Today’s Catch Up

LAPD Cop Caught Skydiving While Getting Full Disability Pay

$1.2 Million Meant for Homeless Allegedly Stolen by Former CEO

College Professor Suspended After Shockingly Racist Comments

Missing Mom’s Shocking Criminal Past Surfaces After 24 Years

Melania Trump Confirms Sad News Today

Melania Trump confirmed the plan on social media, but the details of her recent announcement have stunned her fans and infuriated her sponsors. Consequently, the sponsors gave her an ultimatum.

So what happened to Melania Trump and what has she done?

Melania had a goal in mind and came up with a proposal that was simply irresistible. Here's what Melania Trump had to say: "I believe it's going to be tough, to be honest, but we’re making some progress..."

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A nearly blind refugee is found dead after Border Patrol agents drop him at Buffalo doughnut shop

A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar who disappeared after U.S. Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a Buffalo doughnut shop was found dead on the street five days later, prompting a police investigation and complaints from city officials that he’d been abandoned without care for his safety.

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, was detained by Border Patrol agents on Feb. 19 after his release from a county jail, but was let go that same day after federal authorities determined he wasn’t eligible for deportation.

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Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro asks judge to toss indictment

An attorney for deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro asked a federal judge Thursday to toss out the indictment against his client, arguing the Trump administration is blocking Venezuelan government funds needed to pay for his legal defense.

Maduro's lawyer, Barry Pollack, filed the court documents in federal court in New York City, claiming the government's action is preventing his client from retaining counsel of his choice and receiving a fair defense.

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American Sports & Culture

Austin Smotherman leads the Cognizant Classic, making 6 straight birdies in a first-round 62

Austin Smotherman is the first-round leader at the Cognizant Classic. Smotherman shot a 9-under 62 on Thursday, matching the best score of his PGA Tour career.

Joel Quenneville gets his 1,000th career win in Ducks' 6-5 comeback victory over Oilers

Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games with the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-5 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Astros' Tatsuya Imai hit by comebacker in spring debut

Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai threw a 10-pitch scoreless inning and was struck by a comebacker in his spring training debut for the Astros.

American Business & Markets

MP Materials selects Texas for rare earth magnet manufacturing site

MP Materials has chosen Northlake, Texas, for its $1.25 billion rare earth magnet factory as the U.S. rushes to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals.

Google launches Nano Banana 2, updating its viral AI image generator

Nano Banana 2 is Google's newest version of its Gemini AI image generator, with increased speed and real-time sourcing.

Papa John's to close 300 restaurants as it moves to cut costs and boost growth

Struggling pizza chain Papa John's said it will close 200 restaurants this year and another 100 by the end of 2027.

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