The US reportedly watered down sanctions against a key Russian oligarch out of fear that disrupting his business empire could hurt the global economy

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The US Treasury issued a special license exempting Alisher Usmanov’s businesses from sanctions.The move makes it legal for the oligarch’s entities to continue doing business with US companies.Officials reportedly feared that blocking his network of businesses could disrupt global trade.Sign up for our weekday newsletter, packed with original analysis, news, […]

Facebook paid GOP firm to malign TikTok

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Facebook parent company Meta is paying one of the biggest Republican consulting firms in the country to orchestrate a nationwide campaign seeking to turn the public against TikTok.The campaign includes placing op-eds and letters to the editor in major regional news outlets, promoting dubious stories about alleged TikTok trends that […]

A former Yale administrator admitted to stealing over $40 million from the school, which she used to purchase travel, a slew of luxury cars, and multiple homes

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Jamie Petron, a former Yale administrator, pleaded guilty to wire fraud Monday, NPR reported .Prosecutors said she resold stolen electronic equipment and funded a lavish lifestyle with the profits.She turned over assets including a Mercedes-Benz G550 and properties in Connecticut.Sign up for our weekday newsletter, packed with original analysis, news, […]

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