Monthly Archives: July 2020

The feds add bribes and money laundering charges against Huizar

Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar, who was arrested and charged with extortion last month in an ongoing pay-per-play investigation, now faces additional charges including bribery and money laundering, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. . The new charges were included in a 34-charge grand jury indictment that expands on previous allegations …

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Big Ten may still not play this fall

ACC is inside. The SEC is inside. The Big 10 may be out. Through Pat Forde of SI.com, Big 10 has informed its members that the league may not be playing soccer games this fall. A decision is expected to be made on whether to start training camp on time …

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$ 745 million in Bitcoin options expire tomorrow: what to expect

Options for 67,700 Bitcoin (BTC), worth $ 745 million at current prices, will expire tomorrow, according to the crypto data analysis platform. Skew. But experts are divided on whether this will not have an impact or whether it could shake the crypto markets. Options are a type of financial derivative. …

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Belarus opposition rally draws thousands despite crackdown

Image copyright EPA Screenshot The concentration of the opposition came amid intensive repression by the authorities. Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Belarus for a demonstration of the president’s electoral rival, despite the intensification of repression against the opposition. More than 60,000 people demonstrated in the capital Minsk, …

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