Prosecutor cites 'pyramid of deceit' in urging jury to convict FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
In a closing argument, a prosecutor told a New York jury to follow overwhelming evidence and the “pyramid of deceit” that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried constructed to conclude he's guilty of fraud charges
2023-11-01 23:21
The Surprising History of the Hanukkah Dreidel
It’s often said the dreidel was a way Jewish people communicated their faith during ancient times of oppression. But the Hanukkah game is actually a lot more recent.
2023-11-01 23:21
Mormon church sued again over how it uses tithing contributions from members
A federal lawsuit alleges the investment arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints misused hundreds of thousands of dollars donated by three men by investing the money instead of using it for charitable purposes as they claim was promised
2023-11-01 23:18
US job openings remain elevated in September
WASHINGTON U.S. job openings increased in September, pointing to persistent labor market tightness that is underpinning the economy
2023-11-01 22:53
What is COP28 in Dubai and why is it important?
The climate change summit follows a year of weather extremes and broken temperature records.
2023-11-01 22:53
Predictions market Kalshi sues CFTC for blocking election contracts
By Laura Matthews NEW YORK Predictions marketplace KalshiEX LLC sued the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Wednesday,
2023-11-01 22:47
Egypt opens Gaza border crossing to evacuate injured and foreigners
Dozens of people are allowed to enter Egypt for the first time since the war with Israel began.
2023-11-01 22:27
In Lebanon, a Christian village hopes for the best and plans for the worst
By Riham Alkousaa and Abdelaziz Boumzar RMEICH, Lebanon At Lebanon's border with Israel, residents of a Christian village
2023-11-01 22:26
Biden picks Asia hand Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state
WASHINGTON President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated one of his top national security aides, Kurt Campbell, as deputy
2023-11-01 22:24
With flowers, altars and candles, Mexicans are honoring deceased relatives on the Day of the Dead
Mexicans in the state of Oaxaca are celebrating the Day of the Dead
2023-11-01 22:23
U.S. job openings rise slightly to 9.6 million, sign of continued strength in the job market
Employers posted 9.6 million job openings in September, up from 9.5 million in August and a sign that the U.S. job market remains strong in the face of higher interest rates
2023-11-01 22:19
Israeli envoy to Russia says Tel Aviv passengers hid from weekend airport riot in terminal
Israel’s ambassador to Moscow offered new details of the weekend riots at an airport in southern Russia when a flight from Tel Aviv landed there, saying some of the passengers had to hide in the terminal before being flown by helicopter to safety
2023-11-01 22:17