The FBI appeared to conduct a search of Gracie Mansion, the official home of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, on Thursday, according to video from WNBC, NBC News and multiple people familiar with the matter. The FBI New York declined to comment. Sources said agents had a search warrant and duffel bags. The warrant, they said, only pertained to Turkey and covered cell phones and tablets. Alex Spiro, an attorney for Adams, confirmed federal agents appeared and called it a “spectacle.” “Federal agents appeared this morning at Gracie Mansion in an effort to create a spectacle (again) and take…
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NEW YORK, USA – Haiti is becoming more resilient, but can only fully recover with international solidarity, Edgard Leblanc Fils said on Thursday, voicing support for a UN-led peacekeeping mission to combat gang violence that has “paralyzed” the nation and left its people desperate and nearly without hope. In his remarks to the UN General Assembly’s annual debate, Leblanc, Haiti’s transitional leader, called for the start of a discussion on the transformation of the currently deployed Security Support Mission into a UN-mandated peacekeeping operation. “This transformation would make it possible to secure more stable funding and expand the mission’s capabilities,…
Nigerian music producer Rexxie has officially married his fiancée, Chisom, in a stunning traditional marriage ceremony.Rexxie shared photos and videos from the joyous occasion on Instagram, expressing his excitement for their new journey together.”FIRST OF ALL… INTRODUCTION @officiallychisom … Two families, one love story. The beginning of forever starts with this special moment.” – Rexxie captioned.Meanwhile, the music producer proposed to Chisom at a romantic dinner in Kenya in March earlier this year.Also, friends, family, and fans flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages, celebrating the union.Lastly, Rexxie and Chisom’s traditional marriage marks the beginning of their lifelong commitment, and…
With the postseason getting underway next week, the Dodgers figure to be without Clayton Kershaw at least into the middle of October. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that the future Hall of Famer is “not going to be viable for a couple weeks,” via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Kershaw has been out since late August on account of bone spurs in his left big toe.Roberts said earlier in the week that the three-time Cy Young winner was in a “holding pattern” on his rehab. That didn’t bode well for his availability for the start of the playoffs. That’s a lock…
Palestinian authorities demand answers after Israel sent a truck containing 88 decomposed bodies to Gaza.Since October 7, Israeli forces have returned hundreds of bodies to Gaza, many decomposed and unidentifiable. But on Wednesday, Palestinian authorities refused to accept a container with at least 88 corpses – until Israel provides full data with the victims’ names, time of death and the location they were taken from. Under international humanitarian law, those killed during an armed conflict must be handled with care and dignity. So why has Israel been allowed to do this in a degrading manner? And what more are Israeli…
Eric Adams, a former police officer, has been indicted on federal charges including wire fraud and conspiracy, becoming the first sitting New York City mayor to face criminal prosecution. He is accused in a five-count indictment of a decade-long trail of crimes. He denies wrongdoing and has steadfastly refused to resign. He is accused of securing bribes from foreign nationals and illegal campaign contributions in exchange for favors that included helping Turkish officials get fire safety approvals for a new diplomatic building in the city. At a news conference outside Gracie Mansion following the unsealing of the indictment, Adams said…
By Wally Adeyemo Over the past three and a half years, the Biden-Harris administration has pursued an aggressive climate agenda, and Treasury has been proud to play a leading role. We lead the implementation of the many tax provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, which are driving a record level of private sector investment in clean energy. We published the Principles for Net-Zero Financing and Investment to support financial institutions in pursuing credible and consistent net-zero commitments. And we are working to identify and address climate-related financial risks. What we know and what all of you know is that this…
Rappers Cardi B and Offset’s divorce saga has taken a dramatic turn, with Cardi B sharing explosive private text messages between the pair on Instagram Live.The revealing private texts show Offset’s attempts to reconcile, asking Cardi B if she wants anyone else, and making suggestive comments. Cardi B’s response was unequivocal: “Everybody can see I don’t want you.”Meanwhile, this public expose comes after Offset accused Cardi B of infidelity during her pregnancy, sparking a heated response from the WAP singer. Also, Cardi B, who gave birth to their third child just three weeks ago, expressed regret over their relationship.However, the…
Scottie Scheffler’s fiery demeanor seemed to set the tone for the Americans during the first round of the 2024 Presidents Cup at the Royal Montreal Golf Club. The United States won all five of its four-ball matches on Thursday, giving them a 5-0 lead heading into the second day of the four-day event. According to Ryan Young of Yahoo Sports, this is just the third time a team has swept the first-round matches at the Presidents Cup. The U.S. last swept in 2000 and did it in 1994. Scheffler and playing partner Russell Henley earned a pivotal 3 and 2 win…
Japan’s governing party will choose a new leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida who announced his resignation in August. The winner of the contest for leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the largest in parliament, will become the country’s next prime minister. Most analysts expect the new leader to call a snap election to secure a mandate from voters. A record nine candidates have been campaigning and the break-up of the LDP’s usual power structures as a result of a series of corruption scandals have made it harder to predict the outcome. Many candidates “have claimed that ‘I’m…