HSBC’s so-called “ruthless” CEO isn’t its most intimidating figure.
HSBC’s Leadership Shake-Up HSBC is undergoing significant changes under Chief Executive Officer Georges Erhedery, moving away from its past as a company known for navigating large bureaucracies with ease. The investment and corporate banking divisions have been merged, and there are cuts to mergers and acquisitions as well as equity capital markets activities outside of […]
Jada Pinkett Smith faces allegations of intimidating a friend of Will Smith in a $3 million lawsuit
Jada Pinkett Smith Sued Over Alleged Threats Jada Pinkett Smith is facing a lawsuit from Bilal Salam, a longtime associate of her husband Will Smith, who is alleging that she threatened him during an encounter at a movie theater in Calabasas. Documents reveal that Salam is seeking $3 million for intentional infliction of emotional distress. […]
Accusations of Trump ‘Intimidating’ Zelensky Are ‘An Inane Media Story’
Rubio Responds to Questions on Ukraine and Zelensky This week on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back against a question from host Margaret Brennan about whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is prepared to sign an agreement. Rubio suggested that there is a strong desire from various parties for U.S. involvement […]
Journalist Alleges FBI Gave Him an ‘Intimidating and Hostile’ Visit Regarding Suspected Museum Shooter’s Manifesto
FBI Visits Independent Journalist Over Manifesto Independent reporter Ken Klippenstein stated that he went to the FBI on Friday following their announcement regarding the suspect’s manifesto tied to a shooting near the Capital Jewish Museum earlier in the week. On Thursday, two FBI agents reportedly visited Klippenstein’s home to inquire about a suspicious manifesto, as […]
Former FBI director James Comey faces allegations of intimidating Trump in a now-removed Instagram post: ‘Very troubling’
The Secret Service is investigating allegations that former FBI director James Comey called for violence against President Trump on Thursday. Comey, who was dismissed by Trump early in his term, shared images of a shell configured to resemble the number “8647.” The number “86” often implies the removal of something, particularly in restaurants or bars. […]
The most intimidating batter in NCAA softball is achieving stats like Barry Bonds.
College softball pitchers have a strong aversion to facing Brieris. Given the option, many pitchers would rather walk her than throw a pitch. And if they must throw to Arkansas’s formidable player, they prefer to avoid the strike zone entirely. That’s because if Ellis hits the ball, it’s likely to go far—very far. She’s currently […]
The generosity of unexpected people: I was hurt and on crutches when a group of intimidating teenagers came to my aid.
I’ve never been the best at basketball, but it was something I really enjoyed. Then, one day, while playing, I ended up breaking my ankle. That led to surgery, and I was on crutches for a lengthy recovery. Suddenly, getting to work and running errands became a real challenge. Online grocery shopping was a lifesaver, […]
Trump Administration ‘Relishes’ Being Intimidating and Shocking
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said on Sunday “inside” MSNBC that the Trump administration “rejoices the opportunity to blackmail and shock people.” Host Jen Pasaki said, “Judges, arrests, Wisconsin judges, again unisolated, lashing out. I don’t know I should listen to too many things these days. “I think so,” Schiff said, “In a normal, reasonable world, […]
Chief Justice Roberts condemns elected officials for intimidating judges
Chief Justice John Roberts made that point, condemning elected officials who threatened judges and ignored the court's rulings. Tuesday's year-end report It's part of what Roberts called “illegal activity” that threatens the rule of law. Roberts did not name specific people, but said a federal district judge's “ruling in a high-profile case” led to elected […]
China Holds Intimidating Live-Fire Drill near Taiwan
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Tuesday began a new series of live-fire exercises near Taiwan and warned ships to stay away from the Pingtan Islands region off China's southern coast. The new exercise took place just one week after China held The large-scale exercise saw a record number of military aircraft and naval vessels […]