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☆ 3 active-duty Marines who work in intelligence arrested over alleged participation in the January 6 riot
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Konstantin Toropin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Three Marines were arrested Wednesday in relation to the US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. All three Marines work in jobs connected to the intelligence community. All three Marines, who were arrested more than two years after the attack, work in jobs connected to the intelligence community. Records provided by the Marine Corps show that among his awards was a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, an unusual and prestigious medal for a junior Marine. However, the men are not the only members of the intelligence community to be arrested for their alleged part in the siege.

☆ California Storms Destroy a Wharf and Threaten a Way of Life in Beach Town of Capitola
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Jim Carlton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

CAPITOLA, Calif.—The storms that have battered California for the past three weeks have caused floods, mudslides, and blackouts across the state, but few communities have felt their power more than ones such as the oceanside village of Capitola, where an 800-foot wharf that serves as its biggest tourist attraction was torn in half. “We’re used to these storms—the big waves, the swells, the flooding—but this was just heightened,” 45-year-old resident Chad Muller said earlier this week, soon after the Jan. 5 confluence of high tides and giant waves damaged about two dozen homes and businesses.

☆ FTX spent nearly $7 million on food and over $15 million on luxury Bahamian hotels in just 9 months, court documents show
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

FTX's Bahamian entity spent nearly $40 million on hotels, food, and travel in just nine months. They show the company spent almost $6 million at a single hotel and $1 million on one caterer. Lawyers pointed out that the crypto exchange's Bahamian company, FTX Digital Markets, generated no customer revenue, but spent lavishly. From January to September 2022, the company spent $15.4 million on luxury hotels and accommodation, the filings say. Almost half of that was spent on catering services, with the largest amount, $1.4 million, spent on catering at the Hyatt.

☆ Crypto Firm FTX Landed in the Bahamas With a Bang, and Now the Bahamas Is Picking Up the Pieces
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Matt Grossman | Angel Au-Yeung | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

NASSAU, Bahamas—Last year, an FTX executive walked into a bank office here and put $4.5 million of the company’s money behind an ambitious plan to buy an oceanside parcel of land and turn it into the crypto giant’s new headquarters. The executive, Ryan Salame , closed the deal in short order, people familiar with the matter said, just part of the company’s whirlwind real-estate shopping spree in and around Nassau. In April, the Bahamas prime minister appeared with FTX executives at a ceremonial groundbreaking on the new land. But construction never really got under way. FTX collapsed this month, its real-estate holdings now subsumed in bankruptcy.

☆ Donald Trump launched a third bid for president at a time when his legal troubles have never been worse
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( C. Ryan Barber | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Trump announced his 3rd presidential bid in the same place that federal agents view as a suspected crime scene. With midterms over, the Justice Department could soon signal its next steps. The Justice Department has pursued its investigations undeterred by Trump's signaling plans for a third presidential bid, and his formal campaign launch will not protect him. The Justice Department could soon signal its next steps. Ahead of the midterms, Republicans warned that they would wield committees to mount oversight investigations and grill the Justice Department and FBI about investigations involving Trump.

☆ This 52-year-old early retiree left the U.S. for Portugal—a look at his typical day: 'It's pretty affordable'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Alex Trias | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

My wife Noki left her nursing job a few years later, and we enjoyed a peaceful retirement in Washington, D.C. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Bettina Corallo is located in Lisbon's Principe Real neighborhood. Photo: Alex TriasExploring Lisbon's historic centerDay or night, downtown Lisbon is an active city with plenty of ambiance to soak in. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards At the farmers' market in Príncipe Real, you'll find dried fruits and homemade pickles. Alex and Noki spend their time in the communal gardens drinking wine, hanging with neighbors, and enjoying views of the Tejo river.

☆ Hurricane Nicole barrels into Florida's Atlantic coast
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Brian Ellsworth | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Nicole was upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane as it thrashed the Bahamas on Wednesday. It was packing sustained winds of up to 75 mph (120 kph) as it made landfall along the east coast of Florida north of Miami, according to the National Hurricane Center. read moreThe hurricane center also issued storm-surge advisories for much of Florida's Atlantic coast, warning that wind-driven waves would wash over beaches and rush inland to flood low-lying areas well beyond the shore. Nicole is expected to pack less punch at landfall than Ian, which struck Florida as a major Category 4 storm. 'LAST OPPORTUNITY'[1/5] A car drives by a flooded street ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Nicole, in Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S., November 9, 2022.

☆ Hurricane Nicole bears down on Florida's Atlantic coast
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Brian Ellsworth | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/5] A car drives by a flooded street ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Nicole, in Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S., November 9, 2022. REUTERS/Marco BelloMIAMI, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Hurricane Nicole closed in on Florida's Atlantic shoreline early on Thursday with a brew of heavy downpours, fierce winds and a treacherous surge of ocean surf that threatened coastal areas still reeling from the last major storm six weeks ago. Nicole is expected to pack less punch at landfall than Ian, which struck Florida as a major Category 4 storm. Authorities warned, however, that Nicole still posed a formidable threat, especially to structures and coastal foundations weakened by Ian. "We have had a lot of flooding within the last couple of storms," Leanne Hansard, 53, a Daytona Beach resident, said as she was boarding up windows to her family's insurance office.

Rep. Mike Levin is running against Republican Brian Maryott in California's 49th Congressional District. 2022 General EmbedsCalifornia's 49th Congressional District candidatesLevin is serving his second term in the House and sits on the Committee of Veterans Affairs, where he is vice chairman. This is his third time running for the 49th Congressional District seat. Voting history for California's 49th Congressional DistrictCalifornia's 49th Congressional District is located in northern San Diego County and includes the cities of Oceanside and Encinitas. Republican hybrid PAC Congressional Leadership Fund leads all spenders, with Democratic hybrid PAC House Majority PAC and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee so far placing second and third.

☆ In DeSantis' small Florida hometown, voters see 'scumbag' or 'hometown hero' as they head to the polls
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Kimberly Leonard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

DeSantis is up for reelection Tuesday, and could seek the White House in 2024.Insider interviewed voters from his small hometown of Dunedin, Florida. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyDUNEDIN, Florida — Florida Gov. Dunedin, Florida, has an arch in the center of town that reads, "Defending Freedom." "Ron DeSantis is a scumbag," Laura, who declined to share her last name, told Insider after exiting a polling station. Polls in Florida will close at 7 p.m., so it's not yet clear whether DeSantis will win over his hometown.

Biden to tout semiconductor bill with Democratic congressman in tight California racePresident Joe Biden on Friday is set to tour a southern California communications company that is expected to benefit from his legislative push to bolster American semiconductor manufacturing — and he’s taking a vulnerable Democratic congressman with him. Biden will be joined by Rep. Mike Levin for the visit to Carlsbad-headquartered Viasat as he looks to highlight the CHIPS and Science Act, a $280 billion legislative package, ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections. The bill is one of the Biden administration’s most significant legislative achievements. Levin, a two-term congressman representing a San Diego-area district that was once a GOP stronghold, is locked in a tight race with former San Juan Capistrano Mayor Brian Maryott. Biden headlined a rally Thursday night in Oceanside, California, for Levin.

☆ Biden vows to 'free Iran' in West Coast campaign speech
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Trevor Hunnicutt | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

OCEANSIDE, Calif., Nov 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday vowed to "free" Iran, and said that demonstrators working against the country's government would soon succeed in freeing themselves. "Don't worry, we're gonna free Iran. They’re gonna free themselves pretty soon," Biden said during a wide-ranging campaign speech in California, as dozens of demonstrators gathered outside holding banners supporting Iranian protesters. Biden did not expand on his remarks or specify what additional actions he would take during the remarks at MiraCosta College near San Diego. Seven weeks of demonstrations in Iran were ignited by the death of a 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, in the custody of Iran's morality police.

☆ Democratic Rep. Mike Levin faces off against Republican Brian Maryott in California's 49th Congressional District election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rep. Mike Levin is running against Republican Brian Maryott in California's 49th Congressional District. California's 49th Congressional District candidatesLevin is serving his second term in the House and sits on the Committee of Veterans Affairs, where he is vice chairman. This is his third time running for the 49th Congressional District seat. Voting history for California's 49th Congressional DistrictCalifornia's 49th Congressional District is located in northern San Diego County and includes the cities of Oceanside and Encinitas. Republican hybrid PAC Congressional Leadership Fund leads all spenders, with Democratic hybrid PAC House Majority PAC and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee so far placing second and third.

A flooded street is seen in downtown as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in southwestern Florida, in Fort Myers, Florida, U.S. September 28, 2022. REUTERS/Marco BelloVENICE, Fla., Sept 29 (Reuters) - A weakened but still formidable Hurricane Ian chugged across Florida toward the Atlantic seaboard on Thursday after thrashing the state's Gulf Coast with fierce winds, torrential downpours and raging surf that flooded oceanside communities. Separately, U.S. border authorities said 20 Cuban migrants were missing after their boat sank off the Florida coast as Ian neared the coast on Wednesday. Up to 30 inches (76 cm) of rain was forecast to fall on parts of central Florida, the NHC said. DeSantis said Ian had generated life-threatening storm surges - waves of wind-driven seawater rushing in along the coast - of up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) in some places.

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