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Top News Stories for Monday, March 27th 2023
Monday, Mar 27th, 2023 -
March 27 (Reuters) - Shares of several mid-tier U.S. lenders rose sharply in premarket trading on Monday after a buyer emerged for large chunks of embattled Silicon Valley Bank's deposits and loans, which helped inject some calm into fragile markets. SVB was the largest bank since the 2008 financial crisis to collapse when California regulators closed it on March 10, sparking a major turmoil in the global banking ...
Source: reuters.com
Monday, Mar 27th, 2023 -
The Creed III actor's ads were a key element in the army's drive to revive struggling recruitment numbers Ads for the US army featuring Jonathan Majors have been pulled after the actor's arrest. Majors, who authorities said was arrested on Saturday in New York on charges of assault and harassment, was the narrator of two ads at the heart of a broader media campaign that kicked off at the start of the NCAA's March ...
Source: theguardian.com
Monday, Mar 27th, 2023 -
Tornadoes are one of the greatest weather risks facing Mississippi, according to the state's emergency management agency. Friday's tornado caused at least 24 deaths in Mississippi , according to state officials. It touched down near the town of Rolling Fork and continued to Silver City, staying on the ground for more than an hour. The Southern state is hit by an average of 33 tornadoes per year, resulting in an ...
Source: washingtonpost.com
Monday, Mar 27th, 2023 -
The crowd went quiet when Trump mocked Gov. Ron DeSantis during his rally speech in Waco, Texas. Trump claimed DeSantis begged him for an endorsement in 2018 with "tears in his eyes." The crowd was only responsive when Trump mocked other people, like Stormy Daniels. Former President Donald Trump's jabs at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a , on Saturday were met with a muted response from his usually adoring ...
Source: businessinsider.com
Monday, Mar 27th, 2023 -
I. Intro A water wall is a stunning and innovative way to add not just beauty, but also a sense of freshness and relaxation to any indoor or outdoor space. They are becoming increasingly popular in both homes and businesses, offering an opportunity to create attractive and calming focal points. Before installing one, it's important to understand how they work, the types of materials available, and the environmental ...
Source: techbullion.com
Sunday, Mar 26th, 2023 -
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days Chuck Schumer offers prayers to Mitch McConnell after hospitalisation Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday he has been released from the rehabilitation facility where he had physical therapy for a concussion caused by a fall earlier this month. The 81-year-old Kentucky ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Sunday, Mar 26th, 2023 -
Phillip Washington, President Biden's pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has withdrawn his nomination amid criticism from Senate Republicans. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg cited "undeserved" attacks in confirming Washington's withdrawal. "The FAA needs a confirmed Administrator, and Phil Washington's transportation & military experience made him an excellent nominee," Buttigieg said ...
Source: thehill.com
Sunday, Mar 26th, 2023 -
Two missing tigers have been recovered after a tornado damaged a Georgia zoo on Sunday morning, officials confirmed. On Sunday, the Pine Mountain Animal Safari in Troup County, Georgia, announced they were closed for the day after being impacted by a tornado on Saturday night. "We have sustained damage at the park and will not be open today," the zoo posted Sunday on Facebook . "We are working ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Sunday, Mar 26th, 2023 -
Idaho may soon use firing squads to execute death-row inmates if no lethal injection drugs are available, under a new law signed last week. On Friday, Republican Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 186 , which permits state prison officials to carry out executions using a method that hasn't been employed in the U.S. in more than a decade. "For the people on death row, a jury convicted them of their crimes, and they ...
Source: npr.org
Sunday, Mar 26th, 2023 -
Joe Tacopina, a lawyer representing Donald Trump , admitted on Sunday that the former president's social media attacks against Alvin Bragg were "ill-advised." Bragg is the current Manhattan District Attorney and is leading a long-term investigation into Trump's alleged involvement in a 2016 "hush money" payment scheme. Trump is accused of orchestrating a plan to pay adult film star Stormy Daniels $130,000 to stay ...
Source: newsweek.com
Sunday, Mar 26th, 2023 -
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., said Sunday that he won't run for the seat of retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein and will endorse Rep. Barbara Lee instead. Referring to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Khanna said in an interview on CNN's "State of the Union," "I have concluded that, despite a lot of enthusiasm from Bernie folks, the best place, the most exciting place, action place, fit place, for me to serve as a progressive is ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Sunday, Mar 26th, 2023 -
LAS VEGAS -- Adele announced Sunday that she's extending her Las Vegas residency with 34 more dates between June and November and also plans to release a concert film. Saturday night's show was the last performance in the British singer's original "Weekends With Adele" series that covered 34 dates since last November on the Las Vegas Strip. Her representatives said Adele's shows will resume at the Colosseum at ...
Source: abcnews.go.com
Sunday, Mar 26th, 2023 -
Elon Musk values Twitter at about $20 billion, according to an email seen by and . Musk shared the valuation, a significant drop from the he paid to buy the company , in a memo he sent to Twitter employees on Friday announcing a new stock compensation program. The billionaire reportedly warned Twitter's significantly diminished workforce that the website was still in a precarious financial position. "Twitter is ...
Source: engadget.com