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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter agrees to plead guilty to bank, tax fraud charges

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty to charges after authorities alleged he embezzled nearly $17 million from Shohei Ohtani.

Fox News - Top Stories - 9 minutes ago

Ohtani's ex-interpreter to plead guilty to fraud

Ippei Mizuhara agrees to plead guilty to stealing from Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani in the US.

BBC News - Top Stories - 31 minutes ago

Former Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara pleads guilty in sports betting case

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud Wednesday in a sports betting case where prosecutors allege he stole $16 million from the Japanes

Washington Times - US News - 40 minutes ago

MLB star Ohtani's ex-interpreter to plead guilty to fraud

Ippei Mizuhara agrees to plead guilty to stealing from Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani in the US.

BBC News - Sports - 45 minutes ago

Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter to Plead Guilty to Fraud -- Ippei Mizuhara, who is accused of stealing nearly $17 million from the baseball superstar, will face a maximum sentence of 33 years. -- From The Athletic

Mizuhara will plead guilty Thursday to bank fraud and filing a false tax return after illegally transferring almost $17 million from Ohtani.

New York Times - Top Stories - 45 minutes ago

BASEBALL -- Shohei Ohtani's interpreter agrees to plead guilty to bank fraud, false tax return in connection to massive sports betting case

Ippei Mizuhara exploited his personal and professional relationship with the two-way player for years, at times impersonating Ohtani to bankers, prosecutors said. Mizuhara’s net losses were nearly $41 million.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara agrees to plead guilty to federal bank, tax fraud charges

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty to charges after authorities alleged he embezzled nearly $17 million from Shohei Ohtani.

Fox News - Sports - 1 hour ago

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter will plead guilty in betting case

Ippei Mizuhara will plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player.

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara will plead guilty in betting case

Former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 1 hour ago

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter agrees to plead guilty to stealing $17 million

Ippei Mizuhara, a former Japanese interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtanti, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges, admitting he stole millions of dollars and filed a false tax return as he tried to cover massive gambling debts.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 hour ago

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter agrees to plead guilty to bank fraud, false tax return in connection to massive sports betting case

Ippei Mizuhara exploited his personal and professional relationship with the two-way player for years, at times impersonating Ohtani to bankers, prosecutors said. Mizuhara’s net losses were nearly $41 million.

Boston Globe - Sports - 2 hours ago

House antisemitism hearing: NYC schools leader reveals case that has 'troubled' him the most

New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks on Wednesday told lawmakers there have been 281 reported antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents within his school system since Oct. 7.

Fox News - Politics - 2 hours ago

K-12 school leaders reject allegations that they let antisemitism run rampant

WASHINGTON — Leaders of three large public school systems strongly denied allegations that they let antisemitism run rampant in their schools, telling a congressional panel Wednesday that they are fig

The Columbian - Politics - 2 hours ago

Housing 'biggest issue by far' in local elections as affordability 'torn to shreds' by Fine Gael, says SF leader

Taoiseach accuses Mary Lou McDonald of ‘offering no solutions’ and failing to introduce an alternative housing policy

Irish Times - Politics - 3 hours ago

DOJ Prosecutors Investigate Elon Musk's Tesla over Misleading 'Self-Driving' Claims

DOJ prosecutors are examining whether Elon Musk's Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its electric vehicles' self-driving capabilities, sources familiar with the matter said.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 hours ago

Leaders of three large public school systems strongly denied allegations that they let antisemitism run rampant.

The leaders of three large public school systems will appear before Congress to answer questions about how they have handled incidents of antisemitism on their school campuses.

AP News - Politics - 4 hours ago

UCLA's violent encampment reflects poorly on all state and city 'leaders'

California, Los Angeles, and UCLA leaders have all been absent from their posts, making real justice almost impossible.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

K-12 school leaders in U.S. reject allegations that they let antisemitism run rampant

Leaders of three large public school systems strongly denied allegations that they let antisemitism run rampant in their schools, telling a congressional panel Wednesday that they are fighting it with education and, when necessary, discipline

CTV News - World - 4 hours ago

Garda killer's alleged conspirator was 'cheerleader' for efforts against 'rats', court told

Dean Byrne is on trial at Special Criminal Court accused of conspiring with Aaron Brady to pervert course of justice

Irish Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Poll: John McGuire Opens Up 14-Point Lead over Rep. Bob Good in Virginia GOP Primary

John McGuire has taken a commanding lead over Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District GOP primary, per an internal poll.

Breitbart - Politics - 6 hours ago

Reasonable concerns exist about Kate Forbes in government, says Greens co-leader

Lorna Slater said a change of direction from John Swinney’s government would lead to ‘disagreements’ with her party.

Evening Standard - Politics - 6 hours ago

Actor Hoa Xuande on his rise in Hollywood -- As part of AAPI month, "CBS Mornings" partnered with the organization Gold House to celebrate its A 100 list, which recognizes this year's most impactful Asian-Pacific leaders. One of the honorees is actor Hoa Xuande. You may recognize him for his lead role in the HBO show "The Sympathizer." He stars alongside Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. Jo Ling Kent met the rising star, whose unlikely Hollywood journey shows no signs of stopping.

As part of AAPI month, "CBS Mornings" partnered with the organization Gold House to celebrate its A 100 list, which recognizes this year's most impactful Asian-Pacific leaders. One of the honorees is actor Hoa Xuande. You may recognize him for his lead role in the HBO show "The Sympathizer." He stars alongside Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. Jo Ling Kent met the rising star, whose unlikely Hollywood journey shows no signs of stopping.

CBS News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

A Cambodian court sentences a union leader to 18 months in prison for comments on Facebook

A Cambodian labor union leader has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in connection with comments he made in a live broadcast on Facebook two years ago that criticized the arrest of a casino worker.

AP News - World - 6 hours ago

Kim Godwin out as ABC News president after 3 years as first Black woman to lead network news division

Godwin was recruited as an outsider from CBS News and was beset by grumbling about her management style that made it into print.

NBC News - Technology - 7 hours ago

Tesla is under a federal wire fraud probe for misleading investors

Prosecutors are combing subpoenaed materials for evidence Tesla knowingly misled.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Politics -- Israeli election candidate for Dún Laoghaire was deselected over Gaza stance, says Soc Dems deputy leader

A Social Democrats local election candidate was deselected due to her stance on Gaza, the party’s deputy leader has said.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

What is former Iranian leader doing on a secret trip to Budapest?

In a statement to Euronews, the Israeli Embassy in Hungary has slammed the move to invite the Holocaust-denying Iranian ex-president to speak at a Budapest university.

Euronews - World - 8 hours ago

UN official urges Cyprus leaders to restart peace talks

Larnaca: The United Nations envoy to Cyprus on Wednesday urged leaders of the divided Mediterranean island to move forward with efforts to revive peac...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Michelle Yeoh lands lead role in 'Blade Runner 2099' series

The show is a sequel to both the original 'Blade Runner' film in 1982 and its 2017 follow-up 'Blade Runner 2049'.

The Star (Malaysia) - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushrooms pleads not guilty -- Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder. -- May 7

Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.

CBS News - World - 10 hours ago

WATCH: China's leading electric vehicle maker selling cars for $10,000

China's EV giant, BYD, makes more electric vehicles than any of its competitors and sells them for as low as $10,000. The cars are not yet sold in the U.S., where hurdles include a 25% import tariff. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are concerned that smart car technology could be used to spy on American drivers. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports.

NBC News - World - 12 hours ago

Risky side effect leads to 'withdrawal' of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Months after UK-based pharmaceutical manufacturer AstraZeneca admitted rare and dangerous side effect of its COVID-19 vaccine, the company has announced the withdrawal of the inoculation...

International The News - Health - 13 hours ago

Vladimir Putin 'ripped out deer's heart, gave it to world leader' who later threw up

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was sworn in today for his fifth term in office, has been accused of cutting a deer’s heart out and feeding it to former Italian Prime Minister Silvio...

International The News - World - 14 hours ago

Brown leads Celtics to emphatic win over Cavaliers

Jaylen Brown top scores as Eastern Conference top seeds the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in game one of their play-off semi-final.

BBC News - Sports - 15 hours ago

US, Allies Sanction LockBit Leader Over Ransomware Attacks

The United States, Britain and Australia unveiled sanctions Tuesday against the leader of the Russian ransomware outfit LockBit, which they accuse of extorting billions of dollars from thousands of victims.

International Business Times - Technology - 16 hours ago

Bullpen again gives back lead, Cubs walk off with 3-2 win over Padres

Michael Busch leads off the bottom of the 9th inning with a home run to right-center field as Chicago evens series

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Sports - 20 hours ago

Prep sports roundup: Anthony Murphy leads Corona to eight-inning playoff win over Mater Dei

Anthony Murphy hits home run, RBI single to lead Corona past Mater Dei 3-1

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 20 hours ago

Tech Power Players 2024 - Meet the CEOs, founders, and investors on the Globe's third annual list of New England tech leaders - Our 2024 ranking highlights leaders who make New England's technology scene vibrant and vital.

The list compiles the most influential - and interesting - people in the New England technology scene, as ranked by the Globe’s business journalists and an external advisory committee.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Leader of cartel enforcers pleads guilty to drug charges, admits ordering murder of Mexican cop

Edgar Herrera Pardo was allegedly head of Los Cabos, a group San Diego federal prosecutors said employed 'rampant violence' to ensure CJNG could traffic drugs

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in 'Grease,' dead at 72

Susan Buckner, best known for playing peppy Rydell High School cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 classic movie musical 'Grease,' has died. She was 72.

CTV News - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

Team Penske suspends senior leadership. What to know about the scandal that has rocked IndyCar

Roger Penske took tough action on his race team by suspending two senior leaders and two engineers ahead of the Indianapolis 500 as punishment for a cheating scandal that has engulfed Team Penske.

AP News - Sports - 1 day ago

Susan Buckner, 'Grease' actor who played cheerleader Patty Simcox, dies at 72

Actor Susan Buckner, best known for portraying peppy cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 movie 'Grease,' died last week, The Times has confirmed. She was 72.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Sikh leaders welcome arrests in Canada activist killing, but questions loom

Leaders demand justice for threats against Sikh activists in North America and accusations of Indian gov’t involvement.

Aljazeera - US News - 1 day ago

Indigenous leader's killer is convicted in Brazil, but tensions over land remain

Bar owner João Carlos da Silva was on April 15 sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of Indigenous land defender and teacher Ari Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau four years earlier.

Mongabay - Environment - 1 day ago

Wales's first minister 'entirely relaxed' after being accused of misleading COVID Inquiry

The leader of the opposition in the Senedd has written to inquiry chair Baroness Hallett. The inquiry says it is considering whether to call Mr Gething to give further evidence.

Sky News - Politics - 1 day ago

2024 Tech Power Players include more women in leadership in the startup scene

More women are taking the lead with influential positions in the Greater Boston tech sector.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 day ago

UK and allies sanction Russian leader of ransomware gang

Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev has been sanctioned as part of a crackdown on cyber crime group LockBit.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 day ago

Togo's longtime leader signs a new constitution that eliminates presidential elections

Togo’s president has signed a new constitution eliminating presidential elections, a move that opponents say will allow him to extend his family’s six-decade rule.

AP News - World - 1 day ago

Police crackdown on pro-Palestinian protest at UC San Diego leads to dozens of arrests, criticism

About 200 officers descended on a protest encampment for Gaza just before 6 a.m. Monday near Geisel Library. Hours later, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the downtown San Diego jail demanding release of those who had been arrested.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Business - 1 day ago

Bassirou Diomaye Faye: An overview of Senegal's youngest ever leader

Elected president of Senegal on March 24, 2024, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has become the youngest president in the country’s history at just 44 years of age.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Salah scores to lead Liverpool's 4-2 rout of Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool keep up the pressure on Premier League rivals Arsenal and Man City with big home win over Spurs.

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

Vladimir Putin begins fifth term as Russian leader

Kremlin ceremony boycotted by the United States and a number of other western countries

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Tech Power Players 50 list of 2024 -- Our third annual ranking highlights leaders who make New England's technology scene vibrant and vital.

The list compiles the most influential - and interesting - people in the New England technology scene, as ranked by the Globe’s business journalists and an external advisory committee.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 day ago

Trump re-election could lead to civil war in the US

America has a political system that, after 250 years, is no longer fit for purpose. Donald Trump wants to blow it all up.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

INTERVIEW - Solo Leveling: ARISE will become Netmarble's new leading title, company executive says

Netmarble is confident that its new game, Solo Leveling: ARISE, based on the globally popular web novel and webcomic, 'Solo Leveling,' will be its new cash cow. The action role-playing game has already recorded over 12 million pre-registrations, according to its executives.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China's leading electric vehicle maker selling cars for $10,000

China's EV giant, BYD, makes more electric vehicles than any of its competitors and sells them for as low as $10,000. The cars are not yet sold in the U.S., where hurdles include a 25% import tariff. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are concerned that smart car technology could be used to spy on American drivers. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports.

NBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Israeli Leaders Have Approved A Military Operation Into Rafah

The Israeli military said it was conducting “targeted strikes” against Hamas in eastern Rafah.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Sue Kreitzman's leads 'colorful world' crusade

Kitsch and bright colors have made 83-year-old Sue Kreitzman a star. The Londoner has tens of thousands of social media followers, and enjoys taking part in events that counter drab clothing trends.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Russian suspect in $4B Bitcoin fraud pleads partially guilty in US

Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national, has pleaded partially guilty to charges of money laundering. A plea bargain has been reached, according to his lawyer.

Fox News - Technology - 2 days ago

For Latin Leaders, Venezuela Looms Large in U.S. Presidential Election

Many leaders believe that the next U.S. president—be it Joe Biden or Donald Trump—will be forced to clamp down on the Venezuelan regime even harder—or engage directly with Venezuela head on.

Newsweek - Opinion - 2 days ago

Emily Knight talks 'tough tech' -- Globe reporter Janelle Nanos sits down with leaders in the city's business community to talk career paths, accomplishments, and visions for Boston's future.

The president of the Kendall Square incubator supports breakthrough businesses working on world-changing ideas like commercial fusion and solutions to climate change.

Boston Globe - Business - 2 days ago

Opinion | Voluntary Carbon Credits: What India Can Do To Lead The Market

While hard numbers are difficult to come by, a conservative estimate is that India accounts for at least 25% of the credits issued to date.

NDTV - Opinion - 2 days ago

Sunak rides out leadership challenge - but faces 'exhausted and broken' Tory party when parliament returns

Prime minister unlikely to face leadership challenge, writes Sam Coates, but tests await him in the coming weeks after poor local election results.

Sky News - Politics - 2 days ago

US Air Force leader takes AI-controlled fighter jet ride in test vs human pilot

Service is planning for AI-enabled fleet of more than 1,000 unmanned warplanes

Voice of America - Technology - 3 days ago

Book Reviews -- In New Cold Wars, David E Sanger's 'history' of the world's future leads to one chilling conclusion

Russia’s penchant for beginning conflicts close to major sporting events is well documented. In 2008, during the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Guo Wengui chief of staff pleads guilty to $1 billion fraud conspiracy in New York

Guo Wengui, an associate of Trump White House advisor Steve Bannon, is due to stand trial in the fraud case in New York federal court in several weeks.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

AI-controlled plane takes air force leader for high-speed 'dog fight'

Frank Kendall was so impressed after his flight that he said he'd trust it with the ability to decide whether to launch weapons.

Sky News - Technology - 4 days ago

An AI-powered fighter jet took the Air Force's leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

An experimental F-16 fighter jet took the U.S. Air Force secretary on a history-making flight controlled by artificial intelligence and not a human pilot.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 5 days ago

K League-winning coach Kim Sang-sik to lead Vietnam men's nat'l team

Korean tactician Kim Sang-sik was named the new head coach of the Vietnamese men's senior and under-23 national football teams on Friday.

Korea Times - Sports - 5 days ago

An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

An experimental F-16 fighter jet has taken Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on a history-making flight controlled by artificial intelligence and not a human pilot.

AP News - Technology - 5 days ago

Europe's tech talent shortage threatens EU digital and green transition, warn industry leaders

Tech leaders are warning that Europe faces a tech skills shortfall. Estimates indicate only 12 million skilled professionals may be available, despite EU targets of employing 20 million ICT specialists by 2030.

Euractiv - Technology - 5 days ago

Bipartisan Senators Call On Leaders to Restrict TSA's Use of Facial Recognition Technology

A bipartisan group of 14 senators is calling on their leaders to restrict TSA's use of facial recognition technology over privacy concerns.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

Embracing Change: How Leading Companies Are Redefining Corporate Culture for the Remote Work Era

The journey of these companies underscores the potential of remote work to bolster flexibility, diversity and overall employee well-being.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Immune cell discovery 'could lead to personalised treatment for breast cancer'

Researchers identified features of immune B cells which make them successful at targeting tumours.

Independent UK - Science - 6 days ago

Breast cancer breakthrough could lead to personalised treatments

Scientists develop new tool to help ‘supercharge’ patient's immune system

Evening Standard - Health - 6 days ago

Flynn lined up for 'keep Kate out' strategy in SNP leadership battle

SNP insiders have revealed a long term succession strategy to ensure controversial former finance minister Kate Forbes does not become leader.

Independent UK - Politics - 6 days ago

As a House Republican leader, here's our message on chaos, antisemitism for university presidents

Billions of taxpayer dollars flow to top educational institutions in the form of federal student aid, research grants, and favorable tax treatment. We want to make our message clear.

Fox News - Opinion - 6 days ago

Men more likely to have health conditions that lead to premature deaths – study

A new study indicates there are stark differences between men and women when it comes to health.

Independent UK - Science - 6 days ago

Champions League: Füllkrug hands Dortmund first-leg lead

Borussia Dortmund beat Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal thanks to Niclas Füllkrug's stunning first-half goal. The second leg takes place in Paris next Tuesday.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 7 days ago

Opinion: How robots making your burger and fries can lead to greater income inequality

Restaurants still need humans to do much of the labor. Working people deserve to have their voices heard in determining how, when or whether AI and automation should be used.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 7 days ago

On the world stage: Newsweek interviews the leaders of India and Japan

We aim to transcend surface-level narratives, offering coverage that creates opportunities for true international dialogue.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Senate Minority Leader McConnell Skeptical Of Federal Abortion Ban

McConnell said that the issue of abortion should be determined by individual states rather than the federal government.

International Business Times - US News - 9 days ago

Arab leader's prescient warning gains renewed attention amid US campus turmoil

In 2017 interview, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed cautioned without action against extremists from Middle East, Western nations could turn into 'terrorism hotbeds'; his prophetic words resonate anew amid US campus protests showing clear support for Hamas; 'I told you so,' he remarks

YNET News - World - 9 days ago

Fewer fish and more rules lead to illegal catches, Italian fishers say

CALABRIA, Italy — “On our coasts there is … a massive presence, that everyone can see, of poachers and illegal fishermen,” a fisher in Calabria, in southwestern Italy, told Mongabay. He said he decided to speak with this team of journalists because increased fishing of declining stocks meant “we are heading toward a point of […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Giant fossil footprints lead to megaraptor dinosaur discovery in China

Fujianipus yingliangi was a giant relative of velociraptors made famous in Jurassic Park

Independent UK - Science - 13 days ago

More doctors can prescribe a leading addiction treatment. Why aren't more people getting help?

A new study finds little change in the number of people taking a key medicine for opioid addiction even though it’s now easier for doctors to prescribe it.

AP News - Health - 14 days ago

Axed Tesla staffers say chaos will lead to quality getting 'worse'

Several newly-unemployed workers told Io Dodds that the layoffs seemed to strike chaotically, without rhyme or reason, with Elon Musk’s actions resulting in one investor declaring: “Only him and Kanye West have reached this level of people’s distaste”

Independent UK - Business - 15 days ago

Balajee Asish Brahmandam: Pioneering Tech-Driven Leadership

Brahmandam distinguishes himself from traditional product, program, or project managers who rely solely on their experience. He possesses a unique perspective that allows him to bridge the gap between various departments within an organization.

International Business Times - Technology - 18 days ago

What's polluting the oceans? UC San Diego to lead large study of contaminants' source, fate and health impacts

The $7.4 million research project also will heavily emphasize ways to make healthy seafood widely available

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 21 days ago

Military Personnel Swear Allegiance to the Constitution and Serve the American People, Not One Leader or Party

Military officers do take an oath upon commissioning -- but not to a person. Our oath is to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 month ago

The DUP can appoint a new leader, but it can't change how voters associate the party with Jeffrey Donaldson

There is no precedent for this sort of crisis in Northern Ireland politics. The long-term fallout will be the DUP's biggest challenge

Irish Times - Opinion - 1 month ago

Vietnam's next leader faces crunch time with economy, demographics

An aging population and uncertain geopolitics will greet Nguyen Phu Trong successor.

Radio Free Asia - Opinion - 1 month ago

Despite 'Barbie,' Women Not Getting Movie Lead Roles: Report

The share of Hollywood films with women in the lead role fell last year, new research showed Thursday, despite standout successes like "Barbie."

International Business Times - Entertainment - 2 months ago

'I design James Bond's car': meet Aston Martin's leading creative mind

Marek Reichman claims to have the coolest job in the world - and not many people will probably argue. Find out what sort of mind you need to have to be top of your game in car design.

Euronews - Entertainment - 2 months ago

PV Sindhu leads Indian women's team to maiden medal at Badminton Asia Team Championships while men's team bows out

Indian women's team was assured of a historic medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships after it defeated Hong Kong 3-0 in the quarter-finals

First Post - Sports - 2 months ago

Ex-DEA informant pleads guilty to role in killing Haitian president

Joseph Vincent, a former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) informant, on Tuesday became the fourth person to plead guilty in a U.S. court case for his role in the 2021 assassination of Haiti's president, which left a destabilizing power vacuum.

Reuters - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Mounjaro leads to more and faster weight loss

Overweight or obese adults lost more weight and shed pounds faster using Eli Lilly's Mounjaro than those taking Novo Nordisk's popular rival weight loss drug, according to an analysis of health records and other data.

Reuters - Health - 5 months ago

Microsoft hires Sam Altman 3 days after OpenAI fired him as CEO -- Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.

Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.

CBS News - Business - 5 months ago

'Do not contest in Lok Sabha elections', Samajwadi Party leader receives dozens of threat calls; police complaint filed

The Samajwadi Party's district unit president Tanveer Khan said Kashyap is a possible candidate for the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (reserved) seat.

First Post - Politics - 6 months ago

National Clean Energy Week: Celebrating U.S. Clean Energy Leadership

“National Clean Energy Week: Celebrating U.S. Clean Energy Leadership” is a Special Advertising supplement to The Washington Times.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 7 months ago

Son of slain Quilombola leader will still strive for community's rights

SÃO PAULO — On Aug. 17, Maria Bernadete Pacífico, a 72-year-old Quilombola leader in Brazil, was brutally killed when two men wearing helmets entered her home and unloaded more than a dozen bullets in her direction. A respected name in social movements across the country, she headed the Pitanga dos Palmares quilombo in Bahia state, […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 8 months ago

Why a Navajo leader's conviction gives prosecutors a road map to take on Trump

Former President Donald Trump faces a powerful precedent for federal prosecution over the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol, in the form of Navajo leader Peter MacDonald’s conviction for conspiracy, writes Ken Ballen.

CNN - Opinion - 10 months ago

Junior doctors' leader apologises for going on holiday during strike

Doctors are walking out for four days and want their pay restored to 2008 levels

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago