COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials have filed 76 counts of ethics violations against the court clerk who handled the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. The 25 pages of allegations accuse former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill of allowing a photo of Murdaugh in a holding cell to be taken to promote her […]
An example of redacted legal invoices for services provided to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita‘s office. (Screenshot of records provided by the Indiana Attorney General’s Office) New, partially-unredacted public records offer a glimpse into public dollars so far spent to defend Attorney General Todd Rokita’s law license. Payments related to the attorney general’s disciplinary case […]
Amber Rodriguez told judges and investigators she was scared of her ex-husband’s potential for violence years before he killed her. Her estranged husband Elias Zuniga Huizar, a former Yakima police officer, was short-tempered and controlling of her actions, and she was terrified of what he might be capable of, she told police and judges. Hundreds […]
The mayor of Europe’s swinging capital is being held by police over accusations he spent taxpayers’ money on a “ventriloquist” fortune teller who “bewitched” him into thinking she had contacted his dead father. The French Mediterranean town of Agde is notorious for its wild sex parties, which every year attract tens of thousands of partner-swapping […]
Overworked lithium-ion batteries that power drones now have a stress management plan and a retirement option thanks to researchers who published their findings with the American Chemical Society. It’s part of an analysis of how lithium-ion battery strain in electric flying machines shortens their lifespans. The experiment also highlighted why the lithium packs may not […]
Apple has a history of delivering devices that are faster than the competition, but when comparing its own products, there’s always a lingering question: Is the fancy new gear worth an upgrade? I often find myself telling folks to buy the M1 iPad Pro, the iPhone 12 Pro, or a previous-gen Mac with an M-series […]
For much of the past decade, the amount of money Washington lawmakers dedicated to housing and homelessness programs grew gradually, climbing from around $200 million to $400 million in each two-year budget between 2013 and 2021. But in the last four years, this spending has surged, according to an analysis of state spending data provided […]
The screams of the passengers aboard the Erie train and the nearby platform could be heard on Feb. 18, 1852. The alert about the runaway train heading down the hill had been made, and everyone began to scramble – seeking the fastest way out of the danger. For Sa-Sa-Na Loft and her sister, Ya-Go-Weis Loft, […]
Warren Buffett hasn’t seen a lot to like in the stock market recently. With stocks climbing higher for the last 18 months, it’s become harder and harder to find a great company trading at a fair price. The challenge is even more difficult for Buffett, who manages a portfolio of $377 billion in equities and […]
DC Ranch is the priciest neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, with an average home price of $3.3 million. The sprawling 4,400-acre community includes four villages of mansions, condos, and businesses. I got an exclusive tour of the neighborhood and thought it felt like a small town. The most expensive neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a sprawling, […]
When Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett speaks, professional and everyday investors pay close attention. That’s because the “Oracle of Omaha,” as he’s come to be known, has handily outpaced the benchmark S&P 500 in the return column over nearly six decades. Whereas the S&P 500 has produced an impressive total return, including […]
Supermacs boss Pat McDonagh has said his group has spent between €6 million and €7 million on houses for staff. In an interview, Mr McDonagh said the recruitment of staff was “the biggest challenge” facing his fast food and hospitality business today. He said currently there are between 200 to 250 Supermacs staff in mainly […]