Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A US high school lunch (file image) A US school district has banned students who have more than $75 (£58) in lunch debt from attending the prom and other extra-curricular activities. The school board president of Cherry Hill in New Jersey said the plan struck a “balance of compassion” […]
Image copyright EPA Image caption Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump met last month A top US diplomat says President Trump made the release of military aid to Ukraine conditional on a pledge that a political rival would be investigated. Ambassador Bill Taylor testified before an impeachment inquiry that he was […]
Image copyright WeWork WeWork has been thrown a multi-billion-dollar lifeline from Softbank that will give the Japanese company more control of the troubled property start-up. In a statement, Softbank said it would provide $5bn (£3.9bn) in new financing and up to $3bn for existing shareholders. The deal will see Softbank increase its stake in the […]
Image copyright Handout Image caption CCTV footage captured members of the Proud Boys viciously beating protesters Two members of the US far-right group the Proud Boys have been jailed for four years for beating up anti-fascist activists in a fight last year. Maxwell Hare, 27, and John Kinsman, 32, were convicted of gang assault, attempted […]
Juan Soto, one of the best young players in baseball, starred in his World Series debut The Washington Nationals won their debut World Series game, edging out the Houston Astros 5-4 in game one of the best-of-seven series in Houston. The Astros went 2-0 up early on before home runs by Ryan Zimmerman and Juan […]
Image copyright EPA Image caption Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump met last month A top US diplomat says President Trump made the release of military aid to Ukraine conditional on a pledge they would investigate a political rival. Ambassador Bill Taylor testified before an impeachment inquiry that he was told […]
Image copyright WeWork Struggling property firm WeWork has reportedly accepted a rescue deal with a generous payout for controversial co-founder Adam Neumann. The deal will see current investor, Japanese firm Softbank, buy billions more dollars worth of WeWork shares, including almost $1bn from Mr Neumann. The agreement, which also includes $5bn in debt financing, gives […]
Image copyright Handout Image caption CCTV footage captured members of the Proud Boys viciously beating protesters Two members of the US far-right group the Proud Boys have been jailed for four years for beating up anti-fascist activists in a fight last year. Maxwell Hare, 27, and John Kinsman, 32, were convicted of gang assault, attempted […]
Image copyright EPA Image caption Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump met last month A top US diplomat has told Congress that aid to Ukraine and a meeting with President Donald Trump were linked to public investigations of a rival. Ambassador Bill Taylor testified before an impeachment inquiry that he was […]
Image copyright EPA Image caption Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump met last month A top US diplomat has told Congress that aid to Ukraine and a meeting with President Donald Trump were linked to public investigations of a rival. Ambassador Bill Taylor testified before an impeachment inquiry that he was […]