Nigerian Ouster of Central Bank Governor Seen as Market Positive
Markets are likely to respond positively to the weekend ouster of Nigeria’s central bank governor, which will allow
2023-06-11 22:15
Trump news – latest: Trump defiant at post-indictment speeches as Florida judge he appointed set to keep case
Former president Donald Trump spoke at two Republican state conventions on Saturday in Georgia and North Carolina, just one day after he was indicted for keeping highly-classified information at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago. The 49-page, 38-count indictment was unsealed on Friday after Mr Trump released a series of social media posts revealing that he has been indicted by a grand jury under the supervision of Special Counsel Jack Smith. The indictment details the charges against Mr Trump and Walt Nauta, a former US Navy noncommissioned officer who left government service to work for Mr Trump after his term ended in January 2021. The former president has fumed online about the charges and lashed out at Mr Smith calling him a “deranged lunatic”. The special counsel for his part gave a brief explanation of the sweeping indictment and reiterated that in America, the law applies to everyone. Mr Trump repeated his attacks on Mr Smith onstage in Georgia before flying up to his second event. On the flight, he told Politico he would not quit the 2024 primary race even if convicted. Read More What is an indictment? Here’s what Donald Trump is facing Trump indicted in classified documents case in a historic first for a former president Conspiracy, false statements and retaining national defence documents: The federal charges against Donald Trump Trump has been caught on tape. Congratulations, Donald – you played yourself Trump lashes out at ‘deranged lunatic’ and ‘psycho’ Jack Smith as startling secret papers charges revealed
2023-06-11 21:56
Ukraine floods recede but fears over disease remain
Water levels are reducing in flood-affected areas, but there are fresh warnings over water-borne diseases.
2023-06-11 21:27
Why Trump's second indictment may not sink him in 2024
The evidence in the indictment against Donald Trump for his alleged mishandling of classified documents after leaving office can seem "jaw-dropping". So just how will this new indictment play on the campaign trail? Let's just say we should be, at least initially, skeptical that Trump will be penalized in the polls.
2023-06-11 21:21
Biden marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with White House South Lawn celebration
President Joe Biden welcomed hundreds to the White House for a delayed Pride Month celebration aiming to demonstrate his administration’s support for the LGBTQ+ community. Advocates have recently been warning of a spike in discriminatory legislation, particularly aimed at the transgender community, sweeping through statehouses. The event, which the administration described as the largest Pride event hosted at the White House, was initially scheduled for Thursday, but was postponed because of poor air quality from hazardous air flowing in from Canadian wildfires. But the haze that blanketed a huge swath of the East Coast this past week had lifted over the nation's capital, allowing the president and first lady Jill Biden to hold their South Lawn party. “So today, I want to send a message to the entire community — especially to transgender children: You are loved. You are heard. You belong,” Biden said. Pride Month is being celebrated this year as state lawmakers have introduced at least 525 bills and enacted 78 bills that whittle away at LGBTQ+ rights, according to the Human Rights Campaign, a group that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights. That tally includes a recent flurry of bills that affect transgender people, including legislation recently passed by Republican governors vying for the 2024 presidential nomination. In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill into that bans gender-affirming medical care such as puberty blockers or hormone therapy for transgender youths. Earlier in the week, a federal judge temporarily blocked portions of a law that DeSantis signed shortly before announcing that he was running for president. In North Dakota, Gov. Doug Burgum last month signed a bill that prohibits public schools and government entities from requiring teachers and employees to refer to transgender people by the pronouns they use. Burgum, who like DeSantis has made culture issues a central part of his tenure as governor, joined the White House primary field. Josh Helfgott, an LGBTQ+ activist and social media influencer from New York City, said marking Pride Month at the White House felt like one of the most important moments of his life. But he said the tide of legislation added another layer to this year’s celebrations. “Pride this year is so important because we cannot be silent when faced with hate and bigotry,” Helfgott said “The other side is so loud, incredibly loud. ” Anjali Rimi of San Francisco attended the White House event with her mother, who recently immigrated from India. Rimi came to the United States more than 20 years ago because, she said, she was shunned by family and society as a transgender person. Times were tough in the United States, too, she said. She was pushed out of a job after she came out, was homeless for a time, and took asylum in Canada for about a decade before returning to the United States. “It’s a moment that we are going to cherish for a lifetime,” said Rimi, an activist in San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community. "This is a joyful moment, but it’s also one that reminds us that we have so much work to do.” Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide AP News Digest 5:40 a.m. Trump pledges to endorse Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor US confirms China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019
2023-06-11 21:17
2 Cardinals who've earned an apology from their doubters, and 1 not quite there
The St. Louis Cardinals are not where they want to be yet, but some members of the team have proven they have turned things around individually.At 27-37 and in the basement of the NL Central, I completely understand St. Louis Cardinals fans that are uninterested in apologizing to anyone in the o...
2023-06-11 20:55
‘Decade of Emerging Markets’ May Be About to Regain Traction
Emerging-market bulls are still upbeat on the asset class, even after China’s highly-touted reopening rally fizzled and proved
2023-06-11 20:18
Marcus Stroman could force Cubs’ hand at MLB Trade Deadline
Marcus Stroman's elite performance in a contract year has the Cubs up against a tricky decision to make.Building a baseball team seems straightforward, right? You sign players you think will perform well relative to the money you spent on them. Then, if they meet or exceed those expectation...
2023-06-11 19:24
Large-scale study will culminate in the Oxford Dictionary of African American English, a dream come true for historian Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Oxford University Press has announced a large-scale study that will culminate in the Oxford Dictionary of African American English, the brainchild of historian Henry Louis Gates that will focus on the contributions that African Americans have made to the English language.
2023-06-11 16:18
A South Carolina woman mouthed 'help me' to a police officer during a traffic stop. Her passenger had just shot someone
A South Carolina police officer is being praised for her attention to detail during a traffic stop that led to a shooting suspect's arrest, according to authorities in North Myrtle Beach.
2023-06-11 15:21
Donald Trump still headline act for Republicans, despite charges
The former US president appeared unfazed by his indictment at a party convention in North Carolina.
2023-06-11 15:20
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis is censured by North Carolina GOP delegates at convention
The North Carolina Republican Party voted to formally censure Sen. Thom Tillis at the party's annual convention in Greensboro on Saturday, with at least one delegate citing Tillis' support for LGBTQ+ rights and immigration reform for the decision.
2023-06-11 12:54