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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump departs a campaign event at the Central Wisconsin Airport on September 07, 2024 in Mosinee, Wisconsin. Scott Olson | Getty ImagesA judge on Thursday dismissed two criminal counts against Donald Trump in his Georgia election interference case but maintained the top charge and other counts against the former president.Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee also tossed out a third count in the case against a number of Trump allies. Trump was not charged with that other count.”President Trump and his legal team in Georgia have prevailed once again,” Trump’s attorney Steve Sadow said in…

The French football star and his ex-club are at loggerheads over $60m in ‘unpaid’ wages. Al Jazeera explains why.Two of football’s biggest names are locking horns in a pay dispute that could be about to turn into a courtroom drama. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and their former striker Kylian Mbappe, now with Real Madrid, are at loggerheads over unpaid wages prior to the France captain’s departure for the Spanish capital in July. Al Jazeera Sport looks at how the relationship between the French champions and their all-time leading scorer has turned so sour and led to a standoff just shy of…

From the latest Marvel and Star Wars shows to classic Disney animated films, Disney Plus is one of the best streaming services for families. If you’re ready for some new TV this fall season, the streamer just launched a limited-time promo today that makes it easier to cozy up with some excellent content and a pumpkin spice latte.Now through September 27, Disney Plus is offering its ad-based plan for just $2 a month for three months. The regular rate for a Disney+ Basic subscription is $8 per month, but this streaming deal comes as the price is set to increase to $10 per month…

Lower mortgage rates over the past several months have led to increased affordability for prospective homebuyers, and this could lead to an extra competitive fall 2024 season. That’s according to a Zillow report released Thursday in which the Seattle-based real estate company said that “lower mortgage rates and rising inventory are giving home buyers a window of opportunity at an unusual time of year.“ Zillow noted that the U.S. median monthly mortgage payment in August had declined by more than $100 since peaking in May. On a monthly basis, the median payment dropped 3.4% in August to $1,827. That figure…

Inconsiderate passengers can make traveling an especially stressful experience.BI spoke with etiquette expert William Hanson about what travelers should never do on trains.Hanson said travelers should avoid talking on speakerphone and placing their bags on seats. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. With summer winding down, “shoulder season” is just around the…

Getty ImagesA former Ticketmaster boss who illegally accessed a rival company’s computer servers to steal information has been sentenced.British national Stephen Mead stole sensitive data from CrowdSurge – a smaller business he had previously worked for – between 2013 and 2015. His actions directly contributed to the company’s collapse, the Department of Justice, in New York, said.Mead pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer intrusions against CrowdSurge, in June. He has now been ordered to pay $67,970 as a forfeiture (about £52,000), and sentenced to a year’s supervised release.Court papers filed in the US state Ticketmaster executives had asked Mead…

The inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette is almost upon us, and the spoilers are rolling in at a furious pace! Yes, we haven’t even seen Joan Vassos‘ suitors pile out of a limousine yet. But we might already know the identity of the lucky guy who wins her final rose! Joan Vassos meets Gerry Turner on The Golden Bachelor. (Image Credit: ABC) In case it isn’t clear already, the remainder of this article contains numerous spoilers about Joan Vassos’ tenure as the first Golden Bachelorette. If you wish to be surprised by the events of the season, then now…

September means Back to Basics here at Inman. As real estate navigates the post-settlement era with new commission rules, real estate professionals from across the country will share what’s working for them, how they’ve evolved their systems and tools, and where they’re investing personally. Over the years I’ve visited countless open houses — some with clients and some on my own. It is always a guessing game of what I will encounter when I enter: agents sitting on the couch watching a football game; others sitting at the dining room table engrossed by whatever is on their laptop or device;…

Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, poses during a presentation at the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan, New York, on April 5, 2023.David Dee Delgado | ReutersDETROIT – Stellantis’ U.S. dealer network has joined the United Auto Workers union in criticizing CEO Carlos Tavares for the company’s recent sales declines, factory production cuts and other decisions they deem detrimental to the automaker’s business.In an open letter to Tavares this week, the head of Stellantis’ U.S. dealer council, Kevin Farrish, condemned the chief executive for prioritizing the company’s profits at the cost of sales, market share and the reputations of…

Israel’s finances are under strain and its budget deficit is widening, as agencies downgrade the nation’s credit.More than 40,000 Israeli businesses are expected to go bankrupt in the coming months. Tourism has ground to a halt and consumption, trade and foreign investment have all slumped. Israel’s war on Gaza is damaging almost every sector of its economy. This comes as spending and borrowing are both rocketing to finance the mounting cost of the war. That cost is expected to reach more than $55bn by next year. Credit rating agencies have downgraded Israel for the first time in its history. Meanwhile,…