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A judge has dismissed felony charges against former Prince William County, Virginia Registrar Michele White.Corrupt conduct and false statement charges against White were dismissed Friday.White still must stand trial on a misdemeanor willful neglect of duty charge next month. A Virginia judge has dismissed felony charges against a former county elections official accused of misconduct in the 2020 election, a decision made after state prosecutors said a key witness changed his story.At the prosecutors’ request, the judge on Friday dismissed a felony charge of corrupt conduct and one for making a false statement, both of which had been levied against former…
YouTuber Trevor Jacob has been sentenced to six months in prison, prosecutors said.Jacob intentionally crashed a small plane in California on 2021 for a YouTube video.On Monday, he said he’d acted on “bad legal advice” and has now re-obtained his pilot’s license. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app A YouTuber pilot who admitted to crashing a small plane in California for online views and a sponsorship has been sentenced to six months in prison, prosecutors said on Monday.Trevor Jacob, 30, admitted in June…
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the EU energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.This article is an on-site version of our Europe Express newsletter. Sign up here to get the newsletter sent straight to your inbox every weekday and Saturday morningGood morning. Viktor Orbán isn’t holding back in his opposition to more EU support for Ukraine. He used a second letter to Council President Charles Michel in two weeks to demand discussions on both Ukraine’s EU membership and a top-up to the bloc’s budget be removed from the agenda of next week’s leaders’ summit as,…
Danske Bank has provided a brighter outlook for Sweden’s economy, expecting a rebound with a growth rate of 1.3% in 2024 after a slight decline of 0.2% this year. This forecast stands in contrast to more pessimistic views from other analysts. The bank attributes this anticipated recovery to several factors:Strong manufacturing investments that are currently underway.Stable consumer spending and retail sales figures.A weak Swedish krona, which is likely to enhance the competitiveness of exports.Notably, Sweden’s industrial production is performing better than that of Germany, indicating a robust manufacturing sector. In response to inflation nearing its target rate of 2%, the…
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A view shows the ship Malacca Highway at shore as port workers are blocking the loading of Tesla vehicles, in Malmo, Sweden, November 7, 2023. Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency/via REUTERS/File Photo HELSINKI (Reuters) – Denmark’s 3F labour union said on Tuesday it will support Swedish mechanics in their strike action against Tesla (NASDAQ:), and will refuse to unload or transport cars made by the U.S. auto company for customers in Sweden. “Like the companies, the trade union movement is global in the fight to protect workers,” 3F Chair Jan Villadsen said in a statement, adding that…
© Reuters. Investing.com– Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Tuesday, steadying after racing to record highs earlier in the week as persistent expectations of a less dovish Federal Reserve and increased safe haven demand supported the yellow metal. The yellow metal saw an abnormally large jump in early trade on Monday, with spot prices briefly hitting a lifetime high of $2,148.78 an ounce before tumbling sharply from the peak. A mix of factors drove the surge, with the most prominent being somewhat less hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve, which ramped up expectations for early interest rate cuts…
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund declares $0.029 dividend
The fourth debate of the Republican presidential primary is Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 8 to 10 p.m. Eastern time — or 7 to 9 in Tuscaloosa, Ala., where it will be held at the University of Alabama.The debate is sanctioned by the Republican National Committee and will be hosted by NewsNation and three conservative organizations: The Washington Free Beacon, “The Megyn Kelly Show” on Sirius XM and the streaming platform Rumble.Where can I watch it?You have several options.The debate will be broadcast or streamed on all NewsNation platforms, including its TV channel, its app and its website. NewsNation will also…
The role of M&A in building technology startups. Can the whole be larger than the parts?getty Startup M&A and roll-ups are predicted to rise in fintech and this already seems to be manifesting. Yet, recent events like Thrasio’s impending bankruptcy offer a cautionary tale. The opportunities, pitfalls and risks of technology M&A are real. When does it make sense to execute M&A as a technology startup? And how can you avoid the most common pitfalls? We dive into both. M&A Rationale: Before You Start, Make Sure The Whole Is Greater Than The Parts As Simon from Marqeta told me: “I…
The people, strategies and breakthroughs that will sustain law firms amid the upheavals facing the profession. Plus: generative AI lawsuits; crypto hackers outmanoeuvred; M&A’s record deals in sports; and Supreme Court vs ‘the administrative state’