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Govind Tekale

NewsUSA
Nicolas Madurao

US Sanctions 21 Venezuelan Officials Over Post-Election Crackdown on Opposition

The United States government has imposed sanctions on 21 senior Venezuelan officials for suppressing protests following the disputed July presidential election, marking an escalation in pressure against President Nicolás Maduro’s administration. The sanctions target high-ranking security and cabinet members, including the corrections agency head, intelligence service director, and minister from Maduro’s Office of the President. ...

Sunita Somvanshi

BusinessNews
Representative Image. Elon Musk.

Elon Musk and Grimes Finalize Custody for Three Kids in $330 Billion Texas Court Battle Spanning Two States

The Travis County District Court told Business Insider that it finalized custody arrangements between Tesla CEO Elon Musk (net worth over $330 billion) and musician Claire Boucher (Grimes) in August 2024, concluding a multi-jurisdictional parental rights dispute. The case, filed under docket privacy protocols, addressed custodial determinations for X Æ A-12 (age 4), Exa Dark ...

Govind Tekale

BusinessCrimeNews
Gautam Adani

Gautam Adani Charged in $265 Million Bribery Scandal Over Indian Solar Energy Contracts

The US Department of Justice has unveiled criminal charges against Gautam Adani and specifically named executives Sagar Adani, Vineet Jain, Ranjit Gupta, Rupesh Agarwal, Cyril Cabanes, Saurabh Agarwal, and Deepak Malhotra alleged that there was an over $250 million bribery scheme to secure Indian solar energy contracts. The case, filed in Brooklyn federal court, marks ...

Govind Tekale

NewsPoliticsUSA
Sean Duffy

Sean Duffy Nominated as Transportation Secretary to Oversee $110 Billion Budget, Address Aviation Safety, Infrastructure Modernization, and Federal Oversight Challenges

Former U.S. Representative Sean Duffy, who recently co-hosted Fox Business‘ “The Bottom Line,” has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Transportation. The nomination comes as the department faces critical challenges in aviation safety and infrastructure development. Duffy would succeed Pete Buttigieg, who has led the Department of Transportation since February ...

Govind Tekale

NewsSports
James Harden 🤝 Steph Curry

James Harden Surpasses Ray Allen with 2,974 Career Threes, Chasing Stephen Curry’s Record of 3,782

James Harden has moved into second place on the NBA’s all-time 3-point list, surpassing Ray Allen with 2,974 career 3-pointers. The milestone came during the Los Angeles Clippers’ game against the Utah Jazz, where Harden hit a pull-up 3-pointer from the right wing in the first quarter. https://x.com/NBA/status/1858340376370720787 Stephen Curry leads the list with 3,782 ...

Govind Tekale

NewsUSA
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz speaking with supporters at an "An Address to Young Americans" event, featuring President Donald Trump, hosted by Students for Trump and Turning Point Action at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona.

Trump’s Controversial Pick of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General Faces Ethics Scrutiny and Senate Resistance

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General sent shockwaves through Congress, with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicting to Bloomberg Television that the nomination won’t succeed. “Look, Gaetz won’t get confirmed,” McCarthy stated. “Everybody knows that.” The 42-year-old Republican resigned from Congress immediately following Trump’s announcement, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. ...

CruxBuzz Staff

EntertainmentNewsUSA
Left side: Robert Pattinson. Photo Source: Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0), Right Side: Zendaya (CC BY 3.0)

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Film A24’s ‘The Drama’ in Boston, Offering $216 Casting Roles for Extras

A24’s newest production, “The Drama,” continues filming across Boston this fall. Leads Zendaya and Robert Pattinson will work on scenes through November. The production has opened opportunities for residents while bringing steady activity to multiple city neighborhoods. “We’re looking for distinctive faces,” states casting director Kate Antognini in her open casting call notice posted online. ...

Govind Tekale

NewsUSA
Trump and Tulsi Gabbard.

Trump’s Appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence Raises Senate Questions, U.S. Intelligence Concerns, and Ally Unease

President-elect Donald Trump has put forth former Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence (DNI), a decision that must have generated intense discussion across the nation and particularly Washington’s political and intelligence circles. The appointment puts Gabbard, 43, in line to oversee and manage 18 U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA, FBI, ...

Govind Tekale

NewsUSA
Mike Waltz

Trump Appoints Rep. Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser to Drive Aggressive U.S.-China Policy and Foreign Defense Strategy

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida as his national security adviser, according to sources familiar with the decision. The selection of Waltz, a combat-decorated Green Beret and current member of the House Armed Services Committee, places a military veteran with extensive combat experience at the helm of U.S. national security policy. ...

Govind Tekale

EntertainmentNews
Sting performs on the steps of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.

Diddy’s Courtroom Drama Casts Shadows Over His Grammy-Winning Sample, but Sting Stands Firm on Ownership

Sting, the legendary frontman of The Police, isn’t letting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal battles taint his view of their iconic hit, “Every Breath You Take.” In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, the 73-year-old musician made it clear that the allegations against Diddy have no impact on his perception of the song. “No. ...