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03-28-2023
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Crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried faces new bribery charge in addition to the 12 he already faces
Crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried is now facing an additional criminal charge of conspiracy to violate the anti-bribery provisions. The new charge alleges that Bankman-Fried agreed to pay 250 million personal recognizance bond and under court orders to live with his parents.
Honda recalls over 330,000 vehicles due to mode-related crash risk
Honda is recalling a total of over 330,000 vehicles that includes the Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline models, because the heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be cemented properly, which can increase the risk of crash due to falling mirror glass. The recall is because the vehicles fail to meet the necessary rear visibility requirements. Honda is offering free replacement of side-view mirrors on affected vehicles and has announced that they will send owner notification letters starting May 8.
Sen. Rand Paul staffer stabbed and injured in Washington, suspect arrested
A staffer for Senator Rand Paul was stabbed and seriously injured in Washington, DC on Saturday, and a suspect was arrested. According to police, the victim was treated on the scene for stab wounds and was seen by a witness bleeding from the head. The suspect had popped out of the corner and stabbed the Paul staffer multiple times as he and a witness were walking. The victim was able to grab the suspect's arms, and the witness with him tackled the suspect, leading to a struggle between the parties. Later on Saturday, a D.C. resident was arrested and has been charged with assault with intent to kill, wielding a knife, in connection with the attack. Paul's office has not publicly identified the staffer, but he has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Pro-Labor Forces Fight to Increase Minimum Wage to $20 or More Amid Inflation
New York, California and Massachusetts are among states where pro-labor forces are now pushing proposals that would boost minimum wages to $20 or more in the coming years. Many minimum-wage workers are struggling to make ends meet amid inflation and believe the current wage floor is no longer sufficient. However, business owners argue that raising the minimum wage could harm their businesses and lead to layoffs or price hikes.
13-year-old student stabs 6, killing one, at school in São Paulo
A 13-year-old student stabbed four teachers and two other students at a school in São Paulo, resulting in the death of one teacher. The suspect was taken into custody and had reportedly searched online for how to purchase a gun. School attacks have become more common in Brazil in recent years, with at least 23 incidents reported in the last two decades, and nine since July 2022.
Terrorist Attack Planned in Belgium: Eight Arrested and Taken for Further Interrogation
Five people were arrested in Antwerp while three were detained by Federal police in Brussels on suspicion of involvement in a plot to conduct a terrorist attack in Belgium. Reports suggest that at least two others were suspected of being involved in planning the attack. Both cases are linked, and authorities are working to identify the extent to which these attacks were interconnected. The current level of terrorist threat in Belgium is rated as medium, according to the independent centre for terrorism and extremist risk assessment in the area.
Tesla Model X investigated by NHTSA over seat belt issue
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the Tesla Model X SUVs of 2022 and 2023 model years over seat belt issues. The probe is based on two complaints the department received pertaining to the weakness of the seat belts at the factory level. The NHTSA intends to review Tesla's manufacturing process and determine the scale of the issue.
Northern Ireland On High Alert As Threat Level Raised To Severe
The UK government has raised the threat level for Northern Ireland-related terrorism in the country to 'severe' from 'substantial'. This is the second-highest rung on a five-point scale and means an attack is considered highly likely. There has been an increase in levels of activity relating to Northern Ireland-related terrorism which has targeted police officers serving their communities, put the lives of children and other members of the public at risk.
Fencers call on governing body to ban Russians, Belarusians
An open letter to the International Fencing Federation highlights the call to ban Russian and Belarusian fencers from international competitions as Ukraine war continues. The two countries' fencers are set to compete as neutral athletes in the Paris Olympics, without national symbols. Fencers support Ukrainian athletes' opposition to the IOC's move to let Russians return, and track and field's World Athletics governing body recently extended its exclusion. The upcoming fencing event, where Russian and Belarusian athletes were scheduled to participate, was canceled.
New Moon discovery reveals potential new water reservoir
Glass beads found in lunar dirt brought back by the Chang'e 5 mission contain tiny amounts of water that could potentially be mined for use on the Moon's surface. The beads are produced by meteorite impacts and exist in immense quantities, but extracting enough water would be challenging. Water could be extracted by heating the beads, which could then be used by future lunar missions or to produce rocket fuel. This discovery reveals a potential new water reservoir on the Moon's surface.