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Bloomberg
13-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Paul Allen's Estate Puts NBA's Portland Trail Blazers Up for Sale
The NBA has yet another team on the market, with the Portland Trail Blazers being put up for sale by the estate of Paul Allen, the Microsoft Corp. co-founder. The team has hired investment bank Allen & Co. alongside law firm Hogan Lovells to the run the sale process, according to a Trail Blazers statement.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor compete in Virginia's Attorney General Democratic primary
Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor are competing for the Democratic nomination for attorney general. The winner of June 17 primary election will face the Republican incumbent Jason Miyares. In Virginia, attorneys general serve four-year terms, and there are no restrictions on how many terms they can serve. ___ Age: 36 Employment: Attorney, Hogan Lovells Education: Bachelor of Arts from William and Mary; Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia Previous elected office: Former State Delegate, HD-89 (Norfolk) 2018-2021. Website: What is an area where Virginia needs more robust consumer protection enforcement? How would you pursue such enforcement? Virginians are getting squeezed at the grocery store, the gas pump, and everywhere in between—while corporations rake in record profits. As assistant attorney general in D.C., I served in the Office of Consumer Protection, taking on gun manufacturers, big banks, and housing giants to defend everyday people. As attorney general, I'll keep fighting corporate price gougers driving up costs for working families. That includes stopping monopolies like Kroger and Albertsons, whose proposed merger would raise grocery prices and hurt Virginia communities. I've fought corporate consolidation before—and I'll do it again. I'll expand the Consumer Protection Section to go after companies that break the law through collusion, predatory lending, or digital exploitation. Jason Miyares works for his corporate donors. I'll work for the people of Virginia. In what, if any, ways do you believe the attorney general's prosecutorial authority should be expanded? Is there ever an instance when the AG's office should be able to seize control of certain criminal cases from local prosecutors? The job of the attorney general is to protect the people of Virginia and ensure justice is served. We can best keep Virginians safe when all elements of our criminal justice system – from law enforcement to prosecutors are working collaboratively to go after violent criminals and drug dealers to protect our communities. As attorney general, I will always work to make sure the law is enforced fairly and criminals are held accountable – and that this is done in a way that focuses on facts, not politics. ___ Age: 57 Employment: Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Education: University of Richmond Law School; Master's degree in international relations, University of Virginia. Previous elected office: Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney (2011 – Present) Website: What is an area where Virginia needs more robust consumer protection enforcement? How would you pursue such enforcement? As attorney general, I will do everything I can to protect Virginians. I have over two decades of experience as a prosecutor. I am intimately familiar with the scams and the ways they destroy innocent people. I am ready and able with in-depth expertise and experience to stop this crime. I will prosecute perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law so that they will never target Virginians again. If need be, I will go to the General Assembly to strengthen the laws. Virginia needs an attorney general with prosecutorial experience, a proven record of winning tough fights, and the track record to stand up to Trump and Elon Musk to protect our rights. As your attorney general, I will be a steadfast last line of defense for protecting Virginia's families, communities, and pocketbooks. In what, if any, ways do you believe the attorney general's prosecutorial authority should be expanded? Is there ever an instance when the AG's office should be able to seize control of certain criminal cases from local prosecutors? I believe our prosecutorial authority should always include proposing and advocating for legislation before the General Assembly that we believe will help keep Virginians safe or that address a new form of crime. No one could have imagined years ago the potency and danger of crime over the internet. Now with the rise of AI, the dangers and magnitude of increase. No one could have imagined the proliferation of guns and the number of mass shootings. We need to make sure our laws stay up to date to protect Virginians. I will be vigilant in protecting Virginia families. I will stand up for the U.S. Constitution and for the rule of law and will not allow Trump and Musk to put Virginia families in harm's way.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ukraine, US may sign minerals deal on April 24, Trump says
Ukraine and the U.S. may sign a minerals deal on April 24, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on April 17. "We have a minerals deal, which I guess is going to be signed on Thursday, next Thursday," Trump said during a press conference with Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the White House. "And I assume they're going to live up to the deal," he added. Trump's statement came nearly an hour after President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Ukrainian and American sides were holding talks on the deal and a related memorandum could be signed online on April 17. Earlier this week, U.S. and Ukrainian delegates held consultations on the deal in Washington. The sides have made "significant progress," Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said. "We have now agreed with the U.S. side to affirm this positive development by a relevant memorandum of intent — we are preparing a formal conclusion of the deal in the near future," she said. According to earlier reporting, the U.S. proposal would grant extensive control to a joint investment fund managed by Washington, with no offer of security guarantees in return. The Trump administration has framed the deal as a way to recoup the billions of dollars in military and financial aid provided to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. Bloomberg reported earlier on April 16 that the U.S. has softened its "maximalist" demands, lowering the payback it seeks for the provided aid from $300 billion to $100 billion. While the latter sum is closer to Kyiv's estimates of the supplied assistance, Zelensky has stressed that Ukraine does not see the aid sent by the Biden administration as debt. The original framework agreement was expected to be signed during Zelensky's visit to Washington on Feb. 28, but the plan fell apart following a heated Oval Office dispute with Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Zelensky left without finalizing the deal. Ukraine has since hired the American-British law firm Hogan Lovells to advise on the negotiations. Read also: Trump's Ukraine peace push is really about business — and Putin knows it We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Significant progress' — Ukraine, US to conclude minerals deal in 'near future,' Deputy PM says
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have made "significant progress" in talks on a minerals deal, which will be concluded in the "near future," Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on April 16. "Our technical teams have worked diligently on the agreement. We've made significant progress, and the legal teams have ensured the appropriate emphasis in the draft. I extend my thanks to the negotiators on both sides," Svyrydenko said on Facebook. The statement follows consultations between U.S. and Ukrainian delegates in Washington on April 11 and 12, which were meant to hash out details of the long-debated deal on Ukraine's natural wealth. While initial reporting indicated the talks began in an "antagonistic atmosphere," President Volodymyr Zelensky later said the round of discussions concluded in a "positive mood." "We have now agreed with the U.S. side to affirm this positive development by a relevant memorandum of intent — we are preparing a formal conclusion of the deal in the near future," the deputy prime minister noted. According to earlier reporting, the U.S. proposal would grant extensive control to a joint investment fund managed by Washington, with no offer of security guarantees in return. The Trump administration has framed the deal as a way to recoup the billions of dollars in military and financial aid provided to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. Bloomberg reported earlier on April 16 that the U.S. has softened its "maximalist" demands, lowering the payback it seeks for the provided aid from $300 billion to $100 billion. While the latter sum is closer to Kyiv's estimates of the supplied assistance, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed that Ukraine does not see the aid sent by the Biden administration as debt. Speaking to Bloomberg, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent nevertheless said that the negotiators are "very close" and the deal could be finalized as early as this week. "The teams will continue to work on the details, a lot has been worked out," Svyrydenko said. "The agreement will be subject to ratification by the Ukrainian parliament and will provide opportunities for investment and development in Ukraine and ensure conditions for tangible economic growth both in Ukraine and the U.S." The original framework agreement was expected to be signed during Zelensky's visit to Washington on Feb. 28, but the plan fell apart following a heated Oval Office dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Zelensky left without finalizing the deal. Ukraine has since hired the American-British law firm Hogan Lovells to advise on the negotiations. Read also: Ukraine's long-suffering aerospace giants look to Europe to break free from Russian orbit We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US softens demands on Ukraine minerals deal after Washington talks, Bloomberg reports
The Trump administration has lowered the payback for the provided aid it seeks under a minerals agreement with Ukraine from $300 billion to $100 billion, Bloomberg reported on April 16, citing undisclosed sources. The news comes following technical consultations between U.S. and Ukrainian delegates in Washington on April 11 and 12, which were meant to hash out details of the long-debated deal on Ukraine's natural wealth. While initial reporting indicated the talks began in an "antagonistic atmosphere," President Volodymyr Zelensky said the round of discussions concluded in a "positive mood." The current U.S. proposal would grant extensive control to a joint investment fund managed by Washington. The Trump administration has framed the deal as a way to recoup the billions of dollars in military and financial aid provided to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. While the $100 billion that Washington now reportedly seeks is closer to Ukraine's estimates, President Volodymyr Zelensky has previously stressed that Kyiv does not see the previously provided assistance as debt. Under the Biden administration, the U.S. has donated the largest volumes of arms and military equipment among Ukraine's partners. However, President Donald Trump has yet to allocate any new packages and even briefly paused the ongoing assistance in March to pressure Kyiv into signing the minerals deal. The original framework agreement was expected to be signed during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington on Feb. 28, but the plan fell apart following a heated Oval Office dispute with Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Zelensky left without finalizing the deal. Ukraine has since hired the American-British law firm Hogan Lovells to advise on the negotiations. Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna confirmed on April 14 that Ukraine had submitted a revised set of proposals during the latest round of talks, without commenting on the U.S.'s reaction. Read also: Russia sees no 'clear outlines' yet of agreement with US on war in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson says We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
