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Cahill’s celebration in the 3-1 victory Judge rules transgender people won't face criminal charges for using Idaho public restrooms 06/16/2026 04:04pm • A judge ruled Tuesday that transgender people won't face criminal charges for using Idaho public restrooms that match their gender identities. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford puts on hold enforcement of key components of a law adopted in March — and set to take effect July 1 Nvidia's Jensen Huang tells AP coming AI revolution will require 'new social norms,' defending the disruptive technology 06/16/2026 04:03pm • SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — Nvidia's Jensen Huang tells AP coming AI revolution will require 'new social norms,' defending the disruptive technology. Shrek and Donkey head out on new adventure in 'Shrek 5' trailer 06/16/2026 04:00pm • Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Shrek (Mike Myers) in DreamWorks Animation’s 'Shrek 5,' directed by Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn. 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