Former cryptocurrency executive Caroline Ellison will be sentenced on Tuesday for her involvement in a significant crypto fraud linked to now-defunct FTX exchange. Ellison, who has pleaded guilty, worked with prosecutors against Sam Bankman-Fried, facing a 25-year sentence for fraud and conspiracy.
Phoenix, Arizona, has set a record with 113 consecutive days over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, resulting in numerous heat-related deaths and expansive wildfires, as reported by state officials. The National Weather Service confirmed this as the city’s hottest summer, breaking the previous record by almost two degrees.
Boeing’s latest pay offer, deemed ‘final,’ was rejected by thousands of striking workers. The planemaker’s proposal included performance bonuses, improved retirement benefits, and ratification bonuses, all of which were dismissed by the union, demanding better terms.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill limiting smartphone use in schools. This law aims to address the mental health risks and learning impairments associated with excessive smartphone usage.
A Colorado jury convicted Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa of first-degree murder for the 2021 mass shooting at a supermarket, sentencing him to life without parole. The judicial decision also included multiple counts of attempted murder and weapons offenses.
Lisa Palluconi, a senior Treasury official, is visiting Colombia and Mexico to curb money laundering and fentanyl smuggling, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat the U.S. fentanyl crisis.
The U.S. Commerce Department has finalized a $123 million chips subsidy for Polar Semiconductor, aimed at nearly doubling its production capacity. This award is part of a larger $52.7 billion program to boost chip manufacturing.
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The U.S. Justice Department plans to charge Ryan Routh with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, following Routh’s arrest on related gun charges.
Donald Trump claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy supports the Democratic win in the upcoming 2024 elections, a statement at odds with some of Trump’s allies who believe Ukraine favors his return.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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