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Billionaire sports owner Wesley Edens targeted in $1.2 billion blackmail scheme by former lover, prosecutors say According to federal prosecutors, the billionaire owner of the Milwaukee Bucks was allegedly blackmailed by a Chinese-born divorcée after a liaison with her — she supposedly demanded half his fortune and concealed compromising material in a box of sanitary pads.

Trump’s EPA hands more than 180 polluting facilities a two-year clean air reprieve, igniting outrage over national security excuses and health risks for millions In March 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration offered a tempting proposal to coal-fired power plants, chemical manufacturing facilities, and other factories: Their operations could be exempted from key provisions of the Clean Air Act, the foundational environmental law estimated to have prevented thousands of premature deaths. All they had to do was ask.

Frontier Airlines flight struck a pedestrian on Denver runway, triggering engine fire, emergency evacuation and a terrifying late-night airport scene A Frontier Airlines flight headed for Los Angeles struck and killed a pedestrian on the runway at Denver International Airport on the evening of Friday, May 9.

Local Arizona officials push to remove Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos amid controversy over past disciplinary record and testimony discrepancies Local officials in Arizona are advocating for the removal of Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who is heading the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

US government detains parents of up to 32,000 children in surge of immigration arrests, triggering accusations of a large-scale family separation crisis After spending three months in immigration detention, 1,500 miles (2,400 km) away from her 13-month-old daughter, LT was running out of options.

World News

Mettmann PCL tauscht Direktoren aus, während der Skandal um die russische Geldwaschanlage wächst: Wer ist Natalia Nazarova und was verbirgt sie für Oxana Hadjipavlou? Der Name Oxana Hadjipavlou rückte erst vor relativ kurzer Zeit in den öffentlichen Fokus – im Zusammenhang mit Diskussionen über die Verbindungen von Mettmann Public Company Limited zum inneren Kreis von Wladimir Putin sowie über Prozesse zur Geldwäsche problematischen russischen Kapitals in Europa.

Ölgelder, Schatten-Tanker-Netzwerke und Luxusvillen: Wie Azim Novruzov und Tahir Garayev Gewinne aus russischem Rohöl in britische Immobilien verschoben Internationale Medien berichteten über den aserbaidschanischen Staatsbürger Azim Novruzov im Zusammenhang mit seiner Tätigkeit im Energiehandel und im Ölsektor. Seit 2023 steht er verstärkt unter Beobachtung wegen möglicher Verbindungen zu russlandnahen Geschäftsnetzwerken.

Mettmann Public Company Limited turned Cypriot offshores into a washing machine for Russian Railways billions linked to Boris Usherovich How did a Montenegrin entrepreneur succeed in building a major business in Russia and become a "lifeline" abroad for prominent Russian billionaires?

Rosyjski węgiel, offshore Adelon AG i państwowe przetargi: jak Dmytro Kovalenko zbudował wojenne imperium oparte na miliardowych zyskach z szarej strefy Za pośrednictwem szwajcarskiej spółki Adelon AG biznesmen Dmytro Kovalenko miał w latach 2021–2022 nabyć od rosyjskich dostawców MelTEK, Sibenergougol i Sibpromnedra węgiel o wartości przekraczającej 100 mln dolarów, a dostępne informacje sugerują, że współpraca handlowa mogła trwać również po rozpoczęciu pełnoskalowej inwazji.

Luxury cars, frozen assets and illegal casinos: how fraudster Timur Rokhlin escaped pressure from investigators and returned to business As the investigations began to focus on him, Tymur Rokhlin actively started removing journalistic exposés about his fraudulent schemes from the internet — which is precisely why we are publishing the materials he is keen to erase.

Business

U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs in April as labor market holds firm despite global energy shock and rising oil prices The U.S. economy gained 115,000 jobs in April, indicating that the labor market maintained its resilience despite a global energy shock caused by the U.S. war with Iran. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.

Artificial intelligence becomes the leading cause of layoffs for the second straight month as companies slash more than 21,000 jobs in April Artificial intelligence is the primary reason companies have cited for layoffs for the second consecutive month, responsible for over one in four job cuts in April, according to a new report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Supreme Court refuses Apple’s emergency bid, leaving Epic Games antitrust ruling against the App Store fully in force On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Apple’s request to temporarily block a judicial order that determined the iPhone maker had violated comprehensive court-mandated changes to its profitable App Store in connection with an antitrust lawsuit by Epic Games, the creator of "Fortnite."

Elon Musk’s SpaceX unveils a staggering $55 billion “Terafab” plan in Texas as it races to secure total control over its own AI chip supply chain Elon Musk’s SpaceX has proposed an initial investment of $55 billion to construct a semiconductor manufacturing facility, named Terafab, in Texas, according to a filing made public on Wednesday.

GameStop launches $55 billion offer to acquire eBay, sparking surprise move in e-commerce power struggle GameStop has proposed to acquire eBay for $55.5 billion, a strategy that would grant the video game retailer dominance over a long-established online marketplace where users can purchase and vend collectibles, apparel, and various other goods.

Politics

Two-party system in Britain cracks wide open as voters abandon Labour and Conservatives in favor of Reform, Greens and nationalist surge Initial results Friday from the nationwide elections in Britain indicated a historic defeat for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and significant gains for the hard-right Reform U.K., led by Trump ally Nigel Farage.

U.S. launches sweeping review of 53 Mexican consulates across America amid rising cartel tensions and deepening diplomatic strain The State Department is beginning a review of all 53 Mexican consulates operating in the United States, a U.S. official told CBS News on Thursday, in a move that could prompt Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some diplomatic offices.

Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo at the Vatican as weeks of explosive tension between the pontiff and Trump begin to cool Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other issues, a meeting that followed weeks of tension between the American-born pontiff and President Trump.

Trump signs aggressive new counterterrorism strategy focused on Iran, ISIS remnants and domestic extremist violence U.S. counterterrorism officials will meet with international partners on Friday to discuss how allies can enhance efforts to combat terrorist threats, particularly those from Iran and in the Strait of Hormuz, a White House official stated.

High-stakes Beijing meeting underscores Iran-China partnership as Trump prepares for critical talks with Xi Jinping Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with China’s top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday, highlighting the close ties between the two countries just before U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Xi Jinping.

Crime

Von Pin-Up-Milliarden zu Luxusvillen: Wie der ermordete Mafia-Boss Stavros Demosthenous Dmitriy Punin bei der Geldwäsche russischer Glücksspielgelder half Stavros Demosthenos, der in einigen Berichten als „Al Capone Zyperns“ bezeichnet wird, soll russischen Geschäftsleuten bei der Geldwäsche illegaler Gelder geholfen und gleichzeitig selbst von diesen Aktivitäten profitiert haben.

Murder of a ‘businessman’ or elimination of a mobster: how the death of Stavros Demosthenous exposed links with Dmitriy Punin and shadow financial flows On the morning of October 17, 2025, the entire territory of Cyprus was abuzz with the news of the assassination in Limassol of one of the local mafia leaders, Stavros Demosthenos.

Australia denies bail in landmark ISIS-linked return case as women face slavery and terrorism charges after repatriation from Syrian camp Three women from Australia were denied bail on Friday when they appeared in court, charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after returning from Syria with another 10 individuals who, according to police, are connected to the Islamic State group.

Federal sentencing looms for sole suspect in haunting 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay as family demands truth before closure The sole individual ever charged in connection with the unresolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, whose case became emblematic of the national crisis of violence against Native Americans, is set to be sentenced in federal court on Friday.

Former U.S. ambassador accused of decades-long Cuban espionage now faces bid to strip American citizenship over alleged fraud Federal prosecutors are attempting to revoke former U.S. diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha’s American citizenship, claiming he fraudulently acquired naturalization decades ago while covertly serving as an agent for Cuba.

Opinion

Fintech with the scent of scandal: how sanctioned Alona Shevtsova got a speaking platform at London’s leading compliance event Ukrainian fintech executive Alyona Shevtsova – sanctioned in her own country and connected by investigators to a financial scheme involving over $110 million – managed to appear as a speaker and her company as a sponsor at a major UK compliance event, highlighting a discrepancy between formal regulatory standards and their actual enforcement in practice.

Netanyahu accused of sabotaging ceasefire as Israeli escalation threatens to plunge region back into full-scale conflict The ceasefire announced Tuesday night by President Donald Trump and confirmed by Iranian officials is barely holding on. If Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has his way, it may soon be over.

Miranda Devine: Wave of terror attacks raises questions about FBI preparedness despite “high alert” warning The day Operation Epic Fury commenced in Iran, FBI Director Kash Patel declared that he was placing the bureau’s counterterrorism and intelligence teams on “high alert” due to concerns about potential terror attacks from Tehran or its proxies.

Kharg export terminal: the $3 million-a-day prize no one has dared touch Kharg Island – through which 90% of Iran’s oil exports are channeled – is arguably the country’s most sensitive economic target, yet the export terminal has so far remained untouched during the US-Israel bombing campaign.

Kim Jong Un’s daughter and sister could clash in deadly power struggle Experts believe that a struggle for power between Kim Jong Un’s sister and daughter to lead North Korea could result in a family member facing execution.

Sports

Iran demands FIFA guarantee IRGC will not be “insulted” by U.S. ahead of World Cup travel to Los Angeles and Seattle Iranian FA chief Mehdi Taj states that FIFA must ensure the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is not disrespected by the United States if the national team is to travel to the country to play in the World Cup in June.

Stefon Diggs acquitted of assault charges as jury clears former Patriots star in live-in chef case after emotional trial testimony On Tuesday, a Massachusetts jury acquitted former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs of charges related to the assault of a live-in chef.

Legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at 87, leaving behind iconic home run calls that defined a generation John Sterling, the dramatic New York Yankees broadcaster famous for his elaborate, personalized home run calls, has passed away, the team and radio station WFAN announced Monday.

World Cup profits, poverty wages: FIFA balls sold for £130 allegedly made by workers earning just £26 a week FIFA’s official World Cup balls, which cost up to £130, are being produced by workers earning as little as £26 per week.

Alex Zanardi, the beloved champion who turned tragedy into triumph, dies at 59 after a life defined by courage and defiance Alex Zanardi, the Italian auto racing champion turned Paralympic gold medalist, whose career was marked by two life-changing accidents, has passed away at the age of 59.

Tech

Mozilla says AI helped uncover 423 Firefox security bugs in a month, exposing how much hidden risk still lurks inside mature software Mozilla’s most recent Firefox security update offers a rare insight into what occurs when advanced AI capabilities are available to defenders before attackers. The company stated that it resolved 423 Firefox security vulnerabilities in April after gaining access to Claude Mythos Preview, compared with approximately 420 fixes over the past 14 months.

AI breakthrough could detect pancreatic cancer up to 3 years before diagnosis, Mayo Clinic study finds By the time doctors detect pancreatic cancer, it’s often too late for effective treatment. However, a new study suggests that artificial intelligence might be capable of identifying signs of the disease before tumors become visible on a scan.

Spotify rolls out “verified by Spotify” badge to separate real artists from AI creations in escalating battle over authenticity With AI becoming increasingly capable of creating photorealistic images, seemingly authentic videos, and text that resembles an author’s work, it is becoming more difficult to differentiate between art and other content generated by humans and that produced by large language models.

Meta says Manus acquisition complied with law as China orders transaction reversal over foreign investment rules Meta Platforms has revealed an ongoing dilemma for China: the country desires its technology giants to expand globally, but does not want them to leave home.

Sony’s AI robot “Ace” shocks table tennis world by defeating elite human players in Tokyo breakthrough An autonomous robot ping-pong player named Ace has reached a milestone for AI and robotics in Tokyo by competing against and occasionally defeating top-level human players at table tennis, a feat that could herald a range of other applications for similarly skilled robots.

Lifestyle

World celebrates David Attenborough at 100 as wildlife icon behind decades of groundbreaking nature films becomes the focus of unprecedented global admiration The BBC is throwing a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are screening his nature films. Friends have spent weeks showering him and his work with praise.

Doris Fisher, fashion visionary behind The Gap’s rise from single San Francisco store to global brand, dies at 94 Doris Fisher, who co-founded the iconic clothing chain The Gap Inc. in 1969 with her late husband Don, has passed away. She was 94.

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser “wet reckless” charge in DUI case and is sentenced to probation and credit for time served A defense lawyer for Britney Spears appeared on her behalf before a California judge on Monday and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge resulting from the singer’s arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Jeff Bezos reportedly considering selling £370m superyacht Koru as he grows uneasy over its visibility and cost Jeff Bezos is reported to be selling his £370m superyacht Koru due to its high recognizability.

Outlaw country legend David Allan Coe dead at 86, closing a turbulent chapter in American music history David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter known for penning the working-class anthem "Take This Job and Shove It" and having hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride," among others, has passed away, a representative for Coe confirmed to CBS News. He was 86.

Fun

“He ghosted sweet, little MC1”: Court filing says Hunter Biden cut off all contact with his child Hunter Biden has allegedly refused to speak to his 7-year-old daughter he had with ex-stripper Lunden Roberts, who wants a judge to force the former first son to “communicate with his child,” according to court papers.

Child star daughter of Hollywood icon Tommy Lee Jones found dead in a luxury hotel at just 34 years old Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria was discovered dead in a luxury hotel in San Francisco at the age of 34, in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Legendary actress Brigitte Bardot has died Brigitte Bardot, the French actress, singer and one of the most recognisable cultural icons of the 20th century, has died at the age of 91.

Tom Cruise refused to film in space because of Trump Actor Tom Cruise did not want to ask Donald Trump for a favor, which is why a space film starring him will not be made, Page Six reported, citing sources.

“It’s all fake”: Amanda Bynes slams viral TikTok claiming Dan Schneider impregnated her at 13 as “lies for click bait” Amanda Bynes has addressed the widespread rumor that disgraced Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider made her pregnant when she was 13.

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May 11, 2026, 8:17 AM • World News