(Corrects charge in paragraph 8 to read transportation to engage in prostitution, not prosecution) By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Sean “Diddy” Combs will stand trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges starting on May 5, a U.S. judge decided during a hearing on Thursday, and the jailed hip-hop mogul blew kisses to his family in the courtroom afterward. During the hearing before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan federal court, Combs’ lawyer Marc Agnifilo also raised concerns about what he termed improper leaks by federal agents about the case. Prosecutor Emily Johnson called the claim baseless. Combs,…
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October has historically earned a reputation for market turbulence, with some of the most significant market crashes occurring during this month—the 1929 and 1987 crashes being the most infamous examples. This seasonal market phenomenon, often dubbed the “October Effect,” is linked to increased volatility and sell-offs as investor sentiment becomes more cautious. For tech stocks, which are often traded at high valuations, this period can be particularly sensitive. However, not all tech companies are affected equally. As the market braces for potential October volatility, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) appears better positioned than Apple Inc. (AAPL). With its enterprise-driven model and dominance…
In a significant development in the carbon credit industry, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed charges against two individuals involved in a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme, with potential implications for projects in Zimbabwe. The clean cookstoves imported under the N9.2 billion Federal Government project several years. The US case involves manipulating data to exaggerate the success of cookstoves projects in reducing carbon emission On October 2, 2024, the DOJ announced charges against Kenneth Newcombe, 77, of Santa Barbara, California, and Tridip Goswami, a resident of India. The pair are accused of orchestrating fraud within the carbon markets through…
By Maya Gebeily YARZE, Lebanon (Reuters) – United Nations peacekeepers are determined to remain at their posts in southern Lebanon despite Israeli attacks in recent days and orders by Israel’s advancing military to leave, the force’s spokesperson said on Thursday. Andrea Tenenti said the Israeli attacks on the peacekeeping force, known as UNIFIL, on Wednesday and Thursday had wounded two of their members and knocked out some of their monitoring capabilities. “Definitely, this is probably one of the most serious events or incidents that we’ve been witnessing in the last 12 months,” Tenenti said in an interview, referring to exchanges…
The co-founder of the £4bn British tech firm Darktrace, Poppy Gustafsson, has been appointed as the government’s new investment minister.Darktrace, the listed cybersecurity company, was this month sold to a US private equity firm and Gustafsson stepped down as chief executive. She will become a peer.Ministers had been trying to appoint someone to the crucial job for months. Ben Wegg-Prosser, who founded the Global Counsel advisory firm with the Labour grandee Peter Mandelson, turned the job down.The government said Gustafsson would head the Office for Investment as a minister in the Treasury and the Department of Business and Trade. She…
(Bloomberg) — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. suffered its biggest stock decline in more than a month after the company unveiled new artificial intelligence chips but didn’t provide hoped-for information on customers or financial performance.Most Read from BloombergThe stock slid 4% to $164.18 on Thursday, making the biggest single-day drop since Sept. 3. Shares of the company, which hosted an event in San Francisco on Thursday, remain up 11% this year.AMD has emerged as the biggest contender to Nvidia Corp. in the lucrative market for artificial intelligence processors, and Chief Executive Officer Lisa Su argued that its latest chips will exceed…
Oil prices have been on a wild ride recently, dropping from $92 a barrel last year to around $70. Speculations have emerged that Saudi Arabia might aim to push prices down to $50 amid internal disagreements within OPEC+. However, rising tensions in the Middle East are shifting the narrative once again, with fears that a regional war could send crude prices soaring. Just last week, U.S. crude oil surged over 3% as the market braced for potential Israeli strikes on Iran in retaliation for missile attacks. This anxiety led to a significant rally, with the U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate…
SEI has launched three new subadvised, active equity ETFs that combine traditional active management with factor investing. The SEI Select Small Cap ETF (SEIS), SEI Select International Equity ETF (SEIE) and SEI Select Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SEEM) each began trading on NASDAQ on Thursday. The ETFs all include a hybrid of fundamental active and factor-based investing, whereby SEI combines its own portfolios – which use quantitative factor-based analysis – with actively managed portfolios run by third-party subadvisors. Source link
This week on Talking Headways, we’re joined by architect Vishaan Chakrabarti to talk about his book The Architecture of Urbanity: Designing for Nature, Culture, and Joy. We discuss the goldilocks density, defining urbanity, the ennui of young architects and much, much more!Check out Chakrabarti’s piece “How to Make Room for One Million New Yorkers,” which appeared in the New York Times last December. His work also appears in Vital City, a New York City-focused online journal dedicated to urban policy.Scroll down below the audio player for an edited excerpt of our conversation, or click here for an unedited, AI-generated transcript of the entire…
This 1995 Jeep Wrangler is a beast. Packed with modifications from top to bottom, it’s ready for any adventure. Under the hood, a supercharged 5.7L LS1 V8 roars with power, delivering impressive torque and horsepower. A Dana 44 axle setup, ARB air lockers, and massive off road tires give it incredible capability, allowing it to conquer any terrain with ease. Inside, it’s just as impressive with heated seats, a GPS, and a full roll cage, ensuring comfort and safety during your adventures. Whether you’re exploring rugged trails, camping in the wilderness, or simply commuting to work, this Jeep is the…