William "Rick" Singer, the mastermind of a massive, nationwide college admissions scandal, was sentenced to 3.5years in prison on Wednesday for charges of racketeering conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.
Why it matters: Singer, who pleaded guilty to the federal charges in March 2019, had helped law enforcement officials expose what prosecutors have called the largest admissions scam in U.S. history, leading to the convictions of dozens of wealthy parents involved in the scheme.
Cristiano Ronaldo was introduced on Tuesday by Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, which signed him to a contract through 2024-25 reportedly worth as much as $90 million annually.
The big picture: The shocking transfer is already fueling the debate about Saudi Arabia using "sportswashing" to distract from its poor human rights record and boost its image internationally, per AP.
