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[ad_1] FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faced new fraud charges Thursday, as prosecutors accused him of cheating thousands of investors out of billions of dollars while casting himself as a trustworthy "savior of the cryptocurrency industry" — an image boosted by celebrity-studded Super Bowl advertising and big donations to political figures. Four new charges, including securities fraud and conspiracy fraud counts, were unveiled with the unsealing of the refreshed indictment in Manhattan federal court that was returned a day earlier. In a statement, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams hinted, as he has several times previously, that prosecutors were not finished building their case. "We are hard at work and will remain so until justice is done," he said. A spokesperson for Bankman-Fried declined to comment. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

[ad_1] MANCHESTER: Erik ten Hag criticised "inconsistent" officials after Casemiro's second red card this season forced Manchester United to settle for a 0-0 draw against struggling Southampton on Sunday. Casemiro was sent off in the 34th minute at Old Trafford after initially being booked for his high challenge on Southampton's Carlos Alcaraz. VAR official Andre Marriner advised Anthony Taylor to review the Brazil midfielder's foul on the pitchside monitor and the referee upgrading the offence to a red card. Having bounced back from their 7-0 humiliation at Liverpool last weekend by beating Real Betis in the Europa League on Thursday, United had to dig deep to avoid a shock defeat against bottom of the table Southampton. United manager ten Hag was furious with the decision to send off Casemiro, who was also dismissed against Crystal Palace in February, and complained about penalty calls that didn't go his team's way. "Well, what I thin

[ad_1] OLDENBURG: Microplastic waste can be discovered in the marine environment even at far-off places in the world. According to research led by Dr Barbara Scholz-Bottcher of the University of Oldenburg, these tiny particles originate on land but are also released back into the atmosphere by the sea. In order to reach the Arctic region, the researchers collected air samples from several points along the Norwegian coast. The recent publication of the findings in the academic journal Nature Communications. "With our study, we present data on the mass load of different types of plastic in the marine atmosphere for the first time," said Isabel Goßmann, a doctoral candidate at the University of Oldenburg's Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment (ICBM) and first author of the paper. The research team collected the samples during an expedition with the Research Vessel Heincke in 2021. The northernmost destination was Bear Island, the most southerly

[ad_1] There is no doubt that denim continues to be a mainstay of fashion, no matter the season. Denim is always in style. It is simple to wear and simple to style with any wardrobe staple. It can be dressed up or down and offer the promise of options. But which denim trends this season has in store? Let's dive into some denim styles that's ruling the roost. High rise, wide leg denim with bootcut flares High or low-rise-wide-leg jeans have been popular and will possibly remain so in 2023. High-rise, wide-leg denim with bootcut flares is a style of jeans that has become increasingly popular in recent years. The wide-leg fit is roomy and comfortable, while the bootcut flare at the hem adds a touch of retro style. This style of jeans can be dressed up or down, making them versatile and suitable for a variety of occasions. Overall, high-rise, wide-leg denim with bootcut flares is a stylish and comfortable choice for those looking for a trendy yet classic look. Neutral tone (G

[ad_1] Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Former Barclays chief executive Jes Staley has been fined £1.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for misleading the watchdog over the nature of his relationship with billionaire convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Staley, an American, has also been banned from holding senior roles in the City. The FCA said Mr Staley “recklessly approved” a letter sent by Barclays to the regulator that claimed the bank’s former boss did not have a close relationship with Epstein, a financier who was convicted in 2008 of procuring a child for prostitution and faced a new sex-trafficking trial in 2019. In reality, in emails between the two Mr Staley described Epstein as one of his “deepest” and “most cherished” friends, the FCA found. Therese Chambers, joint executive director of enforcement and market oversight at the FCA, said: “A CEO needs to exercise sound

[ad_1] CNN  —  American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin has equaled Lindsey Vonn’s record of 82 World Cup wins with victory in the giant slalom at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, on Sunday. The two-time Olympic gold medalist is now the joint record holder for the most World Cup wins by a female skier, and by an American. After taking a 0.24-second lead in the first run, Shiffrin finished 0.20-second ahead of Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami, who finished third overall, and Slovakia’s Petra Vlhova in her second run. Italy’s Federica Brignone placed second overall. “I was so nervous this run,” Shiffrin said after the victory. “I don’t know why maybe a little bit was because of 82. I really wanted to ski it well and I did, can’t believe it.” Shiffrin is now four wins away from tying the overall record for World Cup wins, cur

[ad_1] Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received $700 million from the China Development Bank (CDB) in a much-needed boost to forex reserves as the country grapples with a worsening economic crisis. The finance minister took to Twitter to make the announcement. "AlhamdoLilah! Funds $700 million received today by State Bank of Pakistan from China Development Bank". In an earlier tweet, Dar had maintained that the loan would "shore up" Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves. Formalities completed and Board of China Development Bank has approved the facility of US $ 700 million for Pakistan. This amount is expected to be received this week by State Bank of Pakistan which will shore up its forex reserves! — Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) February 22, 2023 Earlier this month, the country's foreign exchange reserves slipped to the alarming level of below $3 billion for the first time in nine years, reducing