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‘Walz checks,’ free school lunches, and ditching fossil fuels: What Tim Walz’s record in Minnesota says about his economic goals

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'Walz checks,' free school lunches, and ditching fossil fuels: What Tim Walz's record in Minnesota says about his economic goals

Politics ‘Walz checks,’ free school lunches, and ditching fossil fuels: What Tim Walz’s record in Minnesota says about his economic goals Noah Sheidlower 2024-08-06T16:06:24Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter icon A stylized … Read more

Tax hike speeds ahead in late-night vote on record N.J. budget

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Tax hike speeds ahead in late-night vote on record N.J. budget

Facing a deadline just days away, New Jersey lawmakers Wednesday night introduced and quickly began approving a record new $56.6 billion state budget that’s backed by a new tax hike on large companies, adds some funding for property-tax relief, and includes big spending on public schools and pensions.But Democratic leaders once again faced objections from … Read more

How the IRS went soft on billionaires and corporate tax cheats – ICIJ

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How the IRS went soft on billionaires and corporate tax cheats - ICIJ

Michael Welu worked at the IRS for decades as a specialist in helping agents identify and investigate possible tax crimes. In an agency known for offices working in their own silos, Welu had the rare ability to move between divisions, dissecting and learning each office’s particular customs and procedures. But that experience had its own … Read more

Hunter Biden, ’s sister-in-law describes finding crack, gun in his truck

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Hunter Biden, ’s sister-in-law describes finding crack, gun in his truck

Hunter Biden’s sister-in-law testified at his criminal trial on Thursday that she took and threw away his gun out of fear of his spiraling addiction, potentially bolstering prosecutors’ case that President Joe Biden’s son broke a law barring illegal drug users from owning firearms.Jurors in the first criminal trial of a U.S. president’s son saw surveillance camera … Read more

Hunter,  Biden criminal trial jury told ‘no one is above the law’

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Hunter,  Biden criminal trial jury told ‘no one is above the law’

Hunter Biden’s criminal trial on gun charges began with a government lawyer stating that he was being prosecuted for lying on a form to purchase a handgun and not above the law. Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to three felony charges related to failing to disclose his drug use when purchasing a gun. The trial is taking place in Wilmington, Delaware, and Hunter Biden’s attorney argued that the gun was never used and was disposed of shortly after purchase. Hunter Biden has publicly discussed his drug addiction, and FBI agent Erika Jensen is expected to testify about his messages discussing drug use. If convicted on all charges, Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison.

Terrorism court case at critical point

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Terrorism court case at critical point

The complex terrorism case involving 41-year-old Orkhan Asadov, accused of recruiting and organizing criminal activities against Israelis in Nicosia, reached a critical point. The trial within a trial process concluded with final arguments from both sides, and the judicial panel reserved its decision for July 5. The defense attorneys argued that the Police accessed the defendants’ mobile phones unlawfully, while the prosecuting authority defended the legality of the procedures. The case began after Asadov’s arrest in September 2021, and he denies charges related to terrorism, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering.

British ambassador to Mexico sacked after pointing gun at staff

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British ambassador to Mexico sacked after pointing gun at staff

The British ambassador to Mexico, Jon Benjamin, was removed from his post after pointing an assault rifle at a local embassy employee in a car.

Limassol games studio receives $3 million investment , — The Games Fund joins journey ‘from Cyprus to global charts’

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Limassol games studio receives $3 million investment , — The Games Fund joins journey ‘from Cyprus to global charts’

Juicy Button Games, a new independent games studio based in Cyprus, has successfully completed a million seed round led by The Games Fund. The investment will fuel the development of an innovative mobile-first 4x strategy game from their headquarters in Limassol, Cyprus. The founding team of Juicy Button Games includes Alexander Kravchuk, Anton Sinelnikov, and Aleksandr Zaytsev, who have a track record of creating successful mobile games. The Games Fund is a specialist early-stage VC fund with offices in Cyprus and New York that invests in outstanding video game developers and GameTech companies.

Big guns Swiatek and Osaka meet in early showdown (order of play)

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Big guns Swiatek and Osaka meet in early showdown (order of play)

Defending French Open champion Iga Swiatek will take on Naomi Osaka in a second-round match at Roland Garros.

ELAM leader admitted gun conviction, EDEK says

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ELAM leader admitted gun conviction, EDEK says

The National Popular Front (ELAM) party leader admitted to a 2007 conviction for illegal gun possession in Greece during a televised appearance. The admission was made after the President of EDEK exposed him with his statements, leaving his MP, Sotiris Ioannou, also exposed. The ELAM leader was previously a member of the bodyguard group of Nikos Michaloliakos, leader of the Greek far-right group Golden Dawn, which has been labelled a criminal organization. EDEK hopes that the people will now understand who they are dealing with.