May 31, 2024

New charges confront Weinstein as more accusers step up

Manhattan prosecutors are intensifying their scrutiny of Harvey Weinstein as new charges of sexual misconduct emerge, potentially leading to a new indictment before his scheduled retrial on rape and sexual assault charges. Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg revealed during a court session that additional individuals have stepped forward with assault allegations, prompting prosecutors to assess […]

May 31, 2024

Investing 101: A simple guide for freshly-minted graduates

As young graduates step into the wild world of financial independence, American writer Ramit Sethi shares his wisdom on personal finance. This self-anointed money guru suggests investing and this can be initiated with a modest 10% of your income towards annual investments, upping the ante by 1% each year until you’re basking in millionaire status. […]

May 31, 2024

Is Trump finished after the guilty verdict?

In a courtroom drama that has captivated the nation, former President Trump has been dealt a historic blow as he was slammed with a guilty verdict on all 34 felony counts in his New York criminal trial. But the verdict is seen as part of the persecution of Trump while Republicans are warning that a […]

May 30, 2024

The side hustle and mastering the art of “over-employment”

For two years, Charles balanced his primary work with his side hustle freelance work. When the gig ended, he realized he had become accustomed to the extra income and began hunting for other remote opportunities. “There were times when I was just sitting around with nothing to do at my main job for weeks,” he […]

May 30, 2024

Testimony of Michael Cohen alone can’t trump Trump’s defense

In a pivotal moment of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York, State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan instructed the jury that the testimony of Michael Cohen alone could not be the basis for a conviction. This directive came as the jury weighs the credibility of Cohen, whose testimony implicated the ex-president in […]

May 30, 2024

Airbnb nightmare arises in Los Angeles due to subletting scheme

In a tale fit for a Hollywood thriller, a 31-year-old Los Angeles homeowner is battling to reclaim her property after discovering it had been turned into a lucrative, illegal Airbnb by a musician living abroad. Nikeeta Sriram, who purchased the $1.675 million home in March 2022, rented it out to 36-year-old Nicholas Jarzabek, only to […]

May 30, 2024

‘Bad Breath Rapist’ caught after 16 years on the run

In a dramatic conclusion to a 16-year manhunt, authorities have captured the fugitive known as the “Bad Breath Rapist” in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tuen Kit Lee, convicted in 2007 for the brutal kidnapping and rape of a coworker in Massachusetts, was apprehended earlier this week after years on the run. Lee, who fled […]

May 29, 2024

Virtual nomination for Biden amid Ohio ballot dispute

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced plans to conduct virtual nomination proceedings to officially certify President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominees. This is timed to meet Ohio’s crucial August 7 ballot certification deadline and precedes the party’s in-person convention set to start on August 19 in Chicago. […]

May 29, 2024

Experts predict different verdicts in high-stakes Trump trial

In the highly publicized trial involving former President Donald J. Trump, the prosecution has concluded its arguments, leaving observers divided on the potential verdict. Legal experts, analysts, and writers hold differing views — a probable conviction, the chance of a hung jury, or even an acquittal. Harvey Kushner, a criminal justice expert at Long Island […]

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