President Trump removed Fed Governor Lisa Cook after FHFA Director Bill Pulte accused her of mortgage fraud tied to two properties labeled as primary residences within two weeks in 2021. Cook denies wrongdoing and says the loan predated her Fed service. A criminal referral went to Attorney General Pamela Bondi. The move raises legal questions about presidential power to fire Fed governors and the future of Fed independence.
The search for 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro has shifted to a homicide investigation after detectives said a reported parking-lot kidnapping in Yucaipa did not occur. His parents were arrested on murder charges as authorities expanded searches across Yucaipa, Cabazon, and Moreno Valley. Investigators believe Emmanuel is deceased and are focused on recovering his remains.
Jake and Rebecca Haro were arrested on suspicion of murdering their 7-month-old son after investigators said a reported kidnapping in Yucaipa was fabricated. The couple was taken into custody in Cabazon with a heavy police presence and is being held without bail. Despite the arrests, the search for baby Emmanuel continues as detectives review video, electronics, and tips.
Club América’s Ramón Juárez asked for fair officiating before the Toluca final, pointing to disputed calls in the first leg and a string of high-profile controversies around América. The debate sharpened after the 2024 title win over Cruz Azul on a VAR-awarded penalty and a heated Toluca match in March 2025. The league faces growing pressure to restore confidence in referees during its biggest games.
Undrafted corners rarely make headlines in May, but Mello Dotson is doing it in Las Vegas. The Kansas product has the size and mindset Pete Carroll wants, and he’s emerging as the UDFA to watch in a tight Raiders cornerback race. With third-round pick Darien Porter in the mix and a stack of veteran DBs, Dotson’s path likely runs through special teams and versatile reps in camp.
USC Upstate will begin its fall schedule at Clemson’s Tiger Classic on Aug. 25, 2025. Despite confusion over a separate “Tiger Invitational,” this event is hosted by Clemson and includes the Spartans in the field. Expect a competitive regional lineup, typical 54-hole stroke play, and early-season ranking stakes for the Big South program.
Jerry Adler, the veteran actor who played Hesh Rabkin on The Sopranos and Howard Lyman on The Good Wife, died in his sleep at home in New York City on August 23, 2025. He was 96. Born into a storied Yiddish theater family, he spent decades backstage on Broadway before shifting to on-screen acting in his 60s. Family representatives confirmed the peaceful passing.
A 1991 archival discovery rewrote U.S. board game history. The 1822 ‘Travellers’ Tour Through the United States,’ made by New York mapmakers F. & R. Lockwood, is now recognized as America’s earliest printed board game. Players spun a teetotum, named cities across 24 states, and raced to New Orleans. For decades, Parker Brothers had credited ‘The Mansion of Happiness’ (1843) as first.
Cornell University’s Legal Constructs Lab is building the National Zoning Atlas, a first-of-its-kind effort to translate local zoning codes into standard, searchable maps. Led by Professor Sara Bronin, the project brings together more than 50 institutions to compare rules across states and cities. The atlas aims to close information gaps, support policy reforms, and expand public participation in land-use decisions.
Detectives followed up on a reported sighting of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro in Central California, even as the case shifted from an alleged kidnapping to a homicide investigation. Both parents were arrested on suspicion of murder, and investigators say the kidnapping was fabricated. The infant’s remains have not been found. Community vigils continue as searches span Yucaipa and Cabazon.