Male, 54, who fatally stabbed teenager, wounded 4 young people amid river tubing fight receives his sentence
A controversial case surrounding a fatal stabbing between a 54-year-old man and several young people has ended with a 20-year prison sentence. Nicolae Miu, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, was convicted in April of first-degree intentional homicide for stabbing five people, killing one teenager, during a 2022 brawl in Wisconsin’s Apple River near the Minnesota border. […]
Florida school employee who let son play on girls’ volleyball team receives 10-day suspension
A high school employee in southeast Florida has been suspended without pay for 10 days after allegedly violating the state’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act by allowing her teenage son to play on the girls’ volleyball team. Jessica Norton worked as a computer information specialist at Monarch High School, about 15 miles north of Fort […]
Former professor who criticized DEI policies at California college receives $2.4 million settlement
A former tenured professor in California has reached a huge $2.4 million settlement with his former employer after he was allegedly disciplined for criticizing the DEI policies at the community college where he previously worked. College Fix report. 2021, Matthew Garrett Lawsuit filed Garrett filed a complaint against the Kern Community College District after he […]
Paramount Global receives competing bid of up to $43B from Apex Capital
Investment firm Apex Capital Trust said Wednesday it had submitted a competing proposal to acquire Paramount Global for up to $43 billion in an all-cash deal. Paramount has a 45-day “go-shop” period during which it can secure new deals following its merger deal with David Ellison’s Skydance Media. Paramount and National Amusements did not immediately […]
Steven van de Velde, Olympian convicted of rape, receives mixed fan reaction
PARIS — Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison for having sex with a 12-year-old girl, received a mix of boos and applause when he was introduced before his loss in the opening match of the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Van de Velde didn’t speak to reporters after […]
Shane Lowry receives ultimate Olympic honor for 2024 opening ceremonies in Paris
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will take place on Friday night, and PGA Tour player Shane Lowry will be one of two athletes who will carry the Irish flag during the ceremony, accompanied by 100m hurdler Sarah Lavin. Golf returned to the Olympic Games at the Rio Games in 2016, and while […]
‘A huge opportunity’: Quantum leap for UK as tech industry receives £100m boost | Science
UK plans to develop advanced devices based on the incredible physics of the quantum world have been given a £100 million boost that ministers hope will transform healthcare, transport and national security. Science Minister Peter Kyle announced funding to establish five quantum technologies hubs in England and Scotland that will work with industry and government […]
Mattel receives buyout offer from L Catterton, shares soar 20%
L Catterton, a private equity firm backed by luxury goods giant LVMH, has approached Mattel, the toy maker that makes Barbie and Hot Wheels, with a takeover bid, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. The move could encourage other potential bidders to consider making offers for Mattel, including rival Hasbro Inc. Hasbro has […]
‘All Of A Sudden, Whammo!’: 89-Year-Old Stand-Up Comedian D’yan Forest Receives Sucker Punch To Face, Police Say
Deahn Forrest, an 89-year-old stand-up comedian from New York City, said she was caught off guard and punched in the eye in a brazen, unprovoked attack in broadday light on July 10. “I thought I’d lost my eye,” Forrest said. CBS New YorkForrest is one of many who have been victims of random attacks across […]
Michael J. Fox Receives the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award | 13th Governors Awards
Michael J. Fox Receives the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the13th Governors Awards. Watch full speech … source