Columbus, OH

The Independent

 The new chair of Hong Kong's leading media professional group on Wednesday said she lost her job at The Wall Street Journal after she refused her supervisor’s request to withdraw from the election for the leadership post.Reporter Selina Cheng told a press briefing that a senior editor told her that her job was eliminated due to restructuring. But Cheng said she believed the real reason was linked to her supervisor's request about three weeks ago to withdraw from the election for chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, a trade union for journalists also advocating for press freedom. She...

The head of Hong Kong's leading journalist group says she lost WSJ job after refusing to drop role

 The new head of a Hong Kong journalists’ association has claimed she was fired by The Wall Street Journal soon after being elected to the post.Selina Cheng was told her job with the American newspaper had been terminated due to restructuring in the company. She, however, said she believed the termination was linked to her supervisor’s request to withdraw from the election to chair the Hong Kong Journalists Association, or HKJA, a trade union that also advocates for press freedom."I am appalled that the first press conference I’m giving as HKJA’s new chair is to announce that I was...

Hong Kong journalist says Wall Street Journal fired her for leading press advocacy group

The Guardian

Selina Cheng says she believes her termination is linked to her taking up the position at the embattled union

Wall Street Journal fires new chair of Hong Kong Journalists Association

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

RadarOnline

Jeff Bezos has been globetrotting with fiancé Lauren Sanchez as turmoil rages back home at his embattled newspaper, The Washington Post, RadarOnline.com has learned. While the Post grapples with internal scandals, restructuring, and serious financial losses, Bezos and Sanchez have been enjoying a lavish vacation in Greece, zipping around in helicopters and living it up on his $500 million superyacht.The pair was spotted strolling hand-in-hand through the chic streets of Chora, and Sanchez, an experienced pilot, was "seen flying a helicopter on and off their support boat, where they keep all their toys...helicopters, speed boats and other water toys," a...

Jeff Bezos Vacations With Lauren Sánchez in Mykonos as Turmoil Rages at His Newspaper The Washington Post

San Francisco, CA

New York Post

Laurene Powell Jobs, the billionaire widow of Apple visionary Steve Jobs, has set a new residential sale record for the city of San Francisco. 

Powell, 60, purchased a home in the Pacific Heights neighborhood for a cool $70 million, individuals with knowledge of the sale told the Wall Street Journal.  

The property wasn’t publicly listed for sale, but the sellers — Sloan Lindemann Barnett, the daughter of billionaire George L. Lindemann and Roger Barnett, chief executive of Shaklee, a health-supplement maker — initially wanted more than $100 million for it, sources told the Journal. It is sandwiched between homes owned by billionaire...

This billionaire just bought the most expensive home in San Francisco

Bethel Park, PA

CBS Pittsburgh

Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman who opened fire at a Saturday rally for former President Donald Trump, once appeared in an advertisement for investment firm BlackRock, the company said Monday. The ad, which was produced in 2022, was filmed at Bethel Park High School, where Crooks was a student at the time. BlackRock filmed the spot, part of a series aimed at teachers managing their retirement assets, in a classroom led by a real teacher and which featured real students. Crooks was one of those students, BlackRock told CBS MoneyWatch. He was not paid, nor was he hired by the company...

BlackRock says Thomas Matthew Crooks appeared in company ad

Baldwin, NY

Anthony Viggiano, a former analyst at Goldman Sachs and Blackstone, received a 28-month prison sentence for insider trading. The sentence was delivered by US District Judge Valerie Caproni in Manhattan. Viggiano, 27, from Baldwin, New York, pleaded guilty to securities fraud in January, admitting his actions were “catastrophically stupid.”

New York: Former Goldman analyst sentenced to 28 months for insider trading

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

When Donald Trump first ran for president in 2016, Silicon Valley seemed to widely oppose his candidacy. Fast-forward to 2024, and elites in the region are publicly backing him in droves — but why? According to Mark Cuban, it’s all about cryptocurrency. Suggested Reading. “It’s a bitcoin play,”...

Mark Cuban says Silicon Valley is backing Trump because he would make their Bitcoin worth more

Markets Insider

Politicians who champion trade restrictions on China are in for a rude awakening, Kenneth Rogoff warns. According to the Harvard professor, barriers on free trade with the Asian powerhouse are a recipe for economic fallout. He sees the results being price increases in the US, as well as political backlash.

The US battle against Chinese trade could hurt the Americans it's supposed to protect, Harvard professor says

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

California State

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

USA TODAY

Prosecutors said Guo Wengui used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle, such as purchasing a New Jersey mansion, a red Lamborghini and a yacht.

Exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui convicted in billion-dollar fraud scheme

Today’s key stories about Boeing include mixed news, a new order for 777F and more 737 MAX delays. Emirates SkyCargo has ordered 5 additional Boeing 777F freighters, worth $1 billion at list prices. Tim Clark has been vocal at Emirates regrading Boeing’s delays with the 777-9, and likely negotiated a great deal. The further delays in the MAX skyline were confirmed by Norwegian, who reported in their financial results that new aircraft were running 8-11 months late from original planned dates.

The Daily Boeing: key stories for 17 July 2024

ANDY MILLS (AM): Trump has picked J.D. Vance as his VP choice and Vance has paired with [Elizabeth] Warren on some Wall Street legislation that has kind of reined them in in the past. Do you see this as a positive or negative for investors?. RICK PITCAIRN (RP): I’m not...

J.D. Vance as Donald Trump's VP pick is a problem for Wall Street, strategist says

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Broward County, FL

Margate, FL

Edmond Thorne

MARGATE, FL. - A sophisticated lottery scam targeting vulnerable seniors across the United States has been uncovered, with a Margate man at its center. The elaborate scheme defrauded victims of approximately $9.5 million, leaving a trail of financial and emotional devastation in its wake.

Broward Man Arrested by Feds in $9.5 Million Lottery Scam: Targets Seniors Nationwide.

Fox Business

Billionaire CEOs who have publicly endorsed Donald Trump are likely anticipating a de-regulated business environment, according to "Shark Tank's" Kevin O'Leary.

'Shark Tank' star explains why CEOs and business leaders see Trump as the 'better' option

Butler, PA

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Sunday said it is investigating the Pennsylvania shooting incident in which former President Donald Trump was injured and an attendee killed as an assassination attempt and potential domestic terrorism. The FBI also stated that there were no current public safety concerns at the time when the statement was released. The ongoing investigation has not found any co-conspirators and has yet to identify the shooter’s motive.

FBI investigating Trump assassination attempt as potential domestic terrorism

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Wall Street Journal fires Selina Cheng for refusing to quit Hong Kong press union

The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday fired Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) chairperson Selina Cheng after she refused a senior editor’s request to withdraw from the...

Wall Street Journal fires Selina Cheng for refusing to quit Hong Kong press union

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