The case of Mark Schultz, a California man indicted for threatening Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, sheds light on the disturbing trend of violence and intimidation directed towards government officials in the United States. Schultz’s repeated threats against Willis, including menacing comments posted on YouTube livestream videos, not only targeted her personally but also
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Friday that the auditing firm for Trump Media, BF Borgers CPA, and its owner Benjamin Borgers have been charged with “massive fraud.” This fraudulent activity impacted over 1,500 SEC filings, leading to serious consequences for both the auditing firm and its owner. As a result of the
In recent news, Democratic Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., has introduced new legislation aimed at regulating the use of productivity quotas by warehouse employers, particularly focusing on companies like Amazon. This bill, known as the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, is the first of its kind at the federal level to address the concerns raised by critics
There has been speculation regarding the potential for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in order to assist the United States in covering interest payments on its national debt. Fund manager Freddie Lait shared his perspective on this matter, suggesting that the primary reason for such a move would be to alleviate the burden
Amazon, a company known for prioritizing growth over profit, has reached a significant milestone in its first-quarter earnings report with an operating margin of 10.7%, the highest on record. This achievement signifies a shift in the company’s strategy, where CEO Andy Jassy’s emphasis on services and cost management has paid off. The operating income more
Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global managed by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has made it clear that they will continue to advocate for investments based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Despite facing backlash from both ends of the political spectrum, the fund remains committed to prioritizing
The tech industry, despite seeing blockbuster earnings from major players like Alphabet and Microsoft, is experiencing a wave of layoffs that continues to affect the workforce. Layoffs.fyi, a platform tracking job cuts in the tech sector, reported over 263,000 job losses in 2023, with more than 75,000 job cuts already recorded in 2024. This trend
Over the weekend, a total of 79 tornadoes were reported across six states, with the majority of them occurring in Nebraska and Iowa. The aftermath of these tornadoes left a trail of destruction, with homes being leveled and buildings collapsing in their wake. The city of Omaha, Nebraska, was particularly hard hit, with Mayor Jean
Former Tesla executive Drew Baglino recently made headlines when he announced his resignation and sold off a significant number of shares in the electric vehicle company. According to a filing with the SEC, Baglino sold about 1.14 million of his shares, amounting to approximately $181.5 million. This move has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about
Thrasio, a prominent aggregator of Amazon third-party sellers, is experiencing a significant loss as its CEO, Greg Greeley, and five other senior executives have decided to step down. This decision comes at a challenging time for the company, which recently filed for bankruptcy. In an internal memo obtained by CNBC, Greeley announced his resignation, along
