New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on Federal Charges

This is Beirut, 10/10 09:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on Thursday. James, 66, a Democrat, was indicted by a grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, on one count of bank fraud and a second one of making false statements to a financial institution. The charges against James were brought one day after former FBI director James Comey, pleaded not guilty ...

Insurrection Act: Trump’s Ultimate Card

Moncef Ait-Kaci, 08/10 18:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Enacted in 1807 during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency, the Insurrection Act allows the president to call on the armed forces to restore order when a state is overwhelmed or when federal laws can no longer be enforced through normal means. But its roots go back even further. The first similar laws date from 1792, following uprisings in the ...

AI and Employment: A Process of Creative Destruction

Paul Guillot, 07/10 11:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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AI is hailed for boosting efficiency, speed, and productivity. But behind the hype, a global concern looms: could it put millions of jobs at risk? From Salesforce headquarters to Amazon warehouses, from New York offices to emerging markets, one question dominates: is AI a ticking social time bomb? A Subtle but Global Threat The IMF estimates ...

FIFA Unveils Trionda, the Official Ball of the 2026 World Cup

This is Beirut, 03/10 14:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, combining high-tech refinements and design details celebrating the three co-host countries -- the United States, Mexico and Canada. The ball, called Trionda, was again designed by German manufacturer Adidas, provider of the official World Cup balls since the 1970 tournament. "I am ...

Virtual Jesus? People of Faith Divided as AI Enters Religion

This is Beirut, 03/10 13:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Artificial intelligence, the technology upending nearly every corner of society, is creeping into religion, serving up virtual Jesus and automated sermons -- a change drawing mixed reviews from the faithful. Religious chatbots and other faith-based digital tools are growing in number, offering counsel, comfort and spiritual guidance during an age ...

When Art Becomes a Safe Haven

Christiane Tager, 03/10 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an uncertain economic landscape, art is no longer just about decorating walls. For some, it represents a financial refuge where value can literally skyrocket in just a few years. A canvas like Pablo Picasso’s Les Femmes d’Alger (Version ‘O’) sold for more than $179 million, while Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Untitled (1982) fetched $110 ...

ADDS Energy Projects Terminated, New York Funding Freeze

This is Beirut, 02/10 12:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Efforts to swiftly end the US government shutdown collapsed Wednesday as Democrats in Congress went home without resolving a funding stand-off with President Donald Trump and the White House threatened public sector jobs. Federal funding expired at midnight after Trump and lawmakers failed to agree on a deal to keep the lights on, prompting ...

Netanyahu Meets US Envoy Witkoff in New York to Discuss Gaza

This is Beirut, 25/09 22:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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According to The Times of Israel, citing Channel 13, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Strategic Affairs Adviser Ron Dermer met today at their hotel in New York with US special envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of hostages. Trump’s team is ...

Messi Double Propels Miami in 4-0 MLS Win Over NYCFC

This is Beirut, 25/09 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lionel Messi scored two goals and assisted on another as Inter Miami thumped New York City FC 4-0 on Wednesday to clinch an MLS Cup playoff berth. Another classic performance from Messi propelled the Argentine superstar to the solo lead on Major League Soccer's scoring list, taking him to 24 goals in 23 matches played -- two more than LAFC's ...

Aoun Calls on US Diaspora to Engage More in Lebanon

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In New York, Joseph Aoun Meets with FIFA President

This is Beirut, 25/09 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with President Joseph Aoun. In a message posted on Instagram, Infantino said he had “the pleasure of talking football” with the president, highlighting the role of sport as a “source of hope and opportunity” for Lebanese youth. He ...

US says Dismantles Possible Telecom Network Threat to UN Summit

This is Beirut, 23/09 18:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The US Secret Service said Tuesday it had dismantled a network of electronic devices that could have crashed New York's telecommunications network in an attack ahead of the UN General Assembly. The protective agency did not say who was responsible for the sophisticated material but linked it to "nation-state" actors and ...