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Witnesses dispute ICE account in Houston shooting, say no officer stood in front of van
national3 hours ago

Witnesses dispute ICE account in Houston shooting, say no officer stood in front of van

Three witnesses dispute ICE’s version of the July 7 fatal shooting in Houston, saying no agent was in front of the white van when it was fired upon and that the officer shot from the side. ICE maintains self-defense after Salgado Araujo allegedly weaponized his vehicle; witnesses say there was no dash or body camera video. The inspector general and FBI are investigating, and Houston officials call for an independent probe. The attorney for the witnesses warns they could face deportation pressure to testify, highlighting concerns about the investigation’s integrity.

via USA Today|
#houston#ice#investigation
Hammer’s Comeback Film Sparks Debate Over Its Right-Wing Lean
culture2 days ago

Hammer’s Comeback Film Sparks Debate Over Its Right-Wing Lean

Slate’s Rebecca Onion argues Armie Hammer’s tears over Citizen Vigilante don’t absolve him of awareness of the film’s violent, anti-migrant angle; the piece suggests Hammer likely knew the project leaned right, notes the Elon Musk-promoted virality and payoffs for a sequel, and underscores the broader backlash surrounding his return to spotlight.

via Slate Magazine|
#celebrities#culture#immigration
VOO Becomes First ETF to Surpass $1 Trillion in Assets
markets1 month ago

VOO Becomes First ETF to Surpass $1 Trillion in Assets

Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has become the first ETF to reach $1 trillion in assets, quadrupling since 2022 and surpassing SPY as the dominant U.S. equity tracker thanks to ultra-low fees (0.03%) and strong inflows. The milestone highlights the current dominance of passive investing, with globally about $21.9 trillion in ETFs, and comes amid an AI-stock rally and high-profile IPO ambitions (SpaceX, Anthropic) that could be supported by passive buyers once listed.

via Financial Times|
#asset-management#etfs#markets
Knicks’ playoff surge rewrites the odds, leaving sportsbooks scrambling
sports1 month ago

Knicks’ playoff surge rewrites the odds, leaving sportsbooks scrambling

The Knicks’ 11-game playoff win streak has transformed them from a solid regular-season squad into a Finals threat, outpacing model expectations and forcing sportsbooks to rethink pricing that had pegged them as long shots. After a 53-29 regular season and No. 3 seed, New York’s explosive offense and stifling defense have pundits and bettors racing to adjust futures, with prices moving from about +1700–+1800 to shorter odds as the market tries to separate genuine signal from noise. The piece also notes slower adjustment to player props (like Towns’ assists and Bridges’ PRA) and suggests public money could keep pushing lines while bookmakers strive for quicker recalibration ahead of a possible Knicks- finals matchup against the Thunder or Spurs.

via The New York Times|
#knicks#nba#note-extra-tag-included
Trump plans 250-foot arch without new congressional approval
politics1 month ago

Trump plans 250-foot arch without new congressional approval

The Trump administration intends to build a 250-foot arch near Memorial Circle by Arlington National Cemetery without seeking fresh congressional authorization, arguing a century-old authorization for a similar project covers this plan; critics say it could skirt federal law, with lawsuits filed and a federal arts commission review pending for a revised proposal.

via The Washington Post|
#architecture#donald-trump#legislation
DC shooting suspect allegedly harbored hostility toward White House, officials say
crime2 months ago

DC shooting suspect allegedly harbored hostility toward White House, officials say

Authorities say the DC suspect, Michael Marx, walked along the path of a motorcade near the Washington Monument, then opened fire toward a Secret Service agent and a bystander, injuring the latter. He allegedly expressed hostility toward the White House, and DOJ-annotated photos and an arrest-warrant affidavit accompany the case, which is being updated in early May 2026.

via AP News|
#crime#motorcade#note-extra-tag-included
Global May Day rallies spotlight workers' demands amid cost pressures
world2 months ago

Global May Day rallies spotlight workers' demands amid cost pressures

Around the world, International Labour Day rallies spotlight calls for higher wages and stronger worker protections amid rising energy costs and global recession fears, with clashes in Istanbul and major demonstrations across Europe, Latin America, and Cuba, while Gaza's workers face severe income loss and activists push for wealth taxes and limits on executive pay.

via Al Jazeera|
#economic-crisis#international-labour-day#labour-rights
NBA's new lottery reform: will it end tanking or reshuffle it?
sports2 months ago

NBA's new lottery reform: will it end tanking or reshuffle it?

The NBA is proposing a 3-2-1 lottery system with 37 balls across 16 teams to curb tanking: the bottom three teams would get two balls, teams 4-10 would get three, the No. 9 and No. 10 seeds would get two, and the Play-In loser could land any pick from 1 to 16, with the winner’s position constrained; the three worst clubs would be barred from falling below No. 12, and the commissioner would have power to adjust odds. The plan runs through the 2029 draft with a sunset and a review then; the piece explores five lingering questions: whether it ends tanking or just shifts it (including circumstantial tanking tied to Play-In outcomes), whether repeated-success penalties are fair, how traded picks would be affected, whether the floor is too extreme, and what could happen in 2029 if the reform doesn’t work, possibly prompting more radical changes.

via CBS Sports|
#draft-lottery#league-reform#nba
Switch Emulation Boom Opens Thousands of GameCube and Wii Titles (At Your Own Risk)
gaming2 months ago

Switch Emulation Boom Opens Thousands of GameCube and Wii Titles (At Your Own Risk)

Gamers are accessing thousands of GameCube and Wii titles on the Nintendo Switch via Dolphin emulation and custom firmware, effectively creating a large, unofficial free library outside the Switch Online catalog. While the approach highlights demand for retro games, it carries risks such as hardware damage, voided warranties, and piracy concerns, and Nintendo may eventually offer a paid retro library if priced reasonably.

via Creative Bloq|
#emulation#gamecube#gaming
MHI Wins 3-Ship Order for Japan’s Upgraded Mogami Frigates
defense2 months ago

MHI Wins 3-Ship Order for Japan’s Upgraded Mogami Frigates

Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been awarded a 128.6 billion yen contract by ATLA to build three upgraded Mogami-class multi-mission frigates (FFMs), units 3–5, as part of Japan’s plan to modernize its surface fleet. The upgraded ships are larger (about 4,800 tons standard, 6,200 tons full load) with 32 Mk 41 VLS cells, enhanced radar and sonar, and improved air-defense and anti-surface capabilities (NSAM, Type 23 A-SAM, Type 17 SSM). MHI is the prime contractor with JMU as a subcontractor; hull construction for these units is separated from onboard systems costs, a distinction that explains a market-focused price versus the overall budget. The program supports export potential (notably Australia) and strengthens Japan’s naval-industrial base while continuing the move toward a next-generation JMSDF fleet.

via navalnews.com|
#atla#defense#mhi