This Day in History:, Jackie Robinson Breaks Color Barrier.
April 15, 1947.
The 28-year-old baseball player
became the first African American
to play for Major League Baseball.
The Georgia native stepped onto the grass
of Ebbots Field in Brooklyn as a Brooklyn Dodger.
Two years later,
the star infielder was named the
National League's MVP as well as a batting champ.
He led his team to six National League
pennants and the World Series in 1955.
Robinson was subjected
to the racism of both players and
baseball fans throughout his career.
Jim Crow laws forced him to dine
at different restaurants and stay at
different hotels than the rest of his team.
Robinson was inducted into
the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
His number, 42, was the the first to be retired in 1997
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Ex-Ohtani Interpreter , Likely to Face Federal Charges, Sources Say.
NBC reports that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter
may face federal charges in connection with a
gambling investigation into a California bookie. .
According to sources, Ohtani has
been assisting with the investigation.
The news from NBC follows a similar report by TMZ
that Ippei Mizuhara, the former Ohtani interpreter,
will be facing charges by federal authorities.
On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers
after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged
"massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling.
On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers
after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged
"massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling.
In response, Major League Baseball , opened an investigation. .
On March 25, Ohtani made his first public comments on
the matter, saying that he had been betrayed and lied to,
while denying any involvement in gambling.
I’m very saddened and
shocked that someone
who I trusted has done this, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC.
Ippei has been stealing
money from my account
and has told lies, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC.
NBC reports that Mizuhara is both Ohtani's
interpreter and long-time friend who has had
a constant presence beside the baseball phenom.
The scandal, involving over $4.5 million in wire transfers
from Ohtani's account, was brought to light
following reports by ESPN and the 'Los Angeles Times.'
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The Most Famous Pizza Styles , From Around the World.
Cozymeal compiled a list of
the 10 most famous styles of pizza
from around the globe. Here they are:.
Neapolitan Pizza, This pizza started it all. It typically has a
thick, bready crust with slightly charred edges
and is topped with fresh ingredients.
New York Style, This style was created by Italian immigrants
in New York. While it resembles Neapolitan, the
crust is thinner and the pizza is typically sold by the slice. .
Chicago Deep-Dish, Resembling more of a pie, this type
of pizza has a tall crust. The middle is filled with cheese, meats and veggies with the sauce layered on top.
Chicago Deep-Dish, Resembling more of a pie, this type
of pizza has a tall crust. The middle is filled with cheese, meats and veggies with the sauce layered on top.
Margherita Pizza, This type of pizza was created in 1889 and named after
the queen of Italy. It always contains red tomatoes, white mozzarella and green basil, the colors of the Italian flag.
Sicilian Pizza, The crust resembles more of a focaccia bread
and is shaped like a rectangle or square. It is generously topped with tomato sauce, cheese and other ingredients.
Hawaiian Pizza, Love it or hate it, Hawaiian Pizza
is here to stay. Created by a Canadian chef,
this combination generally features pineapple and ham, though variations with bacon or pulled pork also exist.
California Pizza, This type of pizza gained traction in the 1980s.
The crust falls somewhere between NY style and
Neapolitan. They're traditionally meant
for one person and come with fancy toppings.
Greek Pizza, Originating with Greek immigrants in New England,
the texture of this pizza is similar to Sicilian pizza, but
it's made in a metal pan. It also contains lots of olive oil.
Greek Pizza, Originating with Greek immigrants in New England,
the texture of this pizza is similar to Sicilian pizza, but
it's made in a metal pan. It also contains lots of olive oil.
Detroit Style Pizza, Also originating with Sicilian immigrants, this rectangular pizza is layered with tons of cheese and toppings with
only a little sauce on top. The crust is chewy and crispy.
Detroit Style Pizza, Also originating with Sicilian immigrants, this rectangular pizza is layered with tons of cheese and toppings with
only a little sauce on top. The crust is chewy and crispy.
Tavern Style Pizza, Many Chicago locals prefer this style of pizza
over Deep Dish. This thin-crust pizza has typical
toppings and is cut into squares. Some say this is
so that a slice would fit on a bar napkin
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Consumer Outlook , Plunges Amid Fears of , More Price Hikes Ahead.
CNN reports that sentiment about the economy among
consumers in the United States has plummeted
to the lowest level in the past six months.
According to the latest consumer survey by the
University of Michigan, consumers are also bracing
for more price increases in the year ahead. .
The consumer expectations gauge,
which is closely monitored by the White House,
dropped 13%, representing the most significant
single month decline since mid-2021.
The latest news is still better than
last May when inflation was at 4%
compared to the current 3.5% reading.
However, CNN points out that despite inflation
being lower than the same time last year, the numbers
have been moving in the wrong direction.
The trajectory has shifted
economist expectations for
the Federal Reserve to cut rates. .
The latest Fed report saw expectations
for year-ahead inflation increase
to 3.5% from the 3.2% forecast in April. .
At the same time, long-run
expectations for inflation also
increased to 3.1% from April's 3.0%. .
According to Chicago Federal Reserve
President Austan Goolsbee, the latest data , "bodes awful for progress on inflation.".
There isn’t, at this time,
much evidence in my view that
inflation is stalling out at 3%, Austan Goolsbee, Chicago Federal Reserve President, via CNN
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The disappearance of Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi, a 25-year-old student from Telangana studying in Chicago, has alarmed the Indian community. Last seen on May 2nd, efforts to locate him have been fruitless. He vanished after allegedly traveling to Texas to meet an unidentified individual. His case highlights a troubling trend of Indian students facing danger abroad, prompting calls for increased safety measures.
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These 5 US Cities Have the , Fastest-Rising Home Prices.
'Newsweek' reports that five cities in the
United States saw home prices increase by more
than 8% between January 2023 and January 2024.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price
Index showed that all 20 cities analyzed had year-
over-year increases during the same period of time.
According to the report, , these are the five cities where , home prices grew the fastest:.
Chicago, IL, Home prices increased by 8%
year-over-year in the Windy City.
According to the latest Redfin data, the median sale price of a house in Chicago was $335,000 as of February 2024, a 6.3% increase compared to the same time last year.
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte saw home prices increase
by 8.1% year-over-year for 2024,
with the median home price at $399,995.
Detroit, MI, Motor City saw home prices jump 8.3%. The median sale price of a home was $83,000, a significant 15.3% increase compared to 2023.
'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest
home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a
resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production.
'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest
home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a
resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production.
Los Angeles, CA, The city's 8.6% hike ranked as the second-highest
price increase in the nation with the median home
price at $975,000, a 5.9% increase year-over-year.
San Diego, CA, San Diego registered a whopping 11.2%
price increase for 2023 with the median sale price
sitting at $940,000, a 10% year-over-year increase.
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This Day in History:, FDR Signs the Beer
and Wine Revenue Act.
March 22, 1933.
After 14 years of Prohibition, the Beer and Wine Revenue
Act finally allowed the sale and government taxation of
alcoholic beverages with no more than 3.2% alcohol.
The act was part of FDR's New Deal,
a series of economic measures intended
to pull America out of The Great Depression.
It was one of his first actions as president.
Its passage signaled the repeal of the
18th Amendment and the Volstead Act,
which prohibited the sale of alcohol in the U.S.
While a victory for the powerful temperance
movement, Prohibition increased illegal trafficking
of alcohol. It had little effect on its consumption.
Later that year in December,
the 21st Amendment was passed,
bringing the era of Prohibition to an end
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This Day in History: , Machu Picchu
Is 'Discovered'.
July 24, 1911.
Searching for the famous "lost" cities
of the Inca empire in Peru, American
archeologist Hiram Bingham and his team laid
eyes..
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