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Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg accused of bank fraud, money laundering as yacht is seized
The yacht called “Tango” owned by Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, who was sanctioned by the U.S. on March 11, is seen at Palma de Mallorca Yacht Club in the Spanish island of Mallorca, Spain March 15, 2022. Juan Medina | Reuters U.S. authorities accused Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg of conspiring to commit bank fraud and …
Russia shifting focus to show a victory by early May in eastern Ukraine, US officials say
Washington, DC CNN — Russia has revised its Ukraine war strategy to focus on trying to take control of the Donbas and other regions in eastern Ukraine with a target date of early May, according to several US officials familiar with the latest US intelligence assessments. More than a month into the war, Russian ground …
Missiles strike near US consulate in north Iraq; no injuries
BAGHDAD — As many as 12 missiles struck Iraq’s northern city of Irbil on Sunday near the U.S. consulate, Iraqi security officials said. A U.S. defense official said missiles had been launched at the city from neighboring Iran. No injuries were reported. Officials in Iraq and the U.S. gave different accounts of the strike and …
Bitcoin (BTC) jumps after Treasury statement on crypto executive order
Selim Korkutata | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies spiked after the U.S. Treasury apparently released details of an executive order from President Joe Biden that appeared to take a supportive stance toward digital assets. Bitcoin was trading at $41,584.21, nearly 9% higher as of 2:17 a.m. ET, according to data from …
U.S. crude oil tops $130 a barrel, a 13-year high on possible Western ban of Russian oil
The oil and gas terminal at the Port of Odessa in Odessa, Ukraine, on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Christopher Occhicone | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. crude oil surged more than 8% in early trading on Sunday evening as the market continued to react to supply disruptions stemming from Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and …
Fired cop says he did nothing wrong in Breonna Taylor raid
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former Louisville detective Brett Hankison testified in his own defense Wednesday about his actions during the police raid that left Breonna Taylor dead, saying the gunfire began with a muzzle flash that illuminated a shadowy silhouette, and he thought it was someone firing an automatic rifle at his fellow officers. Hankison is …
Ford’s new Maverick hybrid pickup starts at $19,995 and gets 40 mpg
DETROIT – Ford Motor’s new Maverick truck will be the first pickup in America with a standard gas-electric hybrid engine when it goes on sale this fall starting at about $20,000. The company unveiled the compact pickup Tuesday as the smallest vehicle in its highly profitable truck lineup, slotting below the full-size Ford F-150 and …
US Tesla owner killed in fiery crash was initially driving car | Technology News
The United States National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report provided the most detailed account yet of the crash, but did not answer a key question: When did the driver of the car move from behind the wheel to the back seat? The owner of a Tesla Inc. Model S that slammed into a tree last …
Scene secured after shooting at Oneida Casino – Fox11online.com
Scene secured after shooting at Oneida Casino Fox11online.com Law enforcement are responding to an active shooter situation at a casino in Wisconsin CNN Wisconsin’s Oneida Casino reports active shooter at Green Bay location Fox News UPDATE: Shooting suspect in custody, avoid area of Oneida Casino while investigation is ongoing WBAY Green Bay, Wisconsin Police Respond to ‘Active Situation’ at …
U.S. investigating peculiar attacks with hallmarks of ‘Havana syndrome’ near White House
Federal agencies are investigating at least two mysterious incidents on U.S. soil with some hallmarks of the “Havana syndrome.” Lawmakers on the House and Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed to NBC News on Thursday that they were briefed in April on the investigation. In 2016, U.S. diplomats and their support staff stationed in Havana reported …