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Federal grand jury charges short seller Andrew Left in $16M stock manipulation scheme
A federal grand jury in California has charged short seller Andrew Left with multiple counts of securities fraud for a $16 million stock market manipulation scheme. The Department of Justice said in a statement on Friday that Left, who was a securities analyst, trader, and guest commentator on television channels including CNBC and Fox Business, is charged with one count of engaging in a securities fraud scheme, 17 counts of securities fraud, and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. As a short seller, Left would make money betting stocks would fall. The Justice Department said that Left conducted business under the name Citron Research, which had a website that published investment recommendations. He published research on companies ranging from Tesla and GameStop to Grand Canyon Education and Peloton. If convicted, Left faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison on the securities fraud scheme count, 20 years in prison on each securities fraud count, and five years in prison on the false statements count.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
Park Fire: The painful reminder for Paradise residents as evacuation warnings are issued
PARADISE, Calif. — The rapidly spreading Park Fire has forced evacuation orders and warnings in Butte and Tehama counties. Among the evacuation warnings are parts of Paradise – which is bringing up a lot of painful memories for those who were living in the town during the deadly 2018 Camp Fire.
Police arrest 2 suspects following pursuit on Highway 32
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - Two suspects are in custody following a pursuit on Highway 32, according to the CHP. The CHP said that sometime this afternoon, a vehicle blew past a marked road closure in an evacuated area of the Park Fire. Then authorities initiated the pursuit in the Forest Ranch area, with the vehicle heading back to the Chico area.
Navigating trauma in youth six years post-Carr Fire
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — As we navigate another fire season, amid the Carr Fire anniversary in Shasta County, we’re exploring how the trauma of a natural disaster can impact people, specifically youth. The Children’s Legacy Center in Redding is dedicated to addressing trauma for youth through counseling, advocacy...
2024 ARCA Menards West Series Shasta 150 Race: Preview, Dates, Drivers & Details
The ARCA Menards West Series moves into the second half of the season with the Shasta 150 race at Shasta Speedway in Anderson, CA, where logistical choices due to a date clash have impacted team participation. Only 13 drivers are registered for the race, marking the smallest starting field in...
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