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Kash Patel lashes out as lawmakers question ‘excessive drinking’ – The Washington Post

The FBI director offered a brash defense to questions centering on a recent news report alleging that his “excessive drinking” impaired his ability to do the job.

Stars show off eye-catching looks at the Cannes Film Festival, in photos – AP News

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has taken over the French Riviera, launching 12 days of high-profile premieres, celebrity arrivals and headline-making fashion moments. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Utah woman who published a book on grief after husband’s death to be sentenced for his murder – The Seattle Times

A Utah woman found guilty of aggravated murder in her husband’s death finds out how long she will spend in prison at a sentencing hearing in Park City, Utah.

Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply – AP News

The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink. Calbee, which makes potato chips and cereal, says what’s inside remains the same. Calbee...

Jason Collins, a gay trailblazer in the NBA, dies of brain cancer at 47 – The Washington Post

He was the first active, openly gay player in the league’s history. In December, he announced that he had a deadly form of brain cancer.

Sony’s new Xperia phone gets an overdue redesign – The Verge

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII gets a new look with a refreshed square camera module, but still no US release.