An exotic wildlife preserve owner who gained notoriety on the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” plead guilty Monday to animal trafficking and money laundering, the U.S. Justice Department announced.Bhagavan “Doc” Antle oversaw the sale or purchase of cheetah cubs, lion cubs, tigers and a juvenile chimpanzee that were all protected as endangered species, according to a Justice Department release. Officials said the 63-year-old man featured in a documentary miniseries about the tiger trade tried to hide animal payments as “donations” to his nonprofit organization.“The defendant held himself...…An exotic wildlife preserve owner who gained notoriety on the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” plead guilty Monday to animal trafficking and money laundering, the U.S. Justice Department announced.Bhagavan “Doc” Antle oversaw the sale or purchase of cheetah cubs, lion cubs, tigers and a juvenile chimpanzee that were all protected as endangered species, according to a Justice Department release. Officials said the 63-year-old man featured in a documentary miniseries about the tiger trade tried to hide animal payments as “donations” to his nonprofit organization.“The defendant held himself...WW…

by BOTWC StaffMicrosoft is entering a new era, recently naming Sarah Bond as the new President of Xbox, AfroTech reports. The role is historic, with Bond becoming the first Black woman to hold the title at Xbox and the first Black woman President of any major multinational gaming company. Bond got her start at Microsoft in 2017. She previously served as corporate vice president, leading product and experience for game creators across all Microsoft software and services. Bond also has served as head of the company’s DEI initiative and executive sponsor of...…by BOTWC StaffMicrosoft is entering a new era, recently naming Sarah Bond as the new President of Xbox, AfroTech reports. The role is historic, with Bond becoming the first Black woman to hold the title at Xbox and the first Black woman President of any major multinational gaming company. Bond got her start at Microsoft in 2017. She previously served as corporate vice president, leading product and experience for game creators across all Microsoft software and services. Bond also has served as head of the company’s DEI initiative and executive sponsor of...WW…

Travelers can step back in time at one of the coolest retro hotels in the nation at a Cape Cod property that opened last year, according to Architectural Digest.The publication released a list of 9 undeniably cool retro hotels across the U.S. on Monday and included Cape Cod’s Bluebird Dennisport.“Though the ’50s and ’60s have long passed, retro hotels across the country keep the spirit of the atomic age alive and thriving,” Architectural Digest wrote. “Born from decades defined by new ideologies, a booming economy, and impressive structural innovations, the period presented a new style in...…Travelers can step back in time at one of the coolest retro hotels in the nation at a Cape Cod property that opened last year, according to Architectural Digest.The publication released a list of 9 undeniably cool retro hotels across the U.S. on Monday and included Cape Cod’s Bluebird Dennisport.“Though the ’50s and ’60s have long passed, retro hotels across the country keep the spirit of the atomic age alive and thriving,” Architectural Digest wrote. “Born from decades defined by new ideologies, a booming economy, and impressive structural innovations, the period presented a new style in...WW…

The U.S. has increased its military presence in the Middle East since the start of the The deployment of Defense Department assets to the region is aimed at deterring the conflict from widening into a larger regional war, U.S. officials say.Here’s a look at some of the known groups and equipment that have been sent to the area.The aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower arrived in the Red Sea south of Israel over the weekend. The strike group also includes a guided missile cruiser, two missile destroyers and an entire air wing comprised of helicopters, fighter jets and 5,000 sailors. The strike...…The U.S. has increased its military presence in the Middle East since the start of the The deployment of Defense Department assets to the region is aimed at deterring the conflict from widening into a larger regional war, U.S. officials say.Here’s a look at some of the known groups and equipment that have been sent to the area.The aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower arrived in the Red Sea south of Israel over the weekend. The strike group also includes a guided missile cruiser, two missile destroyers and an entire air wing comprised of helicopters, fighter jets and 5,000 sailors. The strike...WW…

Japan Airlines raised over $132,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by the devastating Maui wildfires that occurred in August.The airline held a check presentation ceremony to the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation on Nov. 2 at the Governor’s Ceremony Room at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol building.Through a variety of fundraising efforts, including mileage donations and collection boxes from customers and employees in Japan and throughout the US, Japan Airlines raised a total of $132,751.93.The total donation amount includes $71,428.57 from Japan Airlines and...…Japan Airlines raised over $132,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by the devastating Maui wildfires that occurred in August.The airline held a check presentation ceremony to the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation on Nov. 2 at the Governor’s Ceremony Room at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol building.Through a variety of fundraising efforts, including mileage donations and collection boxes from customers and employees in Japan and throughout the US, Japan Airlines raised a total of $132,751.93.The total donation amount includes $71,428.57 from Japan Airlines and...WW…