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Reporting Highlights No Prison: Billionaire fugitive Roger Ver avoided prison by hiring a defense attorney whom DOJ prosecutors label one of the “Friends of Trump.” White-Collar Whitewash: The story of “Bitcoin Jesus” highlights the extent that white-collar criminal enforcement has eroded under Trump. Gift to Crypto: Prosecutors had hoped to make Ver a marquee example amid concerns about widespread cryptocurrency tax evasion. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. Days into President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, a cryptocurrency billionaire posted a video on X to his hundreds of thousands…
Watch: Labour and Conservative MPs criticise Trump Afghanistan remarksDonald Trump has sparked fresh outrage in the UK after saying Nato troops stayed “a little off the front lines” during the war in Afghanistan.Labour MP Emily Thornberry, the chair of the foreign affairs committee, called it an “absolute insult” to the 457 British service personnel killed in the conflict, while Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said: “How dare he question their sacrifice?”Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty, who served in Afghanistan, said it was “sad to see our nation’s sacrifice, and that of our Nato partners, held so cheaply”.The UK was among…
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.U.S. President Donald Trump launched his newly formed “Board of Peace” on an international stage Thursday as more countries responded to his invitation for a seat at the table that will initially aim to rebuild Gaza. As of Thursday morning, some 35 countries have signed up to join the board, including regional Middle East powers such as Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, though traditional U.S. allies, namely…
Tuesday’s argument in M&K Employee Solutions v Trustees of the IAM National Pension Fund showed a bench skeptical of forcing actuaries to use out-of-date assumptions when they work on pension plans. The case involves a particular type of pension arrangement in which a group of employers in the same industry band together to form a multiemployer pension plan, typically pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement under which they have agreed to provide specifically defined benefits. That type of plan differs markedly from a defined-contribution plan, which is much more common now, largely because it is much less risky for the…
Home Daily News Client accuses Willkie of conspiring to commit… Criminal Justice Client accuses Willkie of conspiring to commit $735M fraud scheme By Amanda Robert January 21, 2026, 9:58 am CST A Willkie Farr & Gallagher client has accused the law firm of aiding and abetting a $735 million fraud scheme related to a take-private deal for another one of its clients. (Photo from Shutterstock) A Willkie Farr & Gallagher client has accused the law firm of aiding and abetting a $735 million fraud scheme related to a take-private deal for another one of its clients. In a complaint filed…
This weekend gives you plenty of reasons to step out. From food, fitness, family fun and culture, here’s your list of things to doYour weekend plans just got easier with this list of things to do. Whether you feel like moving your body, feeding your soul, entertaining the kids or just watching the sun dip behind the sea with a drink in hand, Abu Dhabi has you covered from Friday through Sunday. The capital offers so many fun things to do. Clear your diary, charge your phone and pick your pace.Miami Vibes Abu DhabiImage suppliedMiami Vibes brings colour, flavour and…
Reporting Highlights No Prison: Billionaire fugitive Roger Ver avoided prison by hiring a defense attorney whom DOJ prosecutors label one of the “Friends of Trump.” White-Collar Whitewash: The story of “Bitcoin Jesus” highlights the extent that white-collar criminal enforcement has eroded under Trump. Gift to Crypto: Prosecutors had hoped to make Ver a marquee example amid concerns about widespread cryptocurrency tax evasion. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. Days into President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, a cryptocurrency billionaire posted a video on X to his hundreds of thousands…
EPAUS President Donald Trump has announced there is a “framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland”.The statement came as a surprise after days of mounting tensions, culminating with a threat to impose economic sanctions on eight close US allies which have opposed his plans to seize the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.So what could this deal entail and will it be acceptable to Denmark and Greenland – both of which have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world’s largest island in the Arctic?What has been said about the framework deal? President Trump made the announcement…
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Rescue workers combed rubble on Thursday at a campsite in New Zealand as they searched for the missing, children among them, after a landslide triggered by heavy rains that snapped power links to thousands and caused widespread damage.Homes were evacuated and roads closed as the rain lashed almost the entire eastern seaboard of the North Island, while police estimate the number of missing in single digits after Wednesday’s landslide in the tourist spot of Mount Maunganui.Rescuers will use…
Brothers in Law is a recurring series by brothers Akhil and Vikram Amar, with special emphasis on measuring what the Supreme Court says against what the Constitution itself says. For more content from Akhil and Vikram, please see Akhil’s free weekly podcast, “Amarica’s Constitution,” Vikram’s regular columns on Justia, and Akhil’s new book, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840-1920. On Tuesday, the court heard oral argument in a high-profile case that revolved around matters that Americans argue passionately about: gun rights, property rights, and race rules. The case, Wolford v. Lopez, involves a Hawaii law that says gun toters who wish to carry their guns…