Sony Expects Smartphone Rebound Only in 2024 After China Fizzles
Sony Group Corp., the dominant supplier of camera sensors for smartphones, is pushing back expectations for a smartphone
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Jack Smith may force Trump to pay back millions in donations, ex-FBI official says
Donald Trump may be eventually forced to return millions of dollars of campaign funds he raised after the 2020 elections on fraudulent claims, a retired FBI official said on Tuesday. Frank Figliuzzi, a former FBI assistant director, said it “isn’t over” for Mr Trump after he was indicted over alleged efforts to overturn 2020 election results in charges led by special counsel Jack Smith in federal district court in Washington DC. “When you raise millions based on a fraudulent claim, you’ve committed a crime. And, you just might have to give those millions back... Special counsel still scrutinizing finances of Trump’s PAC,” Mr Figliuzzi said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. His comments came on the heels of a Politico report which said investigators held a closed-door interview on Monday with Bernard Kerik, the disgraced ex-NYPD Commissioner who was pardoned by Donald Trump in 2020. His lawyer Tim Parlatore told the outlet that Mr Kerik was quizzed with multiple questions on the enormous fundraising haul by Save America’s PAC in the weeks between Election Day and Jan 6 riots at the Capitol. The special counsel has been long thought to have been focusing the investigation on whether Mr Trump or his PAC broke federal laws by soliciting funds based on false voter fraud allegations. However, the recent indictment of Mr Trump does not contain any accusations of financial wrongdoing. The report said the interview was the clearest indication yet of Mr Smith’s focus on fundraising and spending by Mr Trump’s political action committee. “It’s a laser focus from Election Day to Jan. 6,” Mr Parlatore reportedly said. Kerik, a longtime ally of former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, was pardoned by the ex-president in 2020. He pleaded guilty in 2009 to eight felony charges involving tax fraud and making false statements to the federal government. Read More Trump makes shocking claims about DA’s sex life days before she’s due to indict him – latest Trump vows to keep campaigning on his criminal cases despite prosecutors seeking order to stop Who are the 2024 presidential election candidates? Meet the Republicans and Democrats campaigning
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World Scout Jamboree: How troubles plagued South Korea's operation
Witnesses say the event was struck by bad weather but also plagued by mismanagement and safety risks.
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Deflation: Why falling prices in China raise concerns
The world's second largest economy has slipped into deflation for the first time in more than two years.
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Austin-area wildfire has destroyed an apartment building and damaged at least 3 others
A brush fire burning in an Austin, Texas, suburb has destroyed one apartment building, damaged others and prompted evacuation orders Tuesday, officials said.
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European Stocks Jump as Banks Rebound After Italy-Fueled Rout
European stocks bounced, led by a jump in Italian banks, as investors weighed a clarification from Italy about
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Thai Central Bank Says a Rate Hike or Pause in Cards Next Month
Thailand’s central bank Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said he’s seeing the tail end of the monetary tightening cycle while
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Sony Raises Sales and Profit Outlook on PlayStation 5 Strength
Sony Group Corp. raised its outlook for sales and net income for the fiscal year as its PlayStation
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Indonesia’s Rush to Finish China-Funded Rail Raises Safety Fears
Indonesia is again delaying the opening of a China-funded high-speed train, citing safety concerns. The soft launch of
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Record China Data Revision May Make Export Picture Look Better
China’s customs authority made the biggest downgrade on record to a monthly export figure, a move that could
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China Flood Death Toll Jumps But Full Picture of Damage Unclear
China’s unofficial death toll from recent flooding hit 62 after the capital reported more victims, although a full
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Royal prodigal son's return stirs up Thailand
The second of four estranged sons visits the country of his birth for the first time in 27 years.
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