FIFA moves ahead with new human rights strategy for World Cup games, but advocates are skeptical
Read full article: FIFA moves ahead with new human rights strategy for World Cup games, but advocates are skepticalFIFA is testing a new protocol for the 2026 World Cup in North America, requiring host committees to develop human rights action plans.
Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say
Read full article: Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors sayFederal prosecutors say a nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000.
Ippei Mizuhara spoke for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. He also stole nearly $17M from him
Read full article: Ippei Mizuhara spoke for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. He also stole nearly $17M from himBaseball star Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter has pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud in a gambling case that stunned the sports community.
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Blacksburg CineBowl & Grille makes May payment, balance still due
Read full article: Blacksburg CineBowl & Grille makes May payment, balance still dueBLACKSBURG, Va. โ Frank Theatres CineBowl & Grille made a payment on the first of the month but thousands of dollars in unpaid rent still needs to be addressed, according to Blacksburg APF Partners, which owns the property. Blacksburg APF Partners later said the theater owed $450,000 in unpaid rent. In a text following Friday's payment and reopening, Frank Theatres CEO Bruce Frank told WSLS 10, "We are open for business and look forward to working with the Landlord. It was revealed in court Thursday, that the CineBowl & Grille generated $500,000 to $900,000 in monthly revenue, depending on the month. Cinergy Entertainment, the company announced to take over management of the CineBowl & Grille Wednesday, is still interested, Mitchell said, if Frank Theatres doesn't meet its obligations.
