NRA head confirms he used company funds for private trips, gifts in court testimony
National Rifle Association (NRA) Chairman Wayne LaPierre admitted in court Friday that he used company funds for personal trips and gifts. New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) sued the NRA in 2020, alleging that LaPierre and other company executives diverted millions of dollars from the company's mission and used it for lavish personal gain. […]
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square named one of world’s top hedge funds
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management has rejoined the list of the world's 20 best-performing hedge funds, nine years after being dropped from the ranking. Pershing Square ranked 20th, ahead of Louis Bacon's Moore Capital Management, according to LCH Investments. LCH said the New York-based fund, which has $17.9 billion in assets under management, made […]
‘Good chance’ UK may have fallen into technical recession; top hedge funds post record profits – business live | Business
Introduction: 'A good chance' as Britain falls into a tech recession good morning. Welcome to our regular coverage of business, financial markets and the global economy. We predict that the UK is likely to have fallen into recession at the end of last year. EY Item Club believe. martin beckChief Economic Advisor EY Item Club […]
Fani Willis probed over alleged misuse of funds for Nathan Wade trips
The Fulton County Board of Supervisors chairman on Friday asked District Attorney Fani Willis to provide information regarding the appointment of Nathan Wade as special prosecutor in the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump. demanded. The request by Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis concerns possible “misappropriation” of taxpayer funds as a result […]
Opioid settlement funds can help create and expand recovery housing
In 1987, the American Medical Association officially declared addiction a chronic disease. Recently, it has become clear that this disease has permeated every aspect of our society. The most recent available data shows that nearly half of U.S. adults have experienced drug use problems in their family. The actual number may actually be even higher. […]
Florida public colleges ‘permanently’ banned from using taxpayer funds for DEI initiatives
On Wednesday, the Florida Board of Education “permanently” banned admissions from public universities. using taxpayer funds Toward a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The board's new rules prohibit the use of state and federal funds to support DEI “programs, activities, or policies of the University of Florida System.” “As a result of the Board […]
China's Sudden Stock Rally Points to ETF Buying by State Funds – Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) — Chinese stock benchmarks rallied in afternoon trading, with volume surging in some major exchange-traded funds (ETFs), prompting speculation that buying by state-run funds could be behind the reversal. is increasing. Most Read Articles on Bloomberg The Huatai Pine Bridge CSI 300 ETF's trading value soared to 15.3 billion yuan ($2.1 billion) on Thursday, […]
Students raise funds for family of crossing guard killed in subway shooting
Heartbroken students at a Manhattan school paid tribute to a beloved railroad crossing guard who was senselessly shot to death after a fight broke up on a Brooklyn subway. A fundraising site for his family called him a “hero” and raised more than $31,000. Tuesday's. Students at Avenue the World School flooded the pages with […]
Massachusetts Gov. Cutting Firefighter Funds, Offering Financial Aid to Illegals
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) announced $375 million in budget cuts, including cuts to funding for firefighters, while also rolling out college financial aid for undocumented immigrants. Mr. Healy said this week that his office would consider hundreds of job cuts. millions of An additional $500 will be added from the state budget to make […]
North Carolina latest to scoop retirement funds from Ben & Jerry’s over ice cream brand’s Israel boycott
North Carolina became the latest state to strip Ben & Jerry's parent company of public employee pensions over the ice cream company's Israel boycott, which ended last year. North Carolina is a politically swing state. Other states cutting retirement benefits for Ben & Jerry's boycott of Israel cross traditional political lines, including: arizona, florida, illinois, […]