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CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, was arrested Wednesday on federal criminal charges ahead of an expected court appearance. The indictment says Santos induced supporters to donate to a company under the false pretense that the money would be used to support his campaign. Instead, it says, he used it for personal expenses, including […]

(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree calling up military reservists for training in 2023, according to a document published on Wednesday on a government website. The training of these Russian citizens, who are in the armed forces reserve, is a planned annual event. (Reporting by Reuters) Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree calling up military reservists for training in 2023, according to a document published on Wednesday on a government website. The training of these Russian citizens, who are in the armed forces reserve, is a planned annual event. (Reporting by Reuters) Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

By Karen Freifeld and Sarah N. Lynch NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. Representative George Santos was arrested on Wednesday on federal charges of fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds in the latest hit to the newly elected Republican, who has resisted calls to resign for lying about his resume. The 13-count indictment, unsealed on Wednesday, charges Santos, 34, with defrauding prospective political supporters by laundering funds to pay for […]

By Karen Freifeld and Sarah N. Lynch NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. Representative George Santos was arrested on Wednesday on federal charges of fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds in the latest hit to the newly elected Republican, who has resisted calls to resign for lying about his resume. The 13-count indictment, unsealed on Wednesday, charges Santos, 34, with defrauding prospective political supporters by laundering funds to pay for […]

By Shreyashi Sanyal and Shristi Achar A (Reuters) – The Nasdaq led gains among Wall Street’s main indexes on Wednesday, as a slightly lower-than-expected increase on inflation last month indicated that the Federal Reserve’s rapid interest rate hikes were yielding result.          The U.S Treasury yields fell while the Nasdaq jumped as much as 1.15% to its highest intraday level in more than eight months, with large-cap technology stocks, including Apple […]

By Shreyashi Sanyal and Shristi Achar A (Reuters) – The Nasdaq led gains among Wall Street’s main indexes on Wednesday, as a slightly lower-than-expected increase on inflation last month indicated that the Federal Reserve’s rapid interest rate hikes were yielding result.          The U.S Treasury yields fell while the Nasdaq jumped as much as 1.15% to its highest intraday level in more than eight months, with large-cap technology stocks, including Apple […]

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand’s main political parties have differing ideologies and support bases but are proposing many similar policies ahead of a May 14 general election, focusing on winning over the rural poor and millions shackled by household debt. Below are some of their pledges. PHEU THAI PARTY – Target economic growth of 5% each year. – Offer 10,000 baht ($295) handouts via digital wallets for those aged 16 and over […]

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand’s main political parties have differing ideologies and support bases but are proposing many similar policies ahead of a May 14 general election, focusing on winning over the rural poor and millions shackled by household debt. Below are some of their pledges. PHEU THAI PARTY – Target economic growth of 5% each year. – Offer 10,000 baht ($295) handouts via digital wallets for those aged 16 and over […]