Year: 2024

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…

Chris Sununu Condemns Trump’s Role in Insurrection Yet Remains Loyal

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Chris Sununu’s statements on his support for former President Donald Trump despite acknowledging Trump’s contribution to the January 6 insurrection and criticizing his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Sununu emphasizes the importance of issues like the economy, border security, and “culture change” over concerns about Trump’s actions. He suggests that many Americans share his views and prioritize these issues over potential felony convictions or challenges to democracy. The article highlights Sununu’s shift from Trump critic to loyal supporter and his assertion that Americans desire a change in culture regardless…

Four Years On: Some Voters Now View Trump’s Presidency in a More Favorable Light

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Trump’s Presidency has undergone a reassessment in recent times, with views becoming more favorable since his departure from office, as revealed by a recent poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College. This shift potentially strengthens his electoral standing and challenges President Biden’s narrative of portraying him as unfit for the presidency. Despite lingering memories of Trump’s tumultuous tenure, many voters now perceive his handling of the economy, immigration, and law enforcement more positively. This change in perspective comes amid ongoing legal challenges faced by Trump and in…

Airspace closures on 14 th April throughout the Middle East ground, divert flights as Iran launches drone attack on Israel

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Airspace closures in the Middle East on April 14th, 2024, disrupted flight operations as Iran launched drone strikes towards Israel. Multiple airlines, including United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Emirates, Air France, British Airways, and Lufthansa, responded by canceling or diverting flights to ensure passenger safety. The closures and flight disruptions underscored the tense situation in the region and the impact on air travel. [ad_1] Flightradar24 over the Middle East on April 14th, 2024 after Iran launched drone strikes towards Israel. Source: Flightradar24 Airspace closures through the Middle East grounded and…

What Happened to Damages That O.J. Simpson Owed to the Victims’ Families?

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O.J. Simpson’s recent passing has reignited discussions about the decades-long pursuit of justice and financial restitution by the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. More than 25 years ago, O.J. Simpson was found liable in civil court for their deaths and ordered to pay over $33 million in damages. However, the families have struggled to recover the full amount, with only a fraction received thus far. Despite O.J. Simpson’s death, the Goldman family remains committed to pursuing the judgment, reflecting a quest for accountability that extends beyond monetary…