Mika Immonen, Champion Pool Player Known as the Iceman, Dies at 52

He won the world nine-ball title in 2001 and the 10-ball title in 2009, as well as back-to-back U.S. Opens, earning his nickname for his steely demeanor.

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A Global Crackdown on Free Speech

We explore how the U.S. has joined all the other countries where leaders have tried to silence speech.

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Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Protests

Andry Rajoelina, the leader of the island nation in Africa, acknowledged grievances over power cuts and water shortages that have drawn thousands of young people to the streets.

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Top Trump Aides Push for Ousting Maduro, Venezuela’s Leader

An opposition movement whose figures have met with U.S. officials says it is communicating with Washington on plans to dismantle Nicolás Maduro’s “criminal structure.”

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California’s Gavin Newsom Signs Major AI Safety Law

Gavin Newsom signed a major safety law on artificial intelligence, creating one of the strongest sets of rules about the technology in the nation.

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Charlie Javice Sentenced to 85 Months in Prison for Fraud

A federal jury in March had found Ms. Javice guilty for faking customer lists during JPMorgan Chase’s $175 million acquisition of her start-up.

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Rail Operator CSX Ousts Chief Executive After Activist Pressure

Joe Hinrichs was replaced by Steve Angel, who may be more likely to consider a merger on the heels of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Suffolk deal.

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N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Move to Capitalize on Adams’s Departure

Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa hit the campaign trail on Monday after Eric Adams left the race, while Andrew Cuomo called donors.

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Two HUD Civil Rights Lawyers Dismissed After Raising Concerns About Fair Housing Act Enforcement

Both said they were considering their legal options but plan to seek protections as whistle-blowers.

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Florida Man Is Accused of Killing, Cooking and Eating Pet Peacocks

The man admitted to killing and consuming two of the birds over a feud with a neighbor who was feeding them, according to an affidavit.

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