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As US hesitates, Europe eases Ukraine restrictions
During the past week, Europe began to relax some of its self-imposed restrictions on providing military assistance to Ukraine. The United States maintained a cautious stance, and Russia issued a warning against actions that could result in "a World War" - a frequently expressed threat to use nuclear weapons. On the ground, Ukraine halted the Russian advance in its northern Kharkiv region, reclaiming some territory northeast of Lyptsi, and maintained the defense of Chasiv Yar, a strategically significant settlement on the eastern front.
Scottie Scheffler’s US PGA Championship arrest charges dropped
Prosecutors have dropped the charges against Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, as verified on Wednesday. According to Kentucky's NewsRadio 840 WHAS, Scheffler and the Louisville Metro Police Department have reached an agreement in which they will refrain from pursuing any legal action in connection with his arrest at the US PGA Championship earlier this month. In a court hearing on Wednesday, Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell verified that the case would not proceed.
Trump booed Libertarian convention: ‘No wannabe dictators!’
Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has experienced the uncommon disgrace of being booed and heckled during a boisterous speech at the Libertarian National Convention. The Republican presidential nominee's struggle to broaden his appeal across the political spectrum was underscored by his rocky ride at a Washington hotel on Saturday night, which included chants of "Bullshit!" and "Fuck you!"
First aerial test of America’s $745M nuclear bomber
America's $745-million stealth nuclear bomber, which is highly classified, is reportedly conducting its first publicly acknowledged flight test amid the release of new images. The B-21 Raider was unveiled in December 2022; however, the United States government has been cautious in demonstrating this radar-evading aircraft.
US sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation for ‘illegal monopoly’
The Department of Justice in the United States has initiated a comprehensive antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment. The lawsuit accuses the companies of operating an unlawful monopoly and inflating ticket prices for concerts, shows, and other events. On Thursday, 30 state and district attorneys general filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court. The lawsuit aims to dismantle the monopoly they contend is forcing out smaller promoters and harming artists.
Biden cancels $7.7bn more student debt for 160,000 debtors
President Joe Biden of the United States has declared that his administration will cancel $7.7 billion in student debt for an additional 160,000 borrowers. According to the US Department of Education, Wednesday's most recent action has increased the number of individuals who will benefit from the president's debt relief initiative to 4.75 million.
Trump falsely claims US law department wanted to assassinate him
Donald Trump expressed an alarming concern in a fundraising email on Tuesday and social media. He stated that the Department of Justice was prepared to execute him. The outrageous distortion occurred in the context of Trump's hush-money trial in New York and amid concerns about the escalating political violence surrounding the upcoming presidential election, which is primarily attributed to the far right. The comments continue to solidify the distorted image that Trump and his allies have presented, in which a patriotic Trump is juxtaposed with anti-democratic deep-state adversaries.
Trump hush money trial: Cohen admits to stealing
Cohen's fourth and concluding day on the witness stand it occurred on Monday. His statements were the final witness testimony that the prosecution presented prior to concluding its case. The trial has now shifted to the defense, which is attempting to refute allegations that Trump falsified business records to conceal a hush-money payment to a former pornographic film actress, thereby bolstering his chances in the 2016 presidential election.
US embassy refuses to pay £14.6m congestion charge
The total unpaid fees and penalties that diplomats have accumulated between the start of the congestion charge in London in 2003 and the end of last year is £143.5m across all embassies. The US embassy in London is currently in debt for £14.6 million in unpaid congestion charge fees, according to records. Transport for London (TfL) has disclosed the sum of unpaid fees and penalties accumulated by all embassies in the capital.
US tariffs on Chinese imports benefit whom? The experts weigh in
This week, the United States and China fired their latest salvo in the ongoing trade war, a move that coincides with a heated campaign for the White House. On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden announced $18 billion in tariff increases on imports of various Chinese products. Lithium-ion batteries comprise $13 billion of the overall imports, with medical gloves and syringes, in addition to specific steel and aluminum products, accounting for the remaining $5 billion.
New $2bn US aid for Ukraine as Russian soldiers advance
During a visit to Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken proclaimed an additional $2 billion in military aid for the conflict. Russia has claimed to have seized three more settlements and is advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory, both of which are critical developments in the conflict. Blinken stated on Wednesday, alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, at a joint news conference in Kyiv that the additional $61 billion in US aid authorized by Congress last month would be invested in Ukraine's industrial base.
Ex-lawyer Michael Cohen says Trump ordered him to pay hush money
Through her testimony, the main witness in Donald Trump's Manhattan trial has repeatedly linked a 2016 hush-money arrangement to the former president. Michael Cohen, the former attorney for Donald Trump, stated that they spoke promptly following the wire transfer of $130,000 (£104,000) to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. He testified that it was one of numerous occasions he worked "at the direction and for the benefit" of Mr. Trump.