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Harmony High Student’s Charges Dropped; Family Says He Wasn’t There

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HARMONY, Fla. – Prosecutors will not pursue charges against a 14-year-old who was among 11 students arrested after a widely circulated video showed a student being beaten outside Harmony High School, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

Matthew Mapes’ family says he had no role in the October 16 incident and was not even at the scene. The teen spent 15 days in juvenile detention and was expelled from school, they said.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said Mapes was arrested after witnesses identified him in connection with the fight.

His family disputes that explanation, saying photographs and cellphone location data indicate he was somewhere else when the assault occurred.

Body camera footage obtained by News 6 shows deputies entering a classroom at the school on October 21, several days after the beating. In the video, officers approach Mapes and tell him they are investigating a fight, while he appears confused.

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“I guess there was an incident that happened, I don’t know I wasn’t here,” one deputy says.

“When?” Mapes asks.

“You tell me I wasn’t there,” the deputy responds.

“What incident?” Mapes says, appearing puzzled.

The footage then shows deputies placing Mapes in handcuffs and escorting him from the school.

In another body camera video provided to News 6, a deputy calls Mapes’ father from a patrol vehicle to inform him that his son has been arrested.

“For what?” Richard Mapes asks.

“Him and eight others were involved in an aggravated battery against one kid on the 16th,” the deputy says.

Richard Mapes later challenges the accusation during the call.

“That’s out of character for him whatsoever, he’s never been in trouble like that whatsoever,” he says. “So I find that hard to believe.”

According to the sheriff’s office, a student identified Matthew Mapes as the second person to throw a punch. His family maintains that Mapes was never in the area shown in the video and was wearing different clothes from the person seen in the footage.

“I was thinking that everything would go away, I would go back to my life, be with my parents, stay at home,” Matthew Mapes said. “Because I had no right to be in that place, being arrested, going through that at all.”

His mother, Reing Mapes, said the arrest was heartbreaking for the entire family.

“I had not raised my kid to do the bad thing,” she said. “If my kid do bad thing, that’s my fault. My fault and my husband’s fault. My son not do that. I believe my son didn’t do that. It broke our heart.”

After Mapes spent 15 days in juvenile detention, the office of State Attorney Monique Worrell filed paperwork formally dismissing the charges. Worrell’s office oversees the Ninth Judicial Circuit, which includes Orange and Osceola counties.

The “nolle prosequi” document was signed November 5, according to records obtained by News 6.

A sheriff’s office spokesperson said the arrest was based on witness accounts, but the State Attorney’s Office ultimately determined that the evidence was insufficient to move forward with the case.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said the 10 other criminal cases involving Harmony High students remain active.

Richard Mapes said his family’s experience should prompt other parents to take precautions.

“If something happens on the campus or close to the campus like this did and someone points the finger, your child is going to be arrested and put in juvie,” he said.

“So I would suggest taking pictures of your kid every day,” he added, becoming emotional. “Because — sorry — if you think it’s not gonna happen you know, you don’t think ‘Hey my son is going to get arrested today.’”

Osceola County Schools told News 6 that privacy laws prevent the district from discussing individual students.

Matthew Mapes’ father said the district has not told him when, or whether, his son may return to school. He is also asking officials to excuse the absences resulting from the case.

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Australia Captain Pat Cummins Enjoys Carefree Walk After Dismissing Sandpapergate Claims

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David Warner has accused Cricket Australia of a “shoddy” investigation into the Sandpapergate scandal, claiming the findings “stink of a cover-up” just a day after alleging Test captain Pat Cummins had thrown Usman Khawaja “under the bus”.

In his new book Sabr, Khawaja wrote that members of Australia’s wider squad and coaching staff knew about a plan to use sandpaper on the ball during the 2018 Test series against South Africa to help produce reverse swing.

During the Test in Cape Town, television cameras caught Australia opener Cameron Bancroft using a small piece of sandpaper to roughen one side of the match ball.

Bancroft was subsequently banned from professional cricket in Australia for nine months, while captain Steve Smith and vice-captain Warner were each suspended for 12 months.

The scandal sent shockwaves through international cricket. On Friday, Warner defended his long-time friend Khawaja, saying: “I still stick by what Uzzie’s written in that book; it’s the truth.”

A day later, Warner took aim at Cricket Australia’s 2018 inquiry, describing the investigation into the ball-tampering episode as “shoddy”.

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins was seen on a carefree family outing on Saturday just 24 hours after blasting former teammate Usman Khawaja's Sandpapergate claims as 'nonsense'

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins enjoyed a relaxed family outing on Saturday, 24 hours after dismissing former teammate Usman Khawaja’s Sandpapergate claims as “nonsense”

Khawaja (pictured with Cummins in 2018) claimed in his new book that the wider Australian team and coaching staff were aware of the plan to use sandpaper on the match ball during the 2018 Test series against South Africa in an attempt to generate reverse swing

Khawaja, pictured with Cummins in 2018, wrote that Australia’s wider team and coaching staff knew about the plan to use sandpaper during the 2018 South Africa series to aid reverse swing

Cummins' wife Rebecca is pictured in a casual t-shirt and shorts during the walk

Cummins’ wife Rebecca wore a T-shirt and shorts during the family walk

Warner said some Australian players were not interviewed as part of the 2018 inquiry, which concluded that only Bancroft, Smith and Warner knew about the plan.

“If that’s correct, then how can CA push the idea that the bowlers didn’t know?” he said.

He accused Cricket Australia of conducting a “shoddy investigation”, selecting “who they wanted to blame” and promoting a “false narrative that the bowlers had no idea”. Warner added that the episode “stinks of a cover-up”.

The Daily Mail has contacted Cricket Australia for a response to Warner’s allegations.

A spokesperson for the governing body repeated its established position in comments to ABC News.

“As we have stated previously, all players were given the opportunity to speak at the time of the initial investigation and have had the ability to come forward with new evidence in the eight years since,” the spokesperson said.

“Subsequently, CA has respected every player and former player’s right to provide their own version of events.”

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg ruled out reopening the investigation on Tuesday morning.

Cummins addressed claims about Sandpapergate on Friday in a press conference lasting more than an hour before saying he would not be speaking on the issue again

Cummins addressed the Sandpapergate allegations during a press conference lasting more than an hour on Friday before saying he would not discuss the matter again

David Warner has branded Cricket Australia's investigation into Sandpapergate 'shoddy'

David Warner has described Cricket Australia’s Sandpapergate investigation as “shoddy”

Dressed in a T-shirt and shorts, Cummins walked with Rebecca, their children and dog through their quiet neighbourhood

Cummins walked through his quiet neighbourhood with Rebecca, their children and dog while wearing a T-shirt and shorts

The 2018 Cricket Australia inquiry concluded that Bancroft, Smith and Warner were the only players aware of the ball-tampering plan.

In 2021, Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon issued a statement denying any knowledge of the scheme.

Khawaja’s claims reignited the dispute this week. Starc was the first of his former teammates to respond, insisting he had not known sandpaper would be used. Cummins then described the allegation as “complete and utter nonsense” on Friday.

While Warner has continued to stand by Khawaja’s account, Cummins appeared relaxed during a morning walk in Bronte with Rebecca and their two children as the Sandpapergate controversy resurfaced.

The right-arm fast bowler also made clear that he would not revisit the scandal after delivering his response at Friday’s press conference.

Wearing casual clothes, Cummins walked alongside Rebecca, their children and their dog through the local neighbourhood.

The informal outing contrasted sharply with his direct, combative press conference in Sydney, which lasted well over an hour.

“When Khawaja says we all knew, if by that he means that we knew sandpaper was going out in the field, he’s 100 per cent wrong,” Cummins said.

Cummins' demeanour was significantly more relaxed compared to his forthright and hard-hitting press conference in Sydney that lasted well over an hour

Cummins appeared far more relaxed than during his forceful Sydney press conference, which ran for well over an hour

Following Warner's criticism, a CA spokesperson said all players were given the opportunity to speak at the time of the initial investigation and have had the ability to come forward with new evidence in the eight years since

After Warner’s criticism, Cricket Australia said all players had been invited to speak during the original inquiry and could submit new evidence during the following eight years

CA chief executive Todd Greenberg ruled out reopening the investigation into the matter on Tuesday morning

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said on Tuesday that the investigation would not be reopened

“I’ve said that consistently for the last eight years. [Usman] says that I and others were architects of a scheme to ball-tamper with sandpaper. That’s complete and utter nonsense.

“It’s something I’ve actually been grappling with the last couple of days… Usman is a friend, but I think the way he’s been quite casual and flippant with people’s lives and reputations… I don’t think that’s okay, and I don’t think that’s what friends do.”

The family walk followed footage earlier in the week showing Cummins engaged in an animated conversation with Rebecca outside their home.

Cummins joked about the incident on Friday, revealing that his wife had actually been upset with Khawaja.

“It’s… very comical. Becky wears her heart on her sleeve. We weren’t having a spat. Becky was very frustrated, animated and really not happy with Usman,” Cummins said.

“She’s always just said to be honest and tell the details and put your washing away.

“I’ve been with Becky since well before that tour, so she’s seen everything. She leaves it all with me. So, she’s just saying, like, show your emotion because there are a lot of people here hurting.”

Cricket Australia responded last week to the allegations Khawaja made in his book.

“All relevant information presented to CA to date has been properly considered and we remain comfortable with the findings of our integrity process,” a spokesperson said.

Lindsay Arnold Reveals Sister Rylee Arnold’s DWTS Fitness Routine

Lindsay Arnold is sharing how her younger sister, Rylee Arnold, is staying in peak condition as she prepares for the season 35 semifinals of Dancing With the Stars.

“My baby sister’s snatched physique is going viral right now, well deserved, and I’m here to give you all the secrets,” Lindsay, 32, a former DWTS professional, said in a TikTok video posted Thursday, November 12.

Lindsay, a certified personal trainer, said she created Rylee’s workout routine more than a year ago, with an emphasis on maintaining a more consistent exercise schedule.

The founder of The Movement Club fitness app explained that Rylee, 21, asked her to develop a program that would help her maintain her stamina during the off-season and feel as though “she never stepped away” from the ballroom. Rylee and her season 35 dance partner, Connor Wood, are preparing to enter week 10 of the competition as they move closer to the season finale.

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Rylee also asked about “increasing her muscle tone and muscle definition,” which Lindsay took into account while tailoring her program.

“As an oldest sister, when a baby sister comes to you and wants help or wants your advice on something, it’s the best day ever,” Lindsay gushed. “So I immediately got her onto a full workout regimen, as well as incorporating some supplements into her everyday routine.”

Before season 35 of DWTS began, Lindsay said that her sibling did six days of workouts with one rest day.

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Rylee Arnold on season 35 of ‘DWTS.’
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“I would always start her with 30 minutes of cardio,” the mother of three explained, noting that the types of cardio would vary between a stationary bike, treadmill at a 12 incline and three speed, followed by a “30 to 45 minute Movement Club session.”

Rylee also followed her sister’s six-week Advanced Weights program, which uses five to 20-pound dumbbells, a workout bench and resistance bands.

“Rylee followed along with [it] religiously, which was so cool to see,” Lindsay shared. “I’ve been so proud of Rylee and her consistency in moving her body and working towards her goals and obviously it’s been a huge payoff.”

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Once Rylee began her DWTS journey, Lindsay said they “shifted” her fitness regime since she was already dancing up to nine hours a day.

Lindsay explained that instead of focusing on the Advanced Weights program, she pointed Rylee to her app’s Pilates x Strength program. It combines the “incredible lengthening and flexibility” of Pilates-style workouts with “strength and weighted” workouts.

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Rylee Arnold and Connor Wood on ‘DWTS.’
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“Then cardio every day is based on her preference and energy levels,” Lindsay shared, pointing out that “the dancing and rehearsals that she’s doing is providing an incredible amount of cardio into her routine.”

Lindsay, who exited DWTS in 2022, admitted that being a pro on the show gives dancers an amount of cardio that “isn’t realistic in everyday life” and is definitely a factor in Rylee’s toned physique.

As the season has progressed, Lindsay told Rylee to “focus on protein intake,” and encouraged her to add 5 mg of creatine into her daily routine to support her muscles and keep building strength.

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“Speaking from experience of being in that position [on DWTS], I always found that during a season, with the amount of cardio demands on you and the amount of calories that you are burning through in a day with a rigorous schedule,” Lindsay explained. “I found it was really hard for me to maintain my muscle definition and tone throughout a season.”

Lindsay ended her video by showing Rylee some love and applauding her hard work on and off the dance floor.

“Rylee is absolutely incredible. What she’s able to manage and do in her days, she’s amazing,” she said. “I’m so proud of her across the board: her work ethic, her talent, her choreography ability has just been absolutely off the charts this season, and I could not be more proud of her.”

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Tanker Collision With American Heritage: What We Know So Far

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A cruise ship carrying 129 people began sinking in the Mississippi River on Friday after a tanker struck it while it was docked in New Orleans.

The vessel involved was American Cruise Lines’ paddle-wheel ship, American Heritage, which was hit by the 520-foot Atlantic Asphalt.

Distressing photographs from the scene showed passengers clinging to railings as the cruise ship tilted and began to capsize.

The 17,764-deadweight-ton tanker was traveling in ballast toward Louisiana on Friday, meaning it was not carrying cargo, according to Argus Media.

Atlantic Asphalt is a specialized bitumen carrier built to transport liquid bitumen and other heavy petroleum products at high temperatures. It was empty when the collision occurred.

Constructed in 2017, the tanker sails under the flag of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, according to Vessel Finder.

Tracking data showed that the ship left the Gulf of Mexico on November 10 and was heading toward US M8Y, the designation for Mount Airy, Louisiana, Marine Traffic reported.

The tanker was making its way along the Lower Mississippi River toward the Mount Airy terminal area.

The 520-foot-long Atlantic Asphalt struck an American Cruise Lines’ paddle-wheel pleasure boat, American Heritage in New Orleans

The 520-foot Atlantic Asphalt collided with American Cruise Lines’ paddle-wheel ship American Heritage in New Orleans

The tanker had departed from the Gulf of Mexico on November 10 and was en route to US M8Y, which designates Mount Airy, Louisiana

Atlantic Asphalt had left the Gulf of Mexico on November 10 and was bound for US M8Y, the Mount Airy terminal in Louisiana

Vessel Finder indicated that the tanker was scheduled to reach the dock at 12:30 a.m. on November 11.

By Friday afternoon, the ship was traveling upriver to collect cargo when it reportedly made a sharp turn and struck the passenger vessel.

The precise circumstances surrounding the collision, which happened shortly after midday, remain unknown.

The US Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. Local experts suggested the tanker may have lost control or experienced a steering problem before the crash, according to the New York Post.

“This remains an active and evolving incident. The number of injuries and the cause of the collision have not yet been confirmed. Additional updates will be provided as information is confirmed,” Port of New Orleans press secretary Kimberly Curth said.

The green-and-red tanker measures 160 meters in length and 23.5 meters across.

Its gross tonnage is approximately 14,485, while its deadweight capacity is 17,764 tons, Vessel Finder said.

The vessel typically travels at speeds ranging from 11.2 to 14.6 knots.

A river pilot affiliated with the New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association was aboard the tanker, a source told Nola.

The Atlantic Asphalt is registered to Nave Shipping SA, a company based in Liberia, the outlet reported.

Robert LeBlanc, founder and chief executive of another ship-tracking service, said the powerful currents in the Mississippi River may also have played a role in the tanker’s impact with the American Heritage.

People were being helped out of the water following the crash that led to the ship capsizing

Rescuers helped people from the water after the collision caused the cruise ship to capsize

The American Heritage had been completing an eight-day voyage featuring stops along the Mississippi River in Louisiana and Mississippi.

The five-story cruise ship can accommodate 150 passengers and was seen being dragged into the river as the tanker passed alongside it.

As frightened passengers shouted, police officers could be seen rushing along the dock to assist with the emergency response.

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno said at about 4 p.m. local time Friday that 32 cruise passengers had been taken to local hospitals. None was reported to have suffered critical injuries.

Moreno also said everyone had been accounted for, describing the outcome as “truly a miracle on the Mississippi.”

She added that the cruise ship narrowly avoided striking a bridge used by approximately 160,000 vehicles each day.

NYPD Releases Bodycam Video Showing Cleaver-Wielding Suspect Shot

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Harrowing body-camera video shows the moment NYPD officers fatally shot a cleaver-wielding man inside his Manhattan apartment building after he allegedly slashed his elderly father in the head.

The footage, released Friday by New York Attorney General Letitia James, shows officers entering Wei Chan’s home on Ludlow Street on the Lower East Side on Aug. 16. Moments later, they spotted a trail of blood leading up the staircase.

“Hey, what’s going on? Show me your hands. Show me your hands,” one officer says as three others follow him upstairs.

Chan, 54, appeared to respond with incoherent shouting while ignoring repeated orders to drop the blade.

“He’s got a knife, he’s got a knife,” another officer warned as at least two officers drew their firearms.

Chan then moved down the stairs toward the officers while holding the large knife. Police opened fire, sending a barrage of shots echoing through the stairwell.

“Pop, pop, pop,” one officer said before several officers began firing.

The armed man fell down the stairs and collapsed on the stairwell landing.

EMS workers performed CPR before Chan was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

His 75-year-old father, Chung Chan, was found on the building’s second floor with a cut to his head. Investigators determined that his son had slashed him.

Chung Chan was also transported to Bellevue Hospital and was listed in stable condition.

Wei Chan had no known prior criminal history with the NYPD, but police said he had a documented history of mental health issues.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Family Holds Crisis Talks Over Fried Chicken

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Friends and relatives of embattled technology billionaire Jensen Huang gathered at his $38 million San Francisco mansion after his high-profile resignation, which followed revelations about alleged extramarital affairs.

Exclusive Daily Mail photographs showed a steady stream of food deliveries arriving at the seven-bedroom Pacific Heights property and being handed to a uniformed housekeeper. One order came from the aptly named local chain Proposition Chicken and appeared to contain enough fried chicken and fries for four people.

Huang, 63, stepped down as chief executive of leading artificial-intelligence company Nvidia after reports linked him to a glamorous Chinese businesswoman alleged by US officials to have ties to Beijing, as well as to a company employee.

Since the allegations emerged, the former Nvidia chief has largely avoided public attention. A household aide was seen arriving at the mansion early Thursday, followed by a van carrying boxes believed to contain office belongings.

The unmarked white van departed less than 30 minutes later with another collection of boxes, all addressed to a UPS Store in Oakland, California.

AI pioneer Huang and his wife, Lori, 65, have remained out of the spotlight since details of the alleged relationships became public. Huang acknowledged his relationship with Alice Huang, who is not related to him, in a memo sent to Nvidia employees on Sunday.

He initially appeared determined to maintain business as usual, turning up at Nvidia’s sprawling Santa Clara headquarters on Monday. That effort unravelled on Wednesday afternoon when reports surfaced about a second alleged affair.

The relationship reportedly involved Nvidia executive Kimberly Powell, 48, who answered directly to Huang. According to the New York Times, the pair were seen acting affectionately at a conference in San Jose last March.

Friends and family of embattled tech tycoon Jensen Huang gathered at his $38m San Francisco mansion in the hours following his resignation.

Friends and relatives of embattled tech tycoon Jensen Huang gathered at his $38 million San Francisco mansion after his resignation

The $38 Million San Francisco mansion belonging to disgraced tech tycoon Jensen Huang.

Jensen Huang’s $38 million San Francisco mansion

An unknown woman is seem carrying a brown bag out of the home

An unidentified woman was seen carrying a brown bag from the property

An army of assistants and housekeepers keep the ship running at the main home of the scandal plagued former Nvidia CEO

A team of assistants and housekeepers helps run the scandal-hit former Nvidia CEO’s main residence

Exclusive Daily Mail photos show multiple food deliveries arrived at the seven-bedroom Pacific Heights pad

Exclusive Daily Mail photographs showed several food deliveries arriving at the seven-bedroom Pacific Heights home

Huang, 63, resigned as CEO of leading AI company Nvidia after his affairs with a glamorous Chinese spy and an employee were revealed. Huang has been married to his wife Lori Huang for 41 years, and they share two children

Huang, 63, resigned as CEO of Nvidia after reports about alleged relationships with a Chinese businesswoman and an employee emerged. He has been married to Lori Huang for 41 years, and they have two children

Powell, who is also married, did not respond to Daily Mail requests for comment. Neighbors told the California Post that she was away on a business trip.

Several hours after Huang’s resignation was announced Thursday morning, Reuters reported that he had allegedly been involved with a third Nvidia employee, although the woman was not identified.

In a statement issued Thursday morning, Nvidia described the move as a “CEO transition,” saying co-founder Huang had “resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, effective immediately.”

Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress will serve as interim chief executive. The board offered measured praise for Huang, saying his contributions had been “profound.”

The statement continued: “NVIDIA is one of the most consequential technology companies in the world. The Board and the company thank Jensen for his immeasurable contributions to the company and the industry.”

Huang is also facing potential government scrutiny over his dealings with Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese operative with whom he was photographed on multiple occasions beginning in 2024.

US officials have alleged that Alice Huang worked for China’s Ministry of State Security as part of an effort to obtain information about American AI chips and potentially persuade Nvidia to make its most advanced semiconductors available in China, according to The New York Times.

Separately, Washington had been examining Megaspeed over concerns that the company may have helped move hardware to China illegally. Those concerns prompted the US government to ask Nvidia to audit the firm last year.

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The home of the former president of NVIDIA has views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and is neighbor to Nancy Pelosi

The former Nvidia president’s home overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge and sits near Nancy Pelosi’s residence

An unmarked white van arrived at the mansion and left after 30 minutes with several boxes addressed to a UPS Store in Oakland.

An unmarked white van arrived at the mansion and left about 30 minutes later carrying boxes addressed to a UPS Store in Oakland

One of the parcel that came to Huang's residence was from a local chain Proposition Chicken which included enough chicken and fries for four people.

A delivery from local chain Proposition Chicken appeared to include enough chicken and fries for four people

Huang was photographed multiple times with the alleged Chinese spy, Alice Huang, beginning in 2024

Huang was photographed several times with Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy, beginning in 2024

The photos show the AI chip pioneer toasting with Alice Huang

The photos show the AI chip pioneer toasting with Alice Huang

Images appear to show the pair embracing, raising wine glasses and sitting together with smiles

Nvidia initially said all of the hardware had been accounted for. However, records obtained by Bloomberg News indicated that Megaspeed had imported 50,000 more chips than Nvidia located in its data centers.

The AI-chip maker pledged in December 2025 to inspect Megaspeed’s data centers again, although it remains unclear whether that follow-up review took place.

Megaspeed and Chinese officials have denied wrongdoing. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said earlier this week: “The narrative about so-called Chinese spies is entirely based on groundless speculation—it is nothing more than slander and smearing.”

Megaspeed has likewise said it operates “fully within the bounds of all applicable export control regulations” and follows the highest standards of legal conduct.

Even so, explosive reports allege that Megaspeed negotiated a lucrative arrangement with Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant. Alibaba was seeking a partner that could help it obtain Nvidia chips despite US export restrictions barring Nvidia from selling its most advanced hardware directly to China.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Megaspeed representatives later raised the arrangement with Nvidia, describing Alibaba as an anchor customer. The deal could have helped the company, founded by Kang Wei and Alice Huang, gain priority access to chips as an Nvidia cloud partner in November 2023.

The Nvidia chief was spotted at a computer industry trade show with Ms Huang in Taipei in 2024. Source: LinkedIn/NetThunder

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang was seen with Alice Huang at a computer-industry trade show in Taipei in 2024. Source: LinkedIn/NetThunder

Soon afterward, Alice Huang reportedly told an associate that she had contacted Jensen Huang and that Megaspeed was expected to begin working with Nvidia.

Megaspeed purchased many of the Nvidia servers it obtained for data centers in Malaysia, where it supplied computing capacity to Alibaba.

The company also reportedly sent some chips directly to China, including to Century Litong, a Shanghai cloud-computing provider owned by a Shanghai-listed company with which Kang had previously done business, the Journal reported.

Potential investors who met with Alice Huang and her husband, Kang Wei, said the couple pitched several data-center projects from late 2024 through June 2025. The proposals included two sites in Southeast Asia and another in Shanghai.

The prospective investors said the pair promised that their money could triple within three years, expressing confidence that they had a way to move Nvidia chips into China.

As those allegations unfolded, reports also emerged that Huang had been involved with Powell.

Powell (pictured) and Huang were reportedly captured on video being affectionate at a hotel in San Jose, California, during the Nvidia conference in March, according to sources.

Sources said Powell and Huang were filmed behaving affectionately at a San Jose hotel during an Nvidia conference in March

Powell was seen promoting the GTC Berlin conference last month, flaunting her engagement ring. Source: LinkedIn/Kimberly Powell.

Powell was seen promoting the GTC Berlin conference last month while wearing her engagement ring. Source: LinkedIn/Kimberly Powell

Huang acknowledged his infidelity on Sunday, writing: “My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry.”

He added in the message to employees: “Throughout my life, my family has given me love and support. They deserve my honesty and loyalty.

“Instead, I let them down and damaged the life we built together.”

Lori Huang, who has generally stayed out of public view during the couple’s 41-year marriage, was drawn into the spotlight after the memo was leaked on Sunday.

The couple have two children: son Spencer, 34, and daughter Madison, 35. Both also work for Nvidia.

Huang admitted to having an affair with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang (seen above). The billionaire also had a second extramarital relationship with Kimberly Powell, Nvidia's vice president of healthcare. He allegedly had had a third affair with another Nvidia employee

Huang admitted to an affair with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, pictured above. The billionaire also had an alleged relationship with Kimberly Powell, Nvidia’s vice president of healthcare, and was reportedly involved with a third Nvidia employee

Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress will temporarily succeed him

Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress will serve as interim chief executive

With Nvidia facing the possibility of multiple investigations into Huang’s connections to Alice Huang, the Hong Kong-based businesswoman believed to be in her early 40s, his public apology may do little to ease the pressure.

Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, was barred from Singapore in February. Megaspeed, the cloud-computing company where she worked, is based there.

Singaporean officials said she had deliberately minimized her role at the company during police interviews. Authorities revoked her visa and imposed a ban preventing her from returning.

Taiwan has also barred the suspected spy from entering the country, according to its interior minister.

Speaking before Taiwan’s parliament, the Legislative Yuan, on Wednesday, Liu Shyh-fang said: “As far as we understand, we have revoked this Ms. Huang’s permit, which means she cannot come to Taiwan again.”

Huang now faces the prospect of an involuntary retirement, although he has plenty of options when it comes to choosing where to spend it.

In addition to his seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom residence in San Francisco, he owns another luxury property in Los Altos Hills near Silicon Valley and a sprawling beachfront estate in Maui.

Family Man’s Suburban Life Exposed in Alleged Hamas Plot to Kill Jews

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In the quiet Birmingham cul-de-sac where Mohammed Alfatih Naim lived with his family, neighbours regularly watched them come and go without attracting attention.

The softly spoken father of four appeared to be an ordinary IT consultant, travelling to work or visiting the nearby High Street, with its chain shops, cafés and bars. Among them is the Hare and Hounds pub, where UB40 performed their first gig in 1979.

Residents in Kings Heath had no idea that the man living among them, also known as Mohammed Alfatih, had allegedly once served as a bodyguard to a Hamas leader and was now wanted by Germany over claims that he led a European terror plot.

His journeys, however, took him considerably farther than his neighbours realised.

An indictment drawn up by prosecutors in Berlin alleges that, between 2023 and 2025, Alfatih made repeated trips to Turkey, Egypt and Qatar — countries said to host Hamas ‘command centres’ outside Gaza.

He is accused of moving weapons and ammunition from the German capital to a storage site in Vienna in preparation for an attack on Jewish people or Israeli diplomats, reportedly planned to coincide with the second anniversary of the October 7 massacre.

German investigators foiled the alleged plot after several suspects were arrested following a tip-off from Mossad. Had the plan gone ahead, it would have represented Hamas’s first attack on mainland Europe.

After being convicted yesterday at Birmingham Crown Court over an assault on a bailiff, Alfatih now faces extradition proceedings.

Mohammed Alfatih claimed in court that he left Gaza for the UK in 2014 and was granted asylum the following year

Mohammed Alfatih told the court that he left Gaza for Britain in 2014 and was granted asylum the following year

Alfatih was able to build a life in Britain after being granted asylum and set up at least one IT business in Birmingham

After securing asylum, Alfatih established a life in Britain and set up at least one IT company in Birmingham

Alfatih, armed with a knife, was filmed lunging towards bailiff Kevin Bucknall as he sat in the driver's seat of his van

Carrying a knife, Alfatih was filmed lunging at bailiff Kevin Bucknall as he sat in the driver’s seat of his van

Born in Erlangen, Germany, near the place where his father trained as a doctor, Alfatih told jurors last week that he moved to Gaza as a child. He said he endured a ‘very, very tough childhood’ as one of seven siblings.

He described being shot twice by Israeli soldiers. During his second trip to hospital, in Alexandria, Egypt, he said he met his wife, who was working as a nurse.

The court heard that Alfatih began studying logistics management in Egypt. However, press reports from the Middle East at the time indicated that he had been detained for five months over allegations that he operated a weapons-smuggling tunnel into Gaza.

Alfatih told jurors he was tortured during 25 days in captivity and lost almost nine stone in weight.

He said he left Gaza for the UK in 2014 and was granted asylum the next year. His wife joined him in 2016.

The couple, who now have three children under the age of ten, were granted British citizenship in 2020, he said. Alfatih also has a child from a previous relationship.

He told the court that his first job in Britain was at Dunlop, where he made aircraft tyres ‘while also doing more studies’.

Alfatih said he started working as a network engineer in late 2017 or early 2018. His LinkedIn profile indicates that he spent the past four years working in IT for a catering company, while an online CV suggests he previously held roles with Virgin Trains, Samsung and Direct Line.

Alfatih pictured beside Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh outside the al-Omari mosque in Gaza City in May 2006

Alfatih is pictured beside Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh outside the al-Omari mosque in Gaza City in May 2006

Alfatih, pictured stewarding at a pro-Palestine demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in London in April 2022

Alfatih was photographed stewarding a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in London in April 2022

The Mail has established that Alfatih lived in Oxford for a period before relocating to Birmingham, where he founded an IT company in 2018 with a friend he met at evening college. The pair were studying advanced computer technology.

His former business partner said the company’s bank account quickly drew the attention of branch officials after it began receiving payments from overseas.

The former associate told the Mail: ‘Mohammed already worked in IT and said he could bring in contracts. He suggested that we start a business together, and I thought it sounded sensible.

‘We never secured any contracts, but about a week after the business account was opened, I received a call from Lloyds Bank.

‘They said the account had been flagged because of international payments and instructed me to visit my nearest branch.

‘I told them I knew nothing about it and that it had nothing to do with me. They said they understood it was linked to him [Alfatih] and removed the red flags placed against my name.

‘I asked what would happen to the account and was told it would have to be closed.

‘I was furious and called him to ask what on earth he was doing. He said he would come over and explain, but I never heard from him again and did not see him after that.’

The man, who asked not to be identified, said he had met Alfatih after the pair were assigned a practical college exercise.

He added: ‘He told me he was from Palestine and said he had once worked as a bodyguard, although I do not know who he was protecting.’

While attending evening classes in computing and IT networking, Alfatih rented a smart end-of-terrace house on the ‘Pineapple’ estate in Stirchley with his wife and their young daughter.

They left in 2020 after the landlord decided to move back into the property and renovate it.

In what now appears to have foreshadowed Alfatih’s later disputes over money, the landlord said: ‘The main problems began after they moved out.

‘We started receiving letters and calls from bailiffs. It has continued ever since.

‘I am now afraid to answer the door in case it is a bailiff. It is just constant.’

Alfatih and his family subsequently moved to another rented property before settling in the fashionable Kings Heath suburb, where he allegedly attacked a bailiff who had arrived to recover unpaid parking-fine debt.

Yesterday, a neighbour described his shock at learning that he had been living next door to a man suspected of links to Hamas terrorism.

‘I cannot believe it,’ the man said. ‘We knew them well enough to say hello to, and his wife is still there with the children.

‘He has not been around for at least a year or so, which now explains why we had not seen him.

‘I was not at home when he was arrested over the bailiff incident, but it was obviously all anyone on the street could talk about.’

He added: ‘It is extremely worrying, to say the least, that a suspected Hamas terrorist was living among us.’

Alfatih’s former landlord in Oxford, where he lived in 2017, told the Mail that he believed Alfatih may have been studying at Oxford Brookes University.

Muqarab Shabbir, 44, rented one of four rooms in a terraced house to Alfatih. He said: ‘He stayed at my house for just over two months but did not pay the rent, so I told him he would have to leave.

‘He said he would pay me if I found him a flat. He needed somewhere larger because he had a wife.’

Mr Shabbir recalled that Alfatih ate a series of takeaway meals despite saying he could not afford the rent.

‘He did not seem like a bad person, apart from failing to pay the rent. I remember an argument in the street once, and he stepped in to break up the fight. I saw it myself because I happened to be walking past.

‘I would never have expected him to be arrested for anything.’

Oxford Brookes University said it could not confirm whether Alfatih had been a student because of ‘confidentiality and data protection requirements’.

Man With 20 Felony Convictions Arrested After Car Attack Attempt

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – William Dakota Culp, 35, was arrested yesterday after allegedly fleeing from police and driving toward an officer in an apparent attempt to strike him.

At approximately 11 p.m. on November 7, Gainesville Police Department officers were investigating reports of a vehicle being driven recklessly near Campus Walk Apartments at 914 SW 8th Avenue, where Culp lives. While officers were at the location, a vehicle matching the caller’s description returned to the area, prompting officers to attempt a traffic stop.

According to police, an officer in full uniform was standing in the roadway when Culp allegedly ignored commands to stop and suddenly accelerated directly toward him. Investigators said Culp did not appear to slow down, stop, or turn to avoid the officer, who had to jump out of the roadway to avoid being struck. The officer was reportedly “placed in reasonable fear of imminent bodily injury.”

Culp allegedly fled and turned east onto SW 7th Avenue, traveling the wrong way on the one-way street. Officers continued pursuing him as he reportedly made several turns and managed to evade them.

Shortly afterward, authorities received a report of a vehicle crash at 714 SW 10th Street. The driver reportedly fled the scene on foot.

A warrant was issued for Culp’s arrest on November 9, and he was taken into custody yesterday.

Culp faces charges of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, aggravated fleeing, resisting an officer with violence, and reckless driving, his first such offense. He has 20 prior nonviolent felony convictions and four nonviolent misdemeanor convictions, and he has served three state prison sentences. His most recent release was in March 2025. Judge Adam Lee ordered Culp held without bail pending a hearing on the State Attorney’s Office request to keep him jailed without bail through trial. If that motion is denied, bail will be determined at the hearing.

Kevin De Bruyne Wants to Leave Napoli “The Sooner the Better,” Wife Says Amid “Not Nice” Life in Italy

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Kevin De Bruyne’s wife, Michelle, has spoken candidly about the challenges her family has faced in Naples and admitted that they increasingly dream of returning to Belgium.

The Belgian midfielder, 35, joined Napoli in the summer of 2025 after bringing an illustrious decade-long spell at Manchester City to an end.

His first season in Italy proved difficult, however, with fitness problems limiting his impact and tensions reportedly developing with then-manager Antonio Conte.

The club’s fortunes have not improved significantly under current boss Max Allegri. Napoli are sitting 10th in Serie A, while reports earlier this season claimed De Bruyne had been involved in a dressing-room confrontation with some of his team-mates.

In an interview with Belgian magazine NINA in September, Michelle, whom De Bruyne married in 2017, discussed the strain the move has placed on their family.

‘Naturally, we talk about the future together,’ she said. ‘More and more often, we say to one another: “We will live here in Limburg. The sooner we can return, the better”.’

Kevin De Bruyne's wife Michelle has opened up on her family's struggles living in Naples

Kevin De Bruyne’s wife Michelle has described the difficulties her family has experienced in Naples

De Bruyne moved to Napoli in the summer of 2025 after a glittering 10 years at Manchester City

De Bruyne joined Napoli in 2025 after a remarkable 10-year career with Manchester City

Limburg is a province in Belgium. While Michelle said Naples offered attractive weather, excellent food and beautiful surroundings, she also explained how life in the Italian city had affected De Bruyne and their three children, Mason, Rome and Suri.

‘Kevin has a very limited lifestyle in Naples,’ she said. ‘It is not particularly enjoyable for him. We also cannot really do anything together as a family in the city. That is the downside, isn’t it?’

‘Manchester was completely different. In the area where we lived, people had seen us so often that we were no longer a novelty. We could leave the house without anyone taking a photograph. In Naples, that simply is not possible.’

She added: ‘Eventually, football stops being the most important thing. You have achieved everything and experienced everything. Why would you then turn your children’s lives upside down?’

De Bruyne, one of Serie A’s highest-paid players, signed a two-year contract after arriving at Napoli. Even so, there has been uncertainty over whether he will remain with the club for the second year of the agreement.

Looking back on his first season ahead of the World Cup, De Bruyne said he was pleased that Conte had left the club.

‘It was obviously difficult for me because Conte’s approach to football is very different from mine,’ De Bruyne said.

‘I never really had the chance to play in my preferred position. Nevertheless, I always tried to give everything for the team. We were very defensive. If your aim is to win every match 1-0 with a 4-5-1 system, then you are going to play a particular style of football.’

De Bruyne signed a two-year deal at Napoli and is unlikely to extend his time in Italy

De Bruyne pictured with his wife Michele back in 2015. They married in 2017

De Bruyne signed a two-year Napoli contract but appears unlikely to prolong his stay in Italy

‘At the beginning of the season, we defended even deeper. Our striker scored only 10 goals, so the statistics were never going to look particularly impressive.’

He continued: ‘Yes, I am happy Conte has gone. He was not required to remain, as far as I am concerned. There were promises made last summer about how we would play, but ultimately, very little of that came to pass.’

‘I was disappointed by that. Football should be enjoyable, and unfortunately, I felt that element was missing.’

‘There is no point avoiding the truth: we have different ideas about football. Under Conte, I never had the opportunity to play in my natural position.’