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Appellate judge refuses to halt Trump’s $454 million fraud penalty while he appeals
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — A New York appellate judge on Wednesday refused to halt collection of Donald Trump’s $454 million civil fraud penalty while he appeals, leaving the former president less than a month to pay the staggering sum or secure a bond covering the full amount…
Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants
(AP) Wendy’s says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants. The burger chain clarified its stance on how it will approach pricing after various media reports said that the company was looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on…
McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job
By MICHAEL TACKETT Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell says he’ll step down as Senate Republican leader in November. The 82-year-old Kentucky lawmaker is the longest-serving Senate leader in history. He’s maintained his power in the face of dramatic changes in the Republican Party. He made the announcement Wednesday on the Senate floor. He said…
Suozzi to be sworn in tonight
Tom Suozzi is set to be sworn into the House of Representatives Wednesday evening, giving Democrats an additional seat congress narrowing the Republicans’ slim majority for the remainder of the year.Suozzi will be sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson bringing the total number of lawmakers back to 432, made up of 219 Republicans and 213…
Toyota recalling 381,000 Tacoma pickups because parts can fall off rear axles, increasing crash risk
DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is recalling about 381,000 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks in the U.S. because a part can separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers certain trucks from the 2022 and 2023 model years. Toyota said in a statement Tuesday that welding debris left on the ends…
2 men convicted of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay, nearly 22 years after rap star’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — Two men were convicted of murder Tuesday in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, a brazen 2002 shooting in the rap legend’s studio. An anonymous Brooklyn federal jury found Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington guilty of killing the pioneering DJ over what prosecutors characterized as revenge for a…
Macy’s to close 150 namesake stores as sales slip, pivot to luxury with new Bloomingdale’s locations
NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s will close 150 unproductive namesake stores over the next three years including 50 by year-end, the department store operator said Tuesday after posting a fourth-quarter loss and declining sales. As part of the strategy, Macy’s aims to upgrade its remaining 350 stores, with plans to add more salespeople to fitting…
Long Island Nets player shot outside Philadelphia bar
Long Island Nets player Terry Roberts was hit by a stray bullet outside a Philadelphia bar over the weekend,Roberts and a friend had stopped at the bar, when a gunfight broke out on the street and Roberts was struck.Roberts was in critical condition , but doctor say he will recover.Four suspects got away, The shooting…
Patient charged after swinging a wheelchair footrest at nurse
Nassau Police say a patient at Nassau University Medical Center was arrested and charged after using a wheelchair footrest as a weapon and injuring a staff member.The suspect was being treated at the hospital when he became violent with hospital staff and swung the footrest at a nurse injuring his right hand. He was charged…
Alec Baldwin to stand trial this summer on a charge stemming from deadly ‘Rust’ movie set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has set a trial date for Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from the 2021 deadly shooting on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” The scheduling order entered Monday calls for jury selection to begin July 9, with the trial starting the following…
Donald Trump appeals $454 million judgment in New York civil fraud case
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s finding that he lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom and the presidency. The former president’s lawyers filed notices of appeal Monday asking the state’s mid-level appeals…
At Paris gathering, Western leaders to show unity for Ukraine and signal ‘that Russia cannot win’
PARIS (AP) — More than 20 European heads of state and government and other Western officials are gathering in a show of unity for Ukraine, signaling to Russia that their support for Kyiv isn’t wavering as the full-scale invasion grinds into a third year. French President Emmanuel Macron, hosting the conference Monday in Paris, said…