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British billionaire Joe Lewis pleads guilty to insider trading, securities fraud

British billionaire Joseph Lewis pleaded guilty Wednesday in New York federal court to securities fraud related to insider trading. Lewis’…

Saudi Arabia opens its first-ever alcohol store — but it’s only accessible to a select group

Saudi Arabia has opened its first alcohol store in the diplomatic quarter of its capital Riyadh, two sources told CNBC.…

Israel-Hamas war negotiations reportedly working toward a weekslong cease-fire

Negotiations over the Israel-Hamas war are zeroing in on a cease-fire deal of one to two months in exchange for…

Iran’s ‘brazen’ strikes around the Middle East send a message to Israel and the U.S., analysts say

Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes on targets in three countries — Syria, Iraq and Pakistan — may not have…

New York AG pushing for lifetime Trump ban cites Martin Shkreli ruling

What does former President Donald Trump have in common with “Pharma bro” Martin Shkreli? A penchant for harshly trolling their…

Former high-ranking FDIC attorney Mark Black pleads guilty in child sex exploitation case

A former high-ranking lawyer at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to conspiring to sexually…

New Hampshire primary results: Trump wins Republican primary as Haley donors fret over next steps

Former President Donald Trump won the New Hampshire Republican primary. Trump led Haley by 54.6% to 43.2% with slightly more…

Appeals court upholds ‘pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli lifetime ban from drug industry

A federal appeals court Tuesday upheld a lifetime ban on “pharma bro” Martin Shkreli from working in the pharmaceuticals industry…

U.S. defense secretary make first public appearance, virtually, since hospitalization

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made his first public appearance, virtually and from home since his secret hospitalization, during a…

U.S. targets Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad, its CEO and Hamas cryptocurrency financiers for sanctions

The U.S. on Monday hit Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its CEO with sanctions, alleging assistance to Iran’s military wing,…