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ABC News - Tech
Tearful Caroline Ellison gets two years in prison over her role in FTX fraud
A former top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried’s fallen FTX cryptocurrency empire has been sentenced to two years in prison for participating in what a prosecutor said was one of the largest recent ...23 minutes ago - Crypto -
NBC News - Top stories
Missouri to execute death row inmate after Supreme Court denies last-minute appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a last-minute appeal to stop the execution of Marcellus Williams. The 55-year-old was convicted in a 1998 murder. NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian details what the court ...41 minutes ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Supreme Court allows Missouri to proceed with the execution of death row inmate Marcellus Williams
The Supreme Court is allowing Missouri to proceed with its plan to execute death row inmate Marcellus Williams1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Supreme Court allows execution of Marcellus Williams, denying bid for delay
Marcellus Williams was convicted in the 1998 stabbing death of Felicia Gayle in Missouri, but DNA testing raised questions.1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
Supreme Court allows Missouri to execute Marcellus Williams
The Supreme Court refused to block Missouri from executing Marcellus Williams on Tuesday amid questions about the jury selection process and key evidence used in convicting him of murder in 2001. ...1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Missouri man set to be executed after pleas to governor and U.S. Supreme Court rejected
Missouri is set to execute a death row inmate Tuesday night after efforts to save his life failed, including by a prosecutor who cited DNA tests on the murder weapon.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Tech
CrowdStrike Executive Questioned by Lawmakers Over Global Tech Outage
Adam Meyers, a senior vice president of the cybersecurity firm, testified in front of a House Homeland Security subcommittee about the July mishap.1 hour ago -
ABC News - Tech
Former FTX cryptocurrency executive Caroline Ellison is sentenced to two years in prison for fraud
Former FTX cryptocurrency executive Caroline Ellison is sentenced to two years in prison for fraud3 hours ago - Crypto -
CBS News - Top stories
Caroline Ellison, former FTX executive, sentenced to 24 months in prison
Ellison, a former top executive for Sam Bankman-Friend's crypto hedge fund, was sentenced Tuesday for fraud.3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Joe Biden makes plea for democracy in final address to UN General Assembly
Outgoing US president calls for peace in Middle East and Ukraine, but without offering solutions6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
CrowdStrike executive to apologize for global technology crash
In an appearance on Capitol Hill, senior executive is set to deliver an apology for IT meltdown behind mid-July havoc.8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Marcellus Williams execution set to happen in Missouri
Marcellus William is facing execution in Missouri Tuesday after the state's Supreme Court and the state's governor both rejected pleas to halt the procedure. Williams has asserted his innocence, ...9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Starbucks downgraded as analyst cites execution challenges ahead
Starbucks Corp. was downgraded by Jefferies Tuesday, as the analyst firm highlighted a number of hurdles in the path of new CEO Brian Niccol.9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Questions surround death row inmate amid scheduled execution
Missouri plans to execute death row prisoner Marcellus Williams on Tuesday. He was convicted of murdering a newspaper reporter in 1998, which he has always denied. But state's governor has said he ...10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
African football executive accused of ‘whitewashing’ report into his conduct
Allegations relate to Caf general secretary Mosengo-Omba He is accused of appointing external auditor himself The Confederation of African Football’s general secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, could ...13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Aviva Abusch: Executive director of the Pro-Choice Caucus
Three years ago, the Pro-Choice Caucus had no full-time staffers. Now, the group has two on its payroll — led by Executive Director Aviva Abusch — a change that reflects the increased focus on ...13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Jordan Dashow: Executive director, Congressional Equality Caucus
Jordan Dashow, the executive director of the Congressional Equality Caucus, is something of a jack of all trades. “I like to think my job is to make our members' job as easy as possible when it ...13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Sonali Desai: Executive director, House Democratic Caucus
As executive director of the House Democratic Caucus, Sonali Desai helps organize staffer trainings for the party — an effort that is coordinated by staffers, facilitated by staffers and catered to ...13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Vincent Evans: Executive director, Congressional Black Caucus
Vincent Evans, the executive director of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), says he has “one of the greatest jobs in America.” Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) recruited Evans for the role nearly ...13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Nisha Ramachandran: Executive director, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
Many Hill staffers set early sights on a career in politics with clear designs for a life in Washington. Nisha Ramachandran is not among them. The Scottsdale, Ariz., native was nudged into a ...13 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Caroline Ellison, key witness in FTX trial, urges leniency ahead of sentencing
The former crypto executive said she deserves no prison time for her role in one of the largest financial frauds in history.23 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Marcellus Williams' execution set to proceed, Missouri Supreme Court rules
Lawyers for Marcellus Williams, who maintains his innocence, argued Monday the execution should be halted over the exclusion of a potential Black juror.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Defense Lawyers Scramble to Halt Marcellus Williams’s Execution in Missouri
A hearing on Monday in the state’s Supreme Court could determine whether Marcellus Williams is executed on Tuesday for a 1998 murder conviction.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
South Carolina conducts its first execution in 13 years
Freddie Owens, a death row inmate convicted in the 1997 killing of a convenience store clerk during a robbery, was executed by lethal injection Friday. It was South Carolina's first execution since ...2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
7 Customer-Experience Metrics Every SaaS Executive Team Should Measure
Drive results and business success with better tracking of these indicators.3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
South Carolina executes first inmate in 13 years
Freddie Owens, convicted of murdering shop worker Irene Graves in 1997, dies by lethal injection.3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
South Carolina restarts executions after 13 years
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause because prison officials couldn’t get the drugs needed for lethal ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
South Carolina executes first man in 13 years despite new evidence of innocence
Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah, 46, killed by lethal injection days after state’s key witness recanted critical testimony. South Carolina executed a man on death row on Friday, days after the key ...3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
South Carolina death row inmate Freddie Owens executed by lethal injection
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Boeing defence head exits in first executive change under new CEO
Ted Colbert is out after years of losses and a space capsule debacle that stranded two astronauts4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
South Carolina prepares for first execution in 13 years after securing drugs
South Carolina inmate Freddie Eugene Owens is set to undergo the state’s first execution in 13 years, about a year after the state obtained the necessary drugs to carry out a lethal injection. ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Nike shares jump after sportswear maker replaces chief executive
Oregon-based company brings in retired executive Elliott Hill to turn around its performance4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Trafigura set to name Richard Holtum as chief executive
Trading house to announce as early as next week that head of gas, power and renewables will succeed Jeremy Weir4 days ago