Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter agrees to plead guilty to stealing $17 million
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty in federal court to stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani…
‘Bleak milestone’: UN says 3 million forced to flee in Myanmar conflict | Conflict News
United Nations says the number displaced has jumped by 50 percent in last six months as fighting has intensified. The number of people in Myanmar…
Cybercrime detectives investigating potential data breach affecting more than 1 million NSW clubs and Merivale customers
In short: Cybercrime detectives are investigating a reported data breach of customer information at licensed NSW clubs.More than 1 million people including Premier Chris Minns maybe…
Solar Alliance revenue increases 55% in 2023 to $7.5 million
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A’s hire investment banker to secure $500 million in financing
The Oakland Athletics have taken another significant step toward Nevada, retaining a major player in sports finance to broker a deal intended to provide team…
Australia to provide $100 million in funding and supplies to Ukraine
In short: Defence Minister Richard Marles has unveiled another $100 million in support for Ukraine, including funding for drones, air defence systems and generators.Mr Marles…
Williams-Sonoma ordered to pay $3.1 million penalty for false ‘Made in USA’ labeling
The DOJ said Friday that Williams-Sonoma will pay over $3.1 million in civil penalties for falsely labeling some of its products "Made in USA" when…
Betting on Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions
NEW YORK — Rooting for Donald Trump to fail has rarely been this profitable. Just ask a hardy band of mostly amateur Wall Street investors who…
Denmark increases military aid to Ukraine by $633 million
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at Skrydstrup Airbase, in Vojens, Denmark, in August 2023. On Thursday, the Danish parliament…
I have over 150 perfumes – my hands-down favorite smells like caramel and ‘lasts for a million years’ on your skin
A PERFUME expert has shared her favorite picks out of her enormous collection. The top contender, she revealed, smells just like caramel, and best of…
About 282 million people faced acute hunger last year: UN-led report | Hunger News
Food insecurity worsened around the world in 2023, with about 282 million people suffering from acute hunger due to conflicts, particularly in Gaza and Sudan,…
U.S. to pay $138.7 million for botching Nassar investigation
DETROIT — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7-million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual…
Nearly 3 million Californians at risk of losing home internet service
Four years ago, Claudia Aleman and her family had only one way to get online — through their cellphones. Without internet service on a computer,…
Police arrest international gang in $686 million medicinal cannabis scam
Police forces led by Spain have arrested a gang that allegedly defrauded 645 million euros from victims in 35 countries in a scam centered around…
National pharmacare will reduce access to new medicines for 27 million privately insured Canadians
Article contentTORONTO, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The federal Liberal-NDP coalition government recently announced it would work with the provinces to fund universal prescription…
ChatGPT rival ‘Ernie Bot’ now has 200 million users, China’s Baidu says | Technology
Baidu CEO Robin Li says number of users has doubled since December. China’s Baidu has announced that “Ernie Bot”, its rival to ChatGPT, has racked…
United Lithium Announces Closing of $2 Million Private Placement
Article contentVANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Lithium Corp. (“United Lithium” or the “Company”) (CSE: ULTH; OTCQX: ULTHF; FWB: 0UL) has completed its previously announced…
Biden administration gives California $45 million to help migrants
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is allocating $45 million to California programs that help migrants who have crossed the southern border. The money is part of…
PG&E hit with $225 million lawsuit over Dixie Fire damages
A coalition of timber companies has filed a lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. seeking roughly $225 million in damages from a 2021 fire…
L.A. to pay $21 million to man injured by falling street lamp part
A man injured by a falling street lamp part will receive a settlement of up to $21 million from the city of Los Angeles. In…