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NEW YORK, June 1 (Reuters) – The Democratic Party indicated in a court filing on Monday that it is appealing a judge’s decision last week not to immediately block President Donald Trump’s executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting.  • Trump’s March 31 executive order directed his administration to compile a list of confirmed U.S. citizens and required the U.S. Postal Service to deliver ballots only to voters on each […]

By Jonathan Stempel June 1 (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission defended its settlement with Elon Musk over his purchase of Twitter shares, saying it reflected “compromises” and was not tainted by collusion, after the judge overseeing the case said the accord raised “red flags.” In a filing in the Washington, D.C. federal court, the SEC also said in a footnote that the settlement if approved will allow Musk to […]

June 1 (Reuters) – Coca-Cola said on Monday it was exploring a potential initial public offering in India for Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, the parent of its largest bottler in the country. The company is preparing for a listing on the BSE and the National Stock Exchange in 2027, it said, adding that it is also exploring the sale of a portion of its shareholding in the unit. Indian conglomerate Jubilant […]

By Andrew Hay SANTA FE, N.M., May 26 (Reuters) – New Mexico legislators probing Jeffrey Epstein on Monday said they have issued their first subpoenas, calling for evidence on the late sex offender from 14 entities including federal law enforcement agencies, the state governor’s office and a Santa Fe scientific institute. The New Mexico Truth Commission, in its second meeting since it was set up in February, also heard testimony from […]

KYIV, June 2 (Reuters) – Kyiv was under heavy Russian attack early on Tuesday, with a large pillar of smoke seen rising from the Ukrainian capital and authorities urging residents to seek shelter, according to witnesses and officials.  Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a fire had broken out in the Podil district on the grounds of a non-residential property and a nine-storey apartment building was on fire after debris apparently […]

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Rod Brind’Amour knows the exact moment he realized the Carolina Hurricanes could be Stanley Cup contenders. “Eight years ago,” he said. That was when Brind’Amour took over as coach, beginning a journey of making the playoffs every year and falling short of the final each time until now. The Vegas Golden Knights were born nine years ago, but from the time they pillaged the rest of […]

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The marquee outside of Madison Square Garden in December 1949 once promoted the following event, which was happening a couple of days later: “Geo Mikan vs Knicks.” Not “Minneapolis Lakers vs. Knicks.” Just George Mikan. The NBA’s first one-of-a-kind big man. It feels like history repeating itself now. The NBA Finals start Wednesday, with the San Antonio Spurs facing the Knicks for the title. And the […]

The deal to send two-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from Cleveland to the Los Angeles Rams puts him in company with several other great players who have been traded away in the NFL. The shocking deal Monday for Garrett came about nine months after another stunner involving a star pass rusher with Micah Parsons being dealt from Dallas to Green Bay just before the start of […]

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian shamans gathered on Monday for a blessing ritual for the two candidates in the country’s presidential runoff next weekend, a decisive vote for the South American country that has seen a revolving door of presidents kicked out of office over corruption scandals. The ritual is a tradition at the start of every year and before elections. The shamans gathered by the sea on Herradura Beach […]