Igor Runets, founder and CEO of Russia's largest Bitcoin mining operator BitRiver, has been detained and placed under house arrest on charges of large-scale tax evasion. The case unfolds against a backdrop of Western sanctions and operational challenges for the once-dominant firm.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, a leading contender for the 2028 presidency, faces renewed impeachment efforts filed by civil society groups. The complaints allege corruption and abuse of public trust, deepening the political rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration.
A senior Justice Department official has indicated that the recent massive release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents is unlikely to lead to new federal prosecutions, stating that the trove of 'horrible photographs' and emails does not itself constitute prosecutable evidence, even as the revelations trigger political fallout abroad.
A federal judge has ordered the release of a five-year-old boy and his father from immigration detention, sparking a public clash between Trump administration officials and Democratic lawmakers over the family's asylum status and the treatment of migrant children.
Elon Musk has issued a forceful rebuttal to allegations linking him to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of emails showing past correspondence. The tech mogul asserts he is being unfairly targeted and positions himself as a champion for Epstein's victims.
A massive release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the Justice Department includes emails showing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a 2012 lunch on the financier's private island, despite previous assertions he had severed ties. The files also contain communications involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk, fueling ongoing political and legal scrutiny.
A Boston federal judge has temporarily blocked the Biden administration's move to terminate Temporary Protected Status for over 5,000 Ethiopians, granting more time for a legal challenge against the decision.
Fermi Inc. is confronting multiple class action lawsuits alleging it misled investors about tenant demand and funding risks for its flagship AI data center project, Project Matador. The legal challenges emerge as the company navigates a high-stakes, capital-intensive build-out in a competitive sector.
Uber Technologies is aggressively expanding its autonomous vehicle ecosystem through new partnerships and its AV Labs division, even as a landmark New Jersey court decision threatens to upend its core gig-economy labor model, setting the stage for a pivotal clash between its future vision and present-day regulatory challenges.
Alphabet's autonomous vehicle unit Waymo is reportedly in talks to raise approximately $16 billion in a new financing round, which would value the company close to $110 billion. The move comes as the robotaxi pioneer faces heightened regulatory and public scrutiny following recent incidents involving its vehicles.
While the fried chicken segment continues to dominate fast-food traffic, Buffalo-based Hen House Nashville Hot Chicken has filed for bankruptcy protection, highlighting the uneven fortunes within the popular sector.
The arrest of BitRiver's founder on tax evasion charges coincides with an insolvency claim filed against the company, compounding pressures from sanctions, energy debts, and internal strife.
Saks Global is closing most of its Saks OFF 5TH off-price stores across the U.S., leaving only a dozen locations open as it refocuses on core luxury and full-price retail after a recent Chapter 11 filing.
The Department of Homeland Security is equipping all its field officers in Minneapolis with body-worn cameras immediately, with plans to expand the program across the country as resources allow, Secretary Kristi Noem announced.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested on fresh assault allegations just days before his high-profile trial on multiple rape charges begins, casting a shadow over the Norwegian monarchy amid renewed scrutiny of royal ties to Epstein files.
The reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing for medical evacuations brought a glimmer of hope, but stringent Israeli restrictions limited departures to just five patients on the first day, leaving thousands in critical need still waiting.
Brendan Banfield has been convicted of the aggravated murder of his wife and a stranger lured through a fake BDSM encounter, a plot allegedly orchestrated with the family's live-in nanny who testified against him.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the immediate deployment of body cameras to all federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, a policy prompted by recent fatal shootings and set to expand nationwide as funding allows.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has ordered the immediate deployment of body-worn cameras to all DHS personnel in Minneapolis, with plans to expand the program nationwide. The move follows intense criticism over enforcement tactics and fatal shootings involving immigration agents.
Adiah Roberson, 19, receives maximum sentence after pleading no contest to the 2024 murder of Daniel Shrewsbury, who was shot after confronting her over suspected fake currency at a San Antonio drive-in.
