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Politics

Eighty-eight corporate leaders endorse Harris in new letter

Eighty-eight current and former top executives have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, according to a letter shared with CNBC. The list includes high-profile CEOs like Aaron Levie of Box, Jeremy Stoppelman of Yelp, and Michael Lynton of Snap, as well as notable figures such as James Murdoch, Chris Larsen, Lynn Forester de Rothschild, and Jeff Lawson. Other signers include major political donors like … Continue reading Eighty-eight corporate leaders endorse Harris in new letter

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U.S. News

Kansas City super fan ‘ChiefsAholic’ sentenced to more than 17 years in prison

Kansas City Chiefs super fan Xaviar Michael Babudar, known as “ChiefsAholic,” was sentenced to 17½ years in prison for a series of bank robberies across multiple states. Babudar, 30, pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering, transporting stolen property, and bank robbery. He was involved in 11 robberies or attempted robberies in seven states, stealing nearly $850,000. In addition to prison time, Babudar must pay … Continue reading Kansas City super fan ‘ChiefsAholic’ sentenced to more than 17 years in prison

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U.S. News

Hunter Biden Changes Plea to Guilty Before Trial Begins

Hunter Biden changed his plea to guilty before his trial began, allowing him to avoid a nearly month-long trial with damaging testimony. The move has fueled speculation that President Joe Biden might pardon or commute his son’s sentences. Hunter was indicted in December on nine tax charges, including three felonies related to tax evasion and filing false returns for 2018. He could face up to … Continue reading Hunter Biden Changes Plea to Guilty Before Trial Begins

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U.S. News

Feds raid home of NYPD Commish Edward Caban, other close Adams allies

Federal agents conducted raids on NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and other top officials in Mayor Eric Adams’ inner circle, seizing electronic devices in a sweeping corruption probe. The raids targeted Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, Schools Chancellor David Banks, and First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, along with others linked to Adams. The investigation, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District … Continue reading Feds raid home of NYPD Commish Edward Caban, other close Adams allies

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U.S. News

Apalachee ‘shooter’ Colt Gray’s dad Colin charged with murder over ‘son’s rampage

Colin Gray, father of the suspected Apalachee High School shooter, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and cruelty to children after allegedly buying his son an AR-15-style rifle as a Christmas gift. His son, Colt Gray, 14, is accused of using the weapon to kill four people and injure nine others in a school shooting in Georgia. Authorities stated … Continue reading Apalachee ‘shooter’ Colt Gray’s dad Colin charged with murder over ‘son’s rampage

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Georgia shooter makes court appearance and dodges death penalty

Colt Gray, 14, appeared in court facing four counts of felony murder after allegedly killing four and injuring nine others in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. Gray, who will be tried as an adult, faces life in prison if convicted. Judge Currie Mingledorff clarified that the death penalty is not an option due to Gray’s age. The victims include two students, Mason … Continue reading Georgia shooter makes court appearance and dodges death penalty

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World News

Deadly Super Typhoon Yagi slams into China

Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit China’s southern coast in a decade, made landfall in Hainan on Friday, causing widespread disruption. The storm, the largest in Asia this year and the world’s second-most powerful of 2024, has led to 400,000 evacuations, school closures, and flight cancellations across Hong Kong, Macau, Hainan, and Guangdong. With sustained winds of 150 mph, Yagi has been described … Continue reading Deadly Super Typhoon Yagi slams into China

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Fire tears through Kenya elementary school dorm, killing at least 17 students

A fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in central Kenya killed 17 boys and seriously injured 14 others, officials reported. The blaze broke out around midnight, engulfing a dormitory while students slept. The victims were boys aged 9 to 13 in grades four to eight. Authorities are investigating the cause, with President William Ruto calling the incident “devastating” and vowing accountability, CBS News has reported. … Continue reading Fire tears through Kenya elementary school dorm, killing at least 17 students

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American killed in West Bank, State Department says

An American citizen, Aysrnur Egzi Eygi, died during a protest in Beita, West Bank, reportedly after being shot in the head by Israeli troops, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. The State Department confirmed her death but did not provide details. Eygi was protesting against settlement expansion when she was critically injured and later died at a hospital in Nablus. The Israeli military stated … Continue reading American killed in West Bank, State Department says

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Israeli forces pull out of Jenin after major operation

Israeli forces have withdrawn from Jenin city and its refugee camp in the West Bank after a major nine-day operation targeting militants. At least 36 Palestinians, including children, and one Israeli soldier were killed during intense battles involving ground forces and airstrikes. The operation, one of the largest in years, involved hundreds of troops, leading to severe damage and disruption in Jenin, where utilities were … Continue reading Israeli forces pull out of Jenin after major operation

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US sees increasing risk of Russian ‘sabotage’ of key undersea cables by secretive military unit

The US has detected increased Russian military activity near key undersea cables, raising concerns that Russia may be planning sabotage operations against critical global communications infrastructure, according to US officials. Russia has bolstered a specialized military unit, GUGI, which operates surface ships, submarines, and naval drones to enhance its undersea sabotage capabilities. US officials are particularly worried about the heightened presence of Russian naval forces … Continue reading US sees increasing risk of Russian ‘sabotage’ of key undersea cables by secretive military unit

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Space

Space Force and intelligence agencies seek to streamline satellite imagery delivery

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the U.S. Space Force are working to enhance their collaboration in collecting and distributing space-based intelligence to global military users. With a push for faster access to commercial satellite images in rapidly changing scenarios, Space Force operators are now stationed at NGA’s Springfield, Virginia campus to address issues such as satellite tasking and tracking moving targets. The National Reconnaissance … Continue reading Space Force and intelligence agencies seek to streamline satellite imagery delivery

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Space

NASA moving ahead with Europa Clipper launch in October

NASA is preparing to clear the Europa Clipper spacecraft for launch next month after successful testing of its transistors, which confirmed they can handle the mission’s conditions. In July, concerns were raised about the transistors’ performance in Jupiter’s high-radiation environment. However, recent results suggest they will support the mission. The spacecraft is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy during a window starting October … Continue reading NASA moving ahead with Europa Clipper launch in October

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Space

‘Strange noise’ coming from Boeing Starliner made astronaut contact mission control

On August 31, NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore reported a strange pulsing noise from the speakers of the Starliner spacecraft, currently docked at the ISS. Mission Control described the sound as similar to a sonar ping and noted it was due to an audio configuration issue between the spacecraft and the station. NASA assured that the noise had no impact on the crew, the Starliner, or … Continue reading ‘Strange noise’ coming from Boeing Starliner made astronaut contact mission control

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Technology

Agility Robotics will produce 10,000 humanoid robots per year at its new facility

Agility Robotics will start manufacturing its new humanoid robots, Digit, at its 70,000-square-foot facility in southeast Salem by the end of the year. The company, which moved from a smaller site in Tangent due to space constraints, plans to produce up to 10,000 robots annually and employ 500 people. Digit robots, designed for repetitive tasks in warehouses, are already being tested by Amazon. Agility’s co-founder, … Continue reading Agility Robotics will produce 10,000 humanoid robots per year at its new facility

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Business

Volkswagen braces for showdown with unions after warning of possible German plant closures

Volkswagen is facing a potential conflict with trade unions as it contemplates its first-ever factory closures in Germany after nearly 90 years. The company will outline its plans to 18,000 workers in Wolfsburg on Wednesday, with possible closures in Osnabrueck and Dresden. Volkswagen is also ending its 30-year employment protection agreement to address competitiveness challenges and adapt to a tougher economic environment and new market … Continue reading Volkswagen braces for showdown with unions after warning of possible German plant closures

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Business

Bitcoin dips to $57,000 level and crypto stocks tumble to begin September trading

Bitcoin’s price dropped 10% from $64,190 to $57,800 over 10 days ending September 3, despite the S&P 500 nearing its all-time high and gold approaching its peak. The decline is attributed to recession concerns and shifting focus to U.S. monetary policy. Bitcoin’s future bullish outlook depends on anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. In addition, the 2-year Treasury yield fell, indicating lower returns on safe assets … Continue reading Bitcoin dips to $57,000 level and crypto stocks tumble to begin September trading

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Business

Nvidia Gets DOJ Subpoena in Escalating Antitrust Probe

The U.S. Justice Department has escalated its investigation into Nvidia Corp. by issuing subpoenas to the chipmaker and other companies, seeking evidence of potential antitrust violations. The DOJ is examining whether Nvidia’s practices, such as making it difficult to switch suppliers and penalizing non-exclusive buyers, breach antitrust laws. This move follows previous inquiries and signals a step closer to formal charges. Nvidia’s stock, which has … Continue reading Nvidia Gets DOJ Subpoena in Escalating Antitrust Probe

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Politics

Raskin launches probe into closed DOJ investigation of Trump-Egypt ties

House Democrats, led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, have launched an investigation into former President Trump’s alleged acceptance of $10 million from the Egyptian government during his 2016 campaign. The probe, triggered by a Washington Post report, examines whether Trump’s campaign received the funds in violation of foreign contribution laws and if allies, including then-Attorney General William Barr, obstructed the subsequent investigation. Raskin has requested documents … Continue reading Raskin launches probe into closed DOJ investigation of Trump-Egypt ties

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Politics

Trump pleads not guilty to revised election interference indictment

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty again to the charges in his federal election interference case and opted to waive his right to appear at the arraignment for a superseding indictment. The new indictment, issued following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, includes the same four charges as the original indictment. Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team is prosecuting Trump for alleged efforts to … Continue reading Trump pleads not guilty to revised election interference indictment

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Politics

Venezuelan judge issues arrest warrant for opposition’s former presidential candidate

A Venezuelan judge has issued an arrest warrant for former presidential candidate Edmundo González, accusing him of conspiracy, falsifying documents, and usurpation of powers. This follows González’s failure to appear for questioning regarding the July election results, which he and opposition leader María Corina Machado claimed showed he had won, not President Nicolás Maduro. The ruling party declared Maduro the victor without publishing detailed results. … Continue reading Venezuelan judge issues arrest warrant for opposition’s former presidential candidate

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Politics

U.S. government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations

The U.S. government has seized a Dassault Falcon 900EX jet used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, citing violations of sanctions and export control laws. The plane, valued at $13 million, was allegedly purchased through a shell company and smuggled out of the U.S. to Venezuela via the Caribbean in April 2023. The aircraft was registered to San Marino and frequently used by Maduro for international … Continue reading U.S. government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations

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Putin welcomed in Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Mongolia for the first time since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for him last year. The ICC seeks his arrest for the alleged illegal deportation of Ukrainian children. During his visit, Putin was greeted with a formal ceremony in Ulaanbaatar. Despite calls from Ukraine for Mongolia to arrest him, the Mongolian government has not … Continue reading Putin welcomed in Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

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U.S. News

Shooting at NYC’s West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn leaves 1 dead, 4 hurt

One person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting at New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn on Monday. The gunman opened fire into a crowd near Eastern Parkway, killing 25-year-old Denzel A. Chan and injuring four others, including a 69-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy. The motive is under investigation, with police exploring potential gang-related links, though Chan’s … Continue reading Shooting at NYC’s West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn leaves 1 dead, 4 hurt

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Mountain lion attacks 5-year-old at Southern California park and is euthanized

A mountain lion attacked a 5-year-old boy at Malibu Creek State Park in Southern California over the holiday weekend. The child was playing near his family’s picnic table when the mountain lion pounced, but adults intervened, causing the animal to release him. The boy was airlifted to a hospital with significant but non-life-threatening injuries and was released the next day. The mountain lion climbed a … Continue reading Mountain lion attacks 5-year-old at Southern California park and is euthanized

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