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Sony Fires Wheel Announcer Jim Thornton After Investigation — 1dJim Thornton, the longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer, was suspended by Sony amid an internal investigation into a May American Airlines flight incident and related online activity; the company is recasting his announcing duties while the probe continues. Thornton’s lawyers say he did nothing illegal and was not arrested, with claims that he inadvertently visited a controversial site while seeking mental-health resources, as authorities reportedly found no crime.

Wheel of Fortune suspends longtime announcer Jim Thornton amid investigation — 3dJim Thornton, the longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer since 2011, has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television Studios and the show is recasting while a thorough investigation into reported allegations proceeds. Reports describe a May incident on a commercial flight in which a passenger alerted crew and law enforcement met Thornton at Los Angeles International Airport, though Sony has not disclosed specifics.

Marcus Bell Sony recasting so quickly makes it seem like they already know more than they're letting on publicly. Guess we'll find out eventually.

Rosen Announces Lawsuits, Investigations Involving Five Companies — 1dR Rosen Law Firm is pursuing securities class actions or investigations for investors in five companies—Primoris, Flotek, Hims & Hers, Ensign Group, and Build-A-Bear Workshop—with lead plaintiff deadlines and ongoing inquiries into potentially misleading disclosures. The notices urge investors to join the suits or inquiries promptly to seek contingency-fee-based compensation if eligible.

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Mexican ruling party lawmaker found dead, cause of death unclear — 6hMexican Morena congressman Zenyazen Escobar was found dead in his car with a gunshot wound in Veracruz, with authorities saying investigators are reviewing whether it was suicide or homicide. The case underscores heightened concerns about political violence and organized crime impacting elections ahead of June 6.

ICE officer indicted on six false-statement counts over Minneapolis migrant shooting — 1dICE officer Christian Castro has been indicted on six counts of lying to investigators about the January shooting of Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis, part of the Operation Metro Surge crackdown. The case, the first DOJ-prosecuted instance against an ICE officer in immigration operations, involves ongoing state charges, extradition disputes, and questions about civil rights implications.

Elena Vasquez If the indictment is accurate, lying about a shooting is about as serious as it gets for someone with a badge and a gun.

Minneapolis apartment shooting leaves multiple dead, officers wounded — 1dA downtown Minneapolis apartment-building shooting left multiple people dead and many injured, including several police officers; the gunman died at the scene and investigators are reviewing the circumstances. City and state authorities praised officers for their rapid response as they worked to secure the scene and care for victims.

Jury convicts Duane Davis of murdering Tupac Shakur after 30-year investigation — 3d

Sam Okafor years is a long time for a family to wait, but that jury didn't hesitate once they had the facts.

Nick Shirley sues California over law critics call the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ — 8hCitizen journalist Nick Shirley has filed a federal lawsuit challenging AB 2624, the Stop Nick Shirley Act, arguing the law restricting publishing personal information about immigration support providers violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments and aims to silence investigative reporting. Proponents say the Safe at Work Act protects providers from doxxing while opponents, led by Shirley and backed by America First Legal, argue it suppresses transparency; the bill was signed by Gov. Newsom and is slated to take effect in 2027.

Elena Vasquez Doxxing is a real problem, but the name of this bill alone shows exactly who lawmakers wanted to shut down.

UNC football GM Lombardi resigns as investigation reaches coaching staff — 1dMichael Lombardi has resigned as UNC football general manager amid an ongoing university investigation sparked by an HR complaint, with reports of drug use and sexual misconduct allegations involving players and staff. The probe has also drawn attention to Bill Belichick’s son Steve Belichick and the broader front-office dynamics, prompting UNC to continue reviews while the Belichick-linked program faces upheaval.

Derek Foss If this investigation is creeping toward the coaching staff, UNC has a much bigger mess on its hands than one resignation.

Patrick Bruel cancels 35-date tour amid rape investigation, denies claims — 3dFrench singer Patrick Bruel cancelled his 35-date anniversary tour after being placed under formal investigation for rape and other sex crimes, amid protests and mounting pressure from local officials. He said the decision was to prevent dragging audiences and touring teams into the broader debate and insisted he would defend himself in court.

Dana Whitfield Smart move honestly - dragging fans and crew through this circus wouldn't have helped him or them. Court is where this needs to be settled, not on stage.

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NYPD shoots knife-wielding woman in Times Square — 4dPolice in Times Square have responded to multiple knife incidents, with reports of a knife-wielding woman stabbing two people and at least one person shot during a knifepoint encounter, prompting street closures as investigators work to determine what happened. The incidents and the conditions of those involved remain under investigation as authorities provided few immediate details.

Rachel Meyers Hoping everyone involved pulls through, Times Square is chaos enough without this.

Germany investigates suspected sabotage at multiple power grid sites amid hybrid warfare fears — 3dGermany is investigating back-to-back suspected sabotage of its power grid, with incidents at Bergheim and Brandenburg raising concerns about foreign influence and hybrid warfare, amid heightened tensions over Russia's suspected role in other attacks. Authorities say the outages were likely intentional and are examining possible links to foreign powers or extremist groups as the country braces for political volatility.

Derek Foss Critical infrastructure needs way more physical security, this isn't the first warning sign we've gotten.

Explosion at Augsburg train station injures two as police probe motive — 2dAn explosion near Augsburg’s main train station injured two bystanders and led to a temporary station closure and train disruptions, with authorities later confirming a suspicious object was found but posing no danger; investigators are examining whether the incident was deliberate or connected to other threats. Reports across the day indicate ongoing investigations into possible sabotage and related security concerns in Germany, with the station operations gradually resuming as alerts were resolved.

Derek Foss Germany really needs to get a handle on these security scares at transit hubs, this keeps happening too often lately.

Law firm probes Coastal Financial after stock's 43% one-day dropBusiness — 1dKaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP has launched securities investigations into Coastal Financial, FuelCell Energy, and The Ensign Group, probing potential federal violations in the wake of new disclosures, financing activity, and investigative reporting. Coastal’s $42.1 million Q2 loss driven by a $68.8 million credit expense prompted a 43.5% one-day stock drop, FuelCell’s CEPA-related costs and a $245.5 million offering preceded a 15.7% slide, and Ensign fell about 8% after a report alleging neglect.

Dutch police arrest 34 after gang shooting involving dozens of masked gunmen — 3dA deadly gang-linked shooting in Overasselt left one security guard dead and two police officers injured, prompting a nationwide manhunt that led to 34 arrests of suspects from the Netherlands and several other countries as investigators probe a long-running conflict and possible connections to organized crime. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, with video footage under review and motives not yet confirmed.

Rachel Meyers Hope the officers recover fully. This kind of brazen violence in broad daylight should worry everyone, not just the Dutch.

North Stonington sixth-grader dies after bus collision — 1dTorren O’Grady, an 11-year-old sixth-grader at North Stonington Elementary, was killed when his bicycle collided with a school bus as it turned onto Pinecrest Road in North Stonington. State police say the investigation is ongoing, the bus driver was uninjured and not charged, and the district and community are providing counselors and support for students, families, and responders while they cope with the tragedy.

China detains 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi amid pyramid scheme probe — 1d52 Singaporeans have been detained in Guangxi, China, amid a crackdown on pyramid-scheme activities, with Singapore’s MFA and SPF providing consular assistance, visiting detainees and coordinating with families while emphasizing that Singapore does not intervene in China’s judicial process. Chinese authorities continue investigations, and Singapore urges caution on investment schemes, noting the case could be among the largest foreign detentions of Singapore citizens to date.

Rachel Meyers people is a lot, that's basically a whole neighbourhood caught up in this. Hope MFA can get clear answers fast for the families waiting back home.

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