A landmark NCAA settlement has been reached that could change the landscape of college sports by allowing student-athletes to start getting paid. The nearly $2.8 billion settlement will be paid out over the next decade to over 14,000 former and current student-athletes. This signals the end of the NCAA’s amateurism model and opens up the opportunity for athletes to earn money from endorsement and sponsorship deals. The terms of the deal include a new compensation model where schools can set aside revenue to share with athletes, with the cap increasing as revenues rise.
A group of Americans caught with ammunition in Turks and Caicos have formed a close bond while awaiting sentencing for violating the strict firearms and ammunition laws of the island. Two of the five detained Americans share an Airbnb as they await the judge’s decision, and U.S. lawmakers are working to secure their release. The laws in Turks and Caicos have strict penalties for possession of firearms and ammunition to protect residents and visitors.
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, alleging violations of antitrust laws in the live events industry. The lawsuit aims to address practices that harm artists, venues, and fans. While some experts believe the lawsuit may eventually lower ticket prices, others are less optimistic about the impact on the cost of tickets in the near future.
Nicole Shanahan, the vice presidential pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has a fringe worldview that may resonate with his supporters, despite not expected to win votes in the presidential bid. Shanahan has undergone a political transformation in recent years, attributing it to the pandemic and her daughter’s autism diagnosis. Supporters at her rally in Austin discussed why she resonates with them, focusing on issues like chronic illness, poverty, and political division.
The shiba inu dog behind the iconic “doge” internet meme, Kabosu, has passed away. The viral meme featuring Kabosu’s quizzical expression became popular in 2013 and was widely shared on social media platforms. The dog’s owner confirmed the news in a poignant poem on her blog. In other news, Senate Democrats failed to advance a border security bill, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called a special session for the state’s Legislature to get President Joe Biden on the ballot this November.
A Tesla owner’s experience with the car’s “self-driving” technology failing to detect a moving train raises questions about accountability in accidents involving semi-autonomous cars. The driver provided a crash report indicating that the accident was due to an error in Tesla’s technology, prompting discussions about the role of supervision in utilizing automated features. As the hurricane season approaches, all signs point to an exceptionally busy year, and recent developments in the music industry and geopolitics highlight ongoing issues and conflicts around the world.
