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Trump posts $175m fraud bail to prevent asset seizure
In his civil fraud case in New York, former President Donald Trump posted a $175 million surety, preventing the seizure of assets that could have severely damaged his finances and reelection prospects. In February, Trump, who is vying for the presidency with US President Joe Biden, was found guilty of potentially misrepresenting his net worth by $2 billion to obtain more favourable loan and insurance terms.
Backbench rebellion over criminalizing homelessness faces government
Two years after the House of Commons voted to repeal legislation that criminalized homelessness after two centuries, the bill remains in effect until a replacement is proposed. A substantial group of backbench Conservatives, nevertheless, opposes the new legislation. Backbenchers of the government are in rebellion against initiatives to "criminalize" homelessness.
First female PM of DR Congo is Judith Suminwa Tuluka
The appointment of Judith Suminwa, the planning minister, as the inaugural female prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was announced by President Felix Tshisekedi. She succeeds Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde as prime minister, an economist, on December 20, after Tshisekedi's resounding re-election as president.
US bridges at risk, including Golden Gate, Verrazzano
The most recent federal data indicates that at least seven bridges in the United States share comparable dimensions and height to the now-demolished Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore; thus, they, too, are susceptible to a similar catastrophe in the future. The National Bridge Inventory for 2023, conducted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), identified several renowned bridges that comprise "fracture critical members," or sections of steel where even a single point failure could result in the structure's total collapse.
Finland school shooting: Child killed, two injured; suspect arrested
It has been reported that a subset of the children retreated to a school situated on the periphery of the capital city of Helsinki during the assault. A 12-year-old was fatally wounded in a gunshot that occurred at a Finnish school. Additionally, 12 years old, the alleged assailant has been apprehended and placed under custody. The police also reported possessing the weapon.
Scheffler shines with talent, not flashy style
The British golf media reacted with disbelief prior to the 2006 Masters when the driver's identity was buried in the report of a car being fired at in Augusta. Former Open champion and US Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman was unharmed when Troy Smith fired a projectile at his Cadillac. Five years later, Smith was incarcerated. Unsurprisingly, Lehman failed to cut his final Masters appearance. Presumably, he had no immediate intention of revisiting that specific region of Georgia.
Type 1 diabetics in England to get artificial pancreas
The widespread implementation of the artificial pancreas, according to NHS England, resulted from a successful pilot program in which 835 children and adults were provided with devices to manage their condition. Children and adults with Type 1 diabetes in England are slated to receive an "artificial pancreas" as part of an NHS initiative that is considered a first of its kind.
Top EVs of 2024: Standout electric cars expected this year
With the approaching prohibition on the sale of new petrol, diesel, and hybrid vehicles in 2035, electric vehicles (EVs) are anticipated to gain greater mainstream acceptance. With the implementation of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which requires automakers to sell a growing proportion of EVs annually, manufacturers are compelled to introduce new, more cost-effective models for our consideration.
Ben Stokes skips England’s T20 World Cup this summer
After bowling in the final Test in India last month, Stokes appeared poised to be selected as an all-rounder for the Twenty20 World Cup, a result that Matthew Mott, England's white-ball coach, had anticipated and planned for. Stokes has determined, however, that his priorities lie elsewhere, given his status as Test team captain and the fact that the team will face West Indies and Sri Lanka in two three-match Test series during the summer.
New Zealand allows gymnastics shorts over leotards
The governing body stated that the modifications were implemented in response to a survey of more than two hundred competitive gymnasts, which revealed that the athletes desired to "feel safe and comfortable" in the sport. "In our opinion, the pants regulations were ambiguous, inconsistently enforced, and, to be candid, a bit antiquated," said Andrea Nelson, chief executive officer of GNZ, in a statement.
PM supports JK Rowling amid Scotland hate crime law dispute
The prime minister vowed that the Conservatives would "always protect" free speech in response to the Harry Potter author's challenge to law enforcement to apprehend her for expressing views that could be considered offensive under the new legislation. Supporting author J.K. Rowling's critique of new hate crime laws in Scotland, Rishi Sunak stated that individuals should not be criminalized "for stating simple facts about biology."
Canterbury Archbishop denies political ties amidst Rwanda dispute
While urging "love-in-action" to aid those embroiled in conflict, Justin Welby informs the congregation that Anglicans' political views are "completely diverse." In his Easter sermon, the Archbishop of Canterbury reaffirmed that the church is not involved in political parties, in contrast to the criticism he received for his prominent rebuke of the government's contentious Rwanda deportation plan.
