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- WALMART PLANS PRICE HIKES CITING TARIFF COSTS DESPITE STRONG FIRST QUARTER SALES: Walmart has announced plans to increase prices starting later this month, citing the impact of tariffs imposed under President Trump’s policies. Despite strong first-quarter sales, the company reported a decline in profits and stated it cannot fully absorb the rising costs associated with these tariffs. Customers can expect to see price hikes by the end of May and into June.
- MEXICAN BEAUTY INFLUENCER SHOT AND KILLED DURING TIKTOK LIVE STREAM: Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old Mexican beauty influencer, was tragically shot and killed during a TikTok livestream at her salon in Zapopan, Jalisco. Authorities are investigating the incident as a femicide, amid growing concerns over gender-based violence in Mexico. Unconfirmed reports suggest potential links to organized crime, highlighting the dangers faced by social media personalities in the region.
- WISCONSIN JUDGE PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO HELPING MAN EVADE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AGENTS: Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging she helped a man evade immigration agents at her courthouse. Prosecutors claim she escorted the individual out a back door after learning of the agents’ presence. A trial is scheduled to begin on July 21.
- FEMA FOUND ‘NOT READY’ FOR HURRICANE SEASON IN INTERNAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW: An internal review has revealed that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not fully prepared for the upcoming hurricane season. Acting Administrator David Richardson admitted that planning is only 80-85% complete, with significant delays in training and readiness exercises. The agency faces internal disarray, staff departures, and budget cuts, raising concerns about its ability to respond effectively to disasters.
- NEW POLL SHOWS AMERICANS DIVIDED OVER DEI PROGRAMS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES: A recent AP-NORC poll indicates that Americans are split on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Approximately 40% support these initiatives, 30% oppose them, and another 30% remain neutral. While some elements like mentorship and historical education receive broader acceptance, the overall concept remains contentious, especially amid efforts to dismantle such programs.
- UNITEDHEALTH UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION FOR POTENTIAL MEDICARE FRAUD, REPORT SAYS: UnitedHealth Group is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice for allegedly inflating risk scores to increase Medicare Advantage payments. The probe adds to the company’s ongoing legal challenges, including civil fraud investigations and antitrust scrutiny. Following the news, UnitedHealth’s stock dropped 17%, and the company has suspended its 2025 financial forecast.
- OHIO LAWMAKER PROPOSES BILL TO LIMIT OHIO STATE FOOTBALL’S NOON KICKOFFS: Ohio State Representative Tex Fischer has introduced a bill aiming to prevent state universities from scheduling home football games at noon. The proposal seeks to prohibit games from starting before 3:30 p.m., citing concerns over player performance and fan experience. The bill includes exceptions for certain rivalries, such as games against Michigan.
- SCIENTISTS SUCCESSFULLY TURN LEAD INTO GOLD—BUT ONLY FOR A SPLIT SECOND: Researchers at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have achieved a scientific milestone by briefly converting lead into gold. Using high-speed collisions, they managed to transform lead nuclei into gold for a fraction of a second. While not practical for gold production, the experiment offers valuable insights into nuclear physics and the processes that occur in stars.
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