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President Of Voting Machine Giant Smartmatic Indicted On $1 Million Bribery, Money Laundering Charges
The founder and president of Smartmatic - the company whose voting machines and software are 'trusted' around the world to provide secure elections - was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday along with two other company officials on charges involving a bribery and money-laundering scheme used to secure elections contracts in the Philippines.
Iran attack on Israel could dash ‘any hope’ of cease-fire in Gaza, Biden admin official warns
President Biden and his counterparts in Egypt and Qatar on Thursday called on Israel and Hamas to meet next week and hammer out the “remaining gaps” in a framework agreement for a cease-fire – which would likely be derailed should Iran or its proxies launch an attack on the Jewish state. “The three of us
Dem Sen. Bob Casey blasts Biden for leaving Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel in Russia, says his mother fears she’ll never see him again
One notable name was left behind in last week’s US-Russia prisoner exchange that freed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan on Aug. 2. And a week later, Pennsylvania’s senior senator has put President Joe Biden on notice. In a statement last Thursday, Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) said the swap was
Chip and Joanna Gaines Quickly Pay Out $50K To Settle Castle Taxes Lawsuit
Chip and Joanna Gaines, the renovation gurus known for their amazing transformations of homes in Waco, TX, recently faced a challenge of a different sort: the tax man. According to a report from the Houston Chronicle, the “Fixer Upper” stars were sued over taxes owed on their regally renovated castle, Cottonland Castle, a historic home in the
America’s 10 Safest Communities Are Not Where You Think—Especially No. 1
Think metropolitan areas aren’t as safe as rural communities? Guess again. According to this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings of the safest counties in the U.S., nine city-adjacent areas made the list. These include eight from the metro sections of New York and New Jersey such as Bergen County in the Garden State
Mina Starsiak Hawk Is Bringing Back ‘Good Bones’—but She’s Made a Major Change to the HGTV Hit
Good news for “Good Bones” fans: Mina Starsiak Hawk ‘s hit HGTV show is making a surprise return! But there have been some serious changes to the popular home renovation series. “Good Bones” viewers were left devastated when the series, which stars Starsiak Hawk, 36, and her mother, Karen E. Laine, came to an end
The Force Is Strong Here: Houston’s Famed ‘Darth Vader’ House Is the Week’s Most Popular Home
Is it your destiny to buy this house? An iconic mansion resembling the helmet of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader in Houston has returned to the market for $3.75 million. It is also available to rent for a mere $17,000 a month for Jedi Council fans. The foreboding 7,040-square-foot residence is the week’s most popular home
The Dangerous Plant That Might Be Lurking in Your Backyard—and How To Avoid Blistering and Burning
Americans, beware: A seemingly innocuous green plant commonly found in backyards and parks can burn and scar skin by altering your DNA. (Warning: Graphic image ahead.) What sounds like science fiction is actually the unpleasant-sounding giant hogweed. The pretty plant with flowers is, in fact, a massive invasive species that can cause major damage and
America’s Quietest Places To Live, Ranked—Including Ones That Don’t Break the Bank
In a world that’s constantly buzzing with noise, finding a peaceful place to call home is a rare and treasured luxury. Although the occasional blast of music from a passing car is tolerable, the incessant roar of traffic, blaring car horns, and wailing sirens can fray even the toughest urbanite’s nerves. Even those in rural
Playoff longshots that can shock the worldPlayoff longshots that can shock the world
Playoff longshots that can shock the world 2:47 AM UTC MLB.com / Yahoo Sports Share share-square-348603 The story below is a collaboration between writers from MLB.com and Yahoo Sports, who are joining forces this season to cover topics from around baseball. The season’s stretch run tends to have a surprise or two up its sleeve.