Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Monday at the White House with President Trump to discuss a possible Gaza cease-fire. Trump told NBC News he was hopeful about progress and the release of hostages held by Hamas. “We’re doing very well. It looks like there is a really good chance for peace in the Middle East,” Trump said. “Everybody is on board. Everybody.” (Story URL)
Electronic Arts will be acquired for $52.5 billion in what could become the largest private equity buyout ever. Silver Lake Partners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Affinity Partners will pay shareholders $210 per share. Affinity Partners is led by Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Trump. EA will be taken private but remain headquartered in Redwood City, California. (Story URL)
Nearly 58 million pounds of frozen corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled nationwide due to possible wood pieces in the batter. The recall affects State Fair corn dogs and Jimmy Dean “Pancakes & Sausage On a Stick” and “French Toast & Sausage On a Stick,” made by Texas-based Hillshire Brands, a Tyson Foods subsidiary. The issue surfaced after consumer complaints. (Story URL)
Authorities say a stowaway was discovered dead Sunday morning in the landing gear of an American Airlines plane arriving from Europe. The body was found around 9 a.m. during routine maintenance at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. American Airlines confirmed it is cooperating with law enforcement. The FAA reports about 76% of stowaway attempts end in death. (Story URL)
A 61-year-old Florida man, has been arrested on a felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty after he killed, cooked, and ate two of his pet peacocks. Investigators reported the man admitted cutting the birds’ necks, bleeding them, and later frying and eating them. He told deputies he acted out of spite because a neighbor kept feeding the animals. In a letter to the neighbor, he warned he would continue killing the birds “to prove a point.” (Story URL)
