US Sings Its Part; Kim Jong Un Sanctions; Mass. Transgender Compromise; Chi Phi is for "Men" Too; Israel and US Practice Self Defense; Navy Sails the Southern Seas; Delivery Drone Trial in London; and Power Grip

Israel

US accuses Israel of ‘systematically' seizing Palestinian land jpost

US State Department spokesman John Kirby further charged that such seizures plus “settlement expansions and legalization of outposts is fundamentally undermining the prospects for a two-state solution.”

North Korea

U.S. puts N.K. leader Kim Jong Un on sanctions list for human rights abuses usatoday

The announcement Wednesday also included the first human rights sanctions on 22 other individuals and entities.

Society

[Massachusetts] Lawmakers reach deal on transgender bill bostonglobe

After a decade of debate, Massachusetts lawmakers Wednesday came to a final agreement on a bill that would allow people to use the restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms that match their gender identity, and would protect transgender people from discrimination in museums, malls, libraries, restaurants, and other public accommodations.

Chi Phi, One of the Nation's Oldest Fraternities, Votes to Allow Some Transgender Men abcnews.go

"We felt this amendment to Chi Phi's Constitution would change the conversation surrounding transgender men and their ability to join the Fraternity," said Sam Borchart, the undergraduate chairman of the Committee of Membership. "One change is never a stopping point, and we hope this opens the door to further discussion about inclusivity, particularly for transgender men who want to join us in this fraternity."

Military

Israel, US syncing missile defense systems for joint response to future attacks jpost v

During the trial - the first of its kind - the physical "connectivity" between the systems was tested. The test involved sites scattered around the United States, Israel, and Europe.

Also see Israel, US test missile defense systems against thousands of simulated rockets

U.S. Navy destroyers stalk China's claims in South China Sea navytimes

Over the past two weeks, the destroyers Stethem, Spruance and Momsen have all patrolled near Chinese-claimed features at Scarborough Shoal and in the Spratly Islands, according to two defense officials.

Drones

Takeaway app Just Eat to test delivery robots bbc

Just Eat will deploy autonomous robots developed by Starship Technologies to deliver orders from a limited selection of restaurants.

The company said the robots had already been introduced in cities overseas and had driven 5,000 miles without any accidents.

Robotics

A RoboGlove designed by NASA and GM will help factory workers get a grip theverge

The glove uses actuators and artificial tendons to mimic the muscles of the human hand, and is a example of "soft exoskeleton" technology — lightweight devices that augment the wearer's strength and endurance.

Also see GM-NASA Space Robot Partnership Brings ‘Power’ Glove to Life v

Other...

California city's curb fix disappoints earthquake scientists sfgate v