Top 5 Stories You Missed Over the Weekend

Adidas Under Investigation After Serious Employee Injury at Kanye West’s Yeezy Office: Adidas could face a hefty fine from OSHA due to a serious employee injury that took place at the Yeezy office in Calabasas. A huge 3D printer fell on an employee’s foot and caused him to be airlifted to the hospital. His foot may have to be amputated. If OSHA deems the incident to be caused by safety violations, the company could be fined up to $129k per violation.

Missouri Governor Goes on Trial for Blackmail Felony: Missouri governor Eric Greitens has admitted to cheating on his wife but denies blackmailing the mistress with nude photos. On February 22, he was indicted by a St. Louis grand jury on a felony invasion-of-privacy charge. This week he will be the first sitting governor to stand trial for a felony charge.

Taraji P. Henson is Engaged to be Married: Taraji P. Henson’s boyfriend former NFL player Kevin Hayden proposed to her on Mother’s Day. Henson showed a picture of her engagement ring on her Instagram with the caption, “He started with the Cartier love bracelet BUT that was my #Mothersday gift and then he dropped to his knee and I almost passed out!!! 😩😩😂😂😂#sheisofficiallyoffthemarket and she is sooooooooooooo HAPPY!!!!!! #GODIS 💍💋💋💋.”

Chili’s Restaurant Announced Security Breach: The Parent company of Chili’s Grill & Bar Brinker International, revealed their restaurant chains had a data breach and credit and debit card information was exposed. The list of restaurants affected have not been disclosed but the incident took place between March and April of 2018.

Hundreds Injured and Killed Protesting the US Embassy Opening in Jerusalem: Israeli snipers killed 37 people and injured hundreds of Palestinians protesting the US embassy opening in Jerusalem. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, said Israel committed a “terrible massacre.”

 

 

 

 

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