Bulletin Brief

Nassar victims reached $100 million settlement (NBC) (AP)

Columbia’s President questioned by Congress for campus anti-semitism (AP) (NBC)

Disneyland character actors file for unionization (CBS) (AP)

NPR suspends senior editor after criticizing the company (AP)

Woman accusing MLB player of assault is charged with defamation (NBC)

Dubai International Airport flooded by record-breaking rains (CBS)

Mayorkas impeachment trial killed almost immediately (AP)

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In Must Know News…

• The U.S. Justice Department is close to settling with around 100 Larry Nassar abuse survivors for nearly $100 million, revealing FBI mishandling of allegations against Nassar prior to his 2016 arrest. Victims sought over $1 billion collectively, with previous settlements reached by Michigan State University and gymnastics organizations totaling hundreds of millions. 
• Columbia University President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik denounced antisemitism in a congressional hearing, after facing criticism for how the university handled faculty remarks following a Hamas attack. Shafik was questioned by both congress members and students for the poor handling of faculty members accused of making antisemitic remarks.
• Performers and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in Southern California have filed a petition to unionize, citing safety concerns, irregular scheduling, and pay disparities. They aim for an election in May or June for union representation, seeking fairer treatment and better working conditions under the proposed "Magic United" union.

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In Other Notable News…

• NPR suspended senior editor Uri Berliner after he wrote an essay criticizing his employer for, what he calls, a restrictive and liberal viewpoint. Shortly after, Berliner resigned.
• A woman who accused Trevor Bauer of sexual assault was charged with defrauding the former MLB star after he countersued, claiming the encounter was consensual. He also accused her of extorting money from him by faking a pregnancy.
• Historic rainfall in the UAE flooded the Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest hub for international travel. Over 5.6 inches of rain fell in 24 hours, drowning out a yearly average of 3.73 inches.
• Almost immediately after it started, the Mayorkas impeachment trial was killed in the Senate. Voting along party lines, Senators elected 51-48 that the charges did not meet the requirements for impeachment.