Trump is right to face down Iran’s empty threats

Know how you can tell the Trump administration’s tough approach on Iran is working? Tehran is acting out in a bid to remove the pressure. Iran’s rulers pointedly announced Monday that they’ll soon cross a red line of the 2015 nuclear deal by exceeding its limit on stockpiles of highly enriched uranium. This comes a Read more about Trump is right to face down Iran’s empty threats[…]

Proposed law would deny ex-cons taxpayer dollars to run for office

Saying it doesn’t want to see another disgraced pol like Hiram Monserrate score big bucks off taxpayers while running for office, the city’s Campaign Finance Board is backing legislation that would prohibit candidates convicted of public corruption felonies from qualifying for public matching funds. Amy Loprest, the CFB’s executive director, told the City Council’s government Read more about Proposed law would deny ex-cons taxpayer dollars to run for office[…]

Groom in a coma after plunging off hotel banister on wedding night

A groom is fighting for his life after plunging through a hotel banister on his wedding night, leaving him with a significant brain injury. Newlywed Chris Mallon fell into a paved area Friday as he made his way to the honeymoon suite in West Lothian, Scotland, with his wife, Avril. Mallon, who is in his Read more about Groom in a coma after plunging off hotel banister on wedding night[…]

Credit Suisse exec heads to Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank has named Steven Feinberg to manage its US investment-grade debt trading, Bloomberg reported. Feinberg had previously worked at Credit Suisse Group for almost two decades. Click Here: toulon rugby shop melbourne Feinberg will be a managing director at the Frankfurt, Germany-based Deutsche Bank, reporting to Paul Huchro.

Accused David Ortiz shooter indicted on drug charges in New Jersey

The bumbling Dominican hitman who allegedly confessed to accidentally shooting baseball legend David Ortiz was indicted in New Jersey Thursday for conspiring to distribute heroin and cocaine, federal prosecutors said. Accused hitman Rolfi Ferreira Cruz, 25, was also indicted on charges of possessing more than 100 grams of heroin and a quantity of cocaine with Read more about Accused David Ortiz shooter indicted on drug charges in New Jersey[…]

Man smashes wine glass in rival’s face during bar fight over woman

A man smashed a wine glass in someone’s face while they were fighting over a woman at a Brooklyn bar, police said Wednesday. The melee broke out around 3:45 a.m. Friday inside Falada Lounge on Emmons Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, cops said. The men were arguing when the dispute escalated — with the stranger hitting Read more about Man smashes wine glass in rival’s face during bar fight over woman[…]

Retired NYPD detective helps collar bat-wielding subway maniac

Bat’s all you got? A baseball-bat-wielding homeless man flipped out at a straphanger who bumped into him on the subway — only to learn the target was an armed ex-NYPD cop who was packing a much better weapon. In a dramatic standoff captured on video, former detective David Morales, 54, pulled out his pistol and Read more about Retired NYPD detective helps collar bat-wielding subway maniac[…]

Zion Williamson taken by Pelicans with No. 1 pick of NBA draft

The most tantalizing prospect of the last decade has officially arrived. The Pelicans confirmed what most have assumed for months, selecting Zion Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night. Williamson has long been a lock for the selection. Combined with a sensational freshman season at Duke, Williamson’s 6-foot-7, Read more about Zion Williamson taken by Pelicans with No. 1 pick of NBA draft[…]

Beyonc\u00e9’s first ‘Lion King’ song has fans feeling the love

It’s only fleeting, but if the new teaser ad for Disney’s “The Lion King” remake is anything to go by, the soundtrack featuring Beyoncé and Donald Glover is going to be stunning. The superstar pair — who play Nala and Simba, respectively, in the CGI redo of the 1994 animated film — croon just 30 Read more about Beyonc\u00e9’s first ‘Lion King’ song has fans feeling the love[…]

Senate votes to block Trump’s $8 billion Saudi arms deal

​The Senate voted on Thursday to block the Trump administration’s $8 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia,​ but the numbers were not enough to overturn a veto by President Trump. The Republican-led Senate filed 22 resolutions — one for each of the contracts — and grouped them into three votes. Two of them passed with Read more about Senate votes to block Trump’s $8 billion Saudi arms deal[…]