He then submitted a reimbursement request to the Trump Organization for the full $50,000 tab – $30,000 more than he had actually paid the tech company. Red Finch was hired to boost Mr Trump’s ranking in an online poll about history’s most notable business leaders, Cohen explained last week. Prosecutor Susan Hoffinger later asked Cohen to elaborate on why he asked for the full amount. “Why did you take that extra 30?” Ms Hoffinger asked Monday. Cohen responded that he was angry that his bonus had been reduced that year and that asking for a larger reimbursement was “almost like…
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Lawmakers in the United States have slammed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) decision to seek arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials accused of war crimes in Gaza with some Republicans threatening to impose “consequences” against the international tribunal. Joe Biden was less confrontational in his opposition to Monday’s announcement from ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, but the US president still labelled the move “outrageous”. Khan is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant as well as three senior Hamas officials. Khan accused the Israeli leaders of bearing “criminal responsibility” for war crimes and crimes against…
The chief executive officer of the world’s largest cryptocurrency asset manager is stepping down. After 10 years at Grayscale, Michael Sonnenshein will be replaced by Peter Mintzberg, global head of strategy for asset and wealth management at Goldman Sachs, according to a statement issued Monday morning. Mintzberg has a two-decades-long career on Wall Street, with prior roles at the now-competing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds Invesco and BlackRock, in addition to Oppenheimer Funds. He will also join Grayscale’s board. Sonnenshein is set to be replaced Aug. 15, according to an X post by Barry Silbert, CEO and founder of Digital Currency…
The annual refreshes of Android and iOS are always worth looking out for, and in the wake of Google I/O 2024, we now have the second beta release of Android 15, so it’s a good opportunity to round up everything coming to the OS this year. If you want to get involved in the beta testing — bearing in mind that these betas will have bugs and issues — head here to see if your device is eligible. Google Pixel owners can sign up, and a select number of phones from third-party manufacturers are included in the program, too, including…
Posted: 5/20/24 | May 20th, 2024 Toronto is a sprawling metropolis known for its diversity. Over half of the city’s residents were born outside of the country, making it one of the most multicultural cities in the world. There’s not just a Chinatown and Little Italy here, but also a Greektown, Koreatown, Little India, Little Poland, Little Portugal, and even Little Malta! Toronto also boasts iconic landmarks like the CN Tower (one of the tallest free-standing structures in the world), an expansive waterfront, and an endless array of museums. There’s tons of amazing food here too. I never get bored…
Two people have been killed and 10 others injured in a knife attack at a primary school in China’s southern Jiangxi province, police said. It was not immediately clear if children were among the casualties. The attack took place at about midday (04:00 GMT) at the school in Guixi city. Police said it was carried out by a 45-year-old woman, who used a fruit knife. She has since been controlled, police added in a statement on social media. Parents at the school have described their shock and fear at hearing the attack had taken place. “I received the news at…
ByteDance Ltd. has overtaken Baidu Inc. in the race to deliver China’s answer to ChatGPT — at least in terms of popularity. Doubao, the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot released in August, surpassed Baidu’s Ernie Bot in downloads last year and now has more regular monthly users on iOS in China, according to Sensor Tower data. Ernie got off to the fastest start in the country, but ByteDance has now taken the lead and other rivals are approaching. Beijing-based ByteDance has made a priority of catching up in AI, with co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Liang Rubo asking for a sense of urgency at…
WikiLeaks’s founder Julian Assange is set to attend a crucial court hearing in London on Monday which could mark a pivotal moment in his years-long legal battle to avoid extradition to the United States. London’s High Court is expected to rule on whether it accepts US assurances that Assange, 52, will be given a fair trial and will not face the death penalty, and therefore can safely extradite him to the US. The ruling could pave the way for Assange to be transferred across the Atlantic to face 18 charges – all except one under the Espionage Act – over…
TL;DR: Through May 22, Microsoft Project Professional 2021 for Windows is on sale for just £31.76 (reg. £317.61). Project managers know how to get things done. Juggling multiple tasks and multiple personalities on multiple projects is just a normal day on the job. However, there are tools to help manage projects of any size more efficiently. Microsoft Project Professional 2021 is on sale for just £31.76 (reg. £317.61) through May 22, and this software can help seasoned project managers fine-tune their processes. This software features tools to streamline the management of your tasks, budgets, and timelines. Built-in reports are designed…
The time it’s taking for some of China’s electric-car makers to pay suppliers is ballooning — a further sign of stress in the nation’s increasingly cutthroat auto market. Nio Inc. was taking around 295 days to clear its receipts payable, the vast majority of which are owed to suppliers, at the end of 2023 versus 197 days in 2021, according to the most recent available data compiled by Bloomberg. Xpeng Inc., another US-listed Chinese EV maker, was taking 221 days to honor its obligations to vendors and related parties, up from 179 days, the data show. Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc.,…
Some reaction now from the US, where a handful of lawmakers have addressed the helicopter crash in Iran. Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, said his discussions with US intelligence officials suggest “at this point there is no evidence of foul play” but he would “keep the monitoring the situation as it unfolds”. “It was very bad foggy weather in north-west Iran where the copter crashed, so it looks like an accident but it’s still being fully investigated,” he said at a news conference. “Good riddance” was the reaction of Michael Waltz, the Republican chairman of the House…
Let’s talk about the 15 best cafes in Hanoi. The coffee culture scene is huge in Vietnam and there are many fantastic coffee houses and cafes perfect for working on a laptop in Hanoi. I recently spent a month living and working remotely from Vietnam’s capital city. It’s an awesome place that’s vibrant and alive with a mixture of culture, history, and modern amenities that rightly make it a top tourist destination. Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in Hanoi I love coffee, and as a digital nomad, I’m always on the lookout for remote working locations to set up my…