Recent developments in the legal battle against former President Donald Trump have seen state prosecutors in New York pushing for the case to proceed to trial on April 15, despite the limited amount of potentially relevant evidence. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office revealed that out of the massive number of documents recently turned over
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Recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association has shown that mortgage interest rates rose last week for the first time in three weeks. This resulted in a 1.6% drop in total mortgage application volume compared with the previous week. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages also saw an increase to 6.97%, along
President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Nevada serves as a strategic move to address the issue of rising rents fueled by corporate landlords. The White House has accused these entities of artificially inflating rental rates, contributing to the overall challenge of high living costs even as inflation shows signs of improvement. This anti-‘rent gouging’ stance
In a candid interview, Elon Musk recently disclosed that he has been utilizing prescription ketamine to manage his occasional depressive episodes. Musk highlighted that taking ketamine has been beneficial in dealing with what he referred to as “chemical tides” that can trigger his depression. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO mentioned that he consumes a “small
The Milken Institute recently released its Global Opportunity Index (GOI) report, showcasing investors’ favorite destinations around the world. Surprisingly, four out of the top five countries on the list are located in Europe. Denmark, in particular, claimed the top spot this year, excelling in various aspects such as business perception and economic fundamentals. The index
The recent ruling by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee regarding the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump has brought to light the problematic issue of a romantic relationship between the district attorney, Fani Willis, and prosecutor Nathan Wade. The revelation of this relationship while the case was ongoing has raised
The federal gun case against Hunter Biden, the president’s son, is set to go to trial in June according to U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika. The trial, tentatively scheduled for the week of June 3, is expected to last approximately nine days. This includes one to two days for jury selection, three to five days
In a closed-door meeting with the Teamsters leadership, President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of Social Security as a key issue for the powerful labor union to consider when making their 2024 endorsement decision. This comes after former President Donald Trump made comments about potential cuts to entitlements, sparking concerns among union members and leaders.
OpenAI recently faced a legal challenge from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who filed a lawsuit against the startup. Musk claimed breach of contract based on a 2015 “founding agreement” that he alleged existed between him and two other OpenAI co-founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman. However, OpenAI has refuted this claim by stating that there
Former President Donald Trump has long been an advocate for tariffs as a means to protect American industries from what he perceives as unfair trade practices by other countries. In a recent CNBC interview, Trump reiterated his belief in the effectiveness of tariffs not only economically, but also politically. He has made it clear that