By Annabelle Liang Business reporter Former US President Donald Trump has launched a collection of digital trading cards depicting him in various guises including a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver. Mr Trump said: “These limited edition cards feature amazing ART of my Life & Career!” Last month, the billionaire launched his third bid for theContinue reading “Former US President Donald Trump launches $99 NFT trading cards”
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Twitter threatened with EU sanctions over journalists’ ban
By Max Matza & Simon Read BBC News The EU has threatened Twitter owner Elon Musk with sanctions after several journalists covering the company had their accounts abruptly suspended. Reporters for the New York Times, CNN and the Washington Post were among those locked out of their accounts. EU commissioner Vera Jourova said the EU’sContinue reading “Twitter threatened with EU sanctions over journalists’ ban”
Trump’s problems going ‘from bad to worse’ with Judge Cannon’s ‘circus’ about to be shut down: legal expert
According to a report from legal analyst Mitchell Epner, Donald Trump’s legal problems are expected to take a turn for the worse this week as the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is poised to shut down the “circus” created by Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision to assign a special master in the stolen Mar-a-Lago government documents investigation. Writing for the Daily Beast,Continue reading “Trump’s problems going ‘from bad to worse’ with Judge Cannon’s ‘circus’ about to be shut down: legal expert”
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to more than 11 years for defrauding investors
By California, Kari Paul in San Jose with the Guardian A federal judge has sentenced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to more than 11 years in prison over her role in the blood testing firm that collapsed after its technology was revealed to be largely fraudulent. Holmes was convicted in January on four counts of defrauding investors.Continue reading “Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to more than 11 years for defrauding investors”
Judge dismisses ‘qualified immunity’ claim in suit against ex-prosecutor in drug lab scandal
A federal judge has rejected claims from an embattled former state prosecutor that she is protected from liability in the fallout over a Massachusetts drug lab scandal. The civil lawsuit was one of the last tied to prosecutors’ disputed handling of the case against disgraced ex-chemist Sonja Farak, who was convicted in 2014 of ingesting drugContinue reading “Judge dismisses ‘qualified immunity’ claim in suit against ex-prosecutor in drug lab scandal”
Arizona refuses US demand to remove containers along border
by Anita Snow PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona has refused the federal government’s demand to take down double-stacked shipping containers it placed to fill gaps in the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying it won’t do so until the U.S. moves to construct a permanent barrier instead. The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs dugContinue reading “Arizona refuses US demand to remove containers along border”
Here’s Why I’m Celebrating Banned Books Week
By Barack Obama From the time I first learned to read, books have played an essential role in how I experience the world. Reading Toni Morrison as a college student — novels like The Bluest Eye and Song of Solomon — changed me. Discovering writers like Mark Twain or James Baldwin revealed something essential to me about our country’sContinue reading “Here’s Why I’m Celebrating Banned Books Week”
Say Goodbye to Stimulus Checks in 2023
by Maurie Backman There’s reason to believe we won’t be getting any government paydays next year. Key points When lawmakers approved a round of $1,400 stimulus checks in early 2021, that money served as a lifeline for many cash-strapped families that were still struggling to recover from the pandemic. But so far, there’s been noContinue reading “Say Goodbye to Stimulus Checks in 2023”
District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 55 Months in Prison for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 29, 2022 District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 55 Months in Prison for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Defendant Encountered Senate Minority Leader While Illegally Inside Building WASHINGTON – A District of Columbia manContinue reading “District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 55 Months in Prison for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach”
If you’ve been paying your federal student loans during the pandemic, here’s how you can get a refund
Borrowers who have made federal student loan payments since March 2020 may be eligible for a refund. Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles we think our readers will find useful. We earn a commission from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from affiliateContinue reading “If you’ve been paying your federal student loans during the pandemic, here’s how you can get a refund”
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