Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has reported up to $750,000 in income from a company that no longer exists, according to reports. The company was formed in 1982 with Ginni Thomas' sister Joanne Elliot listed as the manager.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has publicly criticized fellow Republican, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, for her defense of Jack Teixeira, an Air National Guardsman charged under the Espionage Act for allegedly leaking hundreds of secret defense documents. In his statement, Graham emphasized that these leaks have significantly damaged the United States' international standing and admonished those who are attempting to "sugarcoat this on the right."
After a tumultuous period in the cryptocurrency market, leading politicians and industry experts have begun discussions on rebuilding the crypto sector and anticipating its future trajectory. As these conversations continue, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Ro Khanna (D-CA) have also recently praised Dianne Feinstein's decision to step down from the Judiciary Committee while addressing her potential impact on upcoming legislative decisions.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) criticized her fellow Republicans on Sunday for their silence on issues of mass shootings and abortion access, arguing that they must offer policy solutions to these pressing concerns.
Bloomberg Wall Street Week, hosted by David Westin, is a reinvention of the iconic Wall Street week. The one-hour program features market and geopolitical discussions with a rotating panel of influential voices, including thought leaders, CEOs, policy makers and economists.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has recently certified the controversial 2020 Election in Georgia and is now reportedly looking to create a new Republican party aimed at eliminating those who threaten the traditional Good Old Boys within the existing GOP. This move comes as many concerned citizens in Georgia have attended local GOP meetings, seeking to replace both Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
The Louisville Business First has released a weekly listing of real estate transfers in New Jersey's Jefferson County from March 24 to March 28. The report highlights the most expensive homes sold during this period and provides insights into unique properties, trends, and recent sales across the Garden State.
Labour's Wes Streeting has defended the party's recent controversial campaign attack ad on Rishi Sunak and vowed that there is "more to come" amid the major row engulfing Sir Keir Starmer’s party. Mr Streeting said he had to "assume" Mr Sunak did not believe in jailing child sex abusers based on the record of the Conservative government.
Fox News, the influential network catering to America's conservative audience, is facing a $1.6 billion defamation trial for airing false claims about the 2020 presidential election voting process. The network repeatedly broadcasted allegations that Dominion Voting Systems rigged the election and flipped votes in favor of Joe Biden.
A fire broke out at a residential building located near the Dubai Creek, causing significant damage to the Al-Ras area, one of the oldest parts of Dubai. The blaze resulted in 16 casualties including both fatalities and injuries, according to authorities.
The Conservative Party is gearing up for a challenging local election on May 4, with party chairman Greg Hands admitting that they are prepared to lose more than 1,000 seats. Despite the potential loss, Mr. Hands emphasized that these elections will focus "primarily on local issues" and highlighted Conservative priorities such as halving inflation, restoring growth, cutting debt, reducing hospital waiting lists, and stopping illegal immigration.
South Dakota governor and potential 2024 presidential candidate Kristi Noem spoke at a National Rifle Association (NRA) event in Indiana to reassure the organization that her nearly two-year-old granddaughter has multiple guns. The governor also signed an executive order banning state agencies from working with banks that "discriminate" against firearm-related businesses.
Heavy fighting erupted in Sudan's capital, Khartoum on Saturday, leaving at least 56 civilians dead and forcing residents to seek shelter in their homes. The conflict between the two top generals of the armed forces has escalated into a full-scale battle involving gun- and artillery fire as well as the participation of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a state-sponsored militia.
Lawyers and industry experts are sounding the alarm on a new scam that poses a serious threat to families and their loved ones' most valuable assets. The Financial Ombudsman Service has recently ruled in favor of an elderly scam victim who lost more than £100,000 by releasing equity from his property under fraudulent circumstances.
The United Kingdom's economy has been severely impacted by the devaluation of the pound and a surge in import prices since the Brexit referendum. In addition to these economic challenges, delays at Channel ports and thinning supermarket shelves have further contributed to making Britain an international laughingstock.
The state government of Western Australia (WA) has faced criticism following the transfer of juvenile detainees from Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre to Casuarina adult prison in Western Australia. Some of these detainees are as young as 14 years old, and were transferred after allegedly breaking out of their cells and assaulting a guard overnight.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to ensure the safety of world leaders during upcoming G7 meetings in Japan. This promise comes after a man threw what appeared to be a smoke bomb at Kishida during a campaign speech, causing shockwaves throughout the nation.
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to enhance security measures for visiting foreign ministers and other dignitaries in light of an apparent smoke bomb attack during a public event. The incident occurred on Sunday, when a 24-year-old suspect was detained at the scene after allegedly throwing the device at Kishida.
In a recent revelation, mothers have found an ultra-cheap gadget from Kmart that has transformed the way they clean their children's soft toys and jumpers. The clever hack was first shared by a mum who 'revitalised' her 10-year-old daughter's beloved stuffed bunny using the handy tool – a bunny that had been slept with every night since she was born.
This Sunday's Asia Briefing delves into the ever-evolving business of sports, exploring its transformation in various aspects such as media, technology, finance, real estate, leagues, and teams worldwide. It highlights the significance of victories and losses for business owners while stressing how their decisions have far-reaching consequences not just financially but also for communities, cities, and entire nations.
Late Saturday evening, thousands of users across the United States reported that they were unable to access Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) Apple TV platform. According to Downdetector.com, a website which tracks outages by collating status reports from various sources including users themselves, around 6,000 individuals reported issues with accessing not only Apple TV but also other related services such as Apple Support and iCloud.
Dozens of people marched through Capitol Hill and downtown Seattle on Saturday, protesting the federal ruling limiting access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The medication is one of two drugs used in over half of all abortions across the United States.
Author Todd Hayen, in his recent Off-Guardian.org article titled "They Must Have A Good Reason," explores the human tendency to rationalize away ignorance by assuming that those in authority must have a good reason for their actions. He argues that this mindset can be detrimental when it discourages critical thinking and prevents individuals from seeking out the truth.
In a recent investigation, it has come to light that there appears to be a discrepancy between the public statements made by the Haley campaign and the numbers presented on their filings. The issue seems to stem from double-counting, with $1.8 million of the total $5.1 million raised by Haley's campaign being transferred from Team Stand for America (SFA) and SFA Fund, Inc., a hybrid Political Action Committee (PAC).
SpaceX is planning a test flight of its Starship rocket early next week, a significant step towards the company's ambitious goals of taking civilians to the moon and Mars. The launch is scheduled from SpaceX's Starbase in Texas, with a 150-minute test window opening at 7 a.m.
The ongoing market rally continues to exhibit a volatile yet resilient nature, with investors carefully analyzing their next steps. Industry giants Tesla and Netflix are looming large in the current financial landscape, while Apple and Lululemon present intriguing new entries from tight patterns.
Hong Kong Bishop Stephen Chow is set to embark on his first official visit to China on Monday. Despite this groundbreaking trip, it has been reported that he is "unlikely" to meet with representatives from the mainland's "underground" churches.
A recently published academic paper, co-authored by Sean Kirkpatrick, head of the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, and Harvard professor Avi Loeb, suggests that objects like the cigar-shaped "Oumuamua" spotted flying through the galaxy in 2017 could potentially be alien probes sent to study Earth. The paper has gained notoriety after being featured in a post on Military Times and circulated among science-focused news outlets.
Donald Trump Jr., son of former President Donald Trump, has come to the defense of beer giant Anheuser-Busch amidst a recent wave of criticism sparked by their marketing campaign featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. In an episode of his podcast Triggered on Thursday night, Trump Jr. addressed the backlash that Bud Light and Anheuser-Busch have been facing.
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to take all necessary measures to ensure safety during the upcoming G7 summit, following an incident in which a suspect threw a smoke bomb at his outdoor speech in western Japan on Saturday. The Japanese leader was quickly evacuated from the scene and remained unharmed.
Representative George Santos, a first-term Republican congressman representing parts of Queens and Long Island, has reported minimal spending on lawyers or trips since taking office in January. According to financial filings made available recently, he has returned nearly $8,400 in donations so far this year and has reported a net loss of just over $25,000.
Tigard's highly anticipated public space, Universal Plaza, officially opened its doors to the community on Saturday. The grand opening ceremony attracted a large crowd of excited residents and visitors eager to explore this new addition to downtown Tigard.
Labour's Eliot Ness has long been known for his integrity and hard-hitting approach to politics. Since Sir Keir Starmer was elected leader, he has been relentless in challenging the Tories on a variety of issues.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is currently under pressure from his party to take disciplinary action against Yvette Cooper, who failed to support Labour's controversial "child sex abusers escape prison" attack advertisement targeting Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Despite receiving widespread criticism and being labelled as 'gutter politics' by detractors, the contentious tweet has been viewed over 20 million times.
A Texas school district has terminated a substitute teacher after she allegedly encouraged students to engage in violent in-class fights at Kimbrough Middle School in Mesquite. The district discovered that fights took place in her class on Wednesday, describing the teacher's actions as "appalling and intolerable."
A substitute teacher in Mesquite, Texas, was terminated from her position with the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) after an investigation revealed she encouraged students to engage in physical altercations during class at Kimbrough Middle School. The district discovered the incident took place on Wednesday and condemned the teacher's actions as "appalling and intolerable."
A substitute teacher in Mesquite, Texas, has been terminated by the school district after allegedly encouraging students to engage in physical altercations within her classroom at Kimbrough Middle School. The incident was discovered on Wednesday and described as "appalling and intolerable" by the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD).
The government's recent proposal to lower the threshold that would trigger the compulsory sale of old buildings has raised concerns among subdivided flat residents. The move, aimed at facilitating redevelopment projects, could affect thousands of families living in such flats who may find themselves displaced without adequate time or resources to secure alternative housing.
The re-election campaign of Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has hit a significant hurdle, with the New York congressman refunding more contributions than he received in the first quarter of 2023. This development raises questions about whether Santos intends to see through his bid for a second term amidst multiple ongoing investigations and criticism from fellow Republicans.
Scientists from the University of Cologne in Germany have made a groundbreaking discovery using experiments on worms to identify the mysterious effect of cold temperatures on aging. Their research revealed that coldness drives a process in which damaged proteins are removed from cells, ultimately leading to the removal of protein clumps that accumulate in animal and cell models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Huntington's disease.