A D.C. Superior Court judge found a Maryland man guilty on Wednesday of a single count of simple assault after he surreptitiously fondled a woman’s hair on a Washington Metro train and posted video of the incident to social media. Bryan Betancur, of Silver Spring, received the verdict following a non-jury trial in which prosecutors … Read more
Global annual data center construction investment is projected to surpass $1 trillion by 2027, effectively doubling market spending compared to 2024 levels, according to a report published by Allianz Commercial. The analysis highlights that Spain, alongside select European peers, is poised for an accelerated rollout as artificial intelligence demand transforms traditional server farms into mission-critical … Read more
Residents across Ho Chi Minh City can now register, modify, cancel, or transfer property mortgages and related security measures at any land registration branch across the municipality, regardless of their property’s specific administrative boundaries. Under Decision 5028, issued by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, the city has officially approved both internal and electronic … Read more
President Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday by media and press freedom groups seeking to block a new Truth Social subscription service that charges Wall Street firms up to $100,000 monthly for faster, preferential access to his market-moving policy announcements, raising constitutional concerns. Federal Lawsuit Filed in New York Over Truth Social Data … Read more
Military officials have publicly identified an 18-year-old Marine recruit who died following a medical emergency during physical training at Camp Pendleton, according to Marine Corps statements. Pvt. Aiden Craig was pronounced dead at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside on a Wednesday, four days after experiencing an unknown ailment during a physical fitness test. Craig was … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has officially initiated the rollout of the Binance Card across Latin America, confirming its initial availability for the Venezuelan market through recent promotional materials. This financial instrument aims to bridge the gap between digital assets and traditional commerce, allowing users to pay for international services and subscriptions directly using their cryptocurrency balances. … Read more
A fresh cyber security incident has struck France’s digital administration as an online data leak claim targets impots.gouv.fr, exposing lines of sensitive taxpayer information and internal administrative records. The alleged breach, publicized on a cybercriminal forum under the handle ZeroBytes, involves confidential fiscal data, identifying numbers, and service histories that experts warn could fuel targeted … Read more
Philadelphia police have identified and charged a 35-year-old man in connection with a late-night double shooting in North Philadelphia that left a 61-year-old woman dead and her husband injured. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, Shariff Perry faces charges of murder and related offenses following the August 9 incident on the 2800 block of North … Read more
The Saudi Exchange recorded multiple equities dropping to their lowest values in 52 weeks during recent trading sessions, according to market monitoring data. During the mid-week session analyzed, several prominent listed firms touched their lowest price points over the preceding year. Real estate development firm Al-Taameer (التعمير) registered a session low of 15.40 Saudi riyals, … Read more
France’s green industry tax credit, known locally as the Crédit d’impôt pour l’industrie verte (C3IV), has been officially extended for an additional three years following its initial launch, according to government deployment records. Administered under the nation’s broader industrial policy framework, the incentive system targets critical manufacturing sectors including battery production, wind energy, solar power … Read more