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Mets land ex-Yankees closer Clay Holmes on 3-year, $38 million deal, reportedly plan to convert him to starter
Well, that's one Yankees star headed to the Mets.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Ex-British soldier pleads not guilty to 'Bloody Sunday' murders after judge clears the way for trial
A former British soldier will be tried for the murder of two men who were killed during the 1972 “Bloody Sunday” disturbances in Londonderry, Northern Ireland’s second-biggest city, after a judge ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
U.S. Ship Regulator Probes Spain's Alleged Blocking of Vessels
The U.S.-flagged ships were blocked from a Spanish port after Spain reportedly said it would wave off vessels believed to be carrying military equipment for Israel.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Soldier F pleads not guilty to murders on Bloody Sunday
Soldier F is accused of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in 1972.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Aethir and partners pour $40M into decentralized infrastructure for AI and blockchain
Aethir, which under-used graphics processing units (GPUs) to decentralized companies, announced a $40 million initiative to launch TACOM.VentureBeat - Dec. 6 -
Jealous ex-partners who kill to get tougher sentences
The changes follow an independent review into domestic murder sentencing by barrister Clare Wade.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case
The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Axl Rose settles sexual assault lawsuit, doubles down on defense: 'There was no assault'
Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses 'will now be able to move on with his life' after settling a sexual assault lawsuit, his attorney told The Times in a statement.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
McKinsey unit will pay $123 million to settle claims it bribed South African officials
The scheme to bribe two South African state-controlled companies helped McKinsey and McKinsey Africa net approximately $85 million in profits, the DOJ said.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
McKinsey pays $122mn to resolve probes into South Africa bribes
Deferred prosecution agreement covers corruption scandal involving state-owned companies during Zuma presidencyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
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Professional poker player pleads guilty to massive bettor fraud scheme
Cory Zeidman, 63, was arrested in connection with the $25 million scheme in 2021.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
American Airlines chooses Citi as sole credit card partner, drops Barclays
American Airlines had been in talks for months for a new credit card deal with Citi.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
McKinsey paid $1.6m to ‘guide’ Australian climate policy despite working for fossil fuel companies
Firm disclosed its private sector work, Guardian Australia is told, but it is not known which clients were listed. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Colombia finance minister resigns amid corruption probe
Ricardo Bonilla, the second person to hold the post under President Gustavo Petro, will be replaced by his deputyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Childhood Friends, Now Jewelry Partners
Iris de La Villardière and Thomas Montier Leboucher have spent the past few years expanding their brand, Viltier.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Malaysia inquiry proposes criminal probe against ex-PM Mahathir over disputed islets
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -A Malaysian royal commission of inquiry (RCI) has proposed a criminal probe against former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad over a decision to drop claims over two disputed ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Poker pro pleads guilty to bettor fraud scheme
A professional poker player pleaded guilty to defrauding bettors by falsely claiming to have inside information on sporting events.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI partners with defense company Anduril
OpenAI and Anduril on Wednesday announced a partnership allowing the defense tech company to deploy advanced AI systems for "national security missions."CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Founder of Failed Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Network Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Alexander Mashinsky faces decades in prison after illegally manipulating prices and admitting to commodities and securities fraud.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty to Fraud
The founder of crypto lender Celsius has admitted to lying to customers about how their money would be used and manipulating markets for his personal gain.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Disgraced New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping
An investigation revealed Lawrence Hecker had confessed to molesting multiple juveniles over his decades of service with the Archdiocese of New Orleans.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Vikes WR Addison pleads not guilty to DUI charges
Vikings WR Jordan Addison pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from a July arrest.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Telegram partners with child safety group to scan content for sexual abuse material
Before the arrest of Telegram’s CEO, the platform had a reputation for resisting outside pressure to moderate content.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud charges
The founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting that he misled customers about the businessABC News - Dec. 3 -
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges
Lawrence Hecker, who was indicted last year on charges related to a sexual assault in the 1970s, pleaded guilty on Tuesday just before jury selection for his trial was set to begin.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Mastercard reaches agreement in UK to settle claims of overcharging on fees
Test case bought on behalf of 46mn credit and debit card customers ends in deal for compensation of about £200mnFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud
Mashinsky, 59, who led Celsius and was charged last year on seven criminal counts, agrees to plead guilty to two. Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund loses one of first partners to emeritus role
Brian Singerman said on Tuesday that he's stepping down as a general partner of Founders Fund after 13 years.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky pleads guilty in fraud case
Cryptocurrency lender’s former chief reaches agreement with prosecutors in criminal caseFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Why finding a partner for Steph is biggest issue Warriors face
The Golden State Warriors finding a complimentary two-way option next to Steph Curry is key to saving a season that began with so much promise.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Retired New Orleans priest pleads guilty to kidnapping and raping boy in 1970s
Lawrence Hecker, 93, is set to receive a life sentence after admitting to attacking boy in church bell tower. Shortly before a jury was supposed to be chosen for his trial on criminal charges of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Last 2 defendants found not guilty of murder in gang trial that led to rapper Young Thug's guilty plea
Last 2 defendants found not guilty of murder in gang trial that led to rapper Young Thug's guilty pleaABC News - Dec. 3 -
BlackRock expanding in private credit, buys HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion
The deal, which is expected to close in mid-2025, comes during a boom for the private credit space.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Nomura CEO to take pay cut after ex-staffer charged with attempted murder
Nomura’s CEO Kentaro Okuda offered his “deepest apologies” in the wake of the incident that saw one of the bank’s former employees charged with attempted murder, robbery, and arson of an inhabited ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
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Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe
Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Michelin-starred chef pleads with thieves to return £25,000 worth of stolen pies
Tommy Banks urges those who stole van packed with 2,500 pies to ‘do the right thing’ so food can go to people in need. A Michelin-starred chef has appealed to thieves who stole his van which had ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Woman pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed newlywed bride, gets 25 years
Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to multiple charges in the 2023 crash that killed Samantha Miller and Aric Hutchinson in Folly Beach, South Carolina.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Woman accused of killing bride in DUI golf cart crash pleads guilty
Jamie Komoroski pleaded guilty after being accused of killing a bride when she crashed into a newlywed couple’s golf cart while driving under the influence. Samantha Miller’s family spoke in court ...NBC News - Dec. 2