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09-08-2025
- Business
Andy Nilsson ends North Carolina Senate bid after Trump backs Michael Whatley
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina next year said Friday that he's ending his bid now that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has entered the race with President Donald Trump's support. Several months ago, Andy Nilsson revealed his candidacy for the Senate seat currently held by GOP incumbent Thom Tillis. Tillis announced in late June, after clashing with Trump, that he wouldn't seek a third term. Last week, Whatley, a North Carolina native and resident, entered the race for the GOP nomination, already holding what Trump wrote on social media as his "Complete and Total Endorsement.' Now Nilsson, a former furniture company owner who once ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor, says in a news release that he had decided to suspend his campaign. Nilsson said Trump's endorsement of Whatley 'played a central role in my decision. I respect the President's desire to go in a different direction, even if I have questions about his choice.' Whatley's campaign launch July 31 appeared to set the stage for a possible general election showdown between him and former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who announced his candidacy three days earlier. The seat in the highly competitive state could decide whether Democrats regain a majority in the chamber. Democrats need a net gain of four seats in the November 2026 elections. Similar to Nilsson's departure, Cooper's candidacy prompted ex-U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel to suspend his monthslong campaign for the Democratic nomination. Wiley endorsed Cooper. Nilsson, who helps coach football and teaches at a Winston-Salem high school, did not mention any endorsement from him in Friday's statement but said he would 'work hard to keep this Senate seat in the hands of a conservative.' Nilsson highlighted his effort to unseat Tillis, whom he said 'had lost touch with his base," and that "mine was the first campaign to call him out.' Nilsson's political career also has included working as a campaign staffer for gubernatorial candidate Richard Vinroot and then-congressional candidate Richard Burr.
Winnipeg Free Press
08-08-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Andy Nilsson ends North Carolina Senate bid after Trump backs Michael Whatley
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina next year said Friday that he's ending his bid now that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has entered the race with President Donald Trump's support. Several months ago, Andy Nilsson revealed his candidacy for the Senate seat currently held by GOP incumbent Thom Tillis. Tillis announced in late June, after clashing with Trump, that he wouldn't seek a third term. Last week, Whatley, a North Carolina native and resident, entered the race for the GOP nomination, already holding what Trump wrote on social media as his 'Complete and Total Endorsement.' Now Nilsson, a former furniture company owner who once ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor, says in a news release that he had decided to suspend his campaign. Nilsson said Trump's endorsement of Whatley 'played a central role in my decision. I respect the President's desire to go in a different direction, even if I have questions about his choice.' Whatley's campaign launch July 31 appeared to set the stage for a possible general election showdown between him and former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who announced his candidacy three days earlier. The seat in the highly competitive state could decide whether Democrats regain a majority in the chamber. Democrats need a net gain of four seats in the November 2026 elections. Similar to Nilsson's departure, Cooper's candidacy prompted ex-U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel to suspend his monthslong campaign for the Democratic nomination. Wiley endorsed Cooper. Nilsson, who is a Winston-Salem high school teacher and assistant football coach, didn't mention an endorsement in Friday's statement but said he would work hard to keep the seat 'in the hands of a conservative.' Nilsson on Friday highlighted his effort to unseat Tillis, who he said 'had lost touch with his base' and that 'mine was the first campaign to call him out.' Winnowing the field won't necessarily prevent Cooper or Whatley from avoiding March primary elections for their respective nominations. Republican Don Brown, a writer and former Navy officer, remains a candidate for the GOP nomination. And official candidate filing occurs in December.
Business Insider
28-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Goldman Sachs Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Danske Bank (0NVC)
In a report released yesterday, Patrik Nilsson from Goldman Sachs maintained a Hold rating on Danske Bank (0NVC – Research Report), with a price target of DKK250.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at DKK258.26. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Nilsson is ranked #6154 out of 9622 analysts. Currently, the analyst consensus on Danske Bank is a Strong Buy with an average price target of DKK272.78. The company has a one-year high of DKK261.90 and a one-year low of DKK177.25. Currently, Danske Bank has an average volume of 255.7K.
Straits Times
17-06-2025
- Straits Times
Sweden's 'Queen of Trash' jailed over toxic waste scandal
Waste management company Think Pink's former chief executive Bella Nilsson was sentenced to six years behind bars for 19 counts of 'aggravated environmental crime'. PHOTO: AFP STOCKHOLM - A court in Sweden on June 17 convicted 10 people of illegally dumping toxic waste, including a former stripper who once described herself as the 'Queen of Trash', in the country's biggest environmental crime trial. The five central figures in the case were handed prison sentences ranging from two to six years. Waste management company Think Pink was found guilty of dumping or burying some 200,000 tonnes of waste from the Stockholm area at 21 sites from 2015 to 2020, with no intention of processing it correctly. In a 692-page verdict, the Sodertorn district court sentenced Think Pink's former chief executive Bella Nilsson to six years behind bars for 19 counts of 'aggravated environmental crime'. Nilsson worked as a stripper and managed a sex club in Stockholm in the 1990s, getting convicted for accounting crimes in 1998. She wrote a memoire – A Stripper's Confession – before going on to win a prestigious award in 2018 for entrepreneurship with Think Pink. The four others received prison sentences ranging from two to four-and-a-half years. 'The group's waste management activities have posed risks – in certain instances, substantial risks – to both human health and the environment,' judge Niklas Schullerqvist wrote in a statement. 'There is no doubt that environmental offences were committed at the sites where the waste was handled.' Think Pink was hired by municipalities, construction companies, apartment co-operatives and private individuals to dispose of primarily building materials but also electronics, metals, plastics, wood, tyres and toys. But the firm left the piles of waste unsorted and abandoned, the court heard. High levels of toxic PCB compounds, lead, mercury, arsenic and other chemicals had been released into the air, soil and water, endangering the health of human, animal and plant life, the court found. Nilsson – who has now changed her name to Fariba Vancor – argued during the trial that Think Pink had 'followed the law'. During the proceedings, her lawyers rejected the prosecution's claim the company used falsified documents to mislead authorities, saying any wrongdoing was 'by mistake'. Her defence team was surprised by June 17's verdict. 'It was a little unexpected,' lawyer Jan Tibbling told daily Aftonbladet, adding: 'Of course we're not happy.' He said he had yet to speak to his client to discuss whether to lodge an appeal. Nilsson has insisted she is the victim of a plot by business rivals. A total of 11 people were charged in the case. Only one of the accused was acquitted: an eccentric entrepreneur who starred in a reality show about his over-the-top lifestyle, whom the court concluded had primarily served in a marketing role. In addition to Nilsson, the convicted included an environmental consultant accused of helping the company pass inspections, a 'waste broker', a transport organiser, five landowners, and Nilsson's ex-husband who co-founded the company and at one time served as its chief executive. The five central figures were ordered to pay 260 million kronor (S$35 million) in damages to several municipalities for clean-up and decontamination costs. One of the biggest claims was from the Botkyrka city council, where two Think Pink waste piles burnt for months in 2020 and 2021 after spontaneously combusting. One was near two nature reserves. The Kagghamra site, buried under sand to extinguish the fire, has only recently stopped burning. The trial opened in September 2024 after an investigation lasting several years and comprising more than 45,000 pages. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Local Sweden
17-06-2025
- Local Sweden
Queen of Trash: Sweden convicts 10 people in its biggest environmental trial
A court in Sweden on Tuesday convicted 10 people of illegally dumping toxic waste, including a former stripper who once described herself as the "Queen of Trash", in the country's biggest environmental crime trial. Advertisement The five central figures in the case were handed prison sentences ranging from two to six years. Waste management company Think Pink was found guilty of dumping or burying some 200,000 tonnes of waste from the Stockholm area at 21 sites from 2015 to 2020, with no intention of processing it correctly. In a 692-page verdict, the Södertörn district court sentenced Think Pink's former chief executive Bella Nilsson to six years behind bars for 19 counts of "aggravated environmental crime". Nilsson worked as a stripper and managed a sex club in Stockholm in the 1990s, getting convicted for accounting crimes in 1998. She wrote a memoire – "A Stripper's Confession" – before going on to win a prestigious award in 2018 for entrepreneurship with Think Pink. The four others received prison sentences ranging from two to four-and-a-half years. "The group's waste management activities have posed risks – in certain instances, substantial risks – to both human health and the environment," judge Niklas Schullerqvist wrote in a statement. "There is no doubt that environmental offences were committed at the sites where the waste was handled." Think Pink was hired by municipalities, construction companies, apartment co-operatives and private individuals to dispose of primarily building materials but also electronics, metals, plastics, wood, tyres and toys. But the firm left the piles of waste unsorted and abandoned, the court heard. High levels of toxic PCB compounds, lead, mercury, arsenic and other chemicals had been released into the air, soil and water, endangering the health of human, animal and plant life, the court found. 'Unexpected' Nilsson – who has now changed her name to Fariba Vancor – argued during the trial that Think Pink had "followed the law". During the proceedings, her lawyers rejected the prosecution's claim the company used falsified documents to mislead authorities, saying any wrongdoing was "by mistake". Her defence team was surprised by Tuesday's verdict. "It was a little unexpected," lawyer Jan Tibbling told daily Aftonbladet, adding: "Of course we're not happy." Advertisement He said he had yet to speak to his client to discuss whether to lodge an appeal. Nilsson has insisted she is the victim of a plot by business rivals. A total of 11 people were charged in the case. Only one of the accused was acquitted: an eccentric entrepreneur who starred in a reality show about his over-the-top lifestyle, whom the court concluded had primarily served in a marketing role. In addition to Nilsson, the convicted included an environmental consultant accused of helping the company pass inspections, a "waste broker", a transport organiser, five landowners, and Nilsson's ex-husband who co-founded the company and at one time served as its chief executive. The five central figures were ordered to pay 260 million kronor ($27 million) in damages to several municipalities for clean-up and decontamination costs. Advertisement One of the biggest claims was from the Botkyrka city council, where two Think Pink waste piles burned for months in 2020 and 2021 after spontaneously combusting. One was near two nature reserves. The Kagghamra site, buried under sand to extinguish the fire, has only recently stopped burning. The trial opened in September 2024 after an investigation lasting several years and comprising more than 45,000 pages.
