In South Dakota, a family consumed black bear meat at a gathering, leading to infections by a rare roundworm parasite. Hospitalizations followed, but all members eventually recovered. The CDC issued a warning on the importance of proper cooking of wild game meat to avoid such incidents in the future.

In a foreign affair development, Egypt sent U.N. aid trucks to Gaza through Israel amidst conflict in Rafah. The recovery of hostages' bodies prompted a meeting in Paris including CIA officials, Israel, and Qatar to discuss cease-fire talks. Hamas demanded Israeli troop withdrawal for the release of the hostages.

In Colorado, new laws were enacted to regulate funeral homes after disturbing discoveries of decomposing bodies and unauthorized body part sales. The regulations aim to prevent future horrors through routine inspections, stricter licensing, education, and background checks for funeral industry workers.

Moving to political news, Abbe Lowell hinted at a defense strategy in Hunter Biden's gun trial, raising questions about an altered gun form with political undertones. The trial is set to start on June 3. Meanwhile, Louisiana Gov. Landry signed a law classifying abortion pills as dangerous controlled substances.

In the courtroom, Alec Baldwin's "Rust" case was denied a dismissal motion as the prosecutor's actions were scrutinized, sparking heated exchanges. Lastly, tension rose at UCLA as police intervened to stop a protest against Israel, leading to a failed attempt to deliver supplies with a robot before being asked to leave, highlighting campus discord.

The Digest, 5/24/2024 @630PM, CDT

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