JetBlue Won’t Appeal DOJ Ruling Against American Airlines Alliance
JetBlue Airways Corp. won’t appeal a federal judge’s ruling that declared its alliance with American Airlines Group Inc.
1970-01-01 08:00
Trump news - live: Trump calls special prosecutor a ‘crackhead’ in response to White House cocaine discovery
Most presidents, current and former, typically spend America’s Independence Day celebrating the values of US society that bring its citizens together, joining in the festive and unifying themes of the national holiday. And then there’s Donald Trump. The former president spent July 4 fuming at his enemies on Truth Social, resharing a vulgar message aimed at President Joe Biden and the tens of millions of Americans who voted for him in 2020. ““F**k Biden and f**k you for voting for him”, read the post. Later, he continued his holiday rant by branding the president a “very dangerous idiot in the White House”. He also posted a bizarre image of himself imposed into the Revolutionary War, prompting social media users to suggest he is more like Benedict Arnold – the infamous US traitor – than the Founding Fathers. In other Trumpworld news, the company planning to merge with Truth Social has reached an $18m settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC) announced the tentative settlement on Monday, ending an SEC probe looking into whether it held talks with Truth Social’s parent company before going public – a violation of regulations. Read More Trump marks Independence Day by sharing vulgar attack on Biden and ominous 2024 warning Trump-appointed judge blocks Biden agencies from communicating with social media platforms Ex-New York congressman pardoned by Trump is planning to run again in Florida Truth Social’s merger partner reaches $18m settlement with SEC
1970-01-01 08:00
Rep. Adam Schiff, censured by GOP-led House, raises $8.1 million for his California Senate race
Congressman Adam Schiff’s Senate campaign says the California Democrat raised $8.1 million over the past three months, a period that includes his recent censure by the Republican-led House
1970-01-01 08:00
LA County sheriff's department calls video of deputy tackling woman 'disturbing,' opens inquiry
The Los Angeles County sheriff says video footage of a deputy violently throwing a woman to the ground while she filmed her husband being handcuffed in a grocery store parking lot is “disturbing."
1970-01-01 08:00
Who is Yuri Shefler? The lurid life of Stoli vodka czar who sparked bitter war between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Russian vodka tycoon Yuri Shefler purchased a 50% stake in Brad Pitt's renowned Chateau Miraval
1970-01-01 08:00
Tourist who carved name into Rome’s Colosseum claims he didn’t know how old it was
The UK-based tourist who triggered widespread outrage for carving his name into Rome’s Colosseum has claimed he was not aware of the monument’s age. Fitness instructor Ivan Dimitrov, 27, was caught by a fuming sightseer engraving “Ivan + Hayley 23” into the 2,000-year-old structure last month. The Bristol resident could now face a fine of up to $15,000 and five years in prison. In an apology letter published in Rome’s Il Messaggero newspaper, addressed to the prosecutor’s office and Rome’s mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, Mr Dimitrov said he was not aware of the ancient monument’s age or the “seriousness of the deed committed”. “Through these lines, I would like to address my heartfelt and honest apologies to the Italians and to the whole world for the damage caused to an asset which, in fact, is the heritage of all humanity,” he wrote. “It is with deep embarrassment that only after what regrettably happened did I learn of the antiquity of the monument.” Mr Dimitrov’s lawyer, Alexandro Maria Tirelli, told Il Messaggero that his client was “the prototype of the foreigner who frivolously believes that anything is allowed in Italy, even the type of act which in their own countries would be severely punished”. Italy’s Carabinieri tracked Mr Dimitrov and his girlfriend down in Bulgaria five days after the incident sparked international outrage. Italian police officer Major Roberto Martina said the 27-year-old expressed “sincere remorse” for his actions. “He told us he was very upset by what he had done, and he kept apologising for it. I think he was worried about the consequences of any trial,” Mr Martina told the Mail Online. A report of the investigation will be sent to Mr Dimitrov’s home address in the UK before any potential trial proceeds. The fitness trainer and his girlfriend were said to be holidaying in Rome on a three-week European tour when the incident took place. The Italian culture minister, Gennaro Sangiuliano, said the act “offended those around the world who appreciate the value of archaeology, monuments and history”, and thanked the police for identifying the alleged suspect. The minister said the government was considering a law that would impose stringent punishment on those found guilty of defacing or damaging the country’s historical and cultural heritage sites. Rome’s Colosseum, a protected Unesco World Heritage site, was constructed during the reigns of the emperors Vespasian and Titus in the first century AD. It attracted the Roman public to see spectacular gladiatorial bouts, historical reenactments and parades of exotic wild animals imported from Africa and the Middle East, including elephants, rhinoceroses, giraffes, lions, leopards, panthers and ostriches. In 2014, a Russian tourist was given a suspended four-year jail sentence and fined €20,000 (£17,000) for engraving a “K” on the walls of the Colosseum. The following year, two American tourists were also cited for aggravated damage after they likewise carved their names into its stones. Read More British tourist who carved name into Colosseum begs for forgiveness Tourist accused of vandalising Colosseum in Rome could face trial and up to five years in prison What happened to the tourist accused of carving his name into Rome Colosseum wall? What happened to the tourist accused of carving his name into Rome’s Colosseum? Tourist who carved name into Colosseum begs for forgiveness Tourist who carved name into Rome’s Colosseum ‘is British fitness trainer’
1970-01-01 08:00
California hotel workers back on the job after strike, but union warns more walkouts possible
Workers who picketed 19 major Southern California hotels over the long holiday weekend are back on the job, but their union warned that more walkouts could come at any time
1970-01-01 08:00
Man dies after detonating explosive device at court in Ukrainian capital
By Ivan Lyubysh-Kirdey and Anna Voitenko KYIV A man who detonated a explosive device at a court in
1970-01-01 08:00
Iowa's Republican governor calls a special legislative session to revive abortion restrictions
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has called a special legislative session so lawmakers can enact new abortion restrictions
1970-01-01 08:00
Palestinian families return to rubble in Jenin refugee camp
Residents of the city's refugee camp say homes were destroyed in the Israeli military operation.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cocaine found at White House: Cameras, visitor logs searched by Secret Service
By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Cocaine discovered in the White House on Sunday was found in a
1970-01-01 08:00
US-Mexico-Canada trade meeting to skirt major disputes, USTR says
By David Lawder WASHINGTON U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai's meetings with North American trade partners Canada and Mexico
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