#businessman

[ follow ]
from www.nytimes.com
9 months ago

China Acknowledges Imprisoning a British Man on Spy Charges

British businessman Ian J. Stones sentenced to 5 years in prison in China
China's foreign ministry publicly acknowledges the case

Grandmother sued by Brixton neighbour after making lives a misery playing 90s dance music at 2am'

Dominic Hyde, 57, says next-door neighbour Heather Akinwunmi uses bass-heavy 90s dance music as a weapon to punish him and his family.He told Central London county court the noise has driven him out of his bedroom, and he now sleeps on a mattress in the living room of his 750,000 home in Brixton, south London.
#years
from Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

'One of a kind': Family, civic leaders mourn Richard Riordan at cathedral he championed

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

In towering concrete cathedral at the edge of a freeway, several generations of Los Angeles civic leaders mourned former Mayor Richard J. Riordan at a Friday afternoon Mass.Riordan died April 19 at the age of 92.A profusion of white Phalaenopsis orchids decorated the sanctuary and a kilted Los Angeles Police Department piper played as Riordan's widow, children and grandchildren filed into the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

The Scotsman who scored Barcelona's first goal

Lionel Messi became a worldwide superstar on his way to scoring a record 672 goals for Barcelona, but did you know a Scotsman scored the first competitive goal in the La Liga club's history?George 'Geordie' Girvan's name is forever etched in the La Liga club's history books for hitting the net in the newly inaugurated 1900-01 Copa Macaya, an early iteration of the Copa del Rey.

Liz Truss criticised for stunning lack of humility' over reported peerage plans

Liz Truss has been accused of showing a stunning lack of humility following reports that she plans in effect to create a peer for every 10 days she spent in office.The former prime minister is reported to have nominated at least four new members of the House of Lords, despite being forced from office after only 49 days, following a disastrous mini-budget.

Who is Thomas Zilliacus? New Manchester United bidder's net worth and career

M anchester United, ranked to be one of the most popular and marketable football teams in the world, is currently on sale.The bidding war between Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe seemed to progress before Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus threw his hat in the ring.

Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time after engagement to Ann Lesley Smith

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has told of his nerves after becoming engaged for the fifth time, according to a US publication.The 92-year-old joked it better be his last engagement, referencing being wed four times previously.His most recent divorce from Jerry Hall was finalised in August last year, following a six-year marriage.

'ComEd Four' bribery trial: What you need to know

The sprawling federal investigation into Commonwealth Edison's alleged attempts to sway former House Speaker Michael Madigan rocked Illinois politics to the core.The highly anticipated trial of the so-called ComEd Four, which is expected to last up to eight weeks, will feature as many as 70 witnesses, including current and former state legislators, members of Madigan's vaunted 13th Ward political operation, and former ComEd executives and attorneys.

'One of a kind': Family, civic leaders mourn Richard Riordan at cathedral he championed

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

In towering concrete cathedral at the edge of a freeway, several generations of Los Angeles civic leaders mourned former Mayor Richard J. Riordan at a Friday afternoon Mass.Riordan died April 19 at the age of 92.A profusion of white Phalaenopsis orchids decorated the sanctuary and a kilted Los Angeles Police Department piper played as Riordan's widow, children and grandchildren filed into the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

The Scotsman who scored Barcelona's first goal

Lionel Messi became a worldwide superstar on his way to scoring a record 672 goals for Barcelona, but did you know a Scotsman scored the first competitive goal in the La Liga club's history?George 'Geordie' Girvan's name is forever etched in the La Liga club's history books for hitting the net in the newly inaugurated 1900-01 Copa Macaya, an early iteration of the Copa del Rey.

Liz Truss criticised for stunning lack of humility' over reported peerage plans

Liz Truss has been accused of showing a stunning lack of humility following reports that she plans in effect to create a peer for every 10 days she spent in office.The former prime minister is reported to have nominated at least four new members of the House of Lords, despite being forced from office after only 49 days, following a disastrous mini-budget.

Who is Thomas Zilliacus? New Manchester United bidder's net worth and career

M anchester United, ranked to be one of the most popular and marketable football teams in the world, is currently on sale.The bidding war between Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe seemed to progress before Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus threw his hat in the ring.

Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time after engagement to Ann Lesley Smith

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has told of his nerves after becoming engaged for the fifth time, according to a US publication.The 92-year-old joked it better be his last engagement, referencing being wed four times previously.His most recent divorce from Jerry Hall was finalised in August last year, following a six-year marriage.

'ComEd Four' bribery trial: What you need to know

The sprawling federal investigation into Commonwealth Edison's alleged attempts to sway former House Speaker Michael Madigan rocked Illinois politics to the core.The highly anticipated trial of the so-called ComEd Four, which is expected to last up to eight weeks, will feature as many as 70 witnesses, including current and former state legislators, members of Madigan's vaunted 13th Ward political operation, and former ComEd executives and attorneys.
moreyears
#criminal-charges

TRUMP INDICTED | Reports say Manhattan grand jury approves charges against ex-president in porn star hush money payment scheme | amNewYork

By Robert Pozarycki Posted on March 30, 2023 FILE Former President Donald J. Trump watches the NCAA Wrestling Championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla.Trump's calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters, with even some of his most ardent loyalists dismissing the idea as a waste of time or a law enforcement trap.

A landlord who was arrested in a murder-for-hire plot is now accused of trying to set fire to his building

A real estate developer charged in a murder-for-hire plot is facing new criminal charges in federal court, where prosecutors allege the businessman also hired someone to set fire to one of his properties in an attempt to kick out his tenants.In a federal indictment, prosecutors paint a vicious picture of Arthur Aslanian, who prosecutors allege resorted to arson and hit men to settle business disputes and avoid paying millions of dollars in debt.

TRUMP INDICTED | Reports say Manhattan grand jury approves charges against ex-president in porn star hush money payment scheme | amNewYork

By Robert Pozarycki Posted on March 30, 2023 FILE Former President Donald J. Trump watches the NCAA Wrestling Championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla.Trump's calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters, with even some of his most ardent loyalists dismissing the idea as a waste of time or a law enforcement trap.

A landlord who was arrested in a murder-for-hire plot is now accused of trying to set fire to his building

A real estate developer charged in a murder-for-hire plot is facing new criminal charges in federal court, where prosecutors allege the businessman also hired someone to set fire to one of his properties in an attempt to kick out his tenants.In a federal indictment, prosecutors paint a vicious picture of Arthur Aslanian, who prosecutors allege resorted to arson and hit men to settle business disputes and avoid paying millions of dollars in debt.
morecriminal-charges
#chief-executive

Bankers are convicted of allowing a Putin ally to deposit millions in Swiss accounts.

GENEVA Four bankers have been convicted of failing to conduct due diligence on Swiss accounts that were opened in the name of a musician with close ties to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and used to make deposits worth tens of millions of dollars.The bankers, who led the Swiss unit of the Russian lender Gazprombank, helped to move millions of Swiss francs through two accounts opened for the musician, Sergei P. Roldugin, a concert cellist nicknamed Putin's wallet, from 2014 to 2016.

Businessman completes 3,000-mile Atlantic rowing challenge for cardiac charity

A 57-year-old businessman has completed a solo row across the Atlantic, raising almost 170,000 for charity in memory of his daughter who died from an undiagnosed heart condition.Andrew Osborne, from Rutland, made landfall in Antigua earlier this week, more than 11 weeks after setting out from the Canary Islands in January.

England's Lionesses recognised as Lewis made dame

Members of England's Euro 2022-winning Lionesses squad are among the sporting figures recognised in the New Year's Honours list.Captain Leah Williamson is appointed OBE while player of the tournament Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze and Ellen White become MBEs.They won England's first major football trophy since the men's 1966 World Cup.

Bankers are convicted of allowing a Putin ally to deposit millions in Swiss accounts.

GENEVA Four bankers have been convicted of failing to conduct due diligence on Swiss accounts that were opened in the name of a musician with close ties to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and used to make deposits worth tens of millions of dollars.The bankers, who led the Swiss unit of the Russian lender Gazprombank, helped to move millions of Swiss francs through two accounts opened for the musician, Sergei P. Roldugin, a concert cellist nicknamed Putin's wallet, from 2014 to 2016.

Businessman completes 3,000-mile Atlantic rowing challenge for cardiac charity

A 57-year-old businessman has completed a solo row across the Atlantic, raising almost 170,000 for charity in memory of his daughter who died from an undiagnosed heart condition.Andrew Osborne, from Rutland, made landfall in Antigua earlier this week, more than 11 weeks after setting out from the Canary Islands in January.

England's Lionesses recognised as Lewis made dame

Members of England's Euro 2022-winning Lionesses squad are among the sporting figures recognised in the New Year's Honours list.Captain Leah Williamson is appointed OBE while player of the tournament Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze and Ellen White become MBEs.They won England's first major football trophy since the men's 1966 World Cup.
morechief-executive
#authorities

Man Pleads Guilty in Case Related to Assassination of Haiti's President

A businessman and former drug trafficker with dual Haitian and Chilean citizenship pleaded guilty in Florida on Friday to three charges related to his role in the assassination of former President Jovenel Moise of Haiti, who was killed in a nighttime raid on his residence in Port-au-Prince, the capital, in July 2021.

Briton arrested in Spain for allegedly helping Russian oligarch evade sanctions

A British man who is wanted by the US authorities for allegedly helping a Russian oligarch evade sanctions relating to his $90m (73m) superyacht has been arrested in Spain.The Briton, named by the US Department of Justice as Richard Masters, 52, has been charged with facilitating a sanctions-evasion and money-laundering scheme involving Tango, a 255ft luxury yacht belonging to Viktor Vekselberg, a Russian oligarch under US sanctions who is an associate of Vladimir Putin.

Man Pleads Guilty in Case Related to Assassination of Haiti's President

A businessman and former drug trafficker with dual Haitian and Chilean citizenship pleaded guilty in Florida on Friday to three charges related to his role in the assassination of former President Jovenel Moise of Haiti, who was killed in a nighttime raid on his residence in Port-au-Prince, the capital, in July 2021.

Briton arrested in Spain for allegedly helping Russian oligarch evade sanctions

A British man who is wanted by the US authorities for allegedly helping a Russian oligarch evade sanctions relating to his $90m (73m) superyacht has been arrested in Spain.The Briton, named by the US Department of Justice as Richard Masters, 52, has been charged with facilitating a sanctions-evasion and money-laundering scheme involving Tango, a 255ft luxury yacht belonging to Viktor Vekselberg, a Russian oligarch under US sanctions who is an associate of Vladimir Putin.
moreauthorities
#people

New team, new fighter? Inside Okolie's complete overhaul

Coverage: Radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live from 22:00 GMT; live text coverage on the BBC Sport website & app."I just felt I wasn't being given the respect behind the scenes that I felt I deserved."On a winter's night in London in February 2022, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom applauded from ringside as trainer Shane McGuigan led world champion Lawrence Okolie to victory over Polish opponent Mical Cieslak .

Stripping Confederate Ties, the U.S. Navy Renames Two Vessels

One night in 1862, as the Civil War raged, an enslaved mariner named Robert Smalls seized an opportunity.When the enlisted crew of a Confederate steamer disembarked for a night of carousing in Charleston, S.C., Mr. Smalls, the ship's pilot, gathered his family and the other enslaved sailors and their families.

Four men in hospital after machete attack' at Walthamstow pub

F our men remain in hospital after being injured in a mass stabbing at a pub in north-east London on Monday.The knife attack, which saw three victims found inside The Duke pub in Wood Street, Walthamstow happened about 8.15pm on Monday.The fourth victim was found nearby on Shernhall Street with stab wounds to his neck, witnesses said.

Two thirds of voters oppose de facto referendum, poll suggests

Two thirds of voters are opposed to the First Minister's plans to fight the upcoming general election as a de facto independence referendum, according to a new poll.A survey by Lord Ashcroft Polls, published in the Holyrood magazine, has cast doubt on the SNP's plans to treat the election, which must be held before January 2025, on the sole issue of the constitution.

Tom Brady gets testy with Jim Gray when asked about his NFL future

Patriots "I'm taking it a day at a time."Tom Brady hasn't made a decision about his future in the NFL.And based on the QB's latest comments, he's sick of people asking.During his weekly appearance on the "Let's Go!" SiriusXM podcast, Brady was asked by Jim Gray about his plans in 2023.

Labour takes huge lead over the Tories in new poll after chaotic 2022

Labour is on course to win a majority at the next general election, according to a survey that gives Keir Starmer's party a huge 26-point poll lead.A People Polling survey for GB News has the opposition on 45 per cent, with the Conservatives on just 19 per cent and the Lib Dems on 8 per cent.It is a fresh blow to the prime minister, who is attempting to turn around his party's electoral fortunes following a summer of chaos in the Conservative Party which saw his two immediate predecessors ousted from office.

New team, new fighter? Inside Okolie's complete overhaul

Coverage: Radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live from 22:00 GMT; live text coverage on the BBC Sport website & app."I just felt I wasn't being given the respect behind the scenes that I felt I deserved."On a winter's night in London in February 2022, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom applauded from ringside as trainer Shane McGuigan led world champion Lawrence Okolie to victory over Polish opponent Mical Cieslak .

Stripping Confederate Ties, the U.S. Navy Renames Two Vessels

One night in 1862, as the Civil War raged, an enslaved mariner named Robert Smalls seized an opportunity.When the enlisted crew of a Confederate steamer disembarked for a night of carousing in Charleston, S.C., Mr. Smalls, the ship's pilot, gathered his family and the other enslaved sailors and their families.

Four men in hospital after machete attack' at Walthamstow pub

F our men remain in hospital after being injured in a mass stabbing at a pub in north-east London on Monday.The knife attack, which saw three victims found inside The Duke pub in Wood Street, Walthamstow happened about 8.15pm on Monday.The fourth victim was found nearby on Shernhall Street with stab wounds to his neck, witnesses said.

Two thirds of voters oppose de facto referendum, poll suggests

Two thirds of voters are opposed to the First Minister's plans to fight the upcoming general election as a de facto independence referendum, according to a new poll.A survey by Lord Ashcroft Polls, published in the Holyrood magazine, has cast doubt on the SNP's plans to treat the election, which must be held before January 2025, on the sole issue of the constitution.

Tom Brady gets testy with Jim Gray when asked about his NFL future

Patriots "I'm taking it a day at a time."Tom Brady hasn't made a decision about his future in the NFL.And based on the QB's latest comments, he's sick of people asking.During his weekly appearance on the "Let's Go!" SiriusXM podcast, Brady was asked by Jim Gray about his plans in 2023.

Labour takes huge lead over the Tories in new poll after chaotic 2022

Labour is on course to win a majority at the next general election, according to a survey that gives Keir Starmer's party a huge 26-point poll lead.A People Polling survey for GB News has the opposition on 45 per cent, with the Conservatives on just 19 per cent and the Lib Dems on 8 per cent.It is a fresh blow to the prime minister, who is attempting to turn around his party's electoral fortunes following a summer of chaos in the Conservative Party which saw his two immediate predecessors ousted from office.
morepeople

Okay, this is the silliest Nintendo Switch game I've ever seen

We're big fans of the Nintendo Switch here at Creative Bloq.Whether it's Mario action or a Zelda adventure, the compact console offers heaps of fun.Part of that comes from the versatility of the Joy-Con controllers, which can be attached, detached, fit inside steering wheels or - it turns out - even stuffed inside a toilet roll.

Corruption Watchdog Moves to Clear South African President in Cash-in-Couch Incident

A powerful South African corruption watchdog has found that President Cyril Ramaphosa committed no wrongdoing in connection with the theft of more than half a million dollars stashed in a sofa at his game farm three years ago.The finding is a major victory for the president, who has been bedeviled for the past 10 months by accusations that he tried to cover up the theft to avoid scrutiny over having such a large sum of U.S. dollars stored at his property.
#relationship

UCLA receives $20-million gift to establish center for study of microbial organisms

UCLA received a $20-million gift to help establish a center dedicated to the study of microbes, which contribute to autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and muscular dystrophy, the school announced Wednesday.Andrea and Donald Goodman, president of Don Lee Farms, and Renee and Meyer Luskin, a businessman in the food recycling field, donated the money for the UCLA Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center to develop treatments for autoimmune diseases, according to a release.

China blocks visas for S Korea and Japan over Covid restrictions

China has stopped issuing short-term visas to individuals from South Korea and Japan in retaliation for Covid restrictions on Chinese travellers.Beijing says the pause on South Korean visas will remain in place until "discriminatory" entry restrictions against China are lifted.Japan and South Korea are not the only countries imposing entry requirements on travellers from China, where Covid cases are surging, but their measures are among the most stringent.

UCLA receives $20-million gift to establish center for study of microbial organisms

UCLA received a $20-million gift to help establish a center dedicated to the study of microbes, which contribute to autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and muscular dystrophy, the school announced Wednesday.Andrea and Donald Goodman, president of Don Lee Farms, and Renee and Meyer Luskin, a businessman in the food recycling field, donated the money for the UCLA Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center to develop treatments for autoimmune diseases, according to a release.

China blocks visas for S Korea and Japan over Covid restrictions

China has stopped issuing short-term visas to individuals from South Korea and Japan in retaliation for Covid restrictions on Chinese travellers.Beijing says the pause on South Korean visas will remain in place until "discriminatory" entry restrictions against China are lifted.Japan and South Korea are not the only countries imposing entry requirements on travellers from China, where Covid cases are surging, but their measures are among the most stringent.
morerelationship

Elon Musk to build Project Amazing subdivision near Texas factory

US-based entrepreneur Elon Musk's Boring Company is developing a tract of land in Texas as housing for its employees.Called Project Amazing, the development will be located in Bastrop County near Austin and contain 110 homes built for workers at the nearby facilities of the Boring Company.Developed by homebuilder Lennar, the community will be situated in a largely rural area on a tract of land owned by Gappes Bass, an affiliate of the Boring Company, according to Business Insider.

Penguin to publish classic' Roald Dahl books after backlash

Books by Roald Dahl are displayed at the Barney's store on East 60th Street in New York on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011.Andrew Burton (AP) Publisher Penguin Random House announced Friday it will publish classic unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl's children's novels after it received criticism for cuts and rewrites that were intended to make the books suitable for modern readers.
#investigation

U.N. Official Fired in Investment Scandal

The United Nations fired a senior official on Thursday after an internal investigation into a financial scandal that embarrassed the world organization and led to an overhaul of the agency that the official oversaw.The official, Vitaly Vanshelboim, was the second U.N. figure to lose his job because of the scandal.

Russian sausage tycoon dies after falling from hotel in India

Pavel Antov, a Russian lawmaker and businessman who made his fortune in the sausage industry, died after falling from the third floor of his hotel room while on vacation in India - the latest Russian businessman to die under mysterious circumstances this year.Are you on Telegram?Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ally of Wagner Group boss injured in CAR after assassination attempt'

A Russian businessman believed to be a close ally of Yevgeny Prigozhin has been taken to hospital in Central African Republic after an assassination attempt, the RIA Novosti news agency has reported, citing the local Russian embassy.Dmitry Sytii, who officially works as the head of the Russian House culture centre in CAR's capital, Bangui, had sanctions imposed on him by the US in September 2020 for his alleged links to Wagner Group, a private military group founded by Prigozhin that has deployed more than 1,000 fighters in the unstable country to fight rebels.

U.N. Official Fired in Investment Scandal

The United Nations fired a senior official on Thursday after an internal investigation into a financial scandal that embarrassed the world organization and led to an overhaul of the agency that the official oversaw.The official, Vitaly Vanshelboim, was the second U.N. figure to lose his job because of the scandal.

Russian sausage tycoon dies after falling from hotel in India

Pavel Antov, a Russian lawmaker and businessman who made his fortune in the sausage industry, died after falling from the third floor of his hotel room while on vacation in India - the latest Russian businessman to die under mysterious circumstances this year.Are you on Telegram?Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ally of Wagner Group boss injured in CAR after assassination attempt'

A Russian businessman believed to be a close ally of Yevgeny Prigozhin has been taken to hospital in Central African Republic after an assassination attempt, the RIA Novosti news agency has reported, citing the local Russian embassy.Dmitry Sytii, who officially works as the head of the Russian House culture centre in CAR's capital, Bangui, had sanctions imposed on him by the US in September 2020 for his alleged links to Wagner Group, a private military group founded by Prigozhin that has deployed more than 1,000 fighters in the unstable country to fight rebels.
moreinvestigation
#prosecutors

Andrew Tate still selling 4,000 Cameo videos despite detention in Romanian jail

Influencer Andrew Tate is still making money from online shout-outs to fans on the website Cameo despite being detained in a Romanian jail.The site allows fans to purchase personalised videos from celebrities, with notable members including Tiger King star Carole Baskin, musician Alice Cooper and Baywatch star David Hasselhoff.

James Stunt cleared of forgery but will face re-trial on money-laundering charge

Socialite James Stunt has been cleared of forgery but a jury in his long-running trial has failed to reach a verdict on a money-laundering charge.Stunt, who is the 40-year-old ex-husband of heiress Petra Ecclestone, was one of eight defendants on trial in Leeds in relation to an alleged criminal network which prosecutors said saw 266 million deposited in the bank account of Bradford gold dealer Fowler Oldfield from 2014 to 2016.

Andrew Tate still selling 4,000 Cameo videos despite detention in Romanian jail

Influencer Andrew Tate is still making money from online shout-outs to fans on the website Cameo despite being detained in a Romanian jail.The site allows fans to purchase personalised videos from celebrities, with notable members including Tiger King star Carole Baskin, musician Alice Cooper and Baywatch star David Hasselhoff.

James Stunt cleared of forgery but will face re-trial on money-laundering charge

Socialite James Stunt has been cleared of forgery but a jury in his long-running trial has failed to reach a verdict on a money-laundering charge.Stunt, who is the 40-year-old ex-husband of heiress Petra Ecclestone, was one of eight defendants on trial in Leeds in relation to an alleged criminal network which prosecutors said saw 266 million deposited in the bank account of Bradford gold dealer Fowler Oldfield from 2014 to 2016.
moreprosecutors

Here's what Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski are saying about Tom Brady's future

Patriots "He's going to do exactly what he did when he left New England."It remains to be seen if Tom Brady will return for a 24th NFL season.And if the legendary quarterback doesn't hang up his cleats, there's no guarantee that he will remain in Tampa Bay.But two of Brady's former teammates are already crossing two potential destinations off of the 45-year-old QB's list.

N Korea denies arms supplied for Russian mercenaries in Ukraine

US claims North Korea sent infantry rockets and missiles into Russia' for use by Wagner Group mercenaries in Ukraine.North Korea's foreign ministry has denounced as absurd a United States report that the Russian mercenary force, Wagner Group, had received a shipment of North Korean rockets and missiles to support Moscow's war in Ukraine.
[ Load more ]