Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), a Long Island Republican who has faced numerous controversies surrounding his fabricated resume, announced on Monday that he would seek re-election in 2024. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for Santos to step down after he admitted to lying about being Jewish, working for Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, and attending Baruch College.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced legislation aimed at nullifying last-minute agreements made by the Walt Disney Company with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District board, which sought to undermine the governor's newly-formed state control board overseeing Disney's special tax district.
A Manhattan judge has denied former President Donald J. Trump's request for a one-month delay in the trial of a lawsuit against him by E. Jean Carroll, a magazine writer who has accused him of raping her in the mid-1990s.
David's Bridal LLC has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in five years, with more than 9,236 employees set to lose their jobs nationwide. The company currently operates around 300 stores across the United States, including eight in New Jersey.
Parliament's standards watchdog, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, has opened an investigation into Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak over a possible failure to declare an interest. According to a statement from the commissioner, the investigation relates to paragraph six of the House of Commons Code of Conduct.
Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister, is currently under investigation by the Commons standards watchdog over allegations that he failed to declare an interest in a childcare firm. The Code of Conduct states that members must always be open and frank in declaring any relevant interest in any proceeding of the House or Committees.
More than 40 countries have signed a statement criticizing Russia over the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and protesting its moves to intimidate the media. The statement calls on Moscow to “release those they hold on political grounds, and to end the draconian crackdown on freedom of expression, including against members of the media.”
The Senate is reconvening after a two-week recess, with plans to vote on executive branch nominations and a fire safety bill. Notably, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is scheduled to return following a medical absence due to a concussion and fractured rib sustained in a fall.
House Republicans have set up camp in New York City to hold a hearing on local crime, a move that Democrats are criticizing as a "political stunt". The House Judiciary Committee, led by Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, will convene on Monday at the Jacob Javits Federal Building to hear from witnesses regarding how District Attorney Alvin Bragg's pro-crime and anti-victim policies have allegedly contributed to an increase in violent crime and created a dangerous community.
Sega, the Japanese gaming company known for its iconic Sonic the Hedgehog character, has announced plans to acquire Finnish mobile gaming giant Rovio Entertainment for a staggering €706 million ($776 million) on Monday. The deal encompasses all of Rovio's outstanding shares and options, valuing stocks at €9.25 per share and options at €1.48 per option.
In a recent statement, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan acknowledged that the United Kingdom does not currently have enough specialist maths teachers to support Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plans of making poor numeracy culturally unacceptable. The Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver a speech in central London this morning during which he will pledge to change the nation's "anti-maths mindset."
On Monday, the Sudanese capital of Khartoum awoke to a third day of heavy fighting between the army and a powerful rival force vying for control of the country. The civilian death toll has risen to 97, with airstrikes reported and clashes near the military headquarters.
For a third consecutive day, the Sudanese capital has been shaken by gunfire and explosions amid increasing concerns that clashes between the army and a paramilitary group may escalate into a full-blown civil war. The US and UK have called for an immediate return to negotiations in Sudan following violence between rival military factions that has resulted in over 60 deaths and hundreds of injuries within just a few days.
The week of April 10 to April 17 saw a flurry of home transfers across various counties in New Jersey, with median sales recorded for each area. The data was provided by Real Estate Newswire, a service offered by United Robots that utilizes machine learning to analyze national real estate data aggregated by Propmix.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her defense of a 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guardsman suspected of leaking classified Pentagon documents on Discord, further highlighting the divide within conservative circles.
During the week of April 10th to April 17th, five counties in New Jersey experienced a surge of home transfers with varied median sale prices. This data was compiled and analyzed by Real Estate Newswire, a service provided by United Robots that utilizes machine learning algorithms to process real estate information sourced from Propmix.
Rye, New York will be hosting several public meetings throughout this week. These gatherings aim to strengthen community bonds and civic engagement among local residents while addressing pressing issues that affect their day-to-day lives.
Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) announced on Monday that it experienced a loss of $41 billion in deposits during the first quarter of 2023, meeting investor expectations. The brokerage giant reported a first-quarter profit of $1.6 billion and revenue of $5.1 billion, representing an increase from Q1 2022 but a decrease when compared to Q4 2022.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu met in Moscow on Sunday, where they discussed their countries' close military cooperation. Li was sanctioned by the US in 2018 for transactions with Russia's state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport when he was leading the Chinese military's Equipment Development Department.
Republican megadonor and billionaire Thomas Peterffy has announced that he will no longer financially support Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' potential presidential bid. This decision comes in light of the governor's recent book bans, anti-abortion stances, and controversial legislation.
Bloomberg Wall Street Week, the reinvented version of the iconic 30-year-old PBS program, is now hosted by David Westin and continues its legacy as a platform for influential voices in business and politics. The one-hour show features market and geopolitical discussions with a rotating panel of thought leaders, CEOs, policy makers, and economists.
An AI-generated track featuring the simulated voices of Drake and The Weeknd went viral over the weekend, prompting speculation it was a publicity stunt for a startup tech firm. The song, titled Heart on My Sleeve, has received widespread play on TikTok and Twitter.
In a recent ruling, Judge Timothy Kelly has determined that former Proud Boys leader Dominic Pezzola has not presented any evidence to support allegations of government misconduct related to his case. Furthermore, the judge dismissed claims that prosecutors had destroyed evidence pertinent to the case, coerced false guilty pleas from other members of the far-right group, and manipulated a report from an informant with the intent to conceal an FBI agent's involvement.
In response to the rapid growth and demand for housing, plans for a large residential subdivision are being developed in an area north of Raleigh and Durham. The project aims to provide affordable housing options while accommodating the influx of new residents seeking job opportunities or relocating due to urban sprawl.
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced that an independent review of the Reserve Bank has made several recommendations which will necessitate changes to the institution's operating legislation. He added that he expects to release the report within the next week.
U.S. forces conducted a raid against ISIS militants in northwest Syria on Sunday, resulting in the death of three individuals and injuries to three others. The operation comes after the death of an "ISIS senior leader" earlier this month, identified by the military as Khalid 'Aydd Ahmad Al-Jabouri, who was responsible for planning attacks into Europe and Turkey while also working on developing ISIS's leadership network.
A recent New York Times report suggests that Microsoft Corp.'s Bing search engine may become the default search service on Samsung Electronics Co. devices, potentially jeopardizing approximately $3 billion in annual revenue for Google. While Samsung is considering making this switch, negotiations are still ongoing to maintain Google as its primary provider.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has expressed concern that the launch of SpaceX's inaugural rocket, the SpaceX Starship, will be difficult to pull off due to the dozens of engines that would power the rocket off a launchpad. Musk also discussed the potential hazards posed by the launch attempt on Sunday evening.
In response to growing competition from artificial intelligence (AI) rivals, Google is reportedly working on significant modifications to its search engine. According to a recent New York Times article, Samsung has been considering replacing Google with Microsoft's Bing as the default search engine on its devices.
The trial in a massive $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox Corp. and Fox News over the network's reporting on 2020 election-fraud claims was postponed on the eve of opening arguments. Dominion Voting Systems has been seeking $1.6 billion in damages for what they claim were false election-fraud broadcasts by the media giant.
Critics of the current political climate argue that the government's clampdown on social unrest in 2019 has led to the weakening and eventual dissolution of many unions within the city. As a result, they say that these organizations have lost significant power in advocating for their causes within legislative bodies.
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) has formally endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential race during a major Republican donor event in Nashville, Tennessee. In his endorsement, Hagerty praised Trump's stance against China, securing the southern border, and support for a stronger military while opposing the Biden administration.
A mysterious car bearing the markings of a Chinese police vehicle has been spotted in Melbourne, sparking fears of Chinese Communist Party intimidation tactics. The Victoria-registered 2015 silver Nissan Maxima has been fitted out with Chinese police decals, and text on the rear passenger door claims it is 'Special Police'.
The start of the trial in Dominion Voting Systems' civil lawsuit against Fox News was pushed back one day to Tuesday. The jury will be tasked with determining if Fox News can be held financially liable.
A groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) suggests that some aspects of vertebrate vision may not have developed incrementally as their genes were passed down through generations. Instead, these components might have been 'stolen' from entirely different branches of life through a process known as horizontal gene transfer.
On the 25th anniversary of the landmark Good Friday agreement that largely ended the conflict in Northern Ireland, commemorative events are being held this week in Belfast, with leaders and dignitaries including Britain's King Charles III. The peace walls erected during the Troubles have remained since their establishment in 1998, serving as a stark reminder of past violence.
High profile Republicans, including Senator Lindsey Graham, have criticized Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene for praising Jack Teixeira, the suspect in a recent leak of classified Pentagon documents. Greene's support came after she received a personalized beer can with her face on it from the 21-year-old National Guard member.
President Joe Biden's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released more than a million migrants into the United States through a parole pipeline, a foreign population that exceeds the populations of six states. The system has transformed the U.S.-Mexico border into a European-style checkpoint, allowing many border crossers to be stopped, briefly detained, and then released into the nation’s interior.
As the debt ceiling and budget battles approach, tensions rise between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden. The Republicans have released their own budget proposal, claiming it is based on McCarthy's controversial plan to slash food aid to poor families, including children.
In a time of economic uncertainty, companies like Tesla and Netflix are managing to maintain investor confidence as they approach buy points ahead of their respective earnings reports. Meanwhile, industry giants Apple and Lululemon exhibit tight entries in a volatile market rally.
In light of the rapidly evolving job market, many investors are advising this year's high school graduates to pursue careers in technology rather than finance. As emerging industries and advancements continue to shape the workforce landscape, experts believe that tech offers more promising opportunities for growth and stability.
This week marks the beginning of International Dark Sky Week, a celestial celebration featuring a New Moon and a rare kind of solar eclipse. Additionally, stargazers can look forward to 2023's first major meteor shower with the Lyrids reaching their peak on April 23rd.