L.L. Bean is making changes to its call center hours and workforce. Currently, their customer service is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m....

Former translator of Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, is accused of taking more than $16 million from Ohtani to pay off his gambling debts. The U.S. attorney’s office revealed this on Thursday. They filed a criminal complaint against Mizuhara for bank fraud. Ohtani didn't know about the fraud and was seen as a victim. The officer said the bets which Mizuhara made were not on baseball games. Mizuhara was Ohtani’s translator for a long time. During that period, he had complete access to Ohtani’s bank accounts. Records show he used Ohtani's accounts online and tricked the bank by pretending to be Ohtani. He didn't let Ohtani's agent or others see the accounts. On March 20, 2024, Mizuhara confessed to a bookie...

Germany's government-appointed expert commission has advocated for the legalization of pregnancy termination within the initial 12 weeks. Despite common misconceptions, abortions are largely prohibited in the country, with a few exceptions. Exceptions include cases where a woman seeks medical consultation before terminating her pregnancy within the first 12 weeks, as well as instances of rape or life-threatening circumstances. Despite being technically illegal, abortions are generally not subject to prosecution. However, legal charges may be brought against doctors or clinics in some cases, leading to traumatic experiences for women. This legal uncertainty has led some clinics and medical professionals to refrain from openly providing abortion services, contributing to patchy access, particularly in rural areas. Campaigners for liberalization argue that this...