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Former pardoned man arrested in New York on several assault charges

In a recent turn of events, a former New York drug dealer whose 10-year federal sentence was commuted by former President Donald Trump in 2021 has been arrested on domestic violence and assault charges. Court documents reveal that Jonathan Braun, 41, now faces charges in Nassau County Court on Long Island for physically assaulting his 75-year-old father-in-law and his wife. On Tuesday, authorities allege Braun punched his father-in-law twice in the face as the older man tried to defend his daughter. Braun also allegedly pushed his wife out of bed on July 17, causing serious injuries to her legs, and…

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By Lily Chang

Carl Weathers receives posthumous sports entertainment star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Culture and Entertainment

The late actor and sports personality Carl Weathers will be honored with a Sports Entertainment star at a ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The event marks the placement of the 2,787th star and will feature host Sibley Scoles. Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis, who sponsored Weathers' star, will be among the guest speakers. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which manages the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the city of Los Angeles, continues its tradition of honoring notables in entertainment. Since its founding in 1960, this landmark has attracted millions of visitors from around the world. Tribute to…

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By Lily Chang

Peloton shares up more than 30% after effective restructuring and loss reduction

Investments and Business

Peloton announced a significant recovery as its strategic overhaul begins to bear fruit, posting its first revenue increase in nine quarters and substantially narrowing its financial losses. The fitness technology company, currently run by two board members following the departure of its previous CEO Barry McCarthy earlier this year, reported a slight 0.2% increase in revenue during its fiscal fourth quarter. That marked the first year-over-year revenue growth since the 2021 holiday season, signaling a potential turnaround for the company. In its recent update, Peloton shifted its focus to profitability, implementing deep cuts in marketing and sales expenses. These reductions,…

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2024

By Lily Chang

Japanese baseball players ask for freedom and fair compensation

Politics

Nippon Professional Baseball players are demanding greater autonomy and financial rewards, challenging the league’s long-standing control over their careers and earnings. In a move reminiscent of the MLBPA’s historic battles of the 1970s, the Japanese players are demanding early free agency and a share of their name, image and likeness rights. The JPBPA, the players' union, is preparing a lawsuit challenging the league's reserve system, which limits player movement and restricts their earning potential. The union argues that the system violates antitrust laws and unfairly benefits NPB clubs. The JPBPA is also advocating for players to retain control over their…