Neural Newscast.

From the Economic Desk, here's what's new.

The UK raises the national living wage to £12.71 an hour for workers aged 21 and over, the government says.

The change takes effect in April and lifts pay from £11.44, an 11% increase.

Ministers say the move helps millions facing higher bills.

Business groups broadly welcome the rise but warn of pressure on small firms.

some economists note inflation and housing costs still outpace wages.

Unions call it a step forward while urging a real living wage to match current living expenses.

This is Ethan Wells for Neural Newscast.

Federal prosecutors file suits seeking to force RealPage to curb its rent-setting algorithm,

aiming to restore competition in housing, the Justice Department says.

Now let's cover technology headlines.

Music

China's tech firms moved to reduce reliance on Nvidia chips, as regulators and supply constraints

reshape the market. Reuters reports. Kara Swift joins us with the latest.

China's tech giants move to loosen their reliance on NVIDIA's AI chips.

Reuters reports ByteDance bought more NVIDIA hardware than any other Chinese firm this year,

racing to power TikTok-scale services and hedge against U.S. export limits.

Bloomberg and local media say regulators then blocked the use of those chips in new data centers.

That leaves high-end silicon they can't deploy and nudges firms toward homegrown accelerators

and alternative AI architectures.

The stakes, less dependence on U.S. hardware, slower AI rollouts, and a rewired global chip

supply chain.

This is Kara Swift for Neural Newscast.

Europe maps legal rules for AI in health systems to balance innovation with patient rights,

the European Commission says.

Here's the latest in science.

Scientists record a wild wolf using a tool, a first that suggests greater cognitive flexibility in the species, researchers report in a peer-reviewed study.

From the health desk, here's what's new.

ADHD diagnoses are rising.

Clinicians point to increased awareness and expanded assessment for children and adults, according to public health agencies and medical societies.

Environmental challenges and solutions ahead.

The

A new wolf behavior finding and an ancient dog study highlight animal cognition and the deep history of domestication, researchers say.

A look at what's happening in entertainment.

Warner Music settles with an AI music firm and launches a joint venture to develop AI-driven music tools, the companies say.

Let's hear from Lydia Holmes.

Warner Music strikes a truce with AI music startup Suno and moves into a joint venture,

according to company statements and reporting by Billboard.

The label resolves litigation and unveils a partnership to develop AI-driven music tools.

Terms aren't disclosed, but the deal signals a pivot from courtroom to studio.

Warner gains tech capacity.

Suno gets industry access.

One executive calls it a creative accelerator.

turning legal noise into potential chart momentum.

This is Lydia Holmes for Neural Newscast.

Grace Richardson becomes the first openly gay Miss England and plans to advocate for LGBTQ plus youth

and anti-bullying efforts, pageant organizers say.

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