Tequila Mayor Arrested in Cartel-Linked Extortion Scandal
Mexican federal authorities have arrested the mayor of Tequila, a town globally known as the birthplace of the iconic agave spirit, over allegations of orchestrating an extortion scheme in collaboration with the powerful Jalisco...
LG Energy Solution to Take Full Control of Canadian Battery JV as Stellantis Scales Back EV Push
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution said it will acquire the 49% stake held by Stellantis in their Canadian battery joint venture for a nominal $100, taking full ownership of the facility. The plant, known...
Uber Ordered to Pay $8.5 Million in Landmark Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A U.S. federal jury has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million in damages to a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by one of its drivers, marking the first bellwether trial among more...
Judge Throws Out Missouri Lawsuit Claiming Starbucks’ DEI Policies Were Discriminatory
A federal judge in Missouri has dismissed a Republican-backed lawsuit accusing Starbucks of using diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as a cover for workplace discrimination. U.S. District Judge John Ross, based in St....
Jan. 6 Rioter Pleads Guilty to Threatening Hakeem Jeffries
A man previously charged in connection with the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot has pleaded guilty to a harassment charge after allegedly threatening to kill U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, prosecutors said. Christopher...
Russia to Continue Oil Supply to Cuba Amid U.S. Pressure
Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to continue supplying oil to Cuba, Russian Ambassador to Cuba Viktor Coronelli told the state news agency RIA, underscoring Moscow’s long-standing energy ties with Havana. Russia has provided oil...
NYC Health Department Joins WHO Outbreak Network After U.S. Exit
The New York City Health Department has joined the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), aligning itself with international disease surveillance efforts after U.S. President Donald Trump completed the country’s...
Estonia Detains Bahamas-Flagged Vessel Over Suspected Smuggling Link
Estonia’s Tax and Customs Board has detained a refrigerated container vessel sailing under the Bahamian flag in the country’s internal waters over suspected links to smuggling from Ecuador. In a statement issued late Tuesday,...
Tether Scales Back Fundraising Plans Amid Investor Concerns Over $500 Billion Valuation
Crypto firm Tether is reconsidering the size of its upcoming funding round after investor resistance to its previously discussed $500 billion valuation, according to a report by the Financial Times. Chief Executive Paolo Ardoino...
Illinois Joins WHO’s Global Outbreak Network After U.S. Exit
Illinois will become part of the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday, positioning the state in direct contrast to the federal government’s recent withdrawal from...