Hong Kong journalists sentenced for ‘sedition’ and ‘illegal ideologies’

Hong Kong journalists sentenced for ‘sedition’ and ‘illegal ideologies’

Two pro-democracy journalists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to prison for “seditious” activities and “illegal ideologies.” Chung Pui-kuen, 55, and Patrick Lam, 36, were found guilty in August of conspiring to publish seditious materials through their Stand News media outlet.  Chung was the former editor-in-chief of Stand News and received a 21-month prison sentence. … Read more

NYC Mayor Eric Adams charges announced

NYC Mayor Eric Adams charges announced

[The stream is slated to start at 11:30 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Federal prosecutors are expected to announce public corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams Thursday in a press conference in lower Manhattan. Adams has been indicted on criminal … Read more

How esports is taking off with big dollars behind it

How esports is taking off with big dollars behind it

Video gaming is big business. The global market is expected to reach $187.7 billion in 2024, according to data firm Newzoo. And in the industry, there has been a big effort to boost esports, which is competitive gaming, and turn it into a professional sport on part with soccer or football. Esports involves teams or … Read more

David Tepper says the Fed has to cut rates at least two or three more times to keep credibility

David Tepper says the Fed has to cut rates at least two or three more times to keep credibility

David Tepper, founder and president of Appaloosa Management. David Orrell | CNBC Appaloosa Management’s David Tepper said investors should believe the Federal Reserve when it says it will lower interest rates because the central bank has now to keep credibility. “You just read what these guys are saying,” Tepper said Thursday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” … Read more