Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has filed a federal lawsuit against Republican House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, accusing him of attempting to interfere in his office's prosecution of former president Donald Trump by compelling current and former prosecutors to divulge information about the ongoing investigation.
The U.S. government has presented two proposals for major water cuts on the Colorado River in an effort to manage dwindling resources due to ongoing drought conditions. The stakes of this decision are high, particularly for California, which receives the largest share of water from the river.
Democratic Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton has publicly announced her recent diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease in a video message released on Tuesday. Despite the challenges that come with the disease, she remains determined to continue serving in Congress and being an active member of her community.
Chicago has been chosen as the host city for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, beating out New York and Atlanta. This decision comes after three state Democratic Party chairs united to push for Chicago's bid, citing a record number of Democrats elected to Illinois' General Assembly, Judge Janet Protasiewicz's state Supreme Court win in Wisconsin, and Michigan's earlier downvote of a decades-old abortion ban.
The White House has announced a series of new sanctions aimed at combating the illicit synthetic drug trade, in an effort to develop a global coalition against it. The move follows increasing pressure on President Joe Biden's administration from lawmakers who argue that not enough is being done to stem the tide of drugs flowing from Mexico.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has announced plans to introduce a resolution condemning former President Donald Trump's call to defund the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ), labeling it a "baseless, self-serving broadside against the men and women who keep our nation safe." The resolution is set for introduction when the Senate reconvenes from recess next week.
As President Joe Biden departs for his first overseas trip since February, Europe faces a host of rising political and security threats, alongside the constant demands of a grinding war in Ukraine and a court ruling aimed at further restricting abortion access. The White House has scrambled to respond to the leak of strategic documents while ensuring that Biden remains briefed as he travels abroad.
US President Joe Biden is heading to Northern Ireland today to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. He is expected to meet with Stormont's main political parties and hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Stock futures experienced a slight increase during quiet trading, as investors anticipate several busy days filled with economic data releases, international financial meetings, and earnings that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest-rate decisions.
Chinese technology giants, including Baidu and Alibaba, have jumped on the bandwagon of generative artificial intelligence (AI) products such as ChatGPT. As these companies work to catch up with their American counterparts like OpenAI and Google, they face a new hurdle: regulation in accordance with China's socialist values.
South Korean official Kim Tae-hyo has vehemently dismissed reports of alleged spying on allies, calling the accusations "utterly false." He also stated that Pentagon documents containing details about internal discussions among South Korean officials were either "untrue" or "altered." The United States government is working to manage the diplomatic fallout following these leaks, with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin holding phone talks with his South Korean counterpart.
Parag Agrawal, the former CEO of Twitter who was fired by Elon Musk, is suing the social media company for failing to pay his legal bills. He was sacked and escorted out of Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters the day after Mr. Musk completed his $44bn takeover.
The United States and the Philippines have commenced their largest-ever joint military exercises, Balikatan, involving more than 17,000 troops. The drills include a live-fire exercise on a sunken ship in the South China Sea and are scheduled to conclude on April 28.
South Korea's antitrust regulator, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), has imposed a fine of 42.1 billion won ($31.88 million) on Google for obstructing the release of mobile video games on a rival platform. The KFTC stated that between June 2016 and April 2018, Google strengthened its market dominance and harmed local app market One Store's revenue and value by requiring video game developers to exclusively release their titles on Google Play in exchange for providing in-app exposure.
Louisiana state Representative Jeremy LaCombe has announced his departure from the Democratic party, registering as a Republican instead. This marks the third Democrat in just a month to make such a move and follows North Carolina lawmaker Tricia Cotham's announcement that she will not be joining the Republican Party.
China has declared the end of a three-day "combat readiness patrol" around Taiwan following President Tsai Ing-wen's return to the island nation after meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California. Despite this announcement, tensions remain high as eight Chinese ships continue to linger in waters surrounding Taiwan.
The Pentagon is currently investigating a significant leak that details sensitive information regarding the next stage of the NATO vs. Russia proxy war in Ukraine, as well as shared war plans with FVEY – the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. The leaked documents suggest that the Pentagon may have released critical intel data to prevent a nuclear war with Russia, but there could be more alarming implications.
In a shocking revelation, E.V., an anonymous whistleblower has brought to light the lack of transparency within the D.C. abortion industry.
Bloomberg Law, a new show featuring prominent attorneys and legal scholars, has begun discussing major legal issues and cases in the news. The program examines all aspects of the legal profession, including intellectual property, criminal law, bankruptcy, and securities law.
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing subsidiary of Chinese tech giant Alibaba, announced its new ChatGPT-style product Tongyi Qianwen during the 2023 Alibaba Cloud Summit on Tuesday. The artificial intelligence (AI) powered service will initially be deployed on DingTalk, Alibaba's workplace communication software, and Tmall Genie, a provider of smart home appliances.
China's consumer inflation slowed down in March despite a pickup in economic activity, driven by falling food prices. The country recorded the slowest pace of consumer inflation since September 2021 as its Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose only 0.7% year-on-year compared to a 1.0% annual gain observed in February.
Apple Inc.’s support team said it was “investigating issues” after thousands of users reported difficulty accessing several of the company’s services, including Apple Music and the App Store. The outage occurred late Monday, affecting more than 3,300 users at its peak.
A recently leaked top-secret United States intelligence document has disclosed that Egypt, a long-time ally of the US, covertly planned to supply Russia with 40,000 rockets and gunpowder. This revelation came to light through a document which surfaced on Discord.
Fitness influencer Namedachtoot has become the talk of social media after showcasing her impressive muscles and tattoos in a post-pregnancy video on TikTok. With over 260,000 followers watching in awe, she has inspired countless individuals to pursue their own fitness goals.
The UK government is set to unveil a groundbreaking package of measures aimed at reducing smoking rates in England, including offering free e-cigarettes to pregnant women and financial incentives of up to £400 for those who quit smoking during pregnancy. The initiative, known as "swap to stop," was announced by Health Minister Neil O'Brien and is believed to be the first program of its kind worldwide.
The Hawaii County Department of Public Works (HCDPW) announced on Monday that it will be implementing a new technological strategy dubbed 'Cloud +' starting April 17. This initiative aims to streamline operations, enhance collaboration among departments and ultimately, improve the delivery of services for residents.
The Bank of Korea announced on Thursday that it will keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged, maintaining a cautious stance in light of the numerous risks facing both the domestic economy and global banking-sector turbulence. The decision to hold steady comes as no surprise to most economists who expected the central bank to adopt a wait-and-see approach before making any significant moves.
In the wake of a recent tragedy, OnB CEO Jim Ryan and other members of the Old National Leadership team have traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to offer support to affected individuals and their families. The team has been actively involved in providing assistance during these trying times and plans to continue offering support in the days ahead.
California Democrat Senator Steven Bradford has introduced a bill proposing an “Ebony Alert” system to specifically assist in locating missing black women and children. Sponsored by the NAACP California Hawaii State Conference, the initiative aims to launch a notification system that informs people about missing black children and young women.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a meeting of the ruling Workers' Party's Central Military Commission in Pyongyang, North Korea on Monday, April 10, 2023. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.
The state of California is taking significant steps to help homebuyers with incomes up to $211,000 per year. The Housing Finance Agency (Cal HFA) has announced that eligible applicants will be able to receive a 20% down payment and all closing costs at a 0% interest rate through the California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program.
The Tennessee Three, a group of lawmakers expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives by the Republican majority, continue to battle against their expulsion and shed light on the racism that led to their removal. Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville), a member of the Tennessee Three, has accused the state's Republican House Speaker, Rep. Cameron Sexton (R-Cumberland), of leading a "white supremacist system."
Florida Rep. Webster Barnaby has come under fire for using anti-trans, anti-education, and anti-free school lunch rhetoric to argue against transgender rights during a debate on the controversial "Safety in Private Spaces Act." The legislation would require individuals to use restrooms and changing facilities according to their sex assigned at birth in places such as schools and restaurants.
Florida Representative Webster Barnaby has come under fire for his recent remarks, which have been deemed anti-transgender, anti-education, and anti-free school lunch rhetoric. Speaking at the state capital while discussing Florida House Bill 1521, legislation aimed at regulating restroom use by transgender individuals in public spaces such as schools and restaurants, Barnaby made offensive comparisons between transgender people and "mutants" from comic book movies.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to return to New York City this week for a deposition in a $250 million state civil case over financial records, where he will face questions regarding alleged fraud within his businesses. Unlike previous legal challenges, this lawsuit does not involve criminal charges against the former president.
Latitude Group Holdings Ltd (LFS.AX) announced it will not pay a ransom to the hackers responsible for last month's cyber attack, citing potential harm to customers and encouragement of future attacks. The company has taken its platforms offline while working on restoring regular business operations.