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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of a former police officer seeking to dismiss an obstruction charge for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the Capitol.The justices voted 6-3. A non-ideological standpoint handed victory to Joseph Fisher, one of hundreds of defendants, including former President Donald Trump, charged with disrupting an official process in the Jan. 6 trial over efforts to block Congress’ certification of President Joe Biden’s electoral victory. The court concluded that the statute, enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act following the Enron accounting scandal, was intended to…
The independent media platform is celebrating its first year winning multiple awards and setting the standard for regional sports networks across the country. Washington DC (JJanuary 28, 2024) – Monumental Sports Network (MNMT), Exclusive local media rights holder for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, the NBA’s Washington Wizards and the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. Celebrating a Season of Transformative Growth and Innovation announcement The official rebranding of the network took place in June last year. Since Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has taken a bold approach to reinvesting in local media rights, and since acquiring NBC Sports Washington in August 2022, the…
The first presidential debate of the 2024 general election is scheduled for Thursday night, pitting presumptive Democratic nominee President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee former President Donald J. Trump against each other in a head-to-head battle for the first time since the 2021 White House handover.A 90-minute debate between Biden and Trump, who was convicted of 34 felonies including falsifying corporate records, may be an unenthusiastic rematch for some voters.Here are three games to help you get through Thursday night’s presidential debate.Spicy USA Today Presidential Debate BingoUSA TODAY’s Presidential Debate Bingo game is supposed to be fun, but there…
From the super-thin brows of the ’90s to the bold styles made popular in 2016 by Cara Delevingne’s iconic thick brows and Kylie Jenner’s groomed arches, eyebrows have often been at the forefront of evolving beauty standards, with each era bringing about its own distinct styles and influencing the shape and perception of eyebrows.But as new trends replace old ones, not all looks are fondly remembered. If you’ve been looking back at your old selfies and wondering why you ever thought thick lines or over-plucked brows were trendy, you might be a victim of a phenomenon TikTok users have dubbed…
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone shipments in China are growing, up 40% year-over-year in May, according to reports. The growth comes as the tech giant ramps up price discounts in an effort to boost its market share in China.Yahoo Finance’s Seana Smith and Brad Smith break it down further and provide insight into other international markets where Apple is looking to grow.For more expert insights and the latest market trends, click here to listen to this entire episode of Morning Brief.This post Angel SmithVideo TranscriptAccording to a Chinese government-affiliated research firm, Apple’s iPhone shipments in China increased 40% in May compared to…
Iran’s presidential election on Friday will not only determine who will lead a country increasingly hostile to the West, but will also help shape succession plans for the next supreme leader and signal whether Iranians are ready to abandon their Islamic system of governance.The election pits the leading reform candidate in the polls, Massoud Pezeshkian, who supports renegotiating with the West, against several hardliners who want to deepen ties with Russia and China, strengthen the alliance of anti-Israel militias, and advance the country’s nuclear program. There is no clear favorite, and if no candidate receives a majority, a runoff election…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images President Joe Biden’s debate performance was almost universally criticized.Media and commentators called Biden’s performance “disastrous” and “sad.”Here’s a rundown of the media’s reaction to Biden’s terrible debate performance. President Joe Biden’s historically terrible performance in Thursday night’s debate was so bad that American pundits are seriously debating whether he could, should or even needs to be replaced.The US media offered frank assessments, highlighting Biden’s mismanagement with front-page headlines and scathing opinion pieces.Here’s a rundown of reactions to Thursday night’s CNN debate.The New York TimesAs journalist…
We may earn commission from links on this page. Each product featured has been reviewed and selected by our editors. We won’t lie: With the rise of trends like cowboy copper and candy brunette, we briefly thought the days of cool-girl blonde might be over. With many celebs opting for darker tones, it seemed like the summer of browns and reds was upon us, too. That was until Joey King debuted a game-changing, trend-changing hue: Playboy Blonde. Whether or not you’re familiar with the name Dimitris Giannetos, he’s one of Hollywood’s most famous celebrity hairstylists, working with everyone from Megan…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Jacqueline Martin/AP Photo Bankruptcy records show Rudy Giuliani spends big on polyester ties and pizza.Unfortunately for his creditors, he’s spent more money than he did the previous month.Some of Giuliani’s own financial disclosure documents are contradictory. Now we know what happens when Rudy Giuliani tightens his belt.The former New York City mayor revealed harrowing details of his financial life in a series of bankruptcy court filings this week, detailing a month’s worth of income and expenses.Unfortunately for Giuliani’s creditors, who were trying…
The Reform and Labour parties are buying newspaper advertising, but will readers realise that the advertising is being paid for? Megan Harwood Baines, digital investigative reporterThe Reform and Labour parties have bought advertising on the country’s two biggest news sites in an attempt to motivate voters in the final days before the general election.Look at MailOnline and Nigel Farage’s stern face shines from both the main banner and the left-hand side of the site.Their manifesto – which they call a “contract” with the people – is plastered on the side of news websites.Meanwhile, Labor has run adverts across the online…