UK starting salaries rise at slowest pace in nearly 3 years: survey
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Starting salaries for newly appointed employees in Britain rose at the slowest pace since March 2021 last month, according …
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US mortgage rates fall to nearly 4-month low – Freddie Mac
(Reuters) – Interest rates on the most common type of U.S. home loan fell for a sixth straight week to the lowest in almost four …
Riverside County Woman Sentenced to Nearly 3½ Years in Federal Prison for $2.8 Million Unemployment Insurance Scam
SANTA ANA, California – A Riverside County woman who participated in a scheme that used stolen identities to fraudulently apply for just over $2.8 million …
Delaware CBP Officers Seize Nearly 7 Pounds of Opium Poppy Pods destined to Middletown, Delaware
WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted a shipment of opium poppy pods in Wilmington, Del., on Tuesday that was destined …
Sibanye to cut nearly 300 jobs at US ops after palladium price fall
(Reuters) – Diversified miner Sibanye Stillwater said on Wednesday it would cut 287 jobs at its U.S platinum group metals (PGM) operations to reduce costs …
Owner of Orange County Auto-Repair Businesses Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns that Omitted Nearly $3 Million in Income
SANTA ANA, California – The owner of three Orange County auto-repair businesses pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for deliberately failing to report …
Dad Arrested for Nearly Shaking Infant to Death on Thanksgiving
UTICA, NY – A distressing incident involving a 3-month-old child led to the arrest of 22-year-old Miguel Pizarro in Utica. At approximately 1:45 PM on …
Nearly Three Tons of Ground Beef Sold in New York Contaminated, Recalled
NEW YORK – Skyline Provisions, Inc., based in Harvey, Ill., has initiated a recall of approximately 5,620 pounds of raw ground beef products. The U.S. …
Dominican Republic Native Pleads Guilty to Smuggling $2 Million in Heroin Nearly 6 Years After His Flight from Justice
A native resident of the Dominican Republic pleaded guilty in federal court to two drug trafficking counts, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. …
U.S. Trustee Program Provides Nearly 10,000 Language Interpretation Sessions in Fiscal Year 2023 for Debtors with Limited English Proficiency
Consistent with its commitment to access to justice for all, the U.S. Trustee Program provided 9,910 free telephone interpretation sessions for debtors with limited English …
Colombia creates biodiversity fund aiming to manage nearly $1 billion
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s government has launched a new Fund for Life and Biodiversity to help protect ecosystems in the country, the environment ministry said …
Agoura Hills Property Developer Sentenced to Nearly 3½ Years in Prison for Lying on Bankruptcy Petition and Filing False Federal Tax Returns
LOS ANGELES – An Agoura Hills real estate developer was sentenced today to 41 months in federal prison for failing to disclose on a bankruptcy …
Deutsche Bank to nearly halve Postbank branches by 2026: spokesperson
(Reuters) – Deutsche Bank plans to cut the number of its Postbank branches from around 550 to 300 by mid-2026 as it adapts to changing …
Border Patrol agents arrest rideshare passenger suspected of smuggling nearly $165,000 worth of fentanyl
INDIO, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a woman attempting to smuggle fentanyl through a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint Saturday morning. Border …
Defense Department Says Chinese Pilot Nearly Collided With US B-52 Bomber In Latest Intercept
Defense Department Says Chinese Pilot Nearly Collided With US B-52 Bomber In Latest Intercept Micaela Burrow on October 26, 2023 A Chinese fighter jet came …
AMO, partners seize nearly 5 tons of cocaine in 4 days
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) operates the P-3 AEW aircraft to perform a wide variety of operational missions, especially those …
Three Springfield Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Nearly 38 Kilos of Fentanyl
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Three Springfield, Mo., men were sentenced in federal court today for their roles in a conspiracy that distributed nearly 38 kilograms of …
Hospitalist Companies Agree To Pay Nearly $4.4 Million To Settle False Claims Act Allegations
DETROIT – IPC Hospitalists of Michigan, Inc., Inpatient Consultants of Michigan, P.C., IPC Healthcare f/k/a IPC The Hospitalist Company, and Team Health Holdings, Inc. (defendants) …
Corona Man Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years in Prison for Scheme that Fraudulently Obtained $2.1 Million in COVID Jobless Benefits
RIVERSIDE, California – A Riverside County man was sentenced today to 68 months in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme to obtain more than $2.1 …
Nearly 1,000 U.S. citizens, family have departed Israel with government help
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nearly 1,000 U.S. citizens and family members have departed Israel on State Department-sponsored charter flights and other transport options since …
Buffalo’s Canalside Shark Girl Oddity Has Awed Visitors For Nearly A Decade
Buffalo, NY—As you stroll along the picturesque waterfront at Canalside, you’ll likely encounter various art installations and sculptures. But none has captured the hearts of …
CBP officers intercept a major attempt to smuggle liquid methamphetamine worth nearly $1.5 million
OTAY MESA, Calif. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the San Diego Field Office intercepted a major smuggling attempt of liquid methamphetamine concealed in …
Mexico shares suffer worst daily drop in nearly 3 years, battered by airport operators
By Noe Torres MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico’s main stock index posted its worst daily performance since January 2021 on Thursday, dragged down by a sharp …
US trade deficit narrows to nearly three-year low in August
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. trade deficit narrowed more than expected in August as exports increased solidly, likely positioning trade to support economic growth in …
Mexican border state: costs of ‘migrant crisis’ reach nearly $1 billion
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The costs of spiking migration for a key Mexican border state due to a sharp downturn in U.S.-bound cargo trucks total …
Ally Financial to lay off nearly 5% of staff
(Reuters) – Ally Financial said on Monday job cuts in various divisions of the digital banking firm will affect nearly 5% of its workforce. Spooked …
Arrest Made in Nearly 30-Year-Old Tupac Shakur Murder Case
LAS VEGAS, NV – An accused former street gang leader was arrested on Friday for the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking a …
Sycamore to take apparel retailer Chico’s FAS private for nearly $1 billion
By Savyata Mishra (Reuters) -Chico’s FAS will be taken private by Sycamore Partners for $938.1 million in an all-cash deal, the apparel retailer said on …
Varde raises nearly $1.5 billion for asset-based lending opportunities
(Reuters) – Alternative investment firm Varde Partners has raised nearly $1.5 billion from institutional investors for asset-based lending through its Varde Asset Lending Fund II …
Nearly $32.1 Million in Prizes in Maryland Lottery, Scratch-Offs Deliver Biggest Wins
BROOKLYN PARK, MD – Despite a Powerball jackpot nearing $800 million for the September 25 drawing, it was scratch-off tickets that awarded the Maryland Lottery’s …
A Nearly Complete List of Every Democrat Calling for Resignation of New Jersey Senator Menendez
Arjun Singh on September 22, 2023 After Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey was indicted on federal corruption charges on Friday, several top Democratic …
Nearly Two Dozen Arrests in Newark Crime Sweep
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announced the arrest of 22 adults with outstanding warrants in the latest operation by the …
UBS cuts nearly 70% Credit Suisse researchers in Hong Kong-sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) – UBS has cut around 70% of the Hong Kong-based staff headcount at Credit Suisse’s securities research unit, two sources with direct …
Argentina’s economy shrinks for first time in nearly three years
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s economy shrank 4.9% in the second-quarter of 2023 versus the year-ago period, the country’s statistics agency said on Tuesday, slightly …
Instacart set to be valued at nearly $13 billion in Wall Street debut
(Reuters) – Shares of Instacart were indicated to trade 30% above their initial public offering price in their Nasdaq debut on Tuesday, giving the grocery …
Non-Profit Backed By Soros, Foreign Billionaire Bought Nearly Two Dozen Local Newspapers In This Swing State
Non-Profit Backed By Soros, Foreign Billionaire Bought Nearly Two Dozen Local Newspapers In This Swing State Robert Schmad on September 18, 2023 George Soros’ Open …
Nearly half UK small firms feeling hit from higher rates – survey
LONDON (Reuters) – The higher cost of borrowing is hurting almost half of small firms in Britain, according to a survey published on Monday, ahead …
Authorities Use Water Cannons On Eco-Activists, Detain Nearly 2,400
Authorities Use Water Cannons On Eco-Activists, Detain Nearly 2,400 Nick Pope on September 9, 2023 Authorities in the Netherlands used water cannons to clear thousands …
California To Shell Out Nearly $200,000 After Getting Slapped With Free Speech Lawsuit
California To Shell Out Nearly $200,000 After Getting Slapped With Free Speech Lawsuit Nicole Littlefield on September 5, 2023 Rights to Life of Central California …
Exclusive-Egypt buys nearly half a million tons of Russian wheat in private deal
By Sarah El Safty and Michael Hogan CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s state grains buyer bought about a half a million metric tons of Russian wheat …
EXCLUSIVE: Feds Flagged Nearly 75,000 Illegal Migrants As Potential National Security Risks
EXCLUSIVE: Feds Flagged Nearly 75,000 Illegal Migrants As Potential National Security Risks Jennie Taer on September 1, 2023 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorities flagged …
Brazil records trade surplus of nearly $9.8 billion in August
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil posted a trade balance of of $9.767 billion in August, government data showed on Friday, above market estimates for a balance …
European car sales rise 15% in July, EVs up nearly 61%
LONDON (Reuters) – European new car registrations jumped 15.2% in July, the 12th consecutive month of growth as the auto industry recovers from pandemic-related supply …
Haitians shelter in sports center as fresh attacks displace nearly 9,000
By Jean Loobentz Cesar PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) – Hundreds of people are crammed into small white tents in the courtyard of a sports center in the …
Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China’s sudden end of COVID curbs – study
By Bernard Orr BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s abrupt move to dismantle its strict COVID-19 regime, which unleashed the virus onto its 1.4 billion residents, could …
Chris Christie Nearly Booed Off Stage at GOP Debate
Tensions ran high at Wednesday night’s Republican presidential debate as former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie faced a chorus of boos from the audience following …
Jury Awards Nearly $4 Million To Student Who Accused University Of Mishandling Sexual Assault Complaint
Jury Awards Nearly $4 Million To Student Who Accused University Of Mishandling Sexual Assault Complaint Brandon Poulter on August 23, 2023 A jury ordered Pacific …
Fake Apple Watches, Wireless Headphones Worth Nearly $400K Seized by CBP at ONT and LA/LB Seaport
The fake earphones were concealed in generic boxes in an attempt to evade detection. LOS ANGELES— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to …
Trump Is Considering Plan To Slap Massive Tariffs On Nearly Every Country If He Wins In 2024:REPORT
Trump Is Considering Plan To Slap Massive Tariffs On Nearly Every Country If He Wins In 2024:REPORT Will Kessler on August 22, 2023 In a …
Authorities See Nearly 800% Surge In Chinese Migrants Crossing Southern Border Illegally
Authorities See Nearly 800% Surge In Chinese Migrants Crossing Southern Border Illegally Jennie Taer on August 18, 2023 Border Patrol agents recorded a roughly 800% …