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Disgraced cryptocurrency prodigy Sam Bankman Freed was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday. It's a stunning fall for a man who less than two years ago seemed poised to lead an emerging sector. U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said the defendant, known by his initials “SBF,” showed no “true remorse” even in his final statements before sentencing, and blamed the former billionaire for a “series of bad sentences.” However, he said he actually regretted it. Do not admit to intentionally violating financial laws. Bankman-Freed said, “Although I made a mistake, I have never expressed a single word of…
In a recent study published in the journal nature communications, Researchers identified the influence of genetic and modifiable risk factors (MRFs) on brain networks vulnerable to aging, schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease in around 40,000 UK Biobank participants. Research: The influence of genetic and modifiable risk factors on brain regions vulnerable to aging and disease. Image credit: Kittyfly / Shutterstock background Developing strategies to modify risk factors could reduce the incidence of dementia and pave the way to healthy aging. This approach tests for a variety of factors, including cerebrovascular problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity, protective measures…
There have been many amazing and moving events in Blacksburg over the past few days, but one Thursday night not surprisingly marked the end of an era. In a not-so-surprising decision, Georgia Amoore took to Instagram to announce the end of her stellar Virginia Tech career.This truly was the end of an era for Virginia Tech women's basketball, and Amoore, along with Elizabeth Kitley, Kayla King and Kenny Brooks, performed in a way that Hokies fans could only dream of over the past four years. They won their first ACC tournament championship last season, the program's first Final Four appearance…
On Thursday, Sam Bankman Fried walked into a Manhattan courtroom to conclude his criminal trial, hoping to receive only a few years in prison for charges related to the cryptocurrency exchange collapse. Instead, Judge Lewis Kaplan opted for a harsher punishment, sentencing the 32-year-old to 25 years in prison. “The sentence must properly reflect the seriousness of the crime, and this was a very serious crime,” Kaplan said. Once one of the most powerful figures in the high-flying cryptocurrency industry, Bankman Fried's astonishing rise and fall has captivated the public, with the FTX founder going from billionaire prodigy to prison…
Hauppauge-based Sloth Encounters has closed, the business' attorney announced Thursday.Islip Town officials confirmed Thursday that all animals had been removed by Monday. Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Joseph Santorelli ordered Larry Wallach, a federally licensed animal exhibitor who owns Sloth Encounters, to remove all animals from the property by March 25. “The animals have been removed,” said William Wexler, an attorney representing Islip. “I will come back to report on April 18th to make sure the animals are not harmed.” [return] and to confirm [Wallach is] Still compliant. ”The location of the removed animals, including the sloths that were a…
Becky Harlan Earlier this week, Montgomery County approved the creation of a new citizen-led book review committee for the public library's children, youth, and parenting division. Any resident can now submit a book for consideration that falls into one of three sections by submitting their name and contact information. Filers do not need to provide proof of residency in the county. The new library materials review policy is on the agenda for Tuesday's Montgomery County Commissioners Court meeting. According to the policy, “a citizen committee appointed by the Chief Justice of the Court will meet to formally consider requests for…
CNN — They worked the night shift repairing holes in the famous bridge that 30,000 Marylanders depend on every day. But their work ended in tragedy Tuesday morning when a 213 million pound cargo ship crashed into the bridge, sending construction workers plunging into the dangerously cold water below. After a day-long search, authorities called off rescue efforts and announced that six workers were presumed dead. Maryland State Police said Wednesday that two bodies, Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes of Mexico and Dorrian Lonial Castillo Cabrera of Guatemala, were recovered from a submerged pickup truck. Surviving for several hours in frigid waters…
CHICAGO (AP) – A 22-year-old man has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in a frenzied stabbing rampage that left four people dead within minutes in a northern Illinois city, authorities said Thursday.Christian Soto is also charged with seven counts of attempted murder and burglary with a dangerous weapon following Wednesday's attack in Rockford. Seven people were injured.Soto appeared briefly in court Thursday afternoon and remains in custody without bail, according to court and jail records. He is next scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, when a judge will decide whether he will remain in jail until…
Toronto, March 28, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tricon Residential Inc. (NYSE: TCN, TSX: TCN) (“Tricon'' or the “Company'') announces that at the Company's special meeting of stockholders (the “Meeting'') . At a general meeting held earlier today, our shareholders voted to approve the previously announced statutory agreement plan. business corporation law (Ontario) (the “Agreement”), Blackstone Real Estate Partners Get it all. (“Common Shares”) to transfer Common Shares for cash at US$11.25 per share (the “Transaction”).This arrangement required the following approvals: (i) at least two-thirds (66 2/3%) of the votes cast by our stockholders who were present or represented at the general meeting, voting…
Karlie Kloss, founder of Kode with Klossy and 40-time Vogue cover star, and husband Joshua Kushner, managing partner of venture capital firm Thrive Global, are joining forces to revive the company. life magazine Approximately 16 years have passed since the last issue.Cross is the CEO of Bedford Media, a new media holding company responsible for managing new media. life magazineincluding revenue and editorial strategy, according to a press release released Thursday.”We see life “As a voice of uplift and unity in a chaotic media environment,” Cross said. Joshua Kushner and Karlie Kloss. (Photo credit: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)Mr. Kushner will serve as…