In a move that could further complicate the already deadlocked negotiations over emergency aid proposed by President Joe Biden in October, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has announced an Israel-only funding package that will be voted on next week. This announcement comes as a challenge to the long-awaited Senate package, which is expected to be
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In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked outrage, the jail sentence of former Malaysian premier Najib Razak, who was convicted of graft and money laundering in connection with the notorious 1MDB scandal, has been halved. The decision has cast doubt on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s commitment to fighting corruption and has led to
Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley faces significant hurdles as she embarks on her presidential campaign. One major concern is her ability to secure the necessary financing to compete in the upcoming primary elections. New Federal Election Commission records reveal that the political action committee (PAC) supporting Haley, SFA Fund Inc, started the election year with
Taylor Swift, the renowned pop-music megastar, made headlines when she endorsed President Joe Biden during the 2020 campaign. However, despite not yet backing Biden’s reelection bid, she has become the target of criticism and conspiracy theories from allies of former President Donald Trump. As the Super Bowl approaches, where Swift is expected to cheer on
In a shocking turn of events, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently exposed a sophisticated global cryptocurrency Ponzi fraud scheme titled HyperFund, which had amassed a staggering $1.9 billion from unsuspecting victims. This article aims to dissect the intricate web of deception spun by the orchestrators, shedding light on their fraudulent activities and the consequences
Former President Donald Trump recently made a bold claim that the current rise in the stock market is due to his own influence and potential victory in the next election. In an all-caps post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “THIS IS THE TRUMP STOCK MARKET, BECAUSE MY POLLS AGAINST BIDEN ARE SO GOOD THAT INVESTORS
Trafigura, a leading commodities trader, is currently assessing the security risks associated with further voyages in the Red Sea. This comes after a recent attack on one of their tankers by the Houthi group in Yemen. The U.S. Navy and other vessels provided assistance to the tanker, highlighting the growing concerns over security and safety
Vince McMahon, the executive chairman of the board of TKO Group Holdings and the founder of WWE, has officially resigned from both positions. This decision follows the recent allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking against McMahon, which have caused a significant uproar. The resignation was confirmed by a WWE memo obtained by CNBC. In
In a significant move towards consumer protection, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it has fined Kubota, one of the leading tractor manufacturing companies globally, a sum of $2 million. Kubota had been found guilty of mislabeling some of its replacement parts as “Made in the USA,” a violation of the Made in
In a recent court filing, it was revealed that Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao had his request to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) denied by a federal judge. The purpose of his travel was for the “hospitalization and surgery” of an undisclosed individual in his life. Despite offering to post his Binance equity