A Judge Tried to Get Out of Jury Duty. What He Said Cost Him His Job.
Richard Snyder, a town justice in upstate New York, said he could not serve as an impartial grand juror because he believed anyone appearing before him was guilty.
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David Beckham shares ‘simple values’ his parents taught him that he passed on to his own children
"It's the simple values of treating everyone the same and showing respect to people and I tried to do the same with my children," says the former soccer star.CNBC - Jan. 27 -
Jamie Dimon said people should get over tariffs. On $39 million, he can.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon told people to ignore tariffs that may be coming during the second Trump administration. On $39 million, he can.MarketWatch - Jan. 24 -
Musk Is Likely to Get a West Wing Office for His Cost-Cutting Project
The world’s richest man had been expected to be situated in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, but a West Wing office would give him closer access to President Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Trump said he will label Mexican cartels as terrorists in his inaugural speech. What’s at stake?
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A $1.8B startup sale made him wealthy—now he plans to donate half his net worth: 'The American Dream isn't just about getting rich'
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Biden reflects on his presidency and what he regrets
President Biden is commuting the sentences for nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses. Meanwhile, he reflected on his presidency and expressed some of his regrets. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Santi Cazorla living his dream as he tries to take Oviedo to LaLiga
There's a sense that football owes Santi Cazorla, but the game is paying him back as he works to lead boyhood club Real Oviedo back to LaLiga.ESPN - Jan. 15 -
Pence said he congratulated Trump on his win at Carter’s funeral
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he congratulated President-elect Trump on his upcoming return to the White House when the two shared a brief greeting at former President Jimmy Carter’s ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Elon Musk is a monster bully on the loose, but he can only get his way if we let him | Martin Kettle
The democratic order has faced down tyrants and megalomaniacs before. The name of the game for liberals for 2025 and beyond must be survival. They can smell the fear. And they are thrilled by what ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
‘Get out if you want to live’: Man describes moments he evacuated his car
NBC News' Gadi Schwartz spoke with Adam Handler, a Los Angeles resident who had to evacuate and leave his car behind after an officer warned that they need to "get out if they want to live." ...NBC News - Jan. 8
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