In a recent development in New York, a federal jury convicted Bruce Garelick, an investor, of insider trading involving the stock of a shell company Digital World Acquisition Corp. The trial revealed that Garelick, who was on the board of directors of the company, shared non-public information about its merger plans with Trump Media, the
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The former president of the MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas, Scott Sibella, is facing sentencing on a federal criminal charge related to his failure to report millions of dollars in wagers by an illegal bookmaker at his casino. Sibella pleaded guilty in January to one count of failure to file reports of suspicious transactions
An Israeli tank brigade took control of the Gaza Strip side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, despite ongoing cease-fire negotiations with Hamas. This move is part of an offensive in the southern city of Rafah, showing a continuation of the conflict even as diplomatic efforts are being made to halt the violence. The
Recent developments in the ongoing conflict in Gaza have seen Hamas approving a cease-fire proposal aimed at halting the war in the region. This proposal, which has been communicated to Egyptian and Qatari negotiators, has sparked discussions on the potential for peace in the area. However, while Hamas has given the green light to the
President Xi Jinping of China is set to begin a two-day visit to Paris, where he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. One of the main objectives during this visit is for Macron to address concerns about trade imbalances between France and China. The timing of Xi’s visit is crucial as Europe is currently
Sadiq Khan has secured his third term as the mayor of London, showcasing the Labour Party’s dominance in the local elections. Despite facing criticism over issues like knife crime and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), Khan’s victory was expected and well-received by his supporters. The final results highlighted Khan’s popularity, with him winning 43.8%
The New York criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump has seen various witnesses take the stand to provide crucial information about the case. One such witness is Keith Davidson, the former lawyer for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. Davidson was responsible for negotiating hush money deals for these women before the 2016 presidential election,
Former President Donald Trump finds himself in a complex situation as he divides his time between a courtroom in New York, where he is facing charges of falsifying business records in a political hush money case, and a gathering at his luxurious private club in Florida, where he will headline the Republican National Committee’s spring
The recent announcement by the Justice Department regarding criminal tax fraud charges against Roger Ver, a prominent Bitcoin investor, has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community. Ver, who was once hailed as “Bitcoin Jesus” for his early success in the digital currency space, now faces allegations of evading millions of dollars in taxes. According to
President Joe Biden recently unveiled an updated policy aimed at protecting U.S. critical infrastructure sectors such as energy and financial services from foreign cyberattacks, particularly those originating from China. This new policy, a revision of the Obama-era Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-21) issued in 2013, reflects the evolving threat landscape driven by technological advancements and strategic