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Jennifer Lopez clarifies that she does drink 'responsibly' as the owner of a new cocktail brand
Jennifer Lopez clarifies that she does drink 'responsibly' as the owner of a new cocktail brand
Jennifer Lopez is setting the record straight on her relationship with alcohol as the owner of her own recently launched cocktail brand, after having been previously known to not imbibe.
2023-07-05 02:17
Pentagon leak suspect uses Trump classified documents case to argue for release
Pentagon leak suspect uses Trump classified documents case to argue for release
The Pentagon leak suspect has contested a judge’s ruling for his continued detention and used Donald Trump’s classified documents case to argue for his release. Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, who is alleged to have leaked secret military papers, told the judge on Monday of the contrasting treatment received by him and Mr Trump. He pointed to the pretrial release of the former president and other individuals facing charges in similarly high-profile cases involving classified documents. In May, a magistrate judge ruled that 21-year-old Mr Teixeira must stay in custody throughout the duration of the case, as there was a concern that releasing him could lead to a potential flight from the country or obstruction of justice. Mr Teixeira’s legal team is currently seeking to challenge this decision by requesting a different judge to overturn the ruling. The attorneys for Mr Teixeira argue that the government “greatly over exaggerates” his “risk to national security”. Mr Teixeira’s lawyers pointed out a notable inconsistency in the treatment of their client compared to the former president and his co-defendant, Walt Nauta. They highlighted that the prosecutors did not pursue detention for Mr Trump or Mr Nauta, despite both individuals having significant resources and “extraordinary means to flee the United States”. This discrepancy raises questions about the fairness and equal application of the law in their client’s case, the attorneys argued. “Former president Trump and the Trump Organization own properties in multiple foreign countries, and former president Trump has access to a private plane. Yet, the risk of flight posed by their knowledge of national security information, and their abnormal ability to flee, didn’t even result in a request that either surrender their passport,” Mr Teixeira’s lawyers wrote. “The government’s disparate approach to pretrial release in these cases demonstrates that its argument for Mr Teixeira’s pretrial detention based on knowledge he allegedly retains is illusory,” Mr Teixeira’s lawyers wrote. Mr Teixeira faces accusations of sharing classified military documents pertaining to Russia’s war in Ukraine and other sensitive national security subjects on Discord, a social media platform widely used by individuals engaged in online gaming. Last month, Mr Teixeira entered a plea of not guilty to six counts of wilful retention and transmission of national defence information. If convicted on each count, he could face a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison for each offence. Read More After secret documents leak, Pentagon plans tighter controls to protect classified information Pentagon documents leak suspect Guardsman Jack Teixeira is due back in court on federal charges National Guardsman Jack Teixeira indicted for sharing classified defence documents on Discord Citing Trump case, Pentagon leak suspect Teixeira urges judge to release him while he awaits trial House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as they move away from climate change denial Trump loses bid to throw out Georgia election interference case – live
2023-07-18 12:02
USWNT vs. China PR Recap: Dynamic play creates a United States victory
USWNT vs. China PR Recap: Dynamic play creates a United States victory
The USWNT looked fresh down in Florida, winning over China PR with a clean sheet and three goals scored while trying out a new formation and new players to have one of thier best games of the year.
2023-12-03 08:05
The Sum of All Fears
The Sum of All Fears
We're still getting aftershocks from the seismic shift that has shaken the golf world to its core and there will be plenty of time to study the fallout drifting
2023-06-07 00:45
Court hearings over future of Xbox and Call of Duty developer reveal PlayStation secrets
Court hearings over future of Xbox and Call of Duty developer reveal PlayStation secrets
A number of previously secret details about the relationship between Xbox and PlayStation have become public in the latest fight over the future of the consoles. Microsoft has been attempting to buy Call of Duty developer Activision Blizzard in a $69 billion merger that would become one of the most valuable corporate deals in history. But regulators across the world have voiced concerns that the merger would give the new company too much power. That includes the US Federal Trade Commission, which has asked a US judge to postpone the deal to allow it to investigate the deal. Court hearings between the US body, and a variety of gaming companies, began this week to decide that question. Already they have led to what appears to be the accidental publication of highly confidential information from Sony. Court documents supplied by PlayStation boss Jim Ryan were made available to the public with some of the information blacked out – but the way the document was scanned meant that information was visible behind the redactions, The Verge reported. Those documents reveal that the game Horizon Forbidden West cost $212 million to make, over the course of five years, and that the Last Of Us Part II cost a similar amount. The document also showed that a million PlayStation players only play Call of Duty, and that millions of them spend the majority of the time playing it. That information was shared in an attempt to convince the court that the purchase of Call of Duty could mean the game being removed from the PlayStation, and that such a move could cause major problems for PlayStation. But it also meant that new details about just how popular the game is. In the same hearings, however, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella said it would make “no strategic sense” for Call of Duty to be available only on one console. “I grew up in a company that always believed that software should run on as many platforms as possible,” he said. Asked if Microsoft would have any incentive to refuse to allow the games on Sony’s PlayStation in order to sell more of its Xbox consoles, Nadella responded, “It makes no economic sense and no strategic sense.” To address the FTC concerns, Microsoft has agreed to license the blockbuster “Call of Duty” to rivals. It has also argued that it is better off financially by licensing the games to all comers. The FTC has asked Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley in San Francisco to temporarily stop the deal from closing in order to allow the agency’s in-house judge to decide the case. In the past, the side that lost in federal court often conceded and the in-house process was scrapped. The FTC, which enforces antitrust law, has taken a harder line on mergers during the Biden administration to protect consumers from being disadvantaged by powerful corporations. Much of the testimony in the trial has focused on Activision’s “Call of Duty,” one of the best-selling videogames of all time. Activision CEO Bobby Kotick testified earlier on Wednesday that if Microsoft bought his company and blocked other gaming platforms from offering “Call of Duty,” it would alienate many of the 100 million monthly active users and hurt its popularity. “You would have a revolt if you were to remove the game from one platform,” said Kotick, who added that it was vital to offer the game across multiple platforms, including consoles, mobile phones and personal computers. Mr Kotick argued there was no incentive for Microsoft, if it closes the deal for Activision, to restrict who offers the company’s games. For example, he said that removing “Call of Duty” from Sony’s PlayStation would be “very detrimental” to Activision’s business. He also acknowledged that the deal, which he said earlier on Wednesday he wants “very much” to close, would result in his personal shares being valued at over $400 million. The deal has won approval from many jurisdictions but has been opposed by the FTC in the United States and Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority. Additional reporting by Reuters
2023-06-29 23:58
'RHOA' fans disgusted as Ralph Pittman calls ex-wife Drew Sidora 'battered victim' demanding 'child support'
'RHOA' fans disgusted as Ralph Pittman calls ex-wife Drew Sidora 'battered victim' demanding 'child support'
Drew Sidora expresses disappointment in Ralph Pittman as Bravo star's ex-husband hits back with grave accusations
2023-09-05 13:11
How to Trade in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
How to Trade in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
There are two ways to trade in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
1970-01-01 08:00
Billie Jean King still globetrotting in support of investment, equity in women’s sports
Billie Jean King still globetrotting in support of investment, equity in women’s sports
Billie Jean King is still globetrotting for women's sports
2023-10-12 23:52
Sri Lanka's key inflation rate eases to 4% in August
Sri Lanka's key inflation rate eases to 4% in August
COLOMBO Sri Lanka's key inflation rate eased to 4% in August from 6.3% a month ago, the statistics
2023-08-31 17:48
Arsenal's best and worst players in narrow win over Crystal Palace
Arsenal's best and worst players in narrow win over Crystal Palace
Arsenal's best and worst players from their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, handed to them by Martin Odegaard's successful second half penalty.
2023-08-22 20:00
When Is the NFL Trade Deadline?
When Is the NFL Trade Deadline?
When is the 2023 NFL trade deadline?
2023-08-16 05:25
Morgan Stanley Joins Goldman in Cutting China Index Targets
Morgan Stanley Joins Goldman in Cutting China Index Targets
Morgan Stanley became the latest China bull to reduce the target for key stock indexes, citing delayed earnings
2023-06-05 13:27