Today: September 12, 2024
Today: September 12, 2024

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Business|Political

How Trump's MAGA movement helped a 29-year-old activist become a millionaire

An Arizona-based nonprofit that rocketed to prominence by latching on to Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign has raised roughly a quarter-billion dollars but has struggled to help Republicans win general elections

How Trump's MAGA movement helped a 29-year-old activist become a millionaire
News

Top US bankruptcy judge resigns amid ethics inquiry

U.S. bankruptcy Judge David Jones in Houston has resigned after a federal appeals court opened an ethics probe spurred by a previously undisclosed

Top US bankruptcy judge resigns amid ethics inquiry
World

China ousts defence minister, the second senior leader to leave in three months

China removed its defence minister on Tuesday, the second ousting of a senior leader in three months, raising questions about the stability of the leadership team

China ousts defence minister, the second senior leader to leave in three months
Political

New York Republican moves to expel George Santos from Congress

A New York state Republican on Thursday made a privileged motion in the U.S.

New York Republican moves to expel George Santos from Congress
Business|News|Political|Technology

Regulators and law enforcement crack down on crypto's bad actors. Congress has yet to take action

While the scandals in the cryptocurrency industry seem to never end, Washington policymakers appear to have little interest in pushing through legislation to codify the structure of the industry

Regulators and law enforcement crack down on crypto's bad actors. Congress has yet to take action
Business

Factbox-Scandal-hit companies which went after executive compensation

BP on Monday cut over $40 million in compensation from former CEO Bernard Looney after the British oil giant concluded he had knowingly misled the board over personal relationships with

Factbox-Scandal-hit companies which went after executive compensation
World

Analysis-'Open warfare': Philippines' Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles

The alliance between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte disintegrated this week when they accused each other of using drugs -

Analysis-'Open warfare': Philippines' Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles
News|Political

Japan PM Kishida will not call snap election before parliament closes, Asahi reports

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making final arrangements not to call a snap election during the current parliament session ending June 23, the Asahi daily reported on Tuesday

Japan PM Kishida will not call snap election before parliament closes, Asahi reports
Political

Colorado to tighten regulations on funeral homes after multiple scandals − here’s what this means for families

Colorado’s governor signed two new bills enforcing stricter requirements for the state’s funeral homes and staff after cases of mishandling human remains.

Colorado to tighten regulations on funeral homes after multiple scandals − here’s what this means for families
Sports

Betting scandals for MLB's Marcano and NBA's Porter are hardly the first in pro sports

Sports and gambling are once again in the spotlight following lifetime bans handed to San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano and Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter

Betting scandals for MLB's Marcano and NBA's Porter are hardly the first in pro sports
Sports

Pro athletes understand gambling on their games is a non-negotiable no-no. Some learned the hard way

Professional athletes get told at the start of every season that if they gamble on their games, the consequences are severe

Pro athletes understand gambling on their games is a non-negotiable no-no. Some learned the hard way
Economy|News|World

Panama court acquits 28 people tied to Panama Papers, Operation Car Wash

A Panamanian court has acquitted 28 people charged with money-laundering under cases linked to the Panama Papers and "Operation Car Wash" scandals, the country's judicial

Panama court acquits 28 people tied to Panama Papers, Operation Car Wash
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

BBC sorry for any poor experiences on flagship celebrity dancing show

The BBC apologised on Tuesday to any contestant who had suffered a bad experience on "Strictly Come Dancing" after the long-running show was hit by allegations about the training

BBC sorry for any poor experiences on flagship celebrity dancing show

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