Former American League All-Star, World Series Champion Eddie Fisher Dies

The BriefA woman was arrested for suspected DWI after a three-vehicle crash in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, involving her stalled Dodge Durango and a Tesla that also struck a Ford Taurus. The crash occurred on Interstate 35E, leading to minor injuries for the Tesla driver, while the Taurus driver was unharmed; the highway was closed for about an hour and 15 minutes. The arrested woman was booked into Dakota County Jail, and further details regarding her...

Key TakeawaysA UK biotech company, Tropic, has developed a non-browning banana using CRISPR gene editing, extending its freshness for up to 12 hours after peeling. This innovation aims to reduce food waste and CO2 emissions significantly, with the potential to impact global agriculture positively. The bananas have received commercial approval in several countries, including the US, and are expected to be available in stores by the end of the year. Full Article

A North Dakota judge dismissed a misdemeanor charge against Shane Al Randall for impersonating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, which led to the improper release of an inmate. The dismissal, ordered by State District Judge Kirsten Sjue, did not specify reasons and followed a motion by the prosecutor citing "prosecutorial discretion." Jail staff mistakenly released the inmate to Randall, believing he was an ICE agent, until the real officer arrived, leading to both Randall...

Tesla has ceased taking orders for its Model S and Model X in China due to a retaliatory 125% import duty imposed by Beijing, affecting only the dwindling inventory of these vehicles already shipped to local showrooms. This decision comes amid a trade war initiated by the Trump administration, which has resulted in minimal impact on Tesla's overall business since the affected models represent a small fraction of its global sales, with the bulk coming...

Timothy McVeigh was executed on June 11, 2001, for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing, famously referring to the child victims as "collateral damage" and quoting the poem "Invictus" before his death. Co-conspirator Terry Nichols, now serving a life sentence without parole, admitted to helping build the bomb and expressed remorse for his involvement, while Michael Fortier, who testified against them, entered witness protection after serving time for failing to warn authorities. John Doe...

Sen. Bernie Sanders made a surprise appearance at the Coachella music festival, urging young people to "fight for justice" as the future of America depends on their activism. He emphasized the need for economic, social, and racial justice, while also calling for youth leadership in tackling climate change and protecting women's rights. Sanders, recently holding a record rally in Los Angeles, acknowledged the crowd's discontent with President Trump, reinforcing his influential role as a leading...