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A Delaware judge voided the $56 billion compensation package of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The plan was the largest-ever compensation package in corporate history. Tesla’s share price slid about 3% in after-hours trading following news of the decision. “The plaintiff is entitled to rescission,” Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen McCormick wrote in her ruling agreeing …
NEW: Nikki Haley says either me or Kamala Harris will be first woman President of the U.S. 'Because Donald Trump can’t beat Joe Biden, and Joe Biden won’t finish his term,' Haley said — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) January 30, 2024 They're so afraid of her – they're funding her – 😂 https://t.co/VnVcNkDjDM — Catturd ™ …
Scientists have uncovered a unique group of virus-like entities in the human gut and mouth. Scientists have uncovered a never-before-seen class of virus-like entities hiding in the human gut and mouth, and these “viroids” may influence the gene activity within the human microbiome, Science reported. The researchers confirmed one host for these viroids, namely, a common …
Nicole Suhr caused about $20,000 worth of damage when she drove her car through two sets of automatic glass doors to the emergency department of Powell Valley Healthcare at 3 a.m. Saturday, then took off. POWELL — There is no such thing as an emergency room drive-thru, but that didn’t stop a Powell woman from …
It’s not just Claudine Gay. Harvard University’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, Sherri Ann Charleston, appears to have plagiarized extensively in her academic work, lifting large portions of text without quotation marks and even taking credit for a study done by another scholar—her own husband—according to a complaint filed with the university on Monday and a Washington Free …
The main Democratic super PAC supporting President Biden’s re-election bid, Future Forward, is beginning this week to reserve $250 million in advertising across the most important battleground states, a blitz that it says is the largest single purchase of political advertising by a super PAC in the nation’s history. The ads, which are to be …
Donald Trump can remain on Illinois’ presidential primary ballot, the State Board of Elections voted on Tuesday, dismissing another challenge to the former president’s eligibility under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, also known as the insurrection clause. The eight-person, bipartisan board voted unanimously against a lawsuit brought by a group of Illinois voters represented …
Oh wow, what a shocker! A politician misusing government funds? Who would’ve thought? It’s not like that ever happens… eye roll The Department of Justice has subpoenaed a House Democrat for allegedly misusing government funds intended for security. The allegations became public Monday and were first reported by Punchbowl News. 🚨BREAKING NEWS — @TheJusticeDept is investigating a House …
Crowds of at least 200 people protested outside an Oakland federal courthouse on Friday as attorneys gave arguments in a lawsuit seeking to stop U.S. aid for the Israeli government’s attacks on Gaza. Attorneys from the Center for Constitutional Rights, representing Palestinians in the U.S. and abroad, filed the lawsuit (PDF) in November. They are …
YCMIU. Labour MP in Gorton, Manchester, England. Requires an interpreter to speak to indigenous English speaking British constituents. Not to be deterred he will be going Door to Door, i presume with his interpreter to speak with the constituents in Gorton/Manchester/UK. https://twitter.com/_/status/1752269568309879295 h/t Dogsbollocks
UPS fell short of Wall Street revenue estimates Tuesday, reporting drops in shipping volume, both internationally and domestically, in its fourth-quarter earnings report. The company also announced 12,000 layoffs as part of an effort to align resources in 2024. The workforce reductions will save the company about $1 billion in costs, CEO Carol Tomé said …
Of course, it’s all about the ‘public interest,’ not about any political considerations or anything. Because nothing says impartial justice like coinciding investigations with election cycles! United States Justice Department Attorney General Merrick Garland Explains That He Made A Decision To Assign A Special Prosecutor Because Donald Trump Is Running For President “It is in …
Monday, a Hong Kong court ordered the liquidation of Evergrande- whether the court ruling will be of much help to creditors remains to be seen as the court’s jurisdiction is separated from the bulk of Evergrande’s assets located in the Mainland. 2/ — Smartkarma (@smartkarma) January 30, 2024 This ruling doesn’t come as a surprise …
This is a British army recruiting commercial. I repeat, This is a British army recruiting commercial. pic.twitter.com/dQJq26AIpP — Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) January 29, 2024
https://twitter.com/centerviewnews/status/1752020100272550037 h/t Tonight We Ride!
The European Union is preparing to rule out a renewal of a key Ukraine gas pipeline deal with Russia when it expires at the end of the year, according to people familiar with the matter. The rationale of the EU’s executive arm is that even countries most reliant on Russian supplies — including Austria and …
One of the largest online used car dealers in the country just closed, and this one is in our backyard. Houston-based Vroom, that took over Texas Direct Auto in 2015, is no longer selling cars. But, it’s not a clean closure. Customers still have a lot of questions. Investigator Amy Davis is getting answers. Some …
The proposal to allow undocumented individuals to join the military and earn citizenship has sparked heated debate and raised eyebrows among conspiracy theorists who see it as a concerning development. Advocates argue that it addresses the recruitment challenges faced by the military while providing an opportunity for undocumented individuals to serve their country. However, critics …
A 50,000 square foot underground bunker, nuclear hardened and protected from chemical, biological and nuclear agents. It was built in ~1962 to support microwave and underground coaxial cable circuits that linked military bases throughout the country and also carried civilian traffic. This site is still active and operational with no plans to get rid of …
U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) has nominated former President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize over his “historic” Abraham Accords treaty. “Donald Trump was instrumental in facilitating the first new peace agreements in the Middle East in almost 30 years,” Tenney said in a statement, according to Fox News. “For decades, bureaucrats, foreign policy …
As the first strikes by train drivers in 2024 take effect, airline passengers are facing widespread problems getting to and from airports by rail. The long and bitter dispute between the train drivers’ union, Aslef, and 14 train operators in England is into its third calendar year. With no settlement in sight to the long …
“Britain, together with its allies, will consider recognizing a Palestinian state This was stated by British Foreign Minister David Cameron at a meeting with ambassadors of Arab states. “We have a responsibility because we must begin to define what a Palestinian state will look like, what it will include, how it will work… While this …
China is reportedly maintaining a constant military presence around Taiwan, with four warships strategically deployed in various directions. These actions, as reported by the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun on Monday, citing official sources, have brought to attention the security situation around Taiwan, which remains in flux. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense said on Saturday that the …
An AP analysis shows a New York judge’s order to potentially “dissolve” Donald Trump’s business and possibly sell his properties stands apart in nearly 70 years of similar civil fraud cases. https://t.co/N3tieJvNyk — The Associated Press (@AP) January 29, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — Within days, Donald Trump could potentially have his sprawling real estate …
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