U.S. Olympic Karate Athlete, Sakura Kokumai, Target of Racist Rant at Park

Watch Nethra Kumanan trail for the Olympics

Chennai girl Nethra Kumanan was 12 the year she started sailing. Now 23, she has just become the first Indian to earn an Olympic spot in sailing. The nine Indian sailors who have participated in the Games so far, all men, participated through continental quotas. Kumanan won her spot by finishing as the best Asian, and second overall, at the Laser Radial event in last week’s Mussanah Open Championship in Oman. Laser Radial is a classification in dinghy sailing, a single-handed boat sailed by one person. Take a look at what it takes to train for this sport at this level, and what it looks like to practice it on the seas

Yamaha introduces environment-friendly e-bike for adrenaline junkies

In a changing global scenario, the healthy and safe transportation has accelerated the movement of riding bicycles. Mountain biking is a thrilling sport that is loved by many adrenaline junkies. It is a great way to experience the outdoors and nature in a fun and exciting way. Yamaha has decided to use its expertise of making both motorbikes and e-bikes to create new mountain flagship e-bike. An outdoor event was held to showcase new mountain e-bike models as well as give guests a chance to test ride these bikes and experience the off-road adventure. The great thing about these bikes is that even those who haven't done mountain biking before can experience the fun with the help of electric drive unit. The interest in mountain biking has been on the rise since mountain bike Cross-Country was added to Olympics. Bicycle riding has become more popular since then. Japanese technology is adding comfort to daily life. It provides excellent opportunity to enjoy sport and keep environment clean.

Cacao sails cross-Atlantic on carbon neutral boat

A French company has gone back to the basics of maritime transport with the use of a sailboat to ship cargo to and from France and the Americas in a bid to make the movement of goods by sea between the two sides of the Atlantic carbon-neutral. Francesca Lynagh reports.

California shooter knew his four victims

The shooting in Orange, California, that killed four people including a 9-year-old boy on Wednesday was carried out by a 44-year-old man who knew the victims, police said on Thursday (April 01), as they ruled out the shooting as a random act. Flora Bradley-Watson has more.

What we know about the deadly mass shooting in Orange, California

Four people, including a child, were killed in a mass shooting at an office complex in Orange, California, a police official said. A fifth person was transported to a local hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound, Lt. Jennifer Amat said. An officer-involved shooting occurred and a suspect was transported to the hospital, Amat said. The suspect sustained a gunshot wound and is critical condition, she said.

The Offspring drop first new album since 2012

Guitarist Noodles from the Orange County, CA punk band talks with Rick Damigella about the band’s first new album in nearly a decade.

Hear Maxine Waters' controversial remark about Chauvin trial

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) told a crowd at a rally in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that she’s hoping for a guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial and if there isn’t one that activists have to get “more confrontational.”

Rep. Bass: 'I'm very worried' about reaction to Chauvin verdict

Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California tells CNN’s Dana Bash that she’s concerned what might happen in Minneapolis if former police officer Derek Chauvin isn’t convicted of murdering George Floyd.

Rep. Bass: 'I am hopeful' Congress can reach police reform compromise

Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California tells CNN’s Dana Bash that Democrats and Republicans are working together in good faith to try to reach a deal on police reform.

NEWS OF THE WEEK: Maid suing Chris Brown over dog attack

Chris Brown is facing more legal woes over an alleged dog attack at his home in California.