Good evening, it's Monday, May. 20, and we're covering the Iranian President reportedly dead, Boeing whistleblower death ruled suicide, one thing we learned about every NFL team during 2024 offseason, and much more. First time reading? Sign up here. | | American Fact of the Day! | The official drink of Pennsylvania is milk: Bottoms up! We might have an official drink – which goes well with such Pennsylvania classics as whoopie pies and Hershey's chocolates – but there's no official food in Pennsylvania. |
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| | Breaking Updates | | Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Reportedly Dead After Helicopter Crash | Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials were involved in a helicopter crash in foggy weather in the country's mountainous northwest.
Now reports indicate that the leader is dead. It took authorities more than 12 hours to even locate the site of the crash: The helicopter was one of three traveling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province as the president returned from a visit to Azerbaijan. At least 40 rescue teams were heading to the area, but crews struggled because of the mountainous terrain and poor visibility, according to state media.
Raisi was not a friend of modern civilization: Raisi was elected president in 2021, widely seen as the choice of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, after a career in Iran's judiciary. While in office he has overseen a tightening of morality laws, violent crackdowns on anti-government protests and Iran's first direct attack on Israel.
Next in the line of succession would be First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, if approved by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran's Supreme Leader serves as the final arbiter of domestic and foreign affairs in the Islamic Republic, dwarfing the powers of the country's president.
Unlike his predecessor, the moderate former President Hassan Rouhani, Raisi had fostered a close alliance with Khamenei. Many Iranians believed Raisi was being groomed to one day succeed the ailing 85-year-old Khamenei. | Read more updates here |
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| | Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett's Death Ruled Suicide | Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, 62, was found dead on March 9, 2024, in Charleston, South Carolina. His death marked the tragic end to his long battle against the airplane manufacturer over its problematic safety and production practices. The Charleston Police Department confirmed on Monday that Barnett died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and ruled his death a suicide.
Barnett, who worked at the company for more than three decades, was in the city for a deposition related to his lawsuit against Boeing, claiming retaliation for his exposure of their faulty safety procedures. In a statement, the whistleblower's lawyers expressed shock at the news, saying they "didn't see any indication he would take his own life. No one can believe it."
The Charleston Police Department's investigation found no evidence of foul play. The police report noted that he "sustained a fatal gunshot wound to his head at close range while inside his locked vehicle." Law enforcement found a suicide note in the front seat of Barnett's vehicle, suggesting he was under severe pressure.
The company has denied the allegations lodged by Barnett and other whistleblowers. However, there have been several instances in which airplanes manufactured by the company have displayed serious safety issues, including an incident in which a door plug on a 737 Max blew out shortly after taking off.
These cases raise concerns about the lack of robust protections for whistleblowers. Boeing has been accused of retaliating against those who speak up about the flaws in its safety practices. | Read more updates here |
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| | American Sports & Culture
|  | Why are gamblers betting on Bronny James to go No. 1 in 2024 NBA Draft? | The smart money is clearly on Alexandre Sarr, considering 81.4 percent of the handle for this market is on him, with only 2.4 percent of the money on Bronny, despite having the same total bets. |
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|  | One thing we learned about every NFL team during 2024 offseason: Cowboys, Eagles eyeing big-game results | Assessing all 32 clubs after the draft, free agency and schedule release |
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|  | MLB Power Rankings: Why only five teams, including the Yankees, are in baseball's upper tier of contenders | What teams comprise the very top tier in baseball this season, and who sits at No. 1 right now? |
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| | American Business & Markets
|  | Rims to Riches: How Sports Shaped Entrepreneur Brandon Adams' Success - Muscle & Fitness | Brandon Adams, entrepreneur, speaker-coach, and self-made millionaire, has released a book titled From Rims to Riches: 10 Business Lessons I Learned From Playing Sports. |
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|  | Council Post: Financial Forecasting: Its Critical Role In Small-Business Success | By staying adaptable and responsive to changes in the business environment, you can make more informed decisions and take your business toward long-term success. |
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|  | Getting AI right: How automation can help manage your business finances | There's no doubt that AI adoption is here and possibly more widespread than you would have thought. |
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| | American Politics | |  | NYT Interviews 2 Dozen Black Philadelphia Voters, Just 8 Are Voting for Biden | Only eight out of nearly two dozen black Philadelphia voters interviewed by the New York Times plan to vote for President Joe Biden. |
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|  | Ted Cruz and Katie Britt propose 'IVF Protection Act' | Blaze Media | BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey sounded the alarm. |
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|  | Conservative group partners with gas stations to highlight 'Biden's war on American energy': Here's how | Americans for Prosperity partnered with gas stations across the U.S. to lower prices to $2.38 per gallon, the average when President Biden took office. |
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