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The district attorney has reopened the case surrounding an alleged gang rape at Cornell University, years after the accusation first drew attention. The decision to revisit the matter revives questions about how the original allegations were investigated and why no outcome was reached at the time. Officials have not detailed what new information prompted the reopening, and Cornell has faced renewed scrutiny over its handling of campus sexual assault reports.

Reports highlight how shrinking availability of open land is pushing the solar industry to install panels in tighter, less conventional spaces. As large-scale solar farms compete with agriculture and development for ground, developers are turning to rooftops, car parks, and other constrained sites. Commentators in the energy press say land constraints are becoming a defining challenge for solar expansion worldwide.

Defense Unicorns has been awarded a $350 million Department of War contract to deliver an open-source platform aimed at improving how software reaches military users. The company, which specializes in software delivery tooling for defense applications, will provide a platform designed to speed up and streamline deployment of software across defense systems, part of a broader push to modernize government software practices.

Immigration arrests have been made in Cornwall after a group of people came ashore from a powerboat, according to a BBC report. The incident suggests a small-boat arrival on the Cornish coast, an unusual location compared with the more common cross-Channel crossings, and has drawn attention to continued irregular arrivals around the British coastline.

The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Houston Texans on a late field goal in an NFL matchup, prompting debate over whether Indianapolis has turned a corner this season. Commentators are weighing the win as a potential sign the Colts are becoming genuine contenders in the AFC South rather than an early-season surprise.

A new analysis examines where billion-dollar startup companies remain concentrated across the United States, and argues that other regions copying the geography of these hubs tend to fail. The piece suggests the density of talent, capital and networks behind unicorn clusters is difficult to replicate, prompting debate among startup ecosystem builders elsewhere about what actually drives them.

ACV Auctions, the Buffalo-based online vehicle auction platform that became western New York's first startup 'unicorn', is the subject of a behind-the-scenes account of its sale. The story traces how the company grew from a regional startup into a billion-dollar business and what its sale means for the area's tech community.

Much of the Four Corners region, greater New Mexico and northeast Arizona have been placed under a flood watch lasting three days. The moisture is coming from the remnants of Hurricane Polo rolling in overnight, while an Aleutian Low spinning off the Southern California coast is pumping additional moisture into the region, raising concerns about flash flooding across the desert Southwest.

Longtime Republican strategist Karl Rove argues Senator John Cornyn, rather than Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, would be the stronger GOP candidate against Democrat James Talarico in the state's Senate race. The comments add fuel to the internal Republican debate over who should carry the party's banner in Texas.

Gizmodo reports that a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K may be close to launch, based on leaked information about the streaming device. If accurate, the refresh would update Apple's set-top box lineup, though details on pricing, specs, and an official release date have not been confirmed by Apple.

A viral post is drawing attention to the fact that the golden 'butter' topping poured over popcorn at AMC movie theaters is not actually butter. The topping is typically a flavored oil blend rather than real dairy, a detail that has long appeared on theater ingredient lists but is surprising many moviegoers now seeing it circulated widely online, prompting discussion about theater snack labeling.

A former student has filed a lawsuit against Cornell University, according to a news report. The details of the case, including the plaintiff's name, the nature of the claims, and the damages being sought, have not been disclosed. Further information is expected as the legal proceedings move forward.