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US president Donald Trump has pardoned Changpeng Zhao, founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance.Zhao, widely known as CZ, pled guilty in November 2023 to violating anti-money laundering laws and US sanctions. The plea formed part of a sweeping deal with the US Department of Justice, under which Binance was required to pay a record-breaking $4.3 billion penalty.Zhao ultimately spent four months in federal prison. The DOJ had originally petitioned for a three-year prison sentence.After issuing the pardon, the White House has cast Zhao as the victim of a plot to trample the crypto industry carried out by the…

Bihar Election 2025: The Mahagathbandhan, aka the INDIA bloc, in Bihar on Thursday named Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial candidate and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani as its Deputy Chief Ministerial face for the upcoming Assembly elections, scheduled later this year.  Moments after the declaration, Sahani said he had been waiting for this opportunity for the past three-and-a-half years. Once an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the VIP chief now shoulders the task of strengthening the Mahagathbandhan’s reach under Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership. Bihar Election 2025: Sahani Accuses BJP of Splitting His Party…

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — International Criminal Court judges on Thursday rejected a challenge to jurisdiction in the case of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is accused of involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on drugs when in office. Defense lawyers for the 80-year old Duterte argued that because the Philippines left the court before prosecutors opened a formal investigation into the mass killings, the ICC didn’t have the authority to continue with the proceedings. A pretrial panel of judges dismissed the motion. Countries can’t “abuse” their right to withdraw from the Rome Statute…

In recent years, the demand for effective and durable knee braces has significantly increased. Among the various solutions available on the market, mx knee braces from Ossur stand out as a reliable choice for those seeking enhanced mobility and support. Understanding the Need for Knee Braces Knee injuries are common, particularly among athletes and physically active individuals. They can occur due to overuse, direct impact, or as a result of an underlying condition. Knee braces serve as an essential tool to provide support, reduce pain, and prevent further injury during recovery. What Makes Ossur MX Knee Braces Unique? Ossur is…

ABC The 1990’s were filled with amazing movies (including these 12 iconic must-watches) and television, often featuring child stars. Some of these projects would come to define the generation, and the young actors’ lives. Whether it was because of their time on a sitcom, or films that became comfort watches for then-peer-aged children and teens, audiences still know many of these actors as the kids they were introduced to, not as the adults they grew up to be. Many child stars continue to act today, though some have retired to lead a…

A Karnataka High Court bench of Justice M I Arun on Thursday reserved its order on former chief minister B S Yediyurappa’s petition against the cognisance taken of a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act case against him. In March 2024, a woman accused Yediyurappa of inappropriately touching her minor daughter when they visited him in February to seek help regarding an earlier instance of sexual assault. The Bengaluru police registered an FIR on March 14 that year. Yediyurappa is challenging the cognisance taken of the case by a lower court for a second time, after a successful…

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is expected to present a report to the Karnataka Government in the next two to three days on the choice of location for a second international airport in Bengaluru, Infrastructure Development and Industries Minister M B Patil said on Thursday.An AAI expert team had examined potential sites for Bengaluru’s second international airport in April. “The AAI is expected to submit its report within the next two to three days. Once the report is received, it will be placed before the Cabinet for discussion before a final decision is taken,” the Karnataka minister M B…

Dental implants have revolutionised the way people restore missing teeth, offering a permanent and aesthetically pleasing solution. At the dental implants facility in Sydney, patients can benefit from advanced technologies and expert care. Understanding Dental Implants Dental implants are artificial tooth roots, typically made of titanium, that provide a strong foundation for fixed or removable replacement teeth. These implants integrate with the jawbone, mimicking the behaviour of natural tooth roots. Benefits of Dental Implants One of the major advantages of dental implants is their durability. Unlike other tooth replacement options, implants are designed to last a lifetime with proper care.…

20th Century Studios Another year, another musician biopic. 2025 brings us the story of the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen, in “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” The question that always comes up with these movies is; “Did the actor really sing?” It’s pretty impressive when the answer to that query is “Yes,” but occasionally, it gets muddy. Rami Malek technically sang for “Bohemian Rhapsody,” but his vocals were mixed with Freddie Mercury’s as well as another singer’s in order to get close to Mercury’s outstanding vocal range. So did Jeremy Allen White actually sing…

In a significant political development ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, four candidates from Congress and the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) have withdrawn their nominations in favour of their ally, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). This move comes in the wake of the INDIA bloc, the opposition coalition, declaring RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for Bihar.  Congress candidates Satish Kumar from Warsaliganj, Aditya Kumar from Lalganj, and Tauquir Alam from Pranpur, along with VIP’s Bindu Gulab Yadav from Babubarhi, stepped down to support RJD nominees Anita, Shivani Shukla, Ishrat Parween, and Arun Kumar Singh, respectively, news…