Live Nation, the largest concert promoter in the world, is sparring with a U.S. senator who has objected to the company’s vow to eliminate its practice of charging ticket buyers a “convenience fee” for an order even if only one ticket is purchased. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said in a letter to Live Nation CEO […]
House Republicans have proposed a $14 billion package of aid to Israel that would be offset by cuts to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) cash in the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The cuts would reduce resources available for IRS compliance enforcement and taxpayer service, which would likely include contact with call centers, tax […]
The Trump administration is facing a major test in how it handles the Justice Department’s efforts to keep witness testimony under wraps in a high-profile criminal case. On Tuesday, the Justice Department sought a 90-day delay in the trial of Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, to accommodate a gag order requested […]
Shani Louk, a 23-year-old Israeli citizen, was kidnapped by Hamas in August 2018 while attending the Abarim music festival. It is believed that Louk was taken by members of Hamas’ special forces while she was crossing the security fence and taken into Gaza. In June of 2019, the Israeli government declared Louk dead and said […]
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, will testify in a federal fraud trial, according to one of his attorneys. Bankman-Fried’s trial is expected to last several days. He will testify in support of Leonard Law, who is accused of defrauding investors in a cryptocurrency investment scheme, Bankman-Fried’s attorney told Reuters. Bankman-Fried and his […]
The calls for the resignation of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have intensified following his remarks about recent rocket attacks carried out by the militant Islamist group Hamas against Israel. Guterres had described the rocket attacks as “shameful”, sparking criticism from many who argue that such language lays blame on both sides equally or absolves […]
If a person has a terrible record, and they have been accused of violating laws or their institution’s regulations, then it is likely that they will face disciplinary action and may be expelled or suspended from their institution. However, the decision to expel someone should always be made carefully and with consideration of a variety […]
At least 10 people were killed after two trains collided in the state of Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India on Tuesday night. According to a statement released by the Railway Board of India, two passenger trains collided between the villages of Bhimadolu and Kantabamsuguda, south of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred around 9 […]
Numerous travelers have expressed concerns about their safety amid the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. For those considering traveling to or within the region, the U.S. Department of State urges citizens to remain vigilant and exercise caution. The U.S. government warns against all nonessential travel to the Gaza Strip and recommends avoiding nonessential travel […]
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) accused presidential candidate Joe Biden of engaging in a “cover-up” of his role in his son Hunter’s business dealings in Ukraine and other countries on Wednesday. The explosive charge comes as the House investigatory machinery grinds on regarding the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Pelosi said in a statement […]