Oakland resident Donte Green, also known as Willie Williams, has reached a plea deal that will result in a 16-year prison sentence for the voluntary manslaughter of Marcus Haynes at a homeless encampment in 2018, according to court records. Green, 43, pleaded no contest to the charge, leading county prosecutors to drop the murder charge
Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Raising More Money Than Ever
Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has raised more money in 2024 than in her past two election years, according to the latest Federal Election Commission filings. The Republican, who is running for her third House term, has raised $2.17 million this year, according to the latest filing in July. During her first campaign in 2020
Walgreens will close 1,200 stores, hoping for a turnaround
Walgreens will close 1,200 stores over three years, the company announced on Tuesday. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years, the pharmacy chain said on Tuesday. It’s part of the company’s plan for a turnaround, as it faces retail competition and
The UAE’s Central Bank Approves First-Ever Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has granted preliminary approval for a dirham-pegged stablecoin (AE Coin). Accepted under the Payment Token Service Regulation, AE Coin aims to make crypto more accessible in the Emirates. It’s poised to bring many advantages to the financial sector, including more stable and transparent transactions than traditional
Threads can now show when people are online and using the app
Threads is sometimes criticized for not prioritizing real-time content in its recommendations. Now, Meta is adding status indicators that can show when a particular user is online in an apparent effort to address that need. The optional feature, called “activity status,” will display a green bubble alongside someone’s profile photo when they’re online. The indicator
Australia’s Pace Attack Faces Tough Test Against India
Australia’s Pace Attack Faces Tough Test Against India Sports IllustratedGreen out for the season as he takes surgery option ESPNcricinfoAllrounder not a necessity as Aussies face Test changes cricket.com.auBig Blow For Australia: Star Player Ruled Out Of Border Gavaskar Trophy Due To Injury Zee NewsBig blow for Australia as Green to miss India series with spinal surgery Reuters…
Walgreens to close 1,200 locations as retail sales decline
Walgreens to close 1,200 locations as retail sales decline The Washington PostWalgreens is closing 1,200 stores CNNThis national pharmacy chain just announced more than 1,200 closures MassLive.comWalgreens will close 1,200 stores, hoping for a turnaround NPRWalgreens to close 1,200 stores as part of turnaround effort Fox Business…
Weeks before parole eligibility, Susan Smith disciplined behind bars
Posted at 11:15 AM, October 15, 2024 and last updated 11:52 AM, October 23, 2024 GREENWOOD, S.C. (Court TV) — Weeks before she becomes eligible for parole, convicted killer Susan Smith is facing disciplinary action for her behavior behind bars. Susan Smith was convicted of murdering her two young sons, Michael and Alex. (South Carolina
Brands must justify ‘Green’ claims
Synopsis New guidelines require eco-friendly product claims to be substantiated or companies will face penalties for misleading advertising. These rules apply to manufacturers, service providers, traders, advertising agencies, and endorsers. Companies must verify claims using packaging, QR codes, or web addresses to ensure transparency and credibility for consumers making choices based on green claims.iStockRepresentative image.Any
Kamala Harris Honored as ‘Phenomenal Servant of God’ at NC Megachurch
During a guest appearance at a church service on Sunday at Koinonia Christian Center in Greenville, North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris was hailed as a “phenomenal servant of God” by Bishop Rosie O’Neal. Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, addressed how challenging it is to have faith in times of crisis. As an example, she