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The Florida federal judge overseeing the criminal classified documents case against former President Donald Trump has been the target of more than 1,000 complaints in just one week this month raising allegations of her handling of the case, a top appeals court judge revealed in an order.The complaints against Judge Aileen Cannon have come to light amid renewed criticism by some legal observers and Trump opponents that she is slow-walking the criminal case against the former president to ensure it does not go to trial before the presidential election.”Many of the complaints” against Cannon filed with the 11th Circuit U.S.…

Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died, according to a statement from the Obama and Robinson families. She was 86. “As a sister, aunt, cousin, neighbor, and friend to so many, she was beloved beyond words by countless others whose lives were improved by her presence,” the statement from Barack and Michelle Obama, Craig and Kelly Robinson, and their children said in part. “She passed peacefully this morning, and right now, none of us are quite sure how exactly we’ll move on without her,” the statement said. Michelle Obama posted on social media, “My mom Marian Robinson was my…

Looking for Thursday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers? You can find them here: It’s Friday at last, as well as the last day of May. On top of that, this is my final Strands post for the nonce. I’ll be back in two weeks, but I’m passing the proverbial baton to Kris Holt, who will then pass it on to Paul Tassi and then back to me. Let’s do this Strands, shall we? It’s a fun one today! How To Play Strands The New York Times’ Strands puzzle is a play on the classic word search. It’s in beta for…

Week in Review Asian equities were mostly low throughout the week though picked up at the end due to MSCI’s MSCI semi-index rebalance. The National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund Phase 3 Co., Ltd (i.e. the “Big Fund Phase 3”) launched with nearly $50 billion to “increase investment in core technologies and key components as well as semiconductors and the industrial chain”. Electric vehicle maker BYD announced a hybrid powertrain allowing for 1,250 miles/2,000 kilometers without a charge or refueling. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) reportedly developed a 3-nanometer chip after having previously been only capable of producing a 5-nanometer…

Russia’s intense attacks across the front line have been costly, with the number of casualties per day reaching a new peak this month, according to new intelligence.The assessment attributes the elevated casualty rate to Russia’s brutal ongoing offensive, noting that Russia’s ability to replenish its units is stretched thin due to its consistent losses.According to Friday’s intel from the UK Ministry of Defense, the average number of Russian personnel casualties was over 1,200 a day in May, the highest number reported since the war began. The ministry also said the total number of killed or wounded Russian soldiers since the…

Ukraine is facing off against Russia’s formidable Black Sea Fleet. How are Ukraine’s cheap unmanned sea drones and Western missiles taking down Russian warships worth hundreds of millions of dollars? This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in.

Investing.com — Bets on the Bank of Canada pivoting to rate cuts next week received a major boost as data showing a significant dent to the economy and inflation suggests that higher rates are no longer needed. “All ducks appear to be in a row for the Bank of Canada to kick-start the policy easing cycle and lower the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 4.75% on Wednesday,” RBC said in Friday note. Money markets are now pricing in an 80% chance the BoC will move cut rates on Jun. 5, according to data from LSEG. The increased bets…

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Friday said major U.S. airlines had declined to commit to boosting travel benefits for military personnel, the latest clash between the Biden administration and the air carriers. Buttigieg in April had urged airlines to do more for military personnel and vowed to publicize the issue on a dashboard but he said major carriers including Delta Air Lines (NYSE:), American Airlines (NASDAQ:) and United Airlines have declined to “make clear and enforceable commitments to U.S. service members and their families.” Airlines, who employ a large number of military veterans, insist…

A bevy of celebrity-backed meme coins has captured the crypto zeitgeist recently, but experts say they may be courting bigger legal risks compared to past enforcement actions. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has targeted celebrities for promoting cryptocurrencies on social media before—a list that notably includes Kim Kardashian, the celebrity entrepreneur and step-daughter to Caitlyn Jenner. And Jenner this week launched meme coins on Solana and Ethereum bearing the Olympic gold medalist’s name. To the extent that Jenner’s meme coins are unregistered securities, she could face greater legal consequences compared to Kardashian, attorneys specializing in securities laws told…

A former vice chief of naval operations was arrested Friday for allegedly steering government contracts towards a company in exchange for a lucrative job offer while commanding US naval forces in Europe and Africa and the Allied Joint Forces Command. Robert Burke, a retired four-star Admiral, and the company’s co-CEOs Yongchul “Charlie” Kim and Meghan Messenger are facing bribery and conspiracy charges, according to the Justice Department. Burke is also charged with performing acts affecting a personal financial interest and concealing material facts from the United States. If convicted, Burke faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, and Kim…