Tag: Million

N.Y. appeals court reduces Trump’s bond in his civil fraud case to $175 million, a victory for the former president

A state appeals court ruled that Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the New York civil fraud case have 10 days to post a $175 million bond, down from the $464 million judgment that was originally due Monday. The 11th-hour ruling from a panel of state Appellate Division judges is a major victory and relief… Continue reading N.Y. appeals court reduces Trump’s bond in his civil fraud case to $175 million, a victory for the former president

Starbucks told to pay $2.7 million in lost wages to manager fired after arrest of 2 Black men

A judge has ordered Starbucks to pay an additional $2.7 million in lost wages and tax damages to a former regional manager who was earlier awarded more than $25 million after alleging she and other white employees were unfairly punished following the high-profile arrests of two Black men at a store in 2018. In June, Shannon Phillips won $600,000… Continue reading Starbucks told to pay $2.7 million in lost wages to manager fired after arrest of 2 Black men

Spam donates 264,000 cans of meat product valued at $1 million to Maui wildfire victims

For decades, Spam has been a staple in Hawaiian cooking, a phenomenon dating back to its introduction during World War II. Now, Spam and parent company Hormel Foods are stepping up to aid victims of the Maui wildfire disaster. The companies announced Thursday they would be donating 264,000 cans of Spam, valued at more than… Continue reading Spam donates 264,000 cans of meat product valued at $1 million to Maui wildfire victims

A million patients hit by delays to cancer care in last 10 months | Cancer

More than a million patients in England have experienced a delay in their cancer care since Rishi Sunak became prime minister 10 months ago, new NHS figures reveal. Analysis by the House of Commons library of official waiting time performance data shows that huge numbers of people with suspected or confirmed cancer have not been… Continue reading A million patients hit by delays to cancer care in last 10 months | Cancer

Ron DeSantis security tab approached $10 million as he prepped presidential run

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida taxpayers paid millions of dollars more to protect Gov. Ron DeSantis and his family last year as he prepared to launch his presidential bid. In total, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement last year spent $9.4 million on salaries for agents and transportation costs for the detail that protects DeSantis, his wife,… Continue reading Ron DeSantis security tab approached $10 million as he prepped presidential run

Sam Bankman-Fried charged with using stolen funds for over $100 million in political donations

Sam Bankman-Fried used money he stole from customers of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange to make more than $100 million in political campaign contributions before the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, federal prosecutors said on Monday. An amended indictment accused the 31-year-old former billionaire of directing two FTX executives to evade contribution limits by donating to Democrats… Continue reading Sam Bankman-Fried charged with using stolen funds for over $100 million in political donations

Record 7.6 million people in England waiting for NHS treatment | NHS

A record 7.6 million people in England were waiting for NHS treatment in June, with two in five patients waiting more than 18 weeks to be seen. The figures come as junior doctors prepare to strike on Friday. Nearly 400,000 people were waiting for treatment for heart conditions, the British Heart Foundation said, of whom… Continue reading Record 7.6 million people in England waiting for NHS treatment | NHS

Banks hit with $549 million in fines for use of Signal, WhatsApp to evade regulators

U.S. regulators on Tuesday announced a combined $549 million in penalties against Wells Fargo and a raft of smaller or non-U.S. firms that failed to maintain electronic records of employee communications. The Securities and Exchange Commission disclosed charges and $289 million in fines against 11 firms for “widespread and longstanding failures” in record-keeping, while the Commodity Futures Trading Commission also said… Continue reading Banks hit with $549 million in fines for use of Signal, WhatsApp to evade regulators