Once renowned U.S. President, Joe Biden, emerges from obscurity to deliver a major address since retirement. As reported by The New York Times, doctors unearthed a tiny nodule on Biden’s prostate during a regular checkup. Medical experts are still trying to uncover what triggered this growth and the most suitable treatment. They suggest it’s not unusual for men in Biden’s age bracket, 82, to develop prostate issues. This fades away any lingering memories of Biden, who had broken records as the oldest president ever in U.S. history before retiring in January.
The news of Samuel French’s passing left the entertainment world in shock. Known particularly for his stint in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, French was only 45. Born and nurtured in rural Texas, his acting journey started with modest parts in the Texas Rising miniseries on the History Channel and AMC drama Fear the Walking Dead. His career shot to prominence in 2023 when he diligently portrayed the character of FBI agent CJ Robinson in Killers of the Flower Moon, impressively matching the prowess of Robert De Niro. French’s death was made public by director Paul Sinacore, who collaborated with French on Towpath, his last project. His battle against cancer ended in his hometown, Waco, Texas. He is remembered by his daughter, Madison; his companion, Melinda; his parents; and his brothers.
Once again, former President Donald Trump’s administration is under scrutiny. This time, a class-action lawsuit over the administration’s decision to channel tens of millions of dollars initially intended for the arts to a sculpture garden of ‘American Heroes’.
A lavish gift worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the form of a luxury jet was offered to Donald Trump from the ruling family of Qatar. It’s interesting to note that Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, has received the exact gift before, a $500 million Boeing 747-8i, from Sheila Tamim Al Thani.
In shocking business news, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group made a sudden announcement to step down. Andrew Witty’s resignation comes just days after Luigi Mangione, the alleged UnitedHealthcare shooter’s legal defense fund, surprisingly exceeded $1 million. Witty was at the helm since 2021, leading the crisis management after the alleged attack on UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in the heart of Manhattan by 27-year-old Mangione. Now, amidst Mangione’s escalating legal issues and numerous donations from his supporters, Witty is exiting the corporate realm citing ‘personal reasons’. Filling his shoes will be the firm’s ex-CEO, Chris Hemsley.
In a quite revealing incident, a police officer from Chicago under the supervision of the Democratic Mayor, Brandon Johnson, got suspended for allegedly reporting to work under the influence of alcohol. This reportedly happened on January 20, while he was caught up in the celebrations of Donald Trump’s inauguration at the city’s Trump Tower.
Scandal has touched the world of sports. Kyle Snyder, the American freestyle wrestler, and Olympic Gold Medalist, finds himself ensnared in controversy. The police report detailed that Snyder answered an internet advertisement offering escort services, and was apprehended Friday following an encounter with an undercover officer who was posing as an escort. His arrest follows an alleged financial transaction for oral sex. Not long after, he was freed with an order to present himself in court during the upcoming week.
In international news, tourism visas of the governor of the Mexican state of Baja California and her spouse have been withdrawn by the U.S. authorities. Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila shed light on this development, expressing her confidence that the matter will ultimately reach a satisfactory conclusion.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is set to grace the screen once more. Teaming up with NBC, the six-time NBA champion will serve as a ‘special contributor’ when the network reintroduces its NBA coverage this autumn. This development is part of an 11-year agreement worth $76 billion, which includes Amazon Prime Video, ABC, and ESPN, and will relaunch the broadcasting of NBA games with the commencement of the new season in October. Jordan’s addition is part of NBC’s bigger plan to cultivate a sense of nostalgia for the ’90s, a time when its NBA coverage reached the peak of its popularity.
Former President Donald Trump’s idea to fly migrants to Guantanamo Bay seems to be falling flat on its face. A recently shared military report highlighting that the Pentagon has shelled out a staggering $21 million between Jan. 20 and April 8, which was spent to transport migrants to the naval base. These flights were destined to align with Trump’s unfulfilled plan to house 30,000 migrants in the infamous prison facility. But here’s the kicker: as of now, Guantanamo Bay houses just 32 migrants.