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Two Democratic U.S. Senators Congress announced Tuesday that it is seeking a criminal investigation into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for accepting travel gifts, camper loans and other benefits from wealthy benefactors.Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Idaho) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said they sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland last week asking him to appoint a special counsel to investigate whether Thomas committed ethics violations, made false statements or violated tax laws.The action marks a significant step-up in efforts by Democratic senators. The Supreme Court has been embroiled in an ethics controversy in recent years over Thomas, and a Whitehouse…

He added that the company also plans to expand its sales network outside mainland China after the IPO.Hozon filed its listing application last month, joining the EV startup in a battle with local rivals ranging from the world’s largest EV maker BYD to Stellantis-backed startup LeapMotor amid fierce competition in mainland China and trade barriers from the United States and the European Union.”We will consolidate our foothold in Southeast Asia, seek to capture market share in South America, and expand our operations in the Middle East and Africa,” said Fan. “Hozon will work with local authorities and partners to build…

Once you’ve reached the pinnacle of your career, what do you do next? This was a question that had been plaguing Dee Pok, a former Hollywood executive who held senior roles at Paramount and Focus Features. Her own success, and that of other women like her, had made her realize the truth behind the old adage that “it gets lonely at the top.””You know, the statistics are pretty dire,” she told me with a wry smile, “I think about 6 percent of CEOs of Fortune 500 companies are women. But change has to come from above. We can advocate for…

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan speaks to local business leaders at a media event at the Diridon Station in San Jose, California, to ask for federal funding to complete the long-promised BART extension, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (Carl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) A coalition representing hundreds of businesses released a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday urging the federal government to quickly spend more than $6 billion to build BART in downtown San Jose and the city of Santa Clara, which would be the largest single public infrastructure project ever proposed in Santa Clara County. “This…

(Bloomberg) — China-linked shares were set to rise on Wednesday ahead of key economic data, while U.S. stocks climbed to new highs after investors maintained their view that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.Most read articles on BloombergBenchmark futures contracts in China and Hong Kong rose after mainland stocks and a benchmark of U.S.-listed Chinese shares rose on Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose for a sixth straight trading day, its longest gain since January, while the Nasdaq 100 also set a new record. Japanese and Australian stock contracts were signaling declines early Wednesday.Short-term Treasuries outperformed as investors…

There was no question before that the White House was taking steps to shield President Biden from scrutiny — scarce interviews, limited public interactions, etc. This appears to have been a serious tactical error, because Biden’s poor performance in the first presidential debate stood out as an outlier.Sure, there were tweets and moments of apparent confusion that were quickly snatched and shared by those on the right, but during the debate, Americans saw a side of the president they’d never seen in public before.Since then, there has been an intensified effort to understand the gravity of the decline and how…

Bob Dylan is giving fans the chance to relive his 1974 tour with The Band on a stunning 27-disc set.NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Dylan fans wanting to relive his memorable 1974 concert tour with The Band will soon have a chance to get most of it. Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings have announced a CD box set in September that will include complete recordings of 27 of the tour’s 40 shows. Definitely one for the completists, the box will feature 417 previously unreleased recordings, including some 21 versions of “Lay Lady Lay.” Dylan and his record company haven’t shied…

This month, the California Legislature advanced amendments to AB 3129, a bill proposing to give the California Attorney General (“AG”) approval authority over certain private equity and hedge fund investments in the healthcare industry, as well as regulations governing the review process for the California Office of Affordable Care (“OHCA”). Importantly, the amendments to AB 3129 include removing the prohibition on management services agreements between certain healthcare practices and providers and private equity or hedge fund backed companies, and the OHCA proposes to expand notice requirements to healthcare entities that are not necessarily parties to the transaction but are “subject”…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Clarence Thomas (left) and Attorney General Merrick Garland (right). Getty Images Democratic senators have called on Merrick Garland to open a special counsel investigation into Clarence Thomas.They want to investigate Mr Thomas’ ethics and the “significant possibility” of tax evasion through undeclared gifts.Mr. Thomas’ financial ties to billionaire Harlan Crow and other elites have come under increasing scrutiny. Two Democratic senators have called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to open a special counsel investigation into Clarence Thomas.In a letter released Tuesday, Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Ron…

Bob Dylan is giving fans the chance to relive his 1974 tour with The Band on a stunning 27-disc set.NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Dylan fans wanting to relive his memorable 1974 concert tour with The Band will soon have a chance to get most of it. Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings have announced a CD box set in September that will include complete recordings of 27 of the tour’s 40 shows. Definitely one for the completists, the box will feature 417 previously unreleased recordings, including some 21 versions of “Lay Lady Lay.” Dylan and his record company haven’t shied…