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CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Richard Quest Ever since governments across the globe started slapping sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, cryptocurrencies have been under scrutiny. The concern is that Russian banks and individuals who have had their assets frozen could potentially use the digital money to evade sanctions. The US and European Union rely
Continue ReadingBy Richard Quest Ever since governments across the globe started slapping sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, cryptocurrencies have been under scrutiny. The concern is that Russian banks and individuals who have had their assets frozen could potentially use the digital money to evade sanctions. The US and European Union rely heavily on
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina starting forward Victaria Saxton said she’s returning for a final season with the national champion Gamecocks. That means the team will have four of its five starters back with point guard Destanni Henderson the only member of the starting five not coming back. Saxton is a 6-foot-2 senior who
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Spirit Airlines, Microsoft fall; Tilray, Landstar rise.
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — Former Australian Open runner-up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga announced Wednesday he will retire after the French Open, hoping to put the final touches on an injury-plagued career in front of his home crowd. The 36-year-old Frenchman reached a career-high ranking of No. 5 in 2012, but has dropped to No. 220 following his latest
Continue ReadingBy Alex Keller Click here for updates on this story McKINNEY, Texas (KTVT) — A Collin County man with a history of domestic violence was sentenced to life in prison after he brutally beat his then-pregnant girlfriend and held her at a relative’s home for several days. Apolonio Rodriguez, 33, of Celina, was sentenced by
Continue Reading BOSTON (AP) — Athletes from Russia and Belarus previously accepted to compete in this year’s Boston Marathon who are currently residing in either country will not be allowed to participate. The Boston Marathon Association, which manages the world’s oldest annual marathon, made the announcement. The exclusion also extends to athletes previously accepted into the B.A.A.’s
Continue ReadingBy Jessica Willey Click here for updates on this story PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) — The mother of a child sexual assault victim is asking the public to help find the suspect. A warrant has been issued for 24-year-old Luis Sanchez, who police say is wanted for felony sexual assault of a child. The mother of
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Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — La Junta de Gobernadores de la Academia de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas de Estados Unidos adelantó la fecha prevista para decidir sobre las posibles sanciones contra el actor Will Smith por abofetear al comediante Chris Rock en la ceremonia de los Oscar de este año. “Estoy convocando una reunión de la
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged two men after authorities pulled over a minivan in Southern California that allegedly had more than 20 pounds of fentanyl, nearly 200 pounds of cocaine and more than 800 pounds of methamphetamine inside. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office say 36-year-old Edgar Alfonso Lamas and 53-year-old Carlos
Continue ReadingBy KTRK Staff Click here for updates on this story SANTA FE, Texas (KTRK) — Santa Fe High School students and staff had to be evacuated from the building Wednesday afternoon because of a gas odor in the cafeteria kitchen, the district said in a tweet. The district sent out the announcement at about 12:10
Continue ReadingBy WPVI Digital Staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police have released surveillance video of a shooting incident where 61 shots were fired. It happened shortly after 7 a.m. on March 18 on the 2500 block of South Shields Street in Southwest Philadelphia. Police say no one was injured,
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The Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon will host a series of job recruitment fairs this month, beginning tomorrow, in an ongoing effort to fill more than 200 positions. In addition to Thursday, hiring events are slated for April 12, 14, 20 and 26. Thursday’s event and the one on April 20 are scheduled
Continue ReadingBy Tierney Sneed A federal judge said Wednesday that Steve Bannon will not be able to include as part of his trial defense any evidence that he was following the advice of his attorney in refusing to participate in the House January 6 probe. The move by US District Judge Carl Nichols to grant the
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Millman and Casey Gannon, CNN A federal judge on Wednesday found Matthew Martin not guilty of four federal misdemeanors related to trespassing — marking the first time a US Capitol riot defendant was acquitted of all charges. Martin, who worked for a government contractor before his arrest following the riot, successfully argued that
Continue ReadingBy Morgan Rimmer and Manu Raju, CNN Senate cafeteria workers — who work long hours serving senators and staffers their meals on Capitol Hill — have been threatened with a round of layoffs, forcing Democratic lawmakers to scramble to help save the jobs of many struggling to make ends meet even as they walk the
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Montreal Canadiens veteran Brendan Gallagher has accused Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stützle of embellishing injuries, calling the alleged behavior “embarrassing.” Gallagher spoke out about Stützle laying on the ice, seemingly injured, after Ottawa beat the Canadiens 6-3 in Montreal on Tuesday night.
Continue ReadingBy Bridget Chavez Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, Washington (KPTV) — The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in solving a cold case from the 1970s. Sandra Morden’s remains were found in Amboy, Wash., near Fly Creek back in 1980 but it wasn’t until 2019 that deputies were
Continue ReadingBy Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Watching an ad in which former President Donald Trump promoted Covid-19 vaccines was linked to increased vaccinations in US counties with low immunization rates, according to a new study. The study was released Monday as a working paper in the National Bureau of Economic Research that has not yet been peer-reviewed.
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By Tiffany Anthony, CNN George Mason University unveiled a new memorial this week honoring the people enslaved by the university’s namesake, as the Virginia school attempts to reckon with the prominent statesman’s controversial history. George Mason IV, a prominent figure in Virginia’s history, known for penning the state’s Declaration of Rights, which influenced several later
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