College baseball player killed after dugout collapses
Angel Mercado, 19, was helping his coach disassemble the dugout when it fell apart and fatally injured him.
Angel Mercado, 19, was helping his coach disassemble the dugout when it fell apart and fatally injured him.
The first-ever joint declaration by G20 finance leaders vowing to cooperate on effectively taxing the world's largest fortunes on Friday papered over deeper disagreement about the right forum to advance the agenda. Finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 major economies agreed to reference fair taxation of "ultra-high-net-worth individuals" in both their joint communique and a separate declaration on international tax cooperation on Friday. "We will seek to engage cooperatively to ensure that ultra-high-net-worth individuals are effectively taxed," said the final draft of the G20 ministerial declaration in Rio de Janeiro, seen by Reuters.
Six banks including Bank of America and Citigroup agreed to pay $80 million to settle antitrust litigation in New York accusing them of conspiring to rig prices of European government bonds. A preliminary settlement with Bank of America, Citigroup, Jefferies, NatWest, Nomura and UBS was filed late Friday in Manhattan federal court, and requires a judge's approval. Investors led by three public pension funds accused the banks of having colluded, including in online chatrooms, to bid high prices at bond auctions to ensure a dominant market share, and then to sell the bonds at inflated prices to mutual funds, pension funds, insurers and other investors.
Cosplayers have taken over Comic-Con, with flocks of costumers showing up and showing out at SDCC this year. After a few days of photographing the cosplaying crowds, Variety has discovered the biggest trends in the costuming world. And while last year the cosplay event included tributes to everything from “Barbie,” to “Everything Everywhere All at Once” …
Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conferences, a deal that also paves the way for schools to directly compensate athletes while attempting regulate payments from boosters.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy says it’s inevitable that Christian Yelich will have surgery at some point on his ailing back but remains optimistic the All-Star outfielder can return this season.
Railway chaos ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony features heavily on Saturday’s front pages.
A complaint was filed against Canada at the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship, alleging the Canadian women's team had used a drone to watch a rival country's training session.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump’s near assassination, the FBI confirmed Friday that it was indeed a bullet that struck the former president’s ear, moving to clear up conflicting accounts about what caused the former president’s injuries after a gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania rally.
Independence hopes voters will support pay raises for police officers at polls
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Raiders do run seven-on-seven drills in training camp, but coach Antonio Pierce has made it known he prefers all 11 on each side going against each other.
Nearly $7.9 million. That's how much local businesses throughout Maryland will be getting. One of those small businesses is the Baltimore Music Company - they say this is the last piece of the puzzle to make their business complete. "This is it. This completes dreams. This lets us build instruments here, repair instruments here," said Steve Blake, the owner.
Man arrested in crash that injured eight
Closing arguments have wrapped up in the criminal trial for one of the leaders of what became known as the Freedom Convoy, and a decision is now expected in October.Pat King has pleaded not guilty to charges of mischief, intimidation, counselling and other charges for his role in the 2022 protests, which led to large swaths of the city's core being gridlocked by trucks and other vehicles for nearly three weeks. Throughout his trial in Ottawa, the Crown used evidence from social media, police and
The victim’s remains were found in the woods near her Vermont home
BOSTON (AP) — Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton could be activated for Monday's series opener at Philadelphia.
Edmond couple found alive after day and a half at sea
State lawmaker wants study on corporal punishment in Oklahoma classrooms
Canada's chance to shine on the opening day of the Olympic games was dimmed by scandal, rocking Canada Soccer. The head coach of the women's team was sent home from the Paris Olympics late Thursday over allegations of spying on other teams with drones. As Eric Sorensen reports, Canada Soccer CEO is calling out a "systemic ethical shortcoming" in the organization.
The 97-year-old was appointed by Ronald Regan 40 years ago
The two provisions had previously been temporarily blocked since September while the lawsuit moved forward.