Doyle Brunson, known as the “Godfather of Poker” and “Texas Dolly,” passed away on Sunday. He was a two-time world champion and won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments, and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2002. His influence on the poker world was immense and his legacy will live on for many years to come, with many taking to social media to share their condolences and memories.
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On Sunday, tragedy struck Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky when a horse named Rio Moon suffered a catastrophic injury and was euthanized. This marks the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby, sparking outrage among animal rights activists. Rio Moon was trained by Dale Romans and had competed in five races since his debut in April 2021.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner was injured in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after being hit in the head by a line drive. Manager Bud Black said Feltner has a skull fracture and concussion, but is overall "fine". He has been placed on the 15-day injured list and the Rockies have not yet announced a replacement for Feltner in the starting rotation. This is the second time this season that Feltner has been injured, and he has a 3-4 record with a 5.48 ERA in 11 starts this season.
A 78-year-old US citizen was sentenced to life in prison in China on spying charges, potentially worsening the already strained relations between the two countries. Leung was detained on April 15, 2021, and the case is shrouded in secrecy. The US government has yet to comment on the case and it is unclear if they will take any action in response.
Kenya's government has expressed concern over a series of retaliatory killings of lions in the past week, prompting the deployment of a new team of female rangers to protect the country's wildlife. The rangers are providing education to local communities on how to coexist with wildlife, and developing strategies to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife. The government is hopeful that the new team will be able to reduce the number of retaliatory killings and ensure peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife.
Sudan's capital of Khartoum is in chaos as military factions battle despite cease-fire talks in Saudi Arabia, leaving hundreds dead and the city in disarray. Families are huddling in their homes to avoid stray bullets and facing shortages of food and supplies, power outages, and communications disruptions. The conflict has been devastating for the city, with no sign of the violence abating and the people of Sudan desperate for a resolution.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced that the number of migrants crossing the US southern border has dropped by 50% since the expiration of pandemic-related asylum restrictions, crediting harsher penalties for unlawful entry. Mayorkas also said the Biden administration is working with Mexico and Central American countries to address the root causes of migration and providing access to medical care, food, and shelter for migrants. The decrease in crossings is a welcome sign for the Biden administration, though it remains to be seen if it will be sustained.
Turkey's national election results are in, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has narrowly failed to secure a majority win for a third term. The election was the strongest challenge to Erdogan's 20-year hold on power, with the gap between the two candidates shrinking as the night went on. Both Erdogan and his main rival, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, have promised to respect the will of the people, and the election will be closely watched by the international community as they head towards a presidential runoff on May 28.