Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton confirmed that he has been appointed as the interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York after the Democratic Party’s Senate leader used a “blue slip” to block a vote confirming Clayton’s position. The appointment comes a little over five months after US President Donald Trump nominated Clayton…
Apr 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) and Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley…
The LVMH Prize has revealed the names of eight finalists in this year’s edition, as three UK-based designers enter the final round of the prestigious award. This year’s finalists in the LVMH Prize 2025, with the final in Paris on September 3 – Prix LVMH The eight were selected from a group of 20 semi-finalists…
Apr 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The San Antonio Spurs have had a difficult run since their two best players were lost for the season…
May 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets in the eighth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images In a quirky National League West schedule backloaded with division play, two of the division’s clubs will…
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control can’t restore or reimpose sanctions against the crypto mixing service Tornado Cash, a US federal court has ruled. Austin federal court judge Robert Pitman said in an April 28 judgment that OFAC’s sanctions on Tornado Cash were unlawful and that the agency was “permanently enjoined from…
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has expressed concerns over the growing threat to private messaging in France and other European Union countries, warning that Telegram would rather exit certain markets than implement encryption backdoors that undermine user privacy. In an April 21 post to his “Du Rove’s channel” on Telegram, he posted an alarming message about the EU’s…
The government of Nigeria is still open to crypto businesses operating in the country despite the ongoing lawsuit against crypto exchange Binance and the high-profile detention of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. Nigerian Information Minister Mohammed Idris told Semafor that many crypto businesses operate inside the country that are not facing litigation or criminal prosecution. “This…
Apr 9, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners centerfielder Julio Rodriguez (44) hits a two-run double during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images The Seattle Mariners have hit a speed bump. Just this week, right fielder Victor Robles and second baseman Ryan Bliss have been placed…
Apr 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) delivers a pitch n the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds will send ace Hunter Greene to the mound on Wednesday, tasking him with trying to try end a four-game losing…