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The English translator and editor for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 says he was fired after Warhorse Studios announced plans to replace all translations with AI to cut costs, claiming his position was made obsolete; the studio leadership has expressed support for AI, and Kotaku has requested comment while another in-house translator remains employed.
A New Haven couple who speak English and Mandarin rely on Microsoft Translator to navigate daily life, illustrating how a language app can sustain a relationship even as smartphone dependence and privacy concerns color modern tech life.
Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers are looking to move past the betting scandal involving former translator Ippei Mizuhara, who surrendered to federal authorities on charges of stealing $16 million from Ohtani's bank account to cover gambling debts. Ohtani expressed gratitude for the Dept. of Justice's investigation and is focused on baseball. The Dodgers see Mizuhara's court appearance as providing clarity and are optimistic about Ohtani's performance. Meanwhile, pitcher Walker Buehler is making progress in his rehab and is close to returning to the team.
Shohei Ohtani's former translator, Ippei Mizuhara, is reportedly discussing a plea deal related to the alleged theft of $4.5m from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to pay off gambling debts. Mizuhara's plea agreement would include an admission that corroborates Ohtani’s version of the events, stating that Ohtani never wagered on sports and was the victim of a "massive theft" by his former friend. Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers after initially claiming that Ohtani aided him in paying off his debts, but later admitted to the theft. The investigation involved the IRS, the Department of Homeland Security, and the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
Chaos ensued at the BRICS conference in South Africa when a man believed to be Xi Jinping's translator was forcefully restrained by security guards as he rushed towards the Chinese President. The incident occurred as President Xi walked the red carpet, with security guards becoming suspicious and swiftly intervening. Despite the commotion, Xi maintained his composure and continued down the carpet. The incident went viral online as the BRICS countries met for their annual summit, where they agreed to admit six new members. President Xi's unexpected absence from a speech at the business forum on Tuesday remains unexplained.