Ex-eBay execs heading to prison for harassing couple behind newsletter:

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Amazon reportedly ran a secret store to get intel on its competitors: Amazon used a secretive operation called "Big River" to figure out the details of ...

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The Wall Street Journal

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The College Protests Sweeping Across the U.S.: See Where They Are Happening: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are increasing across U.S. university campuses ...

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Apr 08

Imprisoned Palestinian Writer Walid Daqqa Dies of Cancer After 38 Years in Israeli Jails

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FilmUpdates Apr 11

Damien Chazelle Sets Next Film At Paramount: Chazelle is set to direct a new untitled film for Paramount based off an original script he wrote.

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Manchester Evening News

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Notorious Manchester gangster Lee Amos who ran 'Gooch Gang' dies in prison: Lee Amos was jailed in 2009 for the drive-by killing of Tyrone Gilbert

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Apr 16

Dad runs Boston Marathon in memory of 3 slain children: Patrick Clancy's wife is charged in connection with their children's deaths.

goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/dad-runs-boston-marathon-memory-3-slain-children-109309024

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Apr 24

Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming Hours: U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a long-delayed military aid package hours ...

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Apr 23

He got a college degree while he was in prison. Next up is law school.: “From the day after I committed that horrible act, I was focused on bettering myself ...

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Apr 10

Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months jail in Trump civil fraud case: Retired Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg has received a five-month jail ...

apnews.com/article/weisselberg-trump-perjury-new-york-b76cde56c6cb983ab8789f95d5a0c6c0

Quick Glance: Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months jail in Trump civil fraud case

Retired Trump executive Allen Weisselberg was sentenced to five months in jail for admitting to lying under oath in a civil fraud lawsuit against the former president by New York’s attorney general.

Weisselberg pleaded guilty to perjury related to the valuation of Trump's Manhattan penthouse, despite his deep loyalty to Trump and previous jail time for tax evasion.

Important aspects include Weisselberg's testimonies in unfavorable trials for Trump and his decision not to testify in Trump's upcoming hush money criminal trial.

Weisselberg's willingness to admit wrongdoing, age, and his role in Trump's organization were considered in his sentence, mirroring a previous case where he served a reduced jail term. He is likely to be involved in Trump's hush money trial, even if not as a witness.

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Apr 23

YOURSAY | Punishment should fit the crime no matter who commits it: ‘Real criminals have their sentences reduced while the poor go to jail.’

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Apr 24

Jury Weighs Claims of Abuse at Abu Ghraib Prison Against Contractor, 20 Years Later

nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/iraq-prison-lawsuit-abu-ghraib-abuse.html

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Apr 19

Blackstone nears deal to sell S.Korean pharma wholesaler to MBK Partners, sources say

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The Christian Science Monitor

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Howling at the moon on a Monday afternoon. Eclipse brings thousands to Vermont.: In a country seemingly fractured about most things, on Monday ...

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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington

An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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Apr 22

Firecrackers thrown in the stadium: Three years in prison for Hoffenheim fan: Twelve people are injured when an explosion rocks the almost full Augsburg football ...

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Secret Flying Apr 22

Non-stop from Boston to Los Angeles (& vice versa) for only $187 roundtrip: Non-stop flights from Boston to Los Angeles for only $187 roundtrip with United ...

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Apr 24

If Trump gets convicted, what happens next? : Jailing an ex and possibly future president would be unprecedented. But these are unprecedented times.

thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4615757-if-trump-gets-convicted-what-happens-next/

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Apr 23

Arvind Kejriwal: Diabetic Delhi leader finally gets insulin jab in jail: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was detained in mid-March, said he had repeatedly ...

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Trump contempt-of-court finding looms in hush-money case: Prosecutors say Trump violated his gag order 10 times in the past three weeks. He faces fines and a ...

Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order

Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.

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Apr 19

Blackstone Is Hiring While Citi, Goldman Sachs Stand Still: While other financial giants are standing still. Plus: home renovations go up.

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Secret Flying Apr 20

Boston to Brussels, Belgium for only $344 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Boston to Brussels, Belgium for only $344 roundtrip with Scandinavian Airlines.

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Blackstone hires Walmart data exec to apply AI at portfolio companies: Blackstone hired Walmart's AI lead to deploy the technology among the private equity ...

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Apr 18

2024 Boston Marathon: Vermont mom with terminal brain cancer runs: The mother of three crossed the finish line with her partner by her side in a feat of ...

bostonglobe.com/2024/04/18/sports/2024-boston-marathon-vermont-runner-brain-cancer-dana-farber/

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Apr 17

Boston IRS agent charged with tax fraud: Ndeye Amy Thioub, 67, of Swampscott, has served as a Boston-based Internal Revenue Service agent since 2006 and has been ...

bostonherald.com/2024/04/17/boston-irs-agent-charged-with-tax-fraud/

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Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine avoids prison: A Colorado judge has sentenced a former paramedic to probation in the death of Elijah McClain ...

apnews.com/article/elijah-mcclain-paramedics-police-trial-c2a7d4a0883588c4dc87993ebe6bb472

Quick Glance: Former Aurora Paramedic Sentenced to 14 Months Work Release

The former Aurora paramedic involved in injecting Elijah McClain with ketamine, resulting in his death, has been sentenced to 14 months of work release and four years of probation and community service.

The injection occurred after McClain had a violent struggle with the police and was already subdued and in handcuffs. He lost consciousness and his pulse after the injection.

Judge Mark Warner emphasized the importance of McClain's life and criticized Cooper for not intervening despite McClain's critical condition. The sentencing concludes a lengthy process involving five first responders charged in McClain's death.

Cooper was convicted of criminally negligent homicide, while his supervisor, Peter Cichuniec, was convicted of similar charges. The sentencing brings closure to a tragic incident that sparked social justice protests.

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Man Who Struck Officer With Pole on Jan. 6 Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison: The man, David Joseph Gietzen, was found guilty of committing five felonies during the ...

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CNA Apr 17

Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: Myanmar's detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been ...

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Apr 09

After sex orgy in his own home: Polish priest sentenced to 18 months in prison: In Poland, clergy held a sex party. After an overdose of sexual enhancers ...

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Quick Glance: Polish Priest Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison After Sex Orgy

A priest in Poland was sentenced to 18 months in prison for sexual and drug offenses after a man collapsed during a gay orgy.

The man hired as a sex worker collapsed after taking too many erectile dysfunction pills at the party.

Paramedics were not allowed into the apartment until the police were called.

The priest was convicted of sexual offenses, drug provision, and failure to provide assistance.

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TechCrunch Apr 09

eBay adds an AI-powered ‘shop the look’ feature to its iOS app: EBay on Tuesday launched a new generative AI-powered feature to appeal to fashion enthusiasts: a ...

techcrunch.com/2024/04/09/ebay-adds-an-ai-powered-shop-the-look-feature-to-its-ios-app/

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Apr 16

Micro Center offers just $700 for $1,400 RTX 4090 - offer came via store's GPU trade-in program

tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/micro-center-low-balls-rtx-4090-owner-stores-gpu-trade-in-program-offers-just-dollar700-for-nvidias-flagship-gpu

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Apr 25

Mass. congress members introduce declaration of environmental rights for inmates: Two Massachusetts leaders introduced a new declaration tying environmental ...

bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/metro/markey-pressley-declaration-of-environmental-rights-inmates/

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Apr 11

Global Economy Latest: Trying to Predict Fed Rate-Cut Path: I’m Chris Anstey, a senior editor in Boston, and today we’re looking at a wave of Fed forecast ...

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Jefferies CEO bought himself a new yacht with $65 million stock sale: He's buying a Westport 164 from his friend and Jefferies client Tilman Fertitta.

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Proposal would require candidates to disclose AI-generated ads: “We gotta start having this conversation because we’re going to be chasing our tail if we don’t ...

bostonglobe.com/2024/04/25/metro/mass-house-disclosure-ai-campaign-ads-deepfakes/

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Apr 24

U.S. tourist faces 12 years in prison after bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos

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Apr 23

Could Trump go to prison? If he does, the Secret Service goes, too: Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money-prison.html

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The Wall Street Journal

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Blackstone’s Beleaguered Real-Estate Fund Stems Exodus: The firm was able to fulfill all investor redemption requests in February and March for the first time ...

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MBTA warns of longer commutes for Blue Line, commuter rail riders: The MBTA is warning riders on the Blue Line and commuter rails to the North Shore and ...

bostonglobe.com/2024/04/22/metro/mbta-blue-line-commuter-rail-riders-brace-longer-commutes/

techcrunch.com/2024/04/10/ebay-enters-trading-card-commercial-agreement-with-collectors-acquires-goldin/

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TechCrunch Apr 10

eBay enters trading card commercial agreement with Collectors, acquires Goldin: As eBay continues to invest in the trading card space, the e-commerce company ...

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Apr 17

Howie Carr: Big box illegal bandits make off with $238,000 in loot: These four Guatemalans are part of an endless wave of sticky-fingered Third World thieves ...

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Apr 23

Could Trump Go to Prison? If He Does, the Secret Service Goes, Too: Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the ...

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Apr 20

Honor Killing Trial: “My Sister Is Trying to Be a Slut”: It's an unbelievable crime: first he killed his sister with five stab wounds, then he called the police ...

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Apr 11

Posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be published Oct. 22

apnews.com/article/alexei-navalny-memoir-patriot-russian-opposition-leader-c97040a2c9a8dadb37fa67c8efec94df

Quick Glance: Aleksei Navalny's Memoir: Defiance and Inspiration

Before his death, Aleksei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, documented his life and activism in a memoir.

'Patriot,' the memoir, is set for release in October with a substantial initial print run and international availability.

Despite facing various challenges from the Russian government, Navalny's memoir stands as a bold statement of resistance.

His widow hopes that the memoir will encourage others to stand up for justice and uphold important values.

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The Orange County Register

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Disneyland annual passholder fights 1-year ban for selling tickets on eBay: Andrew Rich found out the hard way that Disneyland’s Magic Key Review Board and ...

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Apr 25

Central Mass. ranked third most competitive rental market in US: At less than 2 percent, the metro area had the second-lowest rental vacancy rate in the country ...

bostonglobe.com/2024/04/25/metro/massachusetts-competitive-rental-market/

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ABC

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Apr 16

Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci threatened with six months prison for holding Senate in contempt

Quick Glance: Senator Threatens Woolworths CEO with Contempt

Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci was threatened with contempt by the Senate committee for failing to answer simple questions.

Banducci refused to answer a question and faced the choice of six months in prison or a $5,000 fine.

Senator McKim insisted that 'return on equity' was an important measure of corporate profitability, to which Banducci repeatedly declined to respond.

The discussion concluded with Banducci admitting to not knowing the return on equity for the Woolworths Group last financial year and Senator McKim threatening him with contempt.

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Apr 24

US court sentences Chinese citizen to prison for threatening person who promoted democracy in China

cnn.com/2024/04/24/us/xiaolei-wu-prison-china-democracy-intl-latam/

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Apr 09

Blackstone nears take-private deal for L'Occitane, Bloomberg News reports

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Apr 16

Republican John Deaton loaned himself $1M in campaign to unseat Elizabeth Warren: Republican Senate candidate John Deaton loaned himself $1 million in his ...

bostonherald.com/2024/04/16/republican-john-deaton-loaned-himself-1m-in-campaign-to-unseat-elizabeth-warren/

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Apr 20

House Democrat introduces bill aimed at Trump that would strip Secret Service protection from felons

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Non-stop from Portland, Oregon to Boston (& vice versa) for only $237 roundtrip: Non-stop flights from Portland, Oregon to Boston for only $237 roundtrip with ...

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Apr 16

Golden retrievers meet in honor of Boston Marathon beloved dogs : A group of golden retrievers and their owners came together for a meetup honoring the late ...

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Apr 10

Natalee Holloway’s Confessed Killer Joran van der Sloot Gets Beat Up in Prison, Again

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Apr 23

Mass. Brewers Guild to host Brewing Up Diversity event next month: Collin Knight is teaming up with the Mass. Brewers Guild to host a beer tasting and panel ...

bostonglobe.com/2024/04/23/lifestyle/brewing-up-diversity/

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Apr 13

BMC's Thea James is helping reduce racial health disparities: The BMC doctor has helped shrink gaps in diabetes and postpartum care.

bostonglobe.com/2024/04/12/metro/boston-medical-center-health-equity-thea-james/

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Apr 08

Jonathan Majors: Marvel star avoids jail and is sentenced to probation: Ex-Marvel star avoids jail for assaulting his ex-girlfriend but will attend an ...

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Quick Glance: Jonathan Majors Sentenced: Probation for Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend

Actor Jonathan Majors sentenced to a yearlong counseling program, avoiding jail time for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, impacting his once-promising career.

Majors received a conditional discharge, ordered to complete a 52-week batterer's intervention program in Los Angeles and continue mental health therapy to avoid jail, despite maintaining innocence and planning an appeal.

Despite denying guilt and planning to appeal, Majors lost his entire career after conviction, including being dropped by Marvel Studios from the role of Kang the Conqueror, raising questions about potential recasting.

His conviction stemmed from an altercation with his ex-girlfriend, leading to uncertainties about Marvel's future plans regarding the character Kang, following Majors' departure and recent setbacks for the superhero franchise.

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Apr 18

Massachusetts IRS agent charged with filing false tax returns for 3 years: Ndeye Amy Thioub, 67, was charged with filing false tax returns and filing false tax ...

usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/17/massachusetts-irs-agent-charged-tax-fraud/73363438007/

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Apr 09

Buyout: The Bloomberg Close, Asia Edition: Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to end your day.

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Apr 17

'I Google': Why phonebooks are becoming obsolete: Phonebooks have been in circulation since the 19th century. These days, in this high-tech digital world ...

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Apr 10

Brian Dorsey: US prisoner executed despite clemency appeals by guards: Over 70 prison guards signed a petition asking for Brian Dorsey's sentence to be commuted ...

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Apr 22

Fear of terrorism in the Augsburg Arena: Firecracker thrower in the Bundesliga has to go to prison for three years

n-tv.de/sport/fussball/Boellerwerfer-in-Bundesliga-muss-drei-Jahre-ins-Gefaengnis-article24892267.html