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El Niño has intensified, with forecasts predicting a record-warm Pacific and global implications. Scientists say the pattern is likely to push global temperatures higher this year, trigger wetter autumns in parts of Europe and stormier conditions in other regions, while amplified droughts persist in the tropics and the southern hemisphere.
A California farmer has begun giving away 125,000 pounds of nectarines to the community to prevent waste amid a legal dispute with Giumarra Brothers Fruit Co. The move follows a court case over ownership and contract terms related to the Monalise variety, with a trial scheduled for July.
A wave of hot weather has triggered new warnings about how heat changes physiology and mood. Experts say heat triggers vascular changes, dehydration risk, and cognitive and mood shifts, with women facing particular risks. Readers are advised to stay hydrated, avoid peak heat, and monitor vulnerable groups.
Kohberger has filed a petition arguing his guilty plea was coerced by disinformation and false promises. He claims his innocence and seeks to withdraw the confession tied to the 2022 Moscow killings, citing alleged evidence issues and ineffective counsel. Prosecutors maintain the plea was valid.
Kohberger has filed a petition to challenge his guilty plea in the Idaho quadruple murder case, arguing false promises influenced his plea. The Goncalves family says the move ignores the victims, and Idaho officials say the case remains under review.