President’s son is accused of avoiding at least $1.4m in taxes while enjoying lucrative income from business dealings.Hunter Biden, son of United States President Joe Biden, has pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion, as his lawyers seek a speedy resolution to the election-year case. At a federal courthouse in Los Angeles on Thursday, defence lawyer Abbe Lowell told the judge that Biden would change his plea from “not guilty” on all nine counts he faces. “There is overwhelming evidence of the defendant’s guilt,” Lowell told the judge. “This can be resolved today. It’s not a complicated issue.” Standing in the…
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Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges Thursday in a surprise move that spares President Joe Biden and his family another likely embarrassing and painful criminal trial of the president’s son. Hunter Biden’s stunning decision to plead guilty to misdemeanor and felony charges without the benefits of a deal with prosecutors came hours after jury selection was supposed to begin in the case accusing him of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes. The president’s son was already facing potential prison time after his June conviction on felony gun charges in a trial that aired unflattering and…
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has addressed the High-Level Event on Global Peace and Security during the 2024 Forum on China–Africa Cooperation, FOCAC Summit in Beijing, underscoring the urgent need to address global injustice and ensure fair representation for all nations. The President highlighted that Africa, having experienced the devastating impact of conflict, must be fairly represented in global decision-making platforms like the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). President Bio also noted that the current global system perpetuates inequities that undermine peace and security. “The philosophy of perpetuating injustice and unfair treatment to others with the desire to…
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Shaquille O’Neal has long singled out Rudy Gobert as a favorite target for criticism, but his latest comments were enough to draw a response from Gobert himself.Shaq appeared on Complex’s podcast with his son and was asked to choose the worst NBA player of all time. He immediately cited Gobert and went on to suggest that the Minnesota Timberwolves center’s massive contract was a big part of why.“If you sign a contract for 250, show me 250,” O’Neal said. “There’s a reason why I walk funny, why I can’t turn my neck and why I can’t do it, because I…
Former United States President Donald Trump has pledged to create a “government efficiency” commission headed by entrepreneur Elon Musk if he is victorious in seeking re-election this November. Trump made the pledge as he laid out his economic vision in a campaign speech at the New York Economic Club on Thursday. Promises of economic prosperity have been a backbone of Trump’s re-election bid in 2024, and he used Thursday’s speech to showcase his plans for a “national economic renaissance”. They include oft-repeated proposals to slash regulations on energy production, cut government spending and lower corporate taxes for US companies. Less…
Orange you glad they checked for more lobsters? Less than a week after a rare, 1-in-30 million orange lobster was rescued from the seafood section of a Long Island grocery store, two more similarly colored crustaceans were found at other supermarkets nearby — and it’s believed all the lobsters are related. The first orange sea creature to be found, aptly named Clementine, was discovered after her spectacular uniqueness was spotted at the Southampton Stop & Shop. Clementine became an instant celebrity at the store, and once Humane Long Island got word of the rarity, its executive director reached out to…
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $6.5 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to address flood-related humanitarian needs across Nigeria. This funding is part of USAID’s Fiscal Year 2024 support and will enable local partners to respond to flooding and other disasters. IOM is allocating $3 million to address flood-related humanitarian needs across the country. Flooding has affected over 619,000 people in 29 Nigerian states since mid-August, according to Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency. The floods have claimed 210 lives, displaced nearly 228,700 people, and damaged more than 84,800…
Nigerian music star D’banj, born Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, has taken social media by storm after videos emerged of him boarding public transport in Lagos. The singer, who recently released a new project, The Entertainer, was warmly received by commuters who were thrilled to have him on board.Meanwhile, coinciding with the first anniversary of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line, D’banj’s public transport ride was a pleasant surprise for many. According to the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), the musician even offered to pay the transport fee of his fellow commuters by crediting their Cowry Card.Additionally, D’banj’s journey…
The NFL season kicks off Thursday, but Yardbarker’s already keeping tabs on the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled April 24-26 in Green Bay. Here are players we are tracking:Should Colorado’s Travis Hunter switch to wide receiver full time?The Buffaloes WR/CB probably won’t play both ways when he enters the NFL. Some talent evaluators believe Hunter would fare better as a receiver.”It will be interesting to see how it plays out and that will be a healthy discussion,” an NFL personnel source said, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. “I know several scouts of that same opinion: better wide receiver than cornerback. And when…