U.S.NextSharkAsian American Man Punched in Hate Crime Asks for Attacker to Get Restorative Justice, Not Jail
A Portland man has agreed to participate in a restorative justice resolution instead of facing jail time for attacking an Asian American man in December 2020. Daniel Hutchens, 38, pleaded guilty to a bias crime for assaulting an Asian American man at a Portland MAX stop last year, according to Oregon Live. Hutchens fled the scene after the attack.
U.S.NBC NewsMother, daughter die after car their plunges off California cliff
A mother and daughter died after their car plunged off the edge of a scenic coastal overlook in Northern California over the weekend, falling 100 feet as nearly a dozen onlookers watched, authorities said Monday. California Highway Patrol spokesman David deRutte said it was unclear why Maria Teixeira, 64, kept driving after she hit a barrier at a trailhead parking lot in Bodega Bay, about 70 miles north of San Francisco. Teixeira's daughter, Elizabeth Correia, 41, was identified as the passenger in the crash that happened around 11:00 a.m. Saturday.
PoliticsReuters'Stay out of politics,' Republican leader McConnell tells U.S. CEOs, warns of 'consequences'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell lashed out at corporate America on Monday, warning CEOs to stay out of the debate over a new voting law in Georgia that has been criticized as restricting votes among minorities and the poor. "Corporations will invite serious consequences if they become a vehicle for far-left mobs to hijack our country from outside the constitutional order," McConnell told a news conference in his home state of Kentucky.
U.S.The WeekDemocratic mayor accuses 60 Minutes of airing 'intentionally false' story on Florida's vaccine rollout
A Democratic mayor in Florida is coming to the governor's defense following a 60 Minutes story on the state's vaccine rollout, alleging the show's reporting was "intentionally false." 60 Minutes on Sunday aired a story in which correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi reported on allegations that Florida's "vaccination rollout has favored the wealthy." It was critical of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for partnering with Publix to distribute vaccines, suggesting the move may have been influenced by the governor having received donations from the supermarket chain.
SportsAssociated PressFamily sues after California man dies in taco eating contest
The son of a California man who choked to death during an amateur taco eating contest at a minor league baseball game is suing the event's organizers for negligence. Eighteen-year-old Marshall Hutchings' lawsuit filed Monday alleges his father, Dana Hutchings, was not made aware of the risks and danger involved in an eating competition, the Fresno Bee reported. The 41-year-old died after choking on tacos while competing in the contest during a Fresno Grizzlies game on Aug. 13, 2019.
U.S.NextSharkRacist Terrorizes Chinese Family's Children, Home in Hate Crime in San Jose
A man has been arrested for demanding entry into a young family's house in San Jose and yelling racial slurs at the couple's 6-year-old twins inside in late March, according to Dion Lim. !" ⠀ Huang and Ying are immigrants from China & in San Jose. (1/3)#StopAAPIHate pic.twitter.com/kypaxaNH7i — Dion Lim (@DionLimTV) April 5, 2021 The incident, captured on the family's security camera, shows a man walking across their lawn, already yelling something indiscernible before forcibly knocking on their door. Seemingly agitated when no one responded, the man could be seen walking away yelling at the house before walking towards the door and knocking again.
WorldReuters22 Indian security members killed in Maoist attack - govt official
(Reuters) -At least 22 members of Indian security forces were killed in a central Indian state by Maoist fighters, in one of the bloodiest attacks by the extreme left-wing insurgent group this year, officials said on Sunday. Security personnel belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force's elite CoBRA unit, the District Reserve Guard, and the Special Task Force were attacked on Saturday in the tribal-dominated Chhattisgarh state during an anti-insurgency operation. "We can confirm that 22 of Indian force members have been killed by Maoist fighters," said a senior government official in Raipur, the capital of mineral-rich Chhattisgarh.
WorldBBCTigray crisis: The Weeknd donates $1m to Ethiopians in conflict
R&B singer The Weeknd has promised to donate $1m (£700,000) to Ethiopians caught up in the conflict in Tigray. The star, born Abel Tesfaye in Canada, is the son of Ethiopian immigrants. "My heart breaks for my people of Ethiopia as innocent civilians ranging from small children to the elderly are being senselessly murdered," he said.
ScienceCBS NewsNASA reveals more hidden Easter eggs aboard Mars rover
It's no secret that NASA scientists love to hide messages aboard its missions. Space fans thought they knew about all of the Easter eggs on the Mars Perseverance rover — but more surprises were revealed over the weekend, on Easter Sunday. The first is a unique, 17-digit ID on the mission nameplate, reading "AONREHMELN1730055" — the first official, off-planet Product Identification Number (PIN).
U.S.NBC NewsNew autopsy report reveals 2004 death of Alonzo Brooks was a homicide
The death of 23-year-old Alonzo Brooks who was found dead in a creek following a house party in rural Kansas 17 years ago has been ruled a homicide after his body was exhumed as authorities investigated his case as a possible hate crime. The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Monday that as part of a continuing federal investigation into Alonzo's death, his body was exhumed and taken to Dover Air Force Base for examination. “We knew that Alonzo Brooks died under very suspicious circumstances,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Duston Slinkard.
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6 stabbed and slashed in Corona, Queens
Police say the victims were standing at the corner of 111th Street and 43rd Avenue in Corona Sunday night, when another group armed with knives ambushed them.
U.S.The Daily BeastGaetz’s Accused Extorter Confirms, Denies $25 Million Shakedown
The man Rep. Matt Gaetz has accused of trying to extort millions from his family—and blamed for recent allegations of sexual improprieties—admitted in a bizarre interview Monday to asking the Florida Republican's dad to finance an international plot to “rescue” an American citizen widely believed to be dead in Iran. Air Force veteran and “research consultant” Bob Kent verified to Sirius Radio personality Michael Smerconish that he had approached Gaetz's deep-pocketed father, former Florida Senate President Don Gaetz, last month seeking a $25 million loan. The funds would ransom the release of Robert Levinson, a former Federal Bureau of Investigation agent who disappeared in Iran more than a decade ago.
WorldBBCFloods and landslides in Indonesia and East Timor kill more than 100
At least 113 people have died after flash floods and landslides hit Indonesia and East Timor on Sunday. Torrential rain sparked widespread destruction in the South East Asian neighbours, with water from overflowing dams submerging thousands of homes. The affected area stretches from Flores island in eastern Indonesia to East Timor.
PoliticsINSIDERNew poll shows majority of Americans care more about prioritizing the safety of children at the border than increased security
The findings suggest that immigration may be a weak point for the Biden administration so far. A new immigration poll published Monday offers insight into the American public's perception of the current border situation as the Biden administration continues to grapple with near record high numbers of unaccompanied minors crossing into the country. The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research suggests immigration is a weak point so far for President Joe Biden, as more Americans disapprove than approve of how the president is handling the increasing number of unaccompanied arrivals at the US-Mexico border.
PoliticsTheGrioWhoopi Goldberg shuts down Meghan McCain over Georgia voting laws
Major League Baseball recently announced the relocation of the 2021 All-Star Game due to Georgia's new restrictive voting laws. On Monday, the ladies of The View tackled the topic, and Meghan McCain's views on the matter become immediately controversial, per The Daily Beast. McCain claimed she is “really disappointed” in President Joe Biden for supporting MLB's decision.
TechnologyBBCFun but doomed: LG's most memorable smartphones
But also because LG had distinguished itself by trying to offer something different to the rest of the market. It was only in January that it teased what had been intended to be its next innovation: a handset whose screen would have expanded in size by rolling out more of its flexible display when required. "LG failed to hit the sweet spot for consumers despite providing short bursts of excitement with brilliant technology - some of its high-end products were cool but just too niche," Natalya Paul, digital editor of Stuff magazine, told the BBC.
U.S.INSIDERChicago's mayor calls for police reform after a 13-year-old boy was shot and killed by a Chicago cop during a chase
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has called for city police to implement a new foot-pursuit policy. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called for city police to implement a new police foot-pursuit policy after a 13-year-old Adam Toledo was shot and killed during a chase by a Chicago police officer.
HealthMiami HeraldSummer can’t ‘bail us out’ of the COVID pandemic, Fauci says. Here’s why
About a year ago, scientists, politicians and the public alike were looking forward to the brighter, sunnier days of summer, hoping the warmer weather would slow the spread of the coronavirus, potentially relieving overwhelmed hospitals and saving thousands of people from severe illness. Instead, the summer of 2020 brought the largest spikes in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths the U.S. had seen since the pandemic began. The fall and winter seasons were even worse, spurred by a growing sense of coronavirus fatigue and back-to-back holiday gatherings.
U.S.Business InsiderA livestream shows the leaking Florida reservoir with millions of gallons of toxic wastewater that officials are worried could collapse
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency. Florida state officials discovered the leak at the Piney Point reservoir, located near Tampa, on Friday. Officials said the 77-acre pond holds about 600 million gallons of water that contains phosphorus and nitrogen, as well as small amounts of radium and uranium, and that it's at risk of flooding nearby neighborhoods with polluted wastewater.
U.S.USA TODAY'No room for hate': California man faces multiple charges for allegedly throwing rocks at Asian American woman, 6-year-old son
A man who allegedly threw rocks at an Asian woman and her 6-year-old son in the Los Angeles area was charged with a hate crime Monday, the latest in a string of attacks targeting Asian Americans. Roger Janke, 28, faces several charges, including violating civil rights, throwing a substance at a vehicle and a hate crime, according to the Orange County District Attorney's office. Janke is accused of throwing two rocks at the woman and her son while they were driving in Fullerton, about 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles.
U.S.The Daily BeastSix Killed in Texas Murder-Suicide Carried Out by Brothers, Police Say
Texas police checking a home early Monday made a horrifying discovery: six members of a family, spread across three generations, shot to death. What they learned next was just as shocking: It was a murder-suicide carried out by two brothers, one of whom posted the plan on social media. If you or a loved one are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
CelebrityNBC NewsCher apologizes after criticism over her George Floyd tweet
Singer Cher apologized on Saturday after she was criticized for suggesting on Twitter she could have prevented George Floyd's death if she was there. Floyd, a Black man, died in police custody last year. Video showed former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is white and currently on trial for the death of Floyd, kneeling on Floyd's neck for about nine minutes while he was handcuffed and repeatedly saying, "I can't breathe."
ScienceBusiness InsiderNASA's Mars helicopter survived its first night alone on the red planet after the Perseverance rover set it free
NASA's new space helicopter has survived its first night alone on Mars. After slowly unfolding from its hideaway in the rover Perseverance's belly, the 4-pound robot called Ingenuity dropped the last four inches to the ground on Saturday. By weathering freezing temperatures, Ingenuity has overcome one of the biggest hurdles in NASA's quest to fly the first drone on another planet.
U.S.INSIDERAn Asian woman was stabbed to death in California but police aren't treating the attack as a hate crime
Ke Chieh Meng, 64, was fatally stabbed while walking her dogs in Riverside, California on Saturday. An Asian woman was fatally stabbed while walking her dogs in Riverside, California on Saturday, CNN reports. Police were called to Golden Avenue in the city's La Sierra neighborhood after Ke Chieh Meng, 64, was found bleeding from her abdomen area after being attacked.
PoliticsUSA TODAYWill Biden cancel student loan debt? As college costs spiral, here’s what he’s considering
The Biden administration entered the White House with an eye toward relieving the strain of student loan debt, particularly amid the added financial burden of the coronavirus pandemic. On Day One in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order extending a pause student federal loan payments enacted by the previous administration as part of COVID-19 relief. Liberal activists and lawmakers urged the president to go further and cancel student loan debt, but he has said firmly that he does not believe he has the authority to do so by executive order.
“D.C. residents do all the other things that all U.S. citizens do, but they don’t have anyone who votes in Congress who represents them.”
“The agitation for D.C. statehood is little more than a cynical play for partisan advantage.”
“If you care about racial justice, then you care about granting full voting rights to Black Americans.”
“Once residential Washington is no longer the nation's capital, there is no good reason it should be a separate state.”
“The Senate as a whole massively overrepresents white and rural areas.”