Brian Kolfage, a decorated United States Air Force veteran who lost both of his legs and an arm in a rocket attack in Iraq, was sentenced to 51 months in prison on Wednesday for defrauding donors to the “We Build the Wall” campaign. The online initiative raised over $25 million from hundreds of thousands of contributors with the intention to privately fund former President Donald Trump's southern border wall.

The Walt Disney Company has filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, accusing him of nullifying two agreements that greenlighted the company's expansion in its special tax district, Reedy Creek. The suit claims that the actions of DeSantis and his appointed board threaten Disney's business operations in the region, jeopardize its economic future, and violate its constitutional rights.

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, will not go to prison this week despite a judge's order that she begin serving her 11-year sentence on Thursday. Her attorneys appealed the ruling to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, which means she will remain free on bail for now.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has had a "long and meaningful" telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first time the two leaders have spoken since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year. Both Ukrainian and Chinese media confirmed the call took place.

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has put a halt to Microsoft's ambitious $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the developer behind Call of Duty. The authority cited concerns regarding the tech giant obtaining excessive power in the rapidly growing cloud gaming market.

Home Office figures revealed that a total of 20,951 additional police officers have been hired since the Government's pledge in 2019 to recruit an extra 20,000 officers across England and Wales. This announcement comes just before next week's local elections, during which the Conservative and Labour parties have clashed over law and order issues.

President Joe Biden has announced a significant investment of $75 million by Democratic PAC, Priorities USA, targeting the 2024 presidential cycle. This sum is $5 million more than its initial target for the 2020 race.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has announced the launch of their 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast, which will be hosted by Vice President Joe Biden. The podcast aims to provide in-depth political analysis and discussions surrounding key issues affecting the state.

Real Estate Newswire recently released a comprehensive list of residential property transactions from various areas within the state. The data covers home transfers between April 17 and April 24 for Passaic, Jackson, Elizabeth, and Hamilton areas.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized the recent ouster of Tucker Carlson from Fox News, implying that this decision reflects a lack of support for free speech and differing viewpoints. Lavrov made these remarks while addressing a press conference at the United Nations.

Nomura Holdings Inc., Japan's largest brokerage and investment bank, has reported a 76% drop in its quarterly net profit as fears of a global banking crisis have taken a toll on the financial markets. The company's investment banking business has been severely impacted, with deal-making fees slumping due to the lowest level of global mergers and acquisitions activity seen in over ten years.

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become vital components for success. Both Orlando and Kansas City businesses are experiencing a resurgence in their efforts to improve DEI within their organizations.

Finnish energy company Futum has announced it is "investigating" the situation regarding its Russian operations after President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing for the temporary takeover of the Finnish firm's assets in Russia. The impact on Fortum's Russian activities and the ongoing divestment process remains uncertain.

Redfin, the popular online real estate brokerage, announced its plan for employees to return to offices in a bid to restore and maintain the company's culture. The announcement came from Redfin's CEO, who emphasized that having employees back in the office is a necessary change.

Former Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake has passionately urged Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host, to "speak out" regardless of any potential legal consequences he may face with his previous employer. In a show of support, Lake has offered to initiate a legal defense fund on behalf of Carlson if breaking the terms of his contract results in him being sued by Fox News.

The trial of advice columnist E. Jean Carroll against former President Donald Trump began on Tuesday, as lawyers for both parties presented their opening statements in a Manhattan courtroom.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has criticized Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for declining to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee, arguing that he is avoiding accountability and alleging corruption within the Supreme Court.

In a recent development, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has come under fire for its dwindling district office staffing numbers even as costs continue to rise. The watchdog responsible for monitoring the SBA's activities has criticized the agency for not paying more overtime wages in relation to collections for PPP loans.

House GOP leaders have encountered numerous obstacles as members of their caucus are intensifying their opposition to the debt limit bill, which they hope to pass this week. A small but significant number of GOP lawmakers have stated that they plan to vote against the bill if it reaches the floor without substantial changes, and the critics' opposition seems sufficient to sink the bill.

Australian inflation experienced a slight reprieve as it eased from its previous 33-year highs during the first quarter of this year. The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 1.4% in the March quarter, marginally above market predictions of a 1.3% increase.

A U.S. District Court judge has ruled in favor of veteran political reporter Ryan Lizza and the Hearst Corporation, dismissing libel suits filed by former Congressman Devin Nunes and his relatives. The judge determined that evidence gathered during litigation showed that the farm owned by Nunes' family employed numerous workers who provided names and Social Security numbers that did not match records from the Social Security Administration.

Montana Representative Zooey Zephyr, a transgender state House member, has been prevented by her Republican colleagues from debating a bill on the House floor that would ban gender-affirming care for minors. A letter from GOP House leaders Tuesday night revealed that a motion will be presented on Wednesday afternoon to determine whether her actions during a rally Monday on her behalf necessitate "disciplinary consequences." The Missoula Democrat is likely to either be censured or expelled during a House session at 1 p.m.

Hawaiian Airlines, a leading airline company in the Pacific region, has reported its first quarter financial results for 2023. During a call with shareholders on Tuesday morning, Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram expressed optimism about the company's performance this year.

Manhattan prosecutors have asked a judge to restrict former President Donald Trump's access to some evidence in his criminal case, citing the ex-president's history of attacking witnesses and other individuals involved in legal matters. They also requested that defense attorneys show evidence from witness cellphones to Mr. Trump only with the consent of the prosecution.

The Shell Chemicals plant in Beaver County, Pennsylvania has issued an apology following a wave of complaints regarding unpleasant odors emanating from the facility. The plant has been in operation since November and has received 11 notices of violation from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) since September 1.

OpenAI, the company behind groundbreaking artificial intelligence models, has unveiled new privacy options for its popular AI tool, ChatGPT. The update includes chat history and data management settings that empower users to control which conversations are used to train their AI models.

South Korea's LG Energy Solution Ltd., a leading battery manufacturer, has reported a staggering 145% increase in its quarterly profit for the January-March period this year. The company's net income reached 633 billion won ($472.61 million), beating analyst forecasts and showing remarkable growth compared to the same quarter last year when it made just 259 billion won.

Chief Justice John Roberts has officially declined Chairman Dick Durbin's request that he appear or designate someone to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding ethics concerns that Democrats have with the U.S. Supreme Court.

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld made a reference to the real topic of the day on Monday, referring to the 2024 election as Susan Rice and Tucker Carlson. Fox News host Brian Kilmeade also made reference to Carlson on his show, while Fox News Channel host Tucker Carlson has agreed to part ways.

President Joe Biden has officially launched his reelection campaign for 2024 amidst a challenging economic landscape characterized by inflation and supply chain problems. The President is focusing on issues such as the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, anti-abortion sentiment, Trump-aligned Republicans, and reforms to Social Security and Medicare.

MSNBC aired more damning whistleblower audio on Tuesday, which appears to show Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) plotting to overthrow the 2020 election by blocking the certification of Joe Biden's win on January 6 and establishing a commission to investigate nonexistent claims of fraud. The tapes were provided by Fox whistleblower Abby Grossberg, who gave them to MSNBC host Ari Melber.

The House of Representatives is set to vote as early as Wednesday on a Republican proposal that aims to reduce federal spending to fiscal 2022 levels, allowing only a 1% annual growth rate in exchange for a crucial increase in the debt ceiling. Democrats have warned about potential consequences, while Republicans accuse their counterparts of fearmongering.