A federal bankruptcy judge on Thursday stopped an effort by the parents of a boy killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting to begin collecting on some of the $50 million they won in a lawsuit against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones over his false claims that the massacre was a hoax. Lawyers for Scarlett […]
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Maryland board to consider $50M contract with Skanska for Key Bridge cleanup
Baltimore’s shipping channel is fully re-opened after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and the cargo ship Dali, which knocked the bridge over, will soon head out of town — but the bills from the disaster’s cleanup are starting to come in. Maryland’s Board of Public Works will consider at its next meeting a $50.3 […]
Lawsuits and rising costs stall $50M Beaufort hotel and parking plans
A controversial hotel and separate parking garage project totaling $50 million — in the works for several years in historic downtown Beaufort — have been placed on hold. The delay results from rising financing and construction costs brought on by the time needed to respond to legal challenges, according to the developer. The large-scale projects […]
Man Utd bid to turn Carrington into ‘world-class’ facility in £50m redevelopment
Manchester United will embark upon a £50 million (€59 million) redevelopment of their Carrington training headquarters next week as they look to transform it into a “world-class” facility. Lord Norman Foster’s Foster + Partners practice will lead a project under which the men’s first team building will be refurbished – the initial focus will be […]
What ever happened to a proposed $50M lithium-ion battery factory in Philipsburg?
In late May 2023, a proposal to build a $50 million lithium-ion battery factory in the Philipsburg area drew excitement for its potential to bring 100-150 high-paying manufacturing jobs to the area. A year later, it appears plans for the factory have stalled. The project was dependent on landing a $25 million federal grant that […]
Falls’ Niacet facility to see $50M upgrade to strengthen semiconductor supply chain
May 19—Niacet Specialty Chemicals, owned by the Kerry Group, will invest $50 million in its Niagara Falls facility to strengthen the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in New York state, according to the governor’s office. Niacet Specialty Chemicals, whose products are used in food preservation as well as in the semiconductor manufacturing process, says the investment […]
Falls’s Niacet facility to see $50M upgrade to strengthen semiconductor supply chain
May 19—Niacet Specialty Chemicals, owned by the Kerry Group, will invest $50 million in its Niagara Falls facility to strengthen the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in New York state, according to the governor’s office. Niacet Specialty Chemicals, whose products are used in food preservation as well as in the semiconductor manufacturing process, says the investment […]
Woman ‘crushed’ during Fort Lauderdale crane collapse, lawyers say. She’s suing for $50M
A woman who was diagnosed with brain damage after a portion of a crane fell onto a bridge in downtown Fort Lauderdale is seeking more than $50 million in damages. Attorneys for Gemmalyn Castillo filed a lawsuit in Broward circuit court Thursday against five companies linked to the April 4 partial crane collapse on the […]
Eva Longoria says $50m Jeff Bezos charity grant is best birthday present ever
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has awarded a $50 million (€45 million) grant to US actress Eva Longoria to be spent on charitable organisations. Desperate Housewives star Longoria was awarded the Bezos Courage and Civility Award in a Washington DC ceremony, alongside fellow honouree Admiral William McRaven – who will receive the same grant. “Of course, […]
Jeff Bezos Gives $50M Each To Eva Longoria And Admiral Bill McRaven
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are giving away $100 million as part of Bezos’ annual prize to individuals who make significant contributions to society. This year’s recipients of $50 million each are actor and entrepreneur Eva Longoria, and Bill McRaven, a retired Navy admiral and former chancellor of the University of […]
Vote against Trump, former supporters urge in $50m video campaign
An anti-Donald Trump group of Republicans is launching its second campaign against the former president, spending $50m and using testimonials from former supporters in an attempt to convince voters to turn away from Trump. This week, Republican Voters Against Trump released 100 videos recorded by anti-Trump Republicans explaining why they no longer support him. Sarah […]
Republican group planning $50M campaign to block Trump from reelection
An anti-Trump Republican group is planning to spend $50 million in a campaign to stop the former president from winning a second term in the White House. Republican Voters Against Trump plans to share testimonial videos of Trump’s past backers who will share why they won’t be supporting the former president come November. The campaign […]