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Infamous German spyware company declares bankruptcy amid criminal investigation
A controversial Munich-based spyware company has declared bankruptcy and ceased business after having its accounts seized by German authorities. FinFisher Group, the company behind the FinSpy "state trojan" malware, is under investigation…
More evidence that poverty leads to child abuse
Professor Paul Bywaters, with Guy Skinner of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, produced The relationship between poverty and child abuse and neglect: new evidencea literature review of the last…
Political mapping body approves previously rejected plan | Ohio News
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS, Associated PressCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The next set of proposed boundaries for new state legislative districts have arrived at the Ohio Supreme Court, which is set to decide for the fourth time whether the maps are…
Hurricanes rout capitals, lose Kotkaniemi to injury | Sports News
By STEPHEN WHYNO, AP Hockey WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have given the Washington Capitals food for thought if the division rivals meet in the playoffs.Martin Necas scored twice, Sebastian Aho added his 29th goal and the…
Blind psychic Baba Vanga predicted that Mad Vlad, Russia would rule the planet
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The strange oracle is said to have had an uncanny knack for peering into his crystal ball and seeing future chaos, horror and heartache
The late seer Baba Vanga saw a Russian world order. Photo…
“8 more years before Allen Iverson can access his $32 million!” : How Reebok created a…
The story of how Reebok saved Sixers legend Allen Iverson from bankruptcy by opening a special fund for him
When young players join the NBA, they suddenly see cash flow like they've never seen before. Most athletes come from…
Investors buy mobile home parks. Residents pay a price.
GOLDEN, Colo. — When Sarah Clement moved into Golden Hills Mobile Home Park two years ago, she felt like she had won the lottery. After years of sneaking into one-bedroom apartments with her, her 7-year-old son has finally settled into his…
Federal Covid Cash has kept New York State afloat. It could end soon.
Year after year, regardless of the president or the strength of the economy, New York's fiscal relationship with Washington almost always follows the same pattern: the state gives the federal government more - sometimes billions more - than…
An opportunity to bridge the political and cultural divide presents itself in Boulder
By Tom Cosgrove
When COVID-19 hit our politically divided country two years ago, I hoped it would unite Americans around a common goal: to unite, even if it required sacrifice, to defeat the virus.
I was not alone.
Among the many others was…
Bung wants Sabah administrator to be known as GRS-BN government | Daily Express Online
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) President Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin said the state government should be named the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS)-BN administration to reflect the parties representing it. ADVERTISING
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NC City CFO unqualified, filed for bankruptcy
SPRING LAKE The City of Spring Lake hired a CFO in 2020 without conducting interviews or viewing resumes, though his track record included multiple bankruptcies, tax liens, unpaid credit card bills and failing businesses, learned…
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Nan Whaley unveils plan for Appalachia
While Governor Mike DeWine delivered his State of the State address, Democratic hopeful Nan Whaley was in Chillicothe to outline her vision for Appalachia in Ohio. She spoke alongside Chillicothe Mayor…
Corrupt Politicians, Dodgy Developers, Crooked Cops: Our Friends in the North Still Resonate | John…
JHere's a scene from the latest episode of Our Friends in the North that poignantly captures what the show is all about to me - the endless tension so many feel between political hope and frustration, youthful romanticism and resigned…
Fifth Circuit Reaffirms Jurisdiction of Bankruptcy Court Over Rejection of FERC Regulated Levy…
Similarly, the development of renewable power generation facilities is typically funded based on the existence of long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with a power utility or end user. PPAs allow the developer to recoup the cost of…
Fear food strategy white paper will be delayed
The architect of the National Food Strategy to tackle obesity and create healthy food systems is skeptical of the government's commitment to publishing its response to the white paper in May.
The Department for Environment, Food and…
Matt Clyne, former political force among Democrats in Albany, joins the Conservative Party
ALBANY — Matthew Clyne, former chairman of the Albany County Democratic Party and local election commissioner, signed up for the Conservative Party where he was joined by several political allies.Clyne has changed its registration in recent…
Child Protective Services Division Chief Resigns After Texas Capitol ‘Political’ Hearing…
Austin, TX, 4 hours ago — Justin Lewis, director of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Child Custody Investigations Division, tendered his letter of resignation after a hearing in the state…
New Big Game: Can Venezuela Negotiate an End to Deadly US Sanctions?
President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
By Ramzy BaroudHow the tables have turned. A high-level American delegation visited Venezuela on March 5, hoping to mend economic ties with Caracas. Venezuela, one…
Monthly Restructuring and Insolvency Update | February 2022 –…
India: Monthly Restructuring and Insolvency Update | February 2022
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Council member wants to ‘hack’ Cincinnati’s trash problem with your ideas
Cincinnati officials are looking to residents for new solutions to waste. Council member Liz Keating held a public forum in the West End on Monday evening."We've been doing the same thing for…
Significant changes at the intersection of antitrust and administrative law
The Supreme Court's changes to administrative law are creating uncertainty about new antitrust guidelines from federal regulators.The Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice will soon…
DCI Twitter Admin Helps Arrest 4 Students Running Exam Leak Telegram Group
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a KCSE exam leak syndicate…
[COLUMN] Save your small business without declaring bankruptcy —
Running a small business can have its perks, even though it's often an all-consuming endeavor. The owner often has to wear many hats - being a marketer, a manager, and yes, including the often most dreaded role of all - managing…
Local government by the people, for the people, of the people
Despite all its achievements, the leadership of local government in Nepal has not been without flaws. Municipalities and neighborhoods, in particular, have been arrested for budget discrepancies. The 58th report of the Auditor General's…
Assad of Syria visits the United Arab Emirates, first trip to an Arab state since the start of the…
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad addresses the government committee overseeing measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Damascus, Syria, in this handout released by SANA on May 4, 2020. Join now for FREE…
China’s Turning Point: Will it Sit with Russia and Divide the World? | China
Joe Biden is set to make a phone call to Xi Jinping on Friday at a potential tipping point in China's role in the world as it decides how far to go to support Russia's war on Ukraine.While China abstained on UN Security Council resolutions…
Yashpal Suvarna: Vigilant from cow to college administrator, BJP leader hopes for another head start…
Within the BJP ecosystem in the coastal districts of Karnataka, Yashpal Anand Suvarna is a rising star – as Cow Vigilante, ABVP Leader, Bajrang Dal Activist, BJP National Secretary General OBC Morcha and, obviously, future deputy.
The…
SBA may deny PPP loan due to bankruptcy, appeals court rules
REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterSummaryLaw firmsRelated documentsBankrupt Vermont hospital not eligible for pandemic aid, court rulesGrants, not loans, protected by bankruptcy…
Islamabad local government order declared null and void by High Court
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has struck down the Islamabad Local Governance Ordinance 2021 ordering authorities to hold elections under the Local Government Act 2015.
IHC Judge Mohsin Akhtar Kayani ruled in favor of petitions…
Trump Pick in Georgia Governors Race Doesn’t Draw Donor Herd | New Policies
By JEFF AMY and WILL WEISSERT, Associated PressATLANTA (AP) — In his two Senate campaigns, Republican David Perdue has had no trouble amassing millions in campaign money. But as he attempts to unseat Georgia's incumbent governor, fellow…
2023: Noise over RCCG’s political unity ploy to divide Christians, says Akinnola
Backlash continues to follow Redeemed Christian Church of God's decision to create governance and policy directorateRespected journalist, Richard Akinnola, believes that criticism of the church is just a malicious move by political…
Glasgow City Council strike involving 12,000 workers could bring the city to a standstill for two…
Members of the Glasgow City Council union are due to strike for two days later this month over an equal pay dispute. The workers, mostly women, will strike on March 29 and 30 to demand equal pay. They will then strike again in April if!-->…
Puerto Rico emerges from bankruptcy after grueling debt negotiation | News
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's government officially emerged from bankruptcy on Tuesday,…
Avian flu case discovered in a flock of chickens in southern Wisconsin | local government
Avian flu has been confirmed in a commercial chicken farm in Wisconsin, the US Department of Agriculture announced Monday.Samples from the herd were tested at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and confirmed at…
Asian Stocks Mixed, Oil Falls as Russian Attacks Intensify | Economic news
By ELAINE KURTENBACH, AP Business WriterBANGKOK (AP) — Stocks were mixed in Asia and oil prices fell on Monday as uncertainty surrounding the war in Ukraine and continued high inflation left investors guessing what lay ahead.Tokyo and…
RCCG clarifies stance on policy direction, says new department is for voter education
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has clarified its position on the new Policy and Governance Directorate, saying the department is strictly for voter education and not to push or support any particular candidate like being…
Daily local symptomatic COVID cases in China have more than tripled
Residents line up outside a nucleic acid testing site of a hospital, following cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Shanghai, China March 11, 2022. China Daily via REUTERS Join now for FREE unlimited access to…
The wife of promoter “Gordon Gekko” threatened with bankruptcy for unpaid rent
LoadingCourt documents reveal the owners of the Kinkora Road property, Anne and Grant Brown, have been involved in a bitter and costly legal bid to collect the debt for the past 18 months.Despite a debt settlement directive by Victoria…
Column by Tim Steller: Attacks on Journalists for Political Purposes Grow | Government and politics
My longtime friend and colleague Reyna Ramírez, a Sonoran who covered López Obrador's press conferences, told me that after interviewing the president in May 2020, "there was a wave of attacks on social networks. To this day, every time I…
Reveal the SEBAC offer now; and study the effects of zoning derogation | Chris Powell
By recently announcing giveaways for various municipalities and organizations, Governor Lamont used…
Positive COVID test rules out Ricciardo in Bahrain
Daniel Ricciardo has returned a positive COVID-19 test after feeling unwell in Bahrain.
The McLaren driver began to feel unwell earlier this week and missed the first two days of testing while recovering. He returned a number of negative…
SEND Tribunal hearings have doubled since 2014
The number of court cases involving disputes over Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has increased by 111% since the government's 2014 SEND reforms.
According to a report by the Local Government Association, reforms…
Texas results suggest Hispanic GOP gains may endure after Trump | Florida News
By WILL WEISSERT and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Only 46 residents of Starr County, Texas cast ballots in the state's Republican primary two years ago. But last week, nearly 1,100 Republicans voted in the…
Ex-Court of Appeal Judge Oniyangi laments delay in acquittal of political cases – The Sun…
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A retired judge from the Jos Division of the Court of Appeal, Judge Mudashiru Nasiru Oniyangi blamed unnecessary delays in the administration of justice, especially in cases involving politics, on the…
South Africa’s two-time presidential candidate launches his third campaign – The GW Hatchet
Media credit: Kariann Tan Lee | Photographer Christian Zidouemba has become the second and final candidate to enter the South African presidential race.
A two-time student union presidential candidate is mounting his third…
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved Purdue Pharma and Sacklers’ $6 billion settlement…
The new agreement, reached earlier this month after eight states and the District of Columbia finally appealed a previous agreement, does not protect the Sackler families from future liability related to the opioid crisis.“No settlement…
Wisconsin Election Commission deadlock over clerks correcting errors | local government
Wisconsin's bipartisan Election Commission deadlocked on Wednesday over whether municipal election clerks should be allowed to fill in missing information on envelopes containing mail-in ballots.Republicans are targeting…
Why numbers matter in the political debate
RALEIGH - I promise I'm not a math geek. So why do my columns on North Carolina politics and public policy so often feature rankings, economic data, or other statistics?Because if you want to write seriously about these topics, you have to…
Eighteen candidates submit candidacies for the region’s political seats
Stephanie Eldridge, Deputy Chief of the Chaves County Office of Elections, and Casey Higgins, Chief of the Office of Elections, review a posting in their office Tuesday afternoon listing local people who had filed at that time to!-->…
Biden admin slammed for ending Trump-era ‘China initiative’ amid Russia-Ukrainian war:…
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FIRST ON FOX: Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt criticizes Biden's Department of Justice (DOJ) for shutting down his 'China initiative' amid the Russia-Ukraine war, which he says projects…
Mexico: New federal courts for commercial bankruptcy proceedings (concursos mercantiles)
In order to encourage the promotion and specialized attention of corporate restructuring and insolvency proceedings, by agreement of the Plenary Assembly of the Federal Judicial Council of Mexico, two district courts specializing in…
Street resurfacing in Carrboro will last two months
If you've been to downtown Carrboro lately, you've seen the massive construction project around Main Street as OWASA crews replace 2,000 feet of sewer lines.
But that's not the only road project underway in Carrboro this spring.…
Oklahoma prosecutors say method of execution constitutional | New Policies
By SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press writerOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's three-drug lethal injection method is constitutional and inmates are unlikely to experience much pain before they die, Oklahoma's solicitor general told a federal…
JMC 5+5 Member: Political Divide Delayed Libya Mercenary Withdrawal Plan
The member of the "5 + 5" Joint Military Commission, Major General Al-Fituri Greibel, said that the reason for the non-implementation of their plan to expel foreign forces and mercenaries is related to the current political division between…
SGA presidential debate paves way for March 8 election
Student Government Association presidential candidates Madeline Martin and Sarah Shield discussed transparency and accountability in front of 250 people at Sunday night's debate.
The winner of this year's presidential election will go down…
Laughter Riot! Baa fears bankruptcy because of Rakhi Dave’s black water bottle she gives to…
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Seoul local government is building a metaverse counterpart
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is becoming the first local metropolitan government in Korea, if not the world, to create and develop a high-performance metaverse platform for its own use. Known as “Metaverse Seoul,” the…
Zelensky’s ‘desperate’ plea to US Congress: send more planes | New Policies
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and MATTHEW LEE, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Fighting for his country's survival, Ukraine's leader on Saturday made a "desperate" plea to U.S. lawmakers for the United States to help him provide…
Health care and cost of living issues front and center in Saskatchewan. session
Breadcrumb Links Saskatchewan Saskatchewan. Politics The provincial budget may see more revenue due to higher oil and potash prices, but many Saskatchewanians may not see that economic fallout. Publication date :…
Dr. Raul Pino’s ‘final fate’ remains unknown as investigation continues, Orange…
ORANGE COUNTY, Florida. - It's been a month and a half since the Florida Department of Health relieved its top Orange County official, pending an investigation the agency says it has turned over to the Office of Inspector General. State…
Harvey Hernandez’s condo company files for bankruptcy
Harvey Hernandez and Centro Miami at 151 Southeast First Street (Centro NGD Holdings, Brickell.com, iStock)
Facing the threat of a foreclosure auction, Harvey Hernandez's condo company filed for bankruptcy protection to save nine units…
War in Ukraine complicates US detainees’ path home | New Policies
By ERIC TUCKER, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The already difficult path to bringing home Americans imprisoned in Russia and Ukraine is likely even more complicated now with war engulfing the region and increasingly hostile relations…
Trump’s New York deposition probe pending appeal of decision | New Policies
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and the New York Attorney General's Office have reached an agreement that spares him from answering questions under oath while he appeals a ruling requiring…
9/11 families call on Biden to unfreeze funds for Afghanistan
More than 20 Years after 9/11, family members of those killed in the 2001 attacks have a message for the US government: Free Afghan central bank assets before millions of civilians starve.
“There is not only a moral imperative to do this,…
It’s time for the Montclair government to move away from gas-powered snowblowers as well (town…
Autumn Mott Rodeheaver via UnsplashSeveral community organization leaders sent the following letter to Montclair Township Superintendent Tim Stafford on February 2 as part of an effort organized by Quiet Montclair, which opposes the use of…
How the redistricting could affect California politics
Call 2022 the year of redistricting.Nationally, political maps redrawn based on 2020 census data are being put to the test. On Tuesday, Texas held the first primary election of the year, transformed by these new district lines.If you're…
What is Tulsi Gabbard really doing on Russia?
Analysis by CNN Editor Chris CillizzaTulsi Gabbard ran for president in 2020 as a Democrat. Which makes what she's been saying and doing lately all the stranger.1) As Russia invaded Ukraine last week, Gabbard sent this staunchly…
What we read this week [February 25, 2022] – Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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NC Rep. Cawthorn Returns to Running in the Far-Mountain District | New Policies
By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn refiled nomination papers Monday and will now run for re-election in a district that largely follows the boundaries of the Far Mountain District…
What is the Iron Curtain and who popularized the term?
The barrier between the Soviet Union and the West after World War II was the "Iron Curtain", with the communists on one side and the capitalist democracies on the other.
The term referred both to the physical blockade that stretched for…
Bankruptcy judge’s reprimand must not deter CD 15 citizens from voting for me
EDINBURGH, Texas — Ruben Ramirez, a lawyer by profession, says a federal judge's rebuke of him shouldn't be enough to stop voters from supporting him in the 15 Congressional District race.
Ramirez is running for the CD 15…
Councils ‘will have to cut key services to pay for UK storm damage’ | Weather United…
Councils will have to cut key services to pay for the 'soul-destroying' damage caused by three unprecedented storms across the UK, local leaders have said.Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin brought hurricane-force winds and heavy rain to…
Trump: ‘Our most dangerous people are insiders’ | New Policies
Former President Donald Trump had some harsh words Saturday night for the people he blames for the world's ills: "the fascists." “Idiot” political leaders. "Really mean people." And people who are "afraid to do the right thing".He wasn't…
war via TikTok: the new Russian tool for the propaganda machine | New Policies
By DAVID KLEPPER, Associated PressThe Russian TikTok video has it all: a cat, puppies and a pulsating background beat. It's cute, watchable, and hardly looks like state propaganda.In 2014, Russia flooded the internet with fake accounts…
Chief Electoral Officer reviews security and counting arrangements for the nine segments of the…
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab, Dr. S. Karuna Raju, today visited the nine counting centers and vaults to provide an update on the counting and security arrangements made for March 10, 2022 , i.e. the day of the count.…
North Richland Hills Alamo Drafthouse permanently closes as three D-FW theaters file for bankruptcy
The Alamo Drafthouse site in North Richland Hills, closed since 2020, will not reopen, its owners announced Friday.The announcement came as the site filed for bankruptcy along with two other Alamo Drafthouses in North Texas, the Richardson…
s114’s renewed fears for Croydon pending loan approval
Croydon LBC faces another financial meltdown amid fears it misused £73million – which may need to be cut from its revenue budget – as it also faces an anxious wait to find out whether ministers will support a capitalization loan of…
Republicans See State Courts as Next Political Battlegrounds | Pennsylvania News
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated PressDENVER (AP) — In most midterm election years, races for state Supreme Court seats are overshadowed by campaigns for governor or the Senate. Some Republicans, however, say the party's priorities need to…
Ukraine crisis: what happens next for the rest of the world?
Administration officials have studied how the sanctions would affect each of the major banks, including Sberbank and VTB, Russia's two largest banks. Sberbank owns about a third of the country's banking sector assets, and VTB owns more…
Biden administration blocks marijuana law reform
February 23, 2022
Reform of federal marijuana laws has stalled despite President Biden's campaign promise to decriminalize the drug and polls showing a majority of Americans support the idea.
The inaction angers supporters of…
Pandemic Bankruptcy Battles: Looking Back and Beyond | Epic
Over the past two years, the number of bankruptcies filed has fluctuated mainly due to the circumstances created by the pandemic. Organizations across all sectors were unprepared for such a crisis and scrambled to mitigate the financial…
Former Manistee City Manager appointed to interim leadership position
MANISTEE — The Manistee Recreation Association Board of Directors has named Mitchell Deisch as the association's interim executive director, according to a press release from the organization. Kenny Kott, chairman of the association's board…
Poll: Californians lean towards legal sports betting
SACRAMENTO— California voters are open to the idea of creating a legal market for betting on college and professional sports, but less than half of those polled in a new poll are sure of their support, an uncertain conclusion that serves…
2023: We will ensure that Ugwuanyi becomes president
Published February 23, 2022
The North Central Women's Forum met in Kaduna on Tuesday and decided to use its resources to ensure that Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi is elected President in 2023.
The forum said his decision to…
Missouri Governor’s Office Responsible for Teacher Data Leak – Krebs on Security
Missouri Governor Mike Parson made headlines last year when it pledged to criminally prosecute a journalist for reporting a security breach at a state website that exposed the personal information of more than 100,000 teachers.…
Bankruptcies plummet as Pennsylvania households benefit from COVID-19 relief and pandemic-related…
A spike in government aid and household savings during the pandemic helped stave off bankruptcies in Pennsylvania.Bankruptcy filings at once in Pennsylvania and Across the country decreased by about…
Valparaiso offers a seven-week Municipal Government Academy | News from Valparaiso
McGowan & Sons, a seafood market in Valparaiso, has expanded its operations to include cooking classes, a new takeout menu, lobster rolls, wine tastings and fish fries on Fridays.The business at 1607…
Billionaire Larry Ellison makes his biggest political donation ever
Oracle Board Chairman and Chief Technology Officer Larry Ellison delivers a keynote address during Oracle OpenWorld 2019 on September 16, 2019 in San Francisco, California.
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Larry…