Politics
The Supreme Court has overturned the bribery conviction of former Indiana mayor James Snyder, narrowing the scope of public corruption law. Snyder was convicted for accepting $13,000 from a trucking company, with prosecutors alleging he directed approximately $1 million in city contracts to the company. His defense maintained that
Politics
The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that federal courts cannot overturn visa denials for spouses of American citizens, even if the couple cannot live together in the United States. The ruling, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, stated that U.S. citizen spouses do not have a constitutional right to
Entertainment
A new trailer has been released for the Max series "The Penguin," featuring Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oswald Cobblepot, also known as The Penguin, from Matt Reeves' 2022 film "The Batman." The series, directed by Matt Reeves and produced by Dylan Clark, Lauren
Finance
Kraken, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has reported a security breach resulting in the loss of $3 million worth of digital assets. The incident involved a self-proclaimed security researcher who identified a critical bug that allowed users to artificially inflate their account balances. Initially, the researcher demonstrated the flaw with a
Entertainment
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a New Year's Eve incident involving actor Ian Ziering and a group of minibikers in Hollywood. Jacob Esteban Hernandez, 20, and Angie Teresa Guizar, 40, face charges of felony vandalism and assault with a deadly weapon, respectively. The incident, which
Technology
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bail application of Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of the cryptocurrency firm Binance Holdings Limited, who is facing charges of money laundering and terrorism financing. The presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, ruled that there was a substantial risk of Gambaryan absconding if
Finance
In a significant crackdown on cryptocurrency fraud, Chinese law enforcement in Panshi City, Jilin Province, have arrested six individuals accused of operating an illegal money exchange. The operation involved nearly 2.14 billion yuan ($300 million) in transactions between the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) and the South Korean Won. The suspects,
Finance
Bribery allegations involving Binance CEO Richard Teng and Nigerian government officials have raised concerns among stakeholders regarding Nigeria's investment climate. Africa-based risk consultancy firm SBM Intelligence has cautioned that these claims could potentially undermine Nigeria's efforts to attract foreign investment. The firm emphasized the importance of
Politics
Former President Donald Trump has released a campaign advertisement that highlights the actions of students at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. The ad showcases the students, particularly those from the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, who displayed the American flag during a campus protest involving pro-Palestinian demonstrators. The students&