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Shohei Ohtani’s ex-translator accused of stealing over $16 million from slugger
The former translator for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani is now facing federal bank charges. The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday, April 11, that Ippei Mizuhara is accused of stealing more than $16 million from Ohtani’s bank account. According to The New York Times, Mizuhara is currently working on a deal to… -
US sends head of Central Command to Israel as Iranian threat grows
The head of U.S. Central Command, Gen. Michael Kurilla, reportedly arrived in Israel Thursday, April 11, to prepare for a possible attack by Iran. Intelligence reports indicated an attack by Iran or Iranian proxy groups could be “imminent,” U.S. officials said on Wednesday. Iran blamed Israel for an airstrike on an Iranian embassy building in… -
Feds expand background checks for gun sales online and at gun shows
United States Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the dangers of black-market firearms during a Thursday, April 11 announcement by the Justice Department, aimed at closing the “gun show loophole.” The new federal rule mandates more stringent background checks for online and gun show sales, expanding the definition of licensed firearms dealers. Under the rule, sellers… -
How a photo of a gun with a backward scope became a Navy embarrassment
The commander of the USS John S. McCain, Cameron Yaste, and the U.S. Navy faced online mockery Wednesday, April 10 after the Navy shared a photo of the commander on its official Instagram account. The photo showed Yaste firing a rifle with the scope mounted backwards and the lens cap on. The caption accompanying the… -
Japan gifts 250 cherry trees to US ahead of its 250th anniversary
Hundreds of cherry trees will be ripped out of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., this summer as construction begins on a crumbling seawall. However, Japan is stepping up to the plate to replace some of the trees lost in the removal process. During a visit to the White House on Wednesday, April 10, Japanese… -
California audit shows state has not been tracking billions spent on homelessness
California spent more than $24 billion between 2018 and 2023 to address the state’s homeless issue. Now the question is: Has the money spent been effective? According to a new state audit, no one really knows. On Tuesday, April 9, California State Auditor Grant Parks released a report revealing the state hasn’t been keeping track… -
Advocates want USDA to take a bite out of Lunchables on school menu
Consumer Reports is requesting the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remove Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program, which serves nearly 30 million students. The organization said that its testing shows the products are unhealthy for both adults and children. “Lunchables are not a healthy option for kids and should not be included on… -
Minnesota considers statewide universal basic income; Texas sues to stop UBI
The concept of universal basic income — inspired by pandemic stimulus checks issued under both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump — is gaining traction across the states. However, opinions on its potential to reshape finances are not so universal. Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a $100 million pilot program to establish universal basic… -
French charity raises alarm over Seine River pollution before Olympics
A French water charity is sounding the alarm over pollution of the Seine River, which is set to be the backdrop for the Olympic Games‘ opening ceremonies and used by athletes as an open-water swimming venue. Paris authorities are racing to clean up the famed waterway before the Games kick off on July 26. In… -
FBI: Idaho teen inspired by ISIS arrested, planned to target local churches
The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested an Idaho teen on Saturday, April 6, who the agency said had been planning an ISIS-inspired terror attack on churches in his hometown in northern Idaho. Prosecutors said 18-year-old Alexander Mercurio detailed how he would kill churchgoers on Sunday, April 14. The FBI said Mercurio told a confidential informant… -
Layoffs on the rise: Budget deficits hit US public schools as COVID relief fades
As federal COVID relief funds dwindle, public school districts across the United States are contending with budget deficits, prompting layoffs of teachers and staff. According to David Goldberg, president of the California Teachers Association, approximately 1,600 California educators and school personnel recently received layoff notices — a substantial surge compared to previous years, as reported… -
Ohio buying ‘shoot houses’ to train armed school staff for active shooters
Nearly 200 school shootings have resulted in injury or death in the U.S. since 2018, prompting Ohio’s Department of Public Safety to equip school staff with specialized firearms training. Advocates believe the training will enhance schools’ ability to protect students during shootings. The state recently started providing close-quarters firearms training for public school staff. In… -
Michigan school shooter’s parents get 10-15 years in landmark case
For the first time in U.S. history, parents of a school shooter were both sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for a mass shooting at a high school in a Detroit, Michigan, suburb in 2021. On Tuesday, April 9, a judge sentenced James and Jennifer Crumbley after testimony from the victims’ family members. “You failed…
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