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9 deputies charged in death of man beaten in Memphis jail, including 2 for second-degree murder
9 deputies charged in death of man beaten in Memphis jail, including 2 for second-degree murder
Recently released court documents show that two Memphis jail deputies have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Black man who was having a psychotic episode and died in custody last fall after jailers punched, kicked and kneeled on his back during a confrontation
2023-09-22 04:54
Mexico crime: Alleged security chief for El Chapo's sons detained
Mexico crime: Alleged security chief for El Chapo's sons detained
Police say Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas provided protection for the leaders of a Sinaloa cartel faction.
2023-11-23 22:57
Sunak Seeks to Cut Number of Britons ‘Unfit to Work’
Sunak Seeks to Cut Number of Britons ‘Unfit to Work’
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is looking to reduce the ranks of Britons declared too sick to work and
2023-07-07 13:45
Five statements examined after third Republican debate
Five statements examined after third Republican debate
By Reuters Fact Check Five Republican hopefuls took to the stage in Miami on Wednesday for the party's
2023-11-09 13:47
Turbulent Bond Market Offers a Fleeting Glimpse of Cycle’s End
Turbulent Bond Market Offers a Fleeting Glimpse of Cycle’s End
Bond traders got a glimpse this week of what the eventual end of the Federal Reserve’s hiking cycle
2023-10-15 04:59
Kate Beckinsale 'broken' as she mourns loss of pet cat Clive, fans say 'he was a special soul'
Kate Beckinsale 'broken' as she mourns loss of pet cat Clive, fans say 'he was a special soul'
Kate Beckinsale said she didn't 'have it in' her 'to make a montage or even look at pictures of him yet' while sharing the devastating news
2023-06-13 08:52
Israel’s $48 Billion War Bill Leaves It at Mercy of Bond Markets
Israel’s $48 Billion War Bill Leaves It at Mercy of Bond Markets
When a team of Israeli technocrats that calls itself the “government’s CFO” scans the battlefield with the war
2023-11-23 12:54
Scientists engineer fruit flies capable of 'virgin birth'
Scientists engineer fruit flies capable of 'virgin birth'
Scientists said on Friday they have genetically engineered female fruit flies that can have offspring without needing a male, marking the first time "virgin birth" has...
2023-07-29 00:45
J’Asiah Deon Mitchell’s remains identified as his father who faked his kidnap faces murder charges
J’Asiah Deon Mitchell’s remains identified as his father who faked his kidnap faces murder charges
Artavious North, 23, had earlier reported that his son J’Asiah Deon Mitchell has been kidnapped by armed men on August 16
2023-09-02 07:53
China urges EU to ensure new carbon tax complies with WTO rules
China urges EU to ensure new carbon tax complies with WTO rules
By Joe Cash BEIJING The European Union should ensure its plans to impose 20% to 35% tariffs on
2023-09-14 19:21
Dollar Shortage Spurs 44% Devaluation in Malawi’s Currency
Dollar Shortage Spurs 44% Devaluation in Malawi’s Currency
Malawi devalued its currency by 44% amid a shortage of dollars that has curbed imports of fuel and
2023-11-09 21:15
Trump’s Truth Social warns company may be forced to shut down amid huge losses
Trump’s Truth Social warns company may be forced to shut down amid huge losses
Truth Social’s parent company lost almost $23m (£18.7m) in the first half of this year alone, according to a new securities filing that raises concerns about its “ability to continue”. The filing released on Monday marks the first time any financial details about Donald Trump’s social media platform have been shared publicly, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Truth Social was launched in February last year after Mr Trump was banned from most social networks in the aftermath of the 6 January 2021 Capitol riots. The former US president – who announced his candidacy for the 2024 elections in November last year – has since returned to X (formerly known as Twitter), but says Truth Social is still his primary social media platform and that he won’t post anywhere else until six hours after he sends a “Truth”. Having Mr Trump on board has not translated into revenue for the platform’s parent company Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), however. Over the first half of 2023 it has lost $23m while bringing in only $2.3m in net sales, the filing showed. This has raised doubts about the viability of the company and its social media startup, according to the filing. “TMTG’s independent registered public accounting firm has indicated that TMTG’s financial condition raises substantial doubt as to its ability to continue as a going concern,” the company noted in the filing. The company said the “management has substantial doubt that TMTG will have sufficient funds to meet its liabilities as they fall due, including liabilities related to promissory notes previously issued by TMTG”. The remarks were made in its assessment of business till the end of December last year and as of 30 June 2023. Concerns have also been raised over Digital World Acquisition Corporation (DWAC), a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), that had some years ago announced plans to merge with TMTG. An SPAC is a shell corporation which raises money by listing itself on a stock exchange with the aim of using the funds for a merger with a different and usually more well-known entity. The filing said DWAC has “until 8 September 2024 to consummate a business combination”. It raised concerns that both TMTG and DWAC may not survive unless this merger is completed. “It is uncertain that Digital World will be able to consummate a business combination by this time. If a business combination is not consummated by this date, there will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution of Digital World,” the filing said. “TMTG believes that it may be difficult to raise additional funds through traditional financing sources in the absence of material progress toward completing its merger with Digital World,” the filing further said. “A number of companies that had licence agreements with President Trump have failed. There can be no assurances that TMTG will not also fail,” the filing said. TMTG also cited a number of risks to its business in the new filing, including a dedicated section titled “Risks related to our chairman, president Donald J Trump”. The section lists his ongoing legal hurdles. “TMTG’s success depends in part on the popularity of its brand and the reputation and popularity of its chairman, president Donald J Trump,” the filing said. “The value of TMTG’s brand may diminish if the popularity of President Trump were to suffer. Adverse reactions to publicity relating to President Trump, or the loss of his services, could adversely affect TMTG’s revenues, results of operations and its ability to maintain or generate a consumer base.” Read More Return of original Fortnite map causes record traffic on Virgin Media O2 network Elon Musk unveils new sarcasm-loving AI chatbot for premium X subscribers Elon Musk mocks politicians at AI summit Tesla to offer ‘beast mode’ version of Cybertruck with bulletproof panels X now valued at $19bn – less than half of what Elon Musk paid for it Solar panel world record smashed with ‘miracle material’
2023-11-14 16:28