Prince Harry has made history by becoming the first high-ranking member of the British royal family to appear as a witness in court in 130 years. He is accusing the publishers of Britain's Daily Mirror tabloid newspaper of obtaining information about him and his late mother, Diana, the Princess of Wales, illegally through phone hacking and other unlawful methods. In his testimony, Prince Harry spoke of the pain and suffering his mother endured at the hands of the British press, calling the actions of some British tabloids "utterly vile".
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a renewed warning about the Boppy Newborn Lounger, a popular baby pillow released in 2013, due to reports of 10 infant deaths since 2015. The Boppy Company recalled over 3 million loungers in 2021, but two more infants have died since then. The CPSC is urging consumers to stop using the product and is asking online marketplaces to crack down on any attempts to sell the pillows secondhand. Parents and caregivers are advised to contact the Boppy Company for a full refund and to use only products that meet the safety standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Chris Christie is launching his second bid for the presidency on Tuesday, becoming the first to challenge former President Donald Trump in the Republican primary field. Despite being a close ally of Trump in the past, Christie has soured on the former president and plans to run a no-holds-barred campaign against him. The next day, former Vice President Mike Pence will announce his bid, and Christie may be the only candidate willing to openly criticize Trump.
Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled accusations of rape against him just before his trial was set to begin, with both sides claiming victory. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but the accuser's attorney said her client had achieved a measure of justice, while Gooding's attorney said the actor was pleased to have the matter behind him and maintained his innocence.
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer, has died at age 83. She became an overnight superstar in 1964 with her off-hand English-language vocals on the classic bossa nova album “Getz/Gilberto”. Her voice became the face of bossa nova and she released over 20 albums in her five-decade career, receiving numerous awards including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She is survived by her daughter, Bebel Gilberto, who is also a singer-songwriter.
PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf have announced a historic merger, ending two years of disruption and distraction in the professional golf world. The deal is expected to bring a new level of competition and financial stability to the sport, and to the organizations involved. The merger comes after the PGA Tour was sued by LIV Golf last year for antitrust violations, and will end all litigation between the parties.
Joran van der Sloot, the main suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway, will not be extradited to the United States as planned on Thursday due to a court action filed by his lawyer, Máximo Altez. Altez has called the extradition an “abuse of authority” that violates his client’s rights, and van der Sloot has reversed course following a meeting with Dutch diplomats. The court action has yet to be heard, and it is unclear when a decision will be made.
Rep. George Santos' lawyer, Joseph Murray, has urged a judge to deny a request by news outlets to unseal the names of the bond suretors who co-signed the $500,000 bond for Santos' pretrial release. Murray argued that revealing the suretors' identities would put them in a position to suffer great distress, lose their jobs, and even physical injury. The news outlets argue that the public has a right to know who is financially backing Santos' release, but Murray believes the potential consequences outweigh this right. The judge has yet to make a decision on the matter, as Santos is currently facing charges of bribery, wire fraud, and conspiracy.