Ken Griffin, the billionaire founder of the hedge fund Citadel, wader deeper into the national debate about American colleges and the protests that have consumed many campuses over Israel’s war in Gaza. In an interview with the Financial Times, the Harvard alum and mega-donor decried the social justice “narrative” at some schools. “What you’re seeing […]
Former President Donald Trump could owe more than $100 million in taxes as a result of a yearslong Internal Revenue Service inquiry into claims of huge losses on his Chicago skyscraper, The New York Times and ProPublica reported Saturday. The news organizations reported Trump claimed massive financial losses twice — first on his 2008 tax […]
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has insisted the result of the next UK general election “isn’t a foregone conclusion” and that he is “absolutely determined to fight” on after a drubbing for the Tories in the local and mayoral polls. He resisted calls from Conservative rebels to change his political course, saying he is “determined […]
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly on Friday blasted Arizona GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake for her recent violent rhetoric, telling NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that Lake’s comment could result in people “getting hurt or killed.” Kelly, a Democrat, was asked about comments first reported by NBC News in which Lake told supporters at a campaign […]
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) aired concerns over Arizona Senate hopeful Kari Lake’s call to voters last month to “strap on a Glock” saying Lake’s remarks could get someone injured — or worse. “It’s dangerous,” Kelly told NBC’s Kristen Welker during an interview on “Meet the Press.” “What Kari Lake said could result in people getting […]
A manipulated picture that surfaced online days before India began its marathon election on April 19 falsely claimed a major newspaper published a “mega survey” that found an opposition alliance was set to win in states ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s party. The Dainik Bhaskar newspaper denied publishing such a survey, while analysts said […]
By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is likely to lead to a multi-billion dollar insurance loss, the chairperson of commercial insurance market Lloyd’s of London said on Thursday. The massive Singapore-flagged container ship Dali sailing out of Baltimore Harbor bound for Sri Lanka reported losing power and the […]
By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will find out on Tuesday whether the High Court in London will allow him to appeal against his extradition from Britain to the United States or if his British legal challenges have finally come to an end. U.S. prosecutors are seeking to put Assange, 52, […]
Russian president Vladimir Putin has thanked Russians for casting ballots in a presidential vote in which he cemented his grip on the country for another six years after the harshest crackdown on dissent since Soviet times. Any public criticism of Mr Putin or his war in Ukraine has been stifled, independent media have been crippled, […]
Ireland face an anxious wait to see if they have secured a third consecutive Under-20 Six Nations title. Danny Sheahan scored two second half tries as Ireland secured a potentially crucial bonus point, beating Scotland by 36-points to 0 in Cork. They are just into the second half in Pau, where it’s France 31 England […]
Peter O’Mahony is determined to prevent the “torture” of another tense Guinness Six Nations finale but admits Ireland are aware of all possible permutations ahead of Saturday’s title decider against Scotland. Andy Farrell’s men will retain the championship crown by avoiding defeat or claiming two bonus points on ‘Super Saturday’ in Dublin, while a single […]
State transportation department road work will alter traffic patterns on Interstate 75 and State Road 681 from March 13 through March 15. The off ramp from Interstate 75 southbound to State Road 681 will be closed from 8 p.m. March 13 to 6 a.m. March 14 for paving, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. […]