Day: April 15, 2024

A Military Confrontations’ Diplomatic Triumph with Uncertain Longevity”

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Military confrontation between Israel, the United States, and Iran, where Israeli and U.S. forces, aided by Arab allies, successfully defended against an Iranian aerial barrage. Despite this, tensions remain high, with Israel poised to respond and concerns about potential escalation. The cooperation highlights the evolving dynamics in the Middle East, including the impact of the Abraham Accords and shared opposition to Iran. While the defense was seen as a victory, questions linger about the broader implications and potential for further conflict. [ad_1] It was so close. Had just one missile…

Caitlin Clark is No. 1 pick in WNBA draft, going to the Indiana Fever, as expected

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[ad_1] Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise. “I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and downs, but more than anything, just trying to soak it in,” Clark said. The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career, and she will now try and…

Raimondo: Commerce Dept. will spend all of the CHIPS Act grant money this year

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[ad_1] TAYLOR, Texas — The Commerce Department is on track to dole out all of the $39 billion in grant money allocated under the CHIPS Act by year-end, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told CNBC on Monday. The Commerce Department is providing the money to semiconductor companies to incentivize them to build out manufacturing production capabilities in the U.S. The Biden administration announced earlier Monday that it would be providing Samsung with up to $6.4 billion in grants to expand two chip plants in central Texas — leaving roughly $16 billion…

Park Rangers Search for 2 Vandals Who Toppled Ancient Rocks at Lake Mead

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[ad_1] The National Park Service is seeking help from the public to find two men who were captured on camera toppling an ancient natural rock formation at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada last week, officials said on Monday. A video posted on April 7 shows the two men, legs bent, pushing the large red rocks. A young girl in the background can be heard yelling: “Don’t fall … Daddy! Daddy!” As the men try to move the rocks, another person is heard off-camera saying, “But why?” The National…

Mark Cuban shares his 9-figure tax bill on IRS due day

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[ad_1] Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has revealed how much he owes in taxes to the IRS.  Cuban has to pay a total of $275,900,000, according to a social media post from Monday. Cuban had shared a $288 million estimate on Sunday, after being asked by a writer if he or his “corporations pay more than the required taxes in order to pay your fair share.”  Cuban replied that he pays what he owes. “This country has done so much for me, I’m proud to pay my taxes every single year,” Cuban said…

Prosecutor asks judge to sanction Donald Trump for gag order violation in hush money case: Live updates

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[ad_1] Former President Donald Trump arrives at Manhattan criminal court with his legal team ahead of the start of jury selection in New York, NY on Monday, April 15, 2024.  Jabin Botsford | Via Reuters Editor’s note: This is developing news. Check back for updates. Prosecutors on Monday asked a New York judge to sanction Donald Trump for violating a gag order in multiple social media posts commenting on likely witnesses at the former president’s criminal hush money trial. “He is a criminal defendant, and like all criminal defendants he…

Biden and His Allies Are Likely to Stay Quiet on Trump’s Manhattan Trial

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[ad_1] When former President Donald J. Trump goes on trial on Monday in Manhattan, President Biden and his allies are not likely to say much. For Democrats, a former president facing criminal charges over covering up a sex scandal surrounding the 2016 campaign speaks for itself. The media coverage will be constant, especially if Mr. Trump takes the stand, which he has floated as a possibility. And while Mr. Trump faces up to eight weeks in court, Mr. Biden will be on the campaign trail and employing a “Rose Garden…

Trump trial set to kick off today in a historic first for a former president

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[ad_1] When order is called in room 1530 of the Manhattan Criminal Court at about 9:30 ET on Monday morning, it will mark the beginning of an event never before seen in American history: a former president on trial for alleged crimes. Flanked by his attorneys, Secret Service agents and key campaign staff, Donald Trump will be seated on the left side of the largest courtroom in the 83-year-old building, at a table where countless defendants before him have appeared. The case is the first of four criminal prosecutions against…