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Kathryn Ruemmler, former White House counsel under Barack Obama, will step down as general counsel at Goldman Sachs following renewed scrutiny over her ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ruemmler confirmed she will leave the firm on June 30, stating that media attention surrounding her past legal work had become a distraction. Emails recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice revealed exchanges between Ruemmler and Epstein, including messages from 2014 through 2019. Goldman Sachs executives had previously maintained that Ruemmler’s relationship with Epstein was strictly professional and that she neither represented nor advocated for him. Ruemmler has said…

U.S. President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan announced that a major immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is being scaled back, stating he proposed ending the operation and that the president agreed. Under “Operation Metro Surge,” roughly 3,000 armed agents were deployed by late January to carry out deportations across the state. The operation triggered protests in Minneapolis, where residents demonstrated against masked agents in tactical gear. During the enforcement actions, two U.S. citizens were fatally shot by immigration agents. Homan said about 700 agents had already been withdrawn and that many of the remaining personnel deployed from other states…

Nottingham Forest have dismissed head coach Sean Dyche after just four months in charge. The decision follows a goalless home draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, leaving Forest 17th in the Premier League table, three points above the relegation zone with 12 matches remaining. Dyche, 54, was appointed in October on a contract running until 2027, replacing Ange Postecoglou, who had lasted only 39 days after succeeding Nuno Espírito Santo earlier in the campaign. In a statement, the club confirmed Dyche had been relieved of his duties and thanked him and his staff for their efforts. No further comment was provided. Dyche…

Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have surged on FIFA’s official resale platform, with some seats listed at multiples of their original face value just weeks after the main sales phase closed in January. For the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Azteca on June 11, a Category Three upper-tier ticket was listed at $5,324, compared with its original price of $895. Prices for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium were even more extreme. A Category Three seat was advertised at $143,750, more than 41 times its face value of $3,450. The lowest resale…

Canadian authorities have identified the suspect in Tuesday’s mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar. Police confirmed the suspect died by suicide after carrying out one of the deadliest mass killings in Canadian history. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police revised the death toll to nine, including the shooter, down from the initially reported 10. Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald said the suspect had a history of mental health interventions and had previously been apprehended under the provincial Mental Health Act. Police had responded multiple times to the family residence over concerns related to mental health. Investigators…

A furious Cardi B unfollowed her baby daddy, Stefon Diggs, after the New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday. Screenshots circulating on social media show Cardi B allegedly dissing Stefon after his Super Bowl loss. In the screenshot, Cardi commented: “You’re a disgrace to the game.” To which he allegedly responded, “You’re a disgrace to music.” Then he unfollowed Cardi B on Instagram, sparking a frenzy on social media when she unfollowed him. No official comment was issued through either camp. But Stefon reportedly invited multiple women to the Super Bowl to watch…

Former Chelsea striker Álvaro Morata has confirmed that his marriage to Italian influencer Alice Campello has ended after attempts to reconcile failed. Morata, 33, and Campello, 30, initially separated following Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph. In August of that year, they announced they were parting ways after seven years of marriage. The couple briefly reunited in January but have since split again and are reportedly living separately in Milan. Speaking to Spanish media personality Alexia Rivas on the program Fiesta, the striker stated that although there is still love between them, they struggle to understand each other. “We are suffering because…

Russian authorities have begun limiting access to Telegram, citing national security and legal concerns as part of a broader effort to steer citizens toward state-controlled digital platforms. The country’s telecommunications regulator, Roskomnadzor, announced that access to the messaging service would be restricted for the “protection of Russian citizens.” Officials accused Telegram of failing to remove content deemed criminal or extremist and said restrictions would remain in place until alleged violations of Russian law are addressed. State news agency TASS reported that Telegram faces fines totaling 64 million rubles (approximately $828,000) for refusing to delete prohibited material and failing to comply…

At least nine people have been killed following a shooting at a high school and a nearby residence in Tumbler Ridge, a rural mountain town in British Columbia. Police responded to reports of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School at approximately 1:20 p.m. local time. Upon arrival, officers discovered six people dead inside the school and dozens more injured. A seventh victim died while being transported to hospital, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Authorities later located two additional victims deceased at a residential property believed to be connected to the incident. The suspected shooter was found…

Tunisian referee, Haitham Guirat has reportedly been suspended indefinitely by the Tunisian football authorities following a major officiating error in a domestic league fixture. Guirat’s suspension was confirmed on Monday after a controversial decision in a Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 match sparked widespread criticism and scrutiny of his officiating standards. The incident, described by local officials as a “serious refereeing mistake,” prompted an immediate disciplinary review by the referees’ committee. The incident, described by local officials as a “serious refereeing mistake,” prompted an immediate disciplinary review by the referees’ committee. Guirat’s suspension has additionally renewed debate about his appointments on…