Заместителя шерифа в Миссисипи уволили после драки с судьей на детском турнире по бейсболу
Заместитель шерифа округа Октиббеха (штат Миссисипи) лейтенант Даррелл Холли был уволен из департамента после физического столкновения с бейсбольным судьей. Об этом сообщил шериф Шанк Фелпс, подтвердив, что решение об отстранении было принято им лично на основании видеозаписи инцидента.По данным полиции Старквилла, Холли и судья Джефф Акинс были арестованы и обвинены в драке без самообороны. На видеозаписи зафиксировано, как сын Холли наносит удар судье в затылок. Семья Акинса сообщила, что после инцидента ему потребовалась медицинская помощь.Организаторы турнира Grand Slam Mississippi выступили с официальным заявлением, осудив произошедшее. Директор турнира Майк Нармор подчеркнул, что насилие недопустимо в молодежном спорте, и заявил, что Холли также получил пожизненный запрет на участие в будущих мероприятиях организации.В социальных сетях дочь судьи Акинса выразила протест против действий лейтенанта Холли. Параллельно с этим сообщалось об аналогичном инциденте в Оклахоме, где конфликт между тренером и судьей также перерос в физическое столкновение.
Mississippi sheriff's deputy fired over viral on-field fight with baseball umpire during 14U game
A Mississippi sheriff's deputy has been stripped of his badge and fired over a physical fight with an umpire that was captured on video during a weekend 14U baseball tournament in Starkville.Sheriff Shank Phelps of the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office revealed to OutKick on Monday that Lt. Darrell Holley has been terminated over the incident. "He's no longer employed," Phelps said while noting that the video led to Holley's firing. "It is my decision, yes," Phelps added. When pressed why Holley was immediately fired, Phelps wouldn't elaborate on why the decision came so quickly.Holly and umpire Jeff Akins were both arrested and charged with fight not in self-defense for their roles, according to the Starkville Police Department.The Dispatch reported that Holley's son can be seen on the video punching the umpire in the back of the head. Akins' family reports that he needed medical care at a hospital due to the fight.PARENTS ERUPT INTO MASSIVE BRAWL DURING CATHOLIC YOUTH BASKETBALL GAME IN STATEN ISLANDA woman claiming to be the Mississippi umpire's daughter took to social media to address the fight. "You done buddy WE WILL NOT BE SILENT THIS WILL NOT GO AWAY!" Vernecia Riley wrote on Facebook in comments aimed at Lt. Holley."Starkville stand up," she pleaded.Tournament officials released a statement on social media condemning the fight."Grand Slam Mississippi unequivocally condemns the events that took place during the Starkville tournament (Sunday, May 3). Youth sports are to be built on respect, integrity, and safety, and any actions that undermine those values are not acceptable. Violence of any kind has no place in our organization and will not be tolerated. We are committed to addressing this matter appropriately and ensuring a safe, respectful environment for all participants," Grand Slam Mississippi Tournament Director Mike Narmour said in a statement.Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, an ugly incident reportedly took place Saturday night at an 11U tournament where a coach, who had been ejected by the umpire, appeared to press forward into the umpire's chest and it turned into punches being thrown and the umpire asking fans in the stands to "call 911."As for Holley, not only has he been fired from his job, he's also been banned from future Grand Slam travel baseball events, Narmour told The Dispatch.
Согласно внутренним оценкам группировки, война с Израилем привела к оккупации части южного Ливана и значительным человеческим жертвам.
News24 | Hezbollah pays a heavy price for war with Israel, ‘pride and sovereignty’ at stake
— Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on 2 March: Israel has occupied a chunk of southern Lebanon, displaced hundreds of thousands of its Shi’ite Muslim constituents and killed as many as several thousand of its fighters, according to previously unreported casualty estimates from within the group.
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Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies
— Coverage of the Trump administration dominated the Pulitzer Prizes announced on Monday as the prize committee unleashed a searing attack on US President Donald Trump’s attempts to limit freedom of reporting.“We stand for civil discourse and against censorship,” said Pulitzer Administrator Marjorie Miller ahead of the announcements, which honoured coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies.“Unfortunately, this bears repeating now, as media access to the White...
Поисково-спасательная операция продолжается после исчезновения двух военнослужащих армии США у южного побережья Марокко.
1 missing U.S. soldier in Morocco was trying to save another, officials say
— Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
Бывший президент США Дональд Трамп заявил, что не звонил журналисту ABC News Джонатану Карлу, чтобы узнать о его самочувствии после инцидента на ежегодном ужине Ассоциации корреспондентов Белого дома.
ABC News reporter claims Trump called to check on him after WHCA Dinner, but Trump says it never happened
— Trump denies calling ABC's Jonathan Karl after the White House Correspondents' Dinner assassination attempt, calling Karl's on-air claim dishonest.
Конфликт на Ближнем Востоке создает неопределенность для мирового сельского хозяйства, однако китайские фермеры продолжают весенние работы без перебоев.
How the Middle East crisis is expanding China’s agrochemical influence
— As the Middle East conflict spreads uncertainty among farmers around the world, Chinese farmers are carrying out their spring ploughing as usual and appear largely untroubled.“The supply of chemical fertilisers for spring ploughing is ample,” an official with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said at a news conference last month, adding that domestic fertiliser prices were “far lower than international prices” and spring sowing was proceeding as normal.While policymakers around the...
В результате перестрелки на Национальной аллее пострадал случайный прохожий. Секретная служба США сообщила, что сотрудники правоохранительных органов применили ответный огонь после того, как подозреваемый начал стрельбу.
Person shot by officers near Washington Monument, Secret Service says
— The US Secret Service said a suspect who opened fire on Monday on the National Mall did so after being confronted by officers.Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said officers returned fire. A bystander was struck by the suspect, Quinn said.Quinn said the motorcade of Vice-President J.D. Vance transited through the area not long before the shooting but there was no indication it was the target.The incident happened on Monday afternoon around 15th Street and Independence Avenue near the...
В сети распространилось видео, на котором скандальный пассажир самолета, следовавшего из Атланты в Чикаго, устроил дебош и попытался самостоятельно покинуть борт через аварийный выход.
Flight passenger yells, 'I want off,' calls crew 'idiots' and yanks open emergency exit door
— A viral social media post captured an unruly passenger opening a plane's emergency door after hours on the tarmac on a Chicago-bound flight leaving Atlanta.
Губернатор Калифорнии раскритиковал президента США за использование инцидента с применением оружия на ужине Ассоциации корреспондентов Белого дома для нападок на оппонентов и подавления свободы слова.
Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of exploiting White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting to attack enemies
— California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized President Donald Trump for allegedly exploiting the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting to push political priorities.
Жители и постоянные гости французского поселка Кап-д'Агде отмечают значительное изменение состава туристов из-за притока представителей секс-туризма.
French nudist resort being overrun by international swingers who are banging on the beach
— The world's largest nudist resort at Cap d'Agde in southern France is reportedly being overtaken by swingers who are having sex on the beach.
Двое мужчин приговорены к тюремным срокам за организацию масштабного мошенничества, в результате которого государственные и частные страховые компании потеряли около $84 млн.
DOJ sentences pair in $522M DNA testing fraud scheme after suspect tried to flee US
— Two men were sentenced for a $522 million fraud scheme that used kickbacks and fake genetic testing orders to bilk Medicare, Medicaid and insurers.
В тексте анализируется текущее противостояние между США и Китаем, которое автор характеризует не как честную конкуренцию, а как попытку подавления через санкции.
How US tech hegemony is locking out the Global South
— In global discourse, a script has been handed to us: the United States and China are locked in a “tech race”. But this is really a misnomer. True competition requires a level playing field. When one runner trips the other to ensure victory, it’s not a competition; it’s cheating.So, when Washington deploys an arsenal of sanctions, export controls and diplomatic strong-arming to hamstring China’s technological ascent, it is not competing. It is an act of suppression.This reflects a deliberate...
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FIRST ON FOX: Powerful House Ways and Means chair throws hammer down on 'foreign-aligned influence network'
— Congress expands investigation into alleged "foreign-aligned influence network" behind May Day protests, demanding documents from three U.S. nonprofits.
Лорен Санчес-Безос стала одной из первых прибывших на ежегодный бал Met Gala, представив роскошный образ в темно-синих тонах.
Lauren Sánchez Bezos stuns in midnight blue gown as she leads Met Gala arrivals
— The 2026 Met Gala welcomed stars to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art with the "Costume Art" theme and "Fashion Is Art" dress code.
Министр финансов США Скотт Бессент заявил, что Китай оказывает финансовую поддержку Ирану, и призвал власти КНР помочь Вашингтону в обеспечении судоходства через Ормузский пролив.
News24 | US official says China is ‘funding’ Iran, urges Beijing to help open Strait of Hormuz
— United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused China of “funding the largest state sponsor of terrorism”, referring to Iran, saying that Beijing should help Washington in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
В понедельник в районе Вашингтонского монумента сотрудники правоохранительных органов открыли огонь, что привело к кратковременной блокировке Белого дома.
Gun scare near White House: Person shot by law enforcement at Washington Monument
— Law enforcement shot an individual near the Washington Monument on Monday, triggering a brief White House lockdown. Emergency services transported an adult male to the hospital, while a teenager received treatment for minor injuries. The incident, occurring close to a presidential event, adds to recent security concerns in the capital.
Американский ритейлер видеоигр GameStop объявил о предложении по покупке маркетплейса eBay примерно за 55,5 млрд долларов.
GameStop makes $56 billion takeover bid for eBay
— U.S. video game retailer GameStop has made a takeover bid to buy eBay for about $55.5 billion in an attempt to turn the online marketplace into a competitor…
Согласно сообщениям СМИ, президент Бразилии планирует провести переговоры со своим американским коллегой в Белом доме.
Brazil’s Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week
— Media reports say the Brazilian president will meet with his US counterpart in the White House in the coming days.
Организаторы Каннского кинофестиваля объявили имена членов жюри, которым предстоит выбрать обладателя «Золотой пальмовой ветви».
Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård among Cannes Film Festival jurors
— Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao and Stellan Skarsgård are among the jurors who will decide the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, organizers announced Monday. Just about…
Новая адаптация классического романа Уильяма Голдинга исследует столкновение гармонии и хаоса среди группы подростков на острове.
Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' is a harrowing descent into horror. The cast had a ball
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Певица Долли Партон вынуждена отменить свои выступления в Лас-Вегасе, которые ранее уже переносились. Причиной стали проблемы со здоровьем, вызывающие головокружение.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues
— Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling “swimmy headed” — but has assured fans her ailments are…