Former President Donald Trump and eight other defendants are embroiled in a legal battle in Georgia after submitting a formal application to appeal a judge’s ruling. The ruling allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue overseeing the case, despite allegations of a conflict of interest due to her romantic relationship with special prosecutor
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The founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a massive fraud and conspiracy that ultimately led to the downfall of his cryptocurrency exchange and related hedge fund. This sentencing comes after a trial in Manhattan federal court, where prosecutors had sought a much longer prison
China’s Dominance in Clean Energy Market Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently voiced her concerns about China’s role in the global clean energy market, accusing the country of using the world economy as a dumping ground for its excess capacity. Yellen highlighted the surplus of solar power, electric vehicles, and lithium-ion batteries in China, which are
New Zealand has recently accused China of engaging in “malicious cyber activity” that was linked to Chinese state actors who targeted its parliament in 2021. The government expressed concerns about this cyber activity, attributing it to groups sponsored by the Chinese government. This accusation comes shortly after the U.S. and U.K. made similar claims, alleging
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided not to send a delegation to Washington after the United States chose not to veto a U.N. Security Council proposal calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. In a statement from his office, Netanyahu expressed his disappointment with Washington’s decision, describing it as a “clear retreat” from previous American support.
The tense situation in Ukraine escalated on Sunday when Russia launched a total of 57 missiles and drones, targeting various regions including Kyiv and Lviv. This aggressive move by Russia has intensified the conflict between the two nations, with reports indicating that Ukraine’s air force successfully intercepted a significant portion of the Russian-launched missiles and
The recent merger between Digital World Acquisition Corp. and Trump Media has left shareholders feeling uncertain. The share price of DWAC took a nosedive, dropping nearly 14% after shareholder approval of the merger. This sharp decrease in value has raised concerns about the future profitability of Trump Media and the impact it will have on
Digital World Acquisition Corp. shareholders have voted to approve a merger with Donald Trump’s social media company, potentially leading the former president to an eventual windfall of $3 billion or more. The deal includes merging with Trump Media & Technology Group, the private firm that owns the Truth Social app platform. This approval comes amidst
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced his intention to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint session of Congress. Johnson, who hails from Louisiana, expressed his eagerness to extend the invitation during an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” Despite his enthusiasm, Johnson acknowledged that the logistics of scheduling such an event would need
Bernie Moreno has emerged as the winner in Ohio’s Republican Senate primary, backed by former President Donald Trump. This victory sets up a high stakes November contest against incumbent Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown. Moreno, in his victory speech, emphasized the need for a united party with a common mission of defeating Brown. Despite facing tough