Diddy sells off his stake in Revolt, the media company he founded in 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold his stake in Revolt, the media company he founded in 2013. The rapper and entrepreneur’s shares in Revolt, where he served as the company’s chair, have been fully redeemed and retired, according to a statement on the Los Angeles-based company’s website on Tuesday. The exact amount Diddy was paid for his stake in the hip-hop news and entertainment company was not disclosed. CEO Detavio Samuels mentioned in the statement that the company’s mission is larger than any individual.
A tranquilized black bear takes a dive from a tree, falls into a waiting tarp
CAMP HILL, Pa. (AP) — A young black bear found in a suburban Pennsylvania neighborhood took a dive from a tree into a waiting tarp after being tranquilized. The bear was spotted near a school in Camp Hill, close to the capital of Harrisburg during lunchtime on Tuesday. Officials used a ladder truck to approach and tranquilize the bear. The sedated bear fell about 20 feet into a large blue tarp held up by wildlife officials, police, and firefighters. The animal was tranquilized again and relocated to state-owned land in a bear trap placed on a trailer.
Former prosecutor settles lawsuit against Netflix over Central Park Five series
NEW YORK (AP) — In a joint statement, former Manhattan prosecutor Linda Fairstein and Netflix announced the settlement of the defamation lawsuit she filed four years ago regarding her portrayal in the streaming service’s miniseries about the now-exonerated Central Park Five. Fairstein claimed that the 2019 series “When They See Us” depicted her as a “racist, unethical villain.” The case, expected to go to trial this month, was settled on Tuesday. The settlement includes no financial compensation for Fairstein, but a disclaimer will be shown. Netflix has also agreed to donate $1 million to the Innocence Project.
Panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment in possible setback for advocates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health advisers have rejected the first-ever proposal to use MDMA as a treatment for PTSD. This decision is a potential setback for psychedelic advocates aiming to bring banned drugs into mainstream use. Experts raised concerns about flawed study data and potential safety risks associated with MDMA, such as heart problems. The FDA is expected to make a final determination on the drug’s approval in August. Interest in the potential of psychedelics for treating challenging mental disorders like depression and addiction has been growing, but the negative vote on MDMA could hamper investments and research in the field.
Ippei Mizuhara spoke for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. He also stole nearly $17M from him
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud in a gambling case that shocked the sports community. Mizuhara admitted to exploiting the Japanese-English language barrier to steal almost $17 million from Ohtani’s Arizona bank account to cover his gambling debts, along with $325,000 in baseball cards and medical bills. Ohtani expressed that the plea brought him closure.
The NBA betting scandal that ended Jontay Porter’s career yields a criminal case against an NYC man
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man, Long Phi Pham, has been charged in a sports betting scandal that led to the NBA banning Jontay Porter for life. Pham is accused of conspiring to defraud a sports betting company and is currently in custody. The details of the charges match the circumstances of Porter’s downfall earlier this year. Federal prosecutors have not confirmed whether Porter is under investigation.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin announce TLC family reality series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin are set to star in a reality series on TLC about their lives as parents to seven young children. The show, titled “The Baldwins,” is scheduled for release in 2025. The couple invites viewers to witness the highs and lows of their family life in the upcoming series.
Nebraska funeral home discovers hospice patient was still alive hours after being declared dead
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska funeral home found that a 74-year-old hospice patient, previously declared dead by a nursing home, was still alive. Funeral home workers immediately began CPR upon the shocking discovery on Monday and the woman was rushed to a Lincoln hospital, where she passed away hours later. Investigators are looking into the incident to determine what happened.
Feds seek woman who left bag of $120,000 as bribe with promise of more at home of food fraud juror
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities in Minnesota are investigating an attempt to bribe a juror with a bag containing $120,000 to secure an acquittal for seven defendants accused of stealing more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children during the pandemic. The case went to the jury after the dismissed and replaced juror reported the bribe to police. A second juror was replaced after indicating she had been sequestered due to the bribe incident.
Muhammad Ali’s childhood home is for sale in Kentucky after being converted into a museum
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The childhood home of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, which has been transformed into a museum, is now on the market in Louisville, Kentucky. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom house, along with two neighboring properties, is listed for $1.5 million. The home became a place of tribute during Ali’s funeral procession in 2016.
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