Biden is heading to Europe. A king and a war are on his agenda
President Joe Biden leaves on Sunday for Europe, where he'll spend four days in three nations tending to alliances that have been tested by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
2023-07-08 22:26
Erik ten Hag pays tribute to David de Gea after Man Utd departure
Erik ten Hag has paid tribute to David de Gea after his departure from Man Utd.
2023-07-08 22:25
Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes could go 1-2 in the MLB Draft. Still, the Pirates might throw a curve
LSU teammates Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes are considered the favorites to be picked at the top of the Major League Baseball draft
2023-07-08 22:25
Six people charged in straw donor scheme to elect Eric Adams as New York City mayor
Six people were charged Friday in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public funds to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign months before his election. The indictment announced by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg does not implicate Mr Adams or any other city employees. Rather, it describes a straw donor scheme orchestrated by individuals with business before the city who hoped to maximize their donations to the future mayor in exchange for political favors. “We allege a deliberate scheme to game the system in a blatant attempt to gain power,” Mr Bragg said in a statement. “The New York City Campaign Finance Board program is meant to support our democracy and amplify the voices of New York City voters. When the integrity of that program is corrupted, all New Yorkers suffer.” Prosecutors said the scheme was led by Dwayne Montgomery, a former NYPD inspector currently listed as the director of integrity for the Teamsters Local 237, which represents municipal workers. According to the indictment, Mr Montgomery recruited friends and relatives to take advantage of the city’s generous matching funds system, which provides an eight-to-one match for the first $250 donated by a city resident. In addition to Mr Montgomery, the indictment names as defendants Shamsuddin Riza, Millicent Redick, Ronald Peek, Yahya Mushtaq, and Shahid Mushtaq. According to prosecutors, between 2020 and 2021, those who made donations in their own name were reimbursed by Mr Montgomery, who provided more than $40,000 of his money. He worked with a string of co-defendants to help recruit donors, including Mr Riza, who indicated he was hoping to secure work from the city. “FYI ! This is the one I want , Safety , Drywall , and Security one project but we all can eat,” Mr Riza wrote in a July 2021 email to Mr Montgomery, sending along the information for a construction project called Vital Brooklyn, prosecutors allege. Mr Montgomery also worked alongside a campaign representative to organize a virtual fundraiser for Mr Adams in August, 2020, prosecutors contend. The representative is not named in the indictment. None of the defendants could immediately be reached for comment. Mr Adams' campaign released a statement denying any involvement in the alleged scheme. “There is no indication that the campaign or the mayor is involved in this case or under investigation,” a spokesperson for Mr Adams’ campaign, Evan Thies, said in a statement. “The campaign always held itself to the highest standards and we would never tolerate these actions.” The defendants each face charges of conspiracy, attempted grand larceny, and offering a false instrument. Read More NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of doctoring photo of police officer friend killed in the line of duty Ex-NYC mayor Bill de Blasio and wife are separating – but will still live with each other New York City's Rikers Island, facing possible federal takeover, found violating safety standards NYC mayor accused of doctoring photo of murdered police officer friend Ex-NYC mayor Bill de Blasio and wife are separating – but will still live together
2023-07-08 22:23
Avalanche kills hiker in California mountains
One hiker was killed and two others injured in a "wet, loose avalanche" on Split Mountain in California, authorities said Friday.
2023-07-08 22:23
Struggling Bitcoin Miners Wary of Token’s Big ‘Halving’ Event
Crypto enthusiasts are hopeful that a once-in-four-years event which rewrites the underlying code of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency
2023-07-08 22:22
Yankees: 3 players who won't be on the roster by August 1
The 21st century Yankeesare typically buyers at the deadline. With that likely to continue in 2023, their roster could look much different come August 1st.The New York Yankees have never been one to shy away from making trades or spending money in order to improve their team. They aren't in...
2023-07-08 22:21
Court reinstates Tennessee ban on care for transgender youth
WASHINGTON A Tennessee law prohibiting doctors from providing medical care such as puberty-blockers and gender affirming surgery for
2023-07-08 21:58
Dutch PM Rutte meets king to discuss caretaker government
By Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE (Reuters) -Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte met with King Willem-Alexander on Saturday to
2023-07-08 21:57
An Iowa meteorologist started talking about climate change on newscasts. Then came the harassment
TV meteorologist Chris Gloninger faced intensifying harassment as he did more reporting on climate change during local newscasts
2023-07-08 21:55
Russian defence minister Shoigu shown inspecting troops
(This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine) MOSCOW (Reuters) -
2023-07-08 21:47
David de Gea confirms Manchester United exit
David de Gea has confirmed his departure from Manchester United.
2023-07-08 21:46
