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Sunday, 24 December 2023
Report claims Biden admin planned to keep Chinese spy balloon news a secret from public and Congress
US President Joe Biden and his administration planned to keep the Chinese spy balloon a secret from the public and Congress. The intention was to study it and let it pass over without informing anyone. The massive white orb penetrated US airspace 11 months ago and was spotted by the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin were not informed about the intrusion until later. The balloon, equipped with surveillance devices, transmitted collected data back to Beijing before being shot down by the US Air Force.Friday, 15 December 2023
Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay over $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers for defamation and false accusations. The jury found that Giuliani owes roughly $73 million to compensate the workers for reputational and emotional harm, and $75 million to punish him. The workers, who are Black, received racist and sexist messages after false claims were spread about them. Giuliani falsely claimed that they were involved in voter fraud during the 2020 election. Giuliani plans to appeal the decision.Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Tuesday, 5 December 2023
Trevor D. Jacob, a YouTuber known for staging a plane crash, has been sentenced to prison for obstructing the investigation. He intentionally crashed his plane for his YouTube channel, misleading investigators and removing the wreckage. The U.S. Attorney's Office stated that Jacob's motive was to gain notoriety and make money. Jacob's sentencing was handed down by Judge John F. Walter. His YouTube video contributed to his FAA pilot license revocation.Wednesday, 29 November 2023
The Biden administration has completed a pilot project for issuing paperless visas, eliminating the need for physical visa stamps or pastes on passports. The United States recently conducted the small-scale program at its embassy in Dublin and plans to gradually implement it. This long-term project aims to eventually require an app or similar system for displaying visa status without physical documentation. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, Julie Stufft, expressed excitement about the future widespread use of paperless visas, including for Indian nationals. The process still involves an interview and similar application forms, distinguishing it from India's e-visas.Thursday, 23 November 2023
The SEC has charged Nadim Ahmed, his companies NuRide Transportation Group and NYC Green Transportation Group, and immigration attorney Mehreen Shah for deceptive practices in soliciting investments for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The SEC claims that Ahmed misled investors by falsely assuring compliance with program requirements and diverted funds. Additionally, Ahmed, Shah, and three other entities sold unregistered securities without meeting the necessary exemptions.Wednesday, 22 November 2023
The SEC has charged Nadim Ahmed, his companies NuRide Transportation Group and NYC Green Transportation Group, and immigration attorney Mehreen Shah for deceptive practices in soliciting investments for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The SEC claims that Ahmed misled investors by falsely assuring compliance with program requirements and diverted funds. Additionally, Ahmed, Shah, and three other entities sold unregistered securities without meeting the necessary exemptions.Friday, 3 November 2023
A recent study conducted by the Institute of Canadian Citizenship and the Conference Board of Canada has revealed a record increase in the number of immigrants leaving Canada. The study shows that in 2019, 1.18 percent of people who received permanent citizenship left the country, compared to 0.9 percent in previous years. The study suggests that the failure of the Canadian government to meet immigrants' expectations is a contributing factor. The CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship emphasized the need for Canada to make immigrants happy and ensure their contribution to the country's success.Tuesday, 24 October 2023
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2, securing their spot in the World Series for the first time in 22 years. After trailing in the series, they staged a remarkable comeback, tying it up and sealing their victory at Citizens Bank Park. The Diamondbacks relied on their bullpen to shut down the Phillies' offense and capitalized on scoring opportunities.Sunday, 22 October 2023
Viet Thanh Nguyen, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, had a reading event cancelled by a Jewish organization in New York City, a day after he signed an open letter condemning Israel's actions in Gaza. The organization, 92nd Street Y, postponed the event without giving a reason or offering an alternative date. The organization cited Nguyen's stance on Israel and the recent attack by Hamas as reasons for the postponement. Nguyen's representatives have not commented on the cancellation.
An American kestrel at a Vermont museum has emerged as an artist after it lost its ability to fly, reports UPI. The Vermont Institute of Natural Science, informed that the bird named Ferrisburgh had been a flight ambassador at the museum until a broken bone led to his retirement, as per a UPI report.Saturday, 21 October 2023
A female NYPD officer and a man from Yonkers have been arrested for allegedly distributing drugs, including fentanyl and heroin. The officer, Grace Rose Baez, is accused of selling narcotics to an undercover federal informant while on active duty. She provided a sample of fentanyl and offered to sell one kilogram of heroin and 800 grams of fentanyl to the informant. The transactions took place while Baez was on desk duty at an NYPD facility. Baez and the man she was arrested with, Cesar Martinez, have been charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics.Thursday, 19 October 2023
Lionel Messi is reportedly the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, earning an annualized compensation of over $20.4 million from his contract with Inter Miami. This makes his income higher than the entire payroll of most MLS teams. Messi's deal with Inter Miami includes a base salary of $12 million and a total guaranteed compensation of $20,446,667.Monday, 16 October 2023
Rumors about a new Nintendo console, potentially called Switch 2, have been circulating. A recently published patent reveals some details about the device, which appears to be a handheld/home console hybrid with a new design. The patent shows a joystick, face buttons, shoulder buttons, and a relocated home button. The console may debut in the second half of 2024 and could use an LCD screen to reduce costs. It is unclear if the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with games from the original Switch. Nintendo aims to keep current Switch users interested during the transition to the new console.
Electronic Arts has released Season 6 of the Battlefield 2042 shooter game, called Dark Creations. To celebrate the release, the game was made free to play from October 12 to October 16, resulting in a surge in active players. Progress made during this time will carry over if players decide to purchase the game later. The latest season features a new map called Redacted, inspired by fan-favorite maps from previous Battlefield games.Sunday, 15 October 2023
US President Joe Biden has warned Israel that any move to occupy the Gaza Strip again would be a "big mistake". Israel has launched a bombing campaign against Hamas following an attack by the militant group. Biden stated that while it is necessary to "take out the extremists," occupying Gaza would be a mistake. He also called for the elimination of Hamas, but emphasized the need for a Palestinian authority and a path to a Palestinian state. Biden stated that US troops joining the war is not necessary and that Israel will be provided with everything they need.
Residents of Gwadar in Pakistan have declared a complete shutdown of the port city to protest against the ongoing drinking water crisis. The city, which is crucial to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, has been grappling with a water shortage for over a week. Despite the abundance of water resources in the area, the water supply to Gwadar has been suspended due to a dispute between the Gwadar Development Authority and Public Health Engineering officials. This situation highlights the need for effective governance and resolution mechanisms.Thursday, 12 October 2023
US Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have been hit with new charges, accusing them of being involved in a conspiracy to act as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government. Prosecutors claim that the couple accepted gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in exchange for using their influence to interfere with law enforcement probes and aid the Egyptian government. Menendez's trial on corruption charges is set to begin in May. The new indictment also alleges that Menendez's wife set up a company to receive bribe payments. Menendez has pleaded not guilty to the charges.Wednesday, 11 October 2023
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