Monday, April 24 top stories
It is Monday, April 24. Here are today’s top stories.
Len Goodman, DWTS judge, dies at 78
Len Goodman, who is known for being a judge on “Dancing With the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing” in the U.K., passed away at the age of 78 on Saturday. He had bone cancer and died in his home country of England.
When Goodman was a young man, he was a talented dancer and won several competitions.
Goodman was the head judge of “Strictly Come Dancing” when it launched in 2004 and was also the head judge of “DWTS” when it launched in 2005. During the latest season, Season 31, Goodman announced that it would be his final season.
Goodman was a judge for at least four Deaf stars when they competed: Marlee Matlin, Nyle DiMarco, Rose Ayling-Ellis, and Daniel Durant.
Goodman leaves behind a wife and a son from a previous relationship.
Bed Bath and Beyond files for bankruptcy
Bed Bath & Beyond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday and plans to liquidate.
The company said it would reverse course if it finds a last-minute buyer.
Axios said the store “has been in distress for years, having failed to reinvent itself in the digital age” and that competition from Amazon, Walmart and Target “ate into Bed Bath’s customer base.”
9 teens shot at after-prom party in Texas
At least 9 teenagers were injured in a shooting at an after-prom party in Texas. This happened early Sunday morning at a home near Jasper, Texas. Fortunately, none of the injuries are considered life-threatening.
Police said they are questioning several people of interest. There were about 250 people at the party. There was a second shooting in Jasper and police said they are investigating if the shootings are connected.
The Jasper School District said they will have a larger law enforcement presence this week in its schools to ensure student safety and provide counselors.
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Former cop Kim Potter released from prison
Kim Potter, the former police officer in Minnesota who was convicted of manslaughter in the shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop two years ago, was released from prison this morning.
Wright was pulled over because the car he was driving had an expired registration tab and there was an air freshener hanging in the rearview mirror. Potter found that Wright had a warrant and as she and other officers tried to arrest him, he broke free and went back in his car. Potter grabbed her gun and shot at him, killing him. Potter said she accidentally pulled out her gun as she meant to pull out her taser. This happened in the city of Brooklyn Center.
Potter was sentenced to 24 months in prison but had credit for time served. She will be on supervised release for the remaining third of her sentence.
Wright’s mother, Katie, said she is struggling to find peace and is angry that Potter can watch her two sons and touch them, while she cannot hold her son.
Updates on war in Sudan
Here are updates on the war in Sudan. On April 15, the Sudanese military and a powerful militia called RSF started fighting each other. Over 400 people have been killed.
Reuters said fighter jets have bombed the capital city of Khartoum and the main airport has been at the center of fighting. There is heavy gunfire and shelling.
The U.S. evacuated embassy staff using a military helicopter over the weekend. Europe, China, and Japan evacuated their citizens today. Many in Sudan are fleeing to neighboring countries.
Israel is offering to host mediation talks between the generals of the Sudanese military & RSF and is hoping to achieve peace.
Tucker Carlson no longer with Fox News
Fox News announced today that its star host Tucker Carlson would be leaving the news channel. His last program was on Friday, so the announcement means Carlson never had the chance to say goodbye or explain where he’s going next.
It is not known the exact reason why Carlson is leaving, but this is happening after Fox News paid a $787 million settlement to Dominion Voting Systems and admitted that it aired false information about the election being rigged. Carlson was supposed to be one of the first witnesses to testify in a trial that never took place because of the settlement.
Fox News said it would rotate Fox News personalities in Carlson’s 8 pm slot until a new host is named.
Don Lemon fired by CNN
CNN anchor Don Lemon said today that he was fired from CNN and that he is stunned. He said he found out from his agent and is disappointed that nobody from CNN’s management told him directly.
Lemon worked for CNN for 17 years. He was on air this morning and all seemed normal, so it is a shocking end.
That’s all the top stories for today. See you tomorrow and stay with the light.
https://news.yahoo.com/dancing-stars-judge-len-goodman-083949325.html
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-04-24/len-goodman-strictly-come-dancing-judge-dies-aged-78-agent-says
https://www.axios.com/2023/04/23/bed-bath-beyond-bankruptcy-chapter-11-liquidation
https://abcnews.go.com/US/9-teenagers-shot-wounded-after-prom-party-texas/story
https://abcnews.go.com/US/kim-potter-officer-convicted-killing-daunte-wright-released/story
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/24/us/kim-potter-release-prison-daunte-wright/index.html
https://www.axios.com/2023/04/24/sudan-israel-invite-burhan-hemedti-talks
https://www.axios.com/2023/04/24/tucker-carlson-fox-news-out
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