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  • What are AT1 bonds and why are Credit Suisse’s now worthless?

    What are AT1 bonds and why are Credit Suisse’s now worthless?

     

    Investors in a riskier type of Credit Suisse’s bonds had the value of their holdings slashed to zero Sunday after Swiss authorities brokered an emergency takeover of the bank by rival UBS.

    ​Investors in a riskier type of Credit Suisse’s bonds had the value of their holdings slashed to zero Sunday after Swiss authorities brokered an emergency takeover of the bank by rival UBS. 

  • Capitol Police see no current threat to US Capitol after Trump calls for protests

    Capitol Police see no current threat to US Capitol after Trump calls for protests

     

    The US Capitol Police force “is not currently tracking any direct or credible threats to the US Capitol” ahead of a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump, according to a department intelligence assessment obtained by CNN.

    ​The US Capitol Police force “is not currently tracking any direct or credible threats to the US Capitol” ahead of a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump, according to a department intelligence assessment obtained by CNN. 

  • Judge rejects Oath Keepers’ mistrial request in January 6 conspiracy case as prosecutors rest in Proud Boys trial

    Judge rejects Oath Keepers’ mistrial request in January 6 conspiracy case as prosecutors rest in Proud Boys trial

     

    The conspiracy trial of six people affiliated with the far-right Oath Keepers militia group descended into chaos Monday after revelations that the jury had access in their ongoing deliberations to two video clips that the judge had prohibited during the trial.

    ​The conspiracy trial of six people affiliated with the far-right Oath Keepers militia group descended into chaos Monday after revelations that the jury had access in their ongoing deliberations to two video clips that the judge had prohibited during the trial. 

  • 12th atmospheric river heads to storm-weary California

    12th atmospheric river heads to storm-weary California

     

    Still reeling from an onslaught of powerful storms and destructive floods, California is bracing for a 12th atmospheric river that’s expected to bring a new round of heavy snow and rain to the state.

    ​Still reeling from an onslaught of powerful storms and destructive floods, California is bracing for a 12th atmospheric river that’s expected to bring a new round of heavy snow and rain to the state. 

  • Aspiring rapper who died while restrained in hospital described as ‘brilliant and creative’

    Aspiring rapper who died while restrained in hospital described as ‘brilliant and creative’

     

    Aspiring rapper Irvo Otieno streamed his music — with titles like “Man in the Middle,” “Can’t Wait,” “Trapped Out,” and “Frenzy” — under the name Young Vo.

    ​Aspiring rapper Irvo Otieno streamed his music — with titles like “Man in the Middle,” “Can’t Wait,” “Trapped Out,” and “Frenzy” — under the name Young Vo. 

  • Starbucks’ new CEO steps in two weeks early

    Starbucks’ new CEO steps in two weeks early

     

    Starbucks’ new CEO Laxman Narasimhan has taken over the reins from interim CEO Howard Schultz, about two weeks sooner than planned.

    ​Starbucks’ new CEO Laxman Narasimhan has taken over the reins from interim CEO Howard Schultz, about two weeks sooner than planned. 

  • Miami Beach sets midnight curfew after second Spring Break fatal shooting

    Miami Beach sets midnight curfew after second Spring Break fatal shooting

     

    The City of Miami Beach has issued a state of emergency and a midnight curfew following two fatal shooting incidents and “excessively large and unruly crowds,” according to a news release from the city.

    ​The City of Miami Beach has issued a state of emergency and a midnight curfew following two fatal shooting incidents and “excessively large and unruly crowds,” according to a news release from the city. 

  • Search continues for missing Indiana teen who may be in ‘extreme danger’

    Search continues for missing Indiana teen who may be in ‘extreme danger’

     

    Police are asking for the public’s help as the search continues for a missing Indiana teenager who is “believed to be in extreme danger,” according to a missing person alert.

    ​Police are asking for the public’s help as the search continues for a missing Indiana teenager who is “believed to be in extreme danger,” according to a missing person alert. 

  • Dentist arrested in ‘heinous, complex and calculated’ poisoning death of his wife

    Dentist arrested in ‘heinous, complex and calculated’ poisoning death of his wife

     

    A Colorado dentist was arrested early Sunday morning on murder charges in the poisoning death of his wife, according to a release from the Aurora Police Department.

    ​A Colorado dentist was arrested early Sunday morning on murder charges in the poisoning death of his wife, according to a release from the Aurora Police Department. 

  • Silicon Valley Bank left a void that won’t easily be filled

    Silicon Valley Bank left a void that won’t easily be filled

     

    It’s difficult to overstate the influence that Silicon Valley Bank had over the startup world and the ripple effect its collapse this month had on the global tech sector and banking system.

    ​It’s difficult to overstate the influence that Silicon Valley Bank had over the startup world and the ripple effect its collapse this month had on the global tech sector and banking system.