Mayor Adams seeks to oust outspoken chairwoman of NYPD oversight board: sources
Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to fire the interim chairman of the Civilian Oversight Commission, which is tasked with investigating complaints against the NYPD, according to people familiar with the matter. At some point last week, Phillips Banks, an Adams aide, asked Arva Rice to resign as chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), […]
Ukraine’s 1-ton payload drones can help retake Crimea as Kyiv seeks to destroy bridge: report
Ukraine has begun mass production of two maritime drones that can carry up to a ton of explosives, as the military sets its sights on retaking Crimea, the crown jewel of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s neighboring country’s ambitions. “These are already new generation drones, which the SBU’s expert team continues to work on improving and […]
Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons
The former chairman of the now-disbanded Jan. 6 Committee introduced a bill Friday that would strip Secret Service protections for former executives convicted of felonies. This is an effort to avoid the complications of incarceration if former President Trump were ordered to serve a prison term. . It’s called “The Denial of Unlimited Security and […]
India seeks UK carbon tax exemption in free trade deal talks | Trade policy
India is demanding an exemption from Britain’s planned carbon tax as part of negotiations aimed at sealing a free trade deal before the UK general election. India’s negotiating team held a series of surprise negotiations in London this week to overcome remaining hurdles in the deal. Rishi Sunak is keen to cross the line on […]
Alabama senator seeks to expose abortions at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Fox’s first appearance: A prominent Republican senator from Alabama aims to increase transparency about abortions performed within the Department of Veterans Affairs. on tuesday, Sen. Tommy Tuberville plans to introduce the Veterans Affairs Abortion Transparency Act of 2024, which would require the Veterans Administration to submit quarterly reports and various details about its involvement in […]
Steve Mnuchin seeks AI partner to rebuild TikTok’s algorithm: sources
Steve Mnuchin is coordinating a major bid to acquire the Chinese-owned app and is seeking a partnership with an AI company that can quickly rebuild TikTok’s algorithm, the Post reported. . The former Treasury secretary first revealed last month that he was considering buying TikTok after lawmakers passed a bill that would require Beijing-based parent […]
Teen mom who left newborn to die in NJ park seeks forgiveness 40 years later
A teenage mother who left her newborn daughter to die in a plastic bag in a New Jersey park on Christmas Eve 1984 remembers her past 40 years later and asks for forgiveness. Mary Katherine Snyder was 17 years old when she abandoned an unnamed newborn near a stream in a wooded area of upscale […]
An options trade that seeks to capitalize on Intel weakness Friday – CNBC
Chinese authorities’ persistent efforts to keep U.S. chipmakers out of the country had another negative impact on Intel and AMD on Friday. Former chip giant Intel continues to take the punches. But just as Mike Tyson looks to upset YouTuber Jake Paul this summer, Intel is coming off the mat and trying to regain relevance […]
Trump seeks to give boost to RFK Jr.
Former President Trump and his allies are actively trying to promote Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s election campaign. Mr. Trump and his allies have called Mr. Kennedy “leftist,” but the independent candidate beat the former president in a close election in which many voters remain agnostic about the other two choices. They are betting that they […]
David Cameron Flies to Mar-a-Lago and Trump Meeting as He Seeks More U.S. Funding for Ukraine
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron flew to Mar-a-Lago on Monday to meet with former President Donald Trump as part of an effort to encourage Republican leaders to open up funding to Ukraine. The former Conservative prime minister said Ukraine’s victory was “crucial for American and European security.” The former president and potential Republican candidate is […]