Texas man sentenced after smuggling baby spider monkeys from Mexico

A Texas man was sentenced in federal court on Friday to four months in custody and 180 days in home confinement after smuggling six protected Mexican Spider Monkeys, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney's Office.

Sarmad Ghaled Dafar was also ordered to pay more than $23,000 in restitution for the cost of quarantining three monkeys at the San Diego Zoo.

Harvard sues Trump administration over $2.2 billion in frozen funds

Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing the Trump administration to halt a freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration's demands to limit activism on campus.

In a letter to Harvard earlier this month, the Trump administration had called for broad government and leadership reforms at the university as well as changes to its admissions policies. It also demanded that the university audit views of diversity on campus, and stop recognizing some student clubs.

American Sports & Culture

Ex-Duke commit Henderson joins Lucas in Miami

ESPN 100 senior Shelton Henderson, who decommitted from Duke last week, announced his commitment to Miami on Monday.

Eagles, Jurgens agree to 4-year, $68M extension

Eagles center Cam Jurgens has agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2029 season that is worth $68 million and includes $39.4 million guaranteed.

Guardians DFA former 1st-round pick McKenzie

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie, who has been plagued by arm injuries since making 30 starts in his breakout 2022 season, was designated for assignment Monday.

American Business & Markets

Chipotle to expand to Mexico amid Trump trade war with U.S. neighbor

Chipotle is betting that Mexico's familiarity with its ingredients and appreciation for fresh food will win over consumers.

Musk says he's looking to put 'proper value' on xAI during investor call, sources say

Sources said recent comments from Musk signal that AI startup xAI may be readying for a significant capital raise.

Gold surges to a record above $3,400 as Trump threatens Fed independence

President Donald Trump said last Thursday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's "termination cannot come fast enough."

American Fact of the Day!

On April 22, 1970, the United States celebrated the first Earth Day, marking the birth of the modern environmental movement. Spearheaded by Senator Gaylord Nelson and organized by activist Denis Hayes, the event mobilized approximately 20 million Americans—about 10% of the U.S. population at the time—to participate in rallies, teach-ins, and demonstrations across the country. This unprecedented grassroots effort led to significant environmental reforms, including the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the passage of landmark legislation such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.

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