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Joran van der Sloot, suspect in Natalee Holloway case, expected to plead guilty to extortion charges

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Joran van der Sloot, the main suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway, is expected to plead guilty to federal extortion and wire fraud charges. Joran van der Sloot, the main suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway, is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday to federal extortion and wire fraud charges in Alabama. Van der Sloot pleaded not guilty to the extortion and wire fraud charges in June after he was extradited to the U.S. from Peru, where he had been serving a 28-year sentence for the 2010 murder of 21-year-old Stephany Flores. Dutch citizen Joran van der Sloot, left, is driven in a police vehicle from a maximum-security prison to an airport to be extradited to the U.S., on the outskirts of Lima, Peru on June 8, 2023. Martin Mejia/AP MORE: Joran van der Sloot, suspect in Natalee Holloway case, pleads not guilty to extortion, wire fraud charges Suspicion still surrounds van der Sloot in connection to 18-year-old Holloway's May 2...

Pa. jail staffer warned that Danelo Cavalcante was ‘planning an escape’ a month before busting out

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Danelo Cavalcante was considered an escape risk well before he ultimately broke out of the Chester County Prison. Weeks before Danelo Cavalcante broke out of the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania, a correctional officer warned that the convicted murderer was “ planning an escape ,” according to internal documents obtained by ABC News. "I am just sending this cause I don't want this to come back on us or [Officer] Hernandez in anyway," Chester County Prison Sgt. Jerry Beavers wrote to Cpt. Harry Griswold several hours after the escape on Aug. 31. "He noted back in July that this inmate was planning an escape." The email, obtained under Pennsylvania’s right-to-know law, was forwarded by Griswold to Howard Holland, then the newly appointed acting warden, a few hours after he received it. Danelo Cavalcante was taken into custody on Sept. 13, 2023, after escaping from a prison in Chester County, Pa., two weeks prior. Provided MORE: Dozens arrested at White Hous...

The IRS says Microsoft may owe about $29 billion in back taxes. Microsoft disagrees

The Internal Revenue Service says Microsoft owes the U.S. Treasury $28.9 billion in back taxes, plus penalties and interest SAN FRANCISCO -- The Internal Revenue Service says Microsoft owes the U.S. Treasury $28.9 billion in back taxes , plus penalties and interest, the company revealed Wednesday in a securities filing. That figure, which Microsoft disputes, stems from a long-running IRS probe into how Microsoft allocated its profits among countries and jurisdictions in the years 2004 to 2013. Critics of that practice, known as transfer pricing, argue that companies frequently use it to minimize their tax burden by reporting lower profits in high-tax countries and higher profits in lower-tax jurisdictions. Microsoft, which is based in Redmond, Washington, said it followed IRS rules and will appeal the decision within the agency, a process expected to take several years. The company’s shares dropped slightly in aftermarket trading. The IRS began an audit of Microsoft in 2007 that the a...

Eddie Nketiah offered chance to switch allegiance after England debut

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Ghana manager Chris Houghton has admitted he is still keen to secure the international allegiance of Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, who made his England debut in Friday's friendly victory over Australia. The 24-year-old had a prolific youth career with England before finally making his debut for Gareth Southgate's senior side, coming off the bench to replace Ollie Watkins for the final 17 minutes of the friendly. Given he is yet to represent England in a com Pet itive fixture, Nketiah is still free to switch his nation and is eligible for Ghana, who have made no secret of their desire to snap up a number of players on the fringes of England's setup. Should Nketiah feature against Italy in Tuesday's European qualifier, he would cement his place as an England international, but Houghton had a late plea for the Arsenal striker. "Some players are very definite about what they want," he said. "Some are not so sure and some want to see how things develop. I ...

Week 7 NCAAF best bets, odds & picks including Oregon & Washington

Week 6 was another terrific week of college football, including a couple of massive upsets (hello, Georgia Tech), plus a myriad of marquee games that came down to the wire. My condolences to all of us that had Missouri +6.5…that was another terrible beat to swallow. However, with last weekend in the rearview mirror it’s time to get into this Week 7 slate with my weekly best bets column. We finally had the dreaded 0-3 week last Saturday, bringing my record to 9-7 over the past 5 weeks, but regression was to be expected after I had been running hot. We’re still having a winning season in the column overall, so let’s get back on track this week! We’ve got a very compelling slate ahead of us, including a massive game in Seattle as serious Pac-12 and College Football Playoff implications are on the line in what could be the biggest game of the season in college football thus far. With Saturday rapidly approaching, here is a look at my best bets for Week 7 of t...

Oliveira confirms Honda “approach” to replace Marquez in MotoGP

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Honda announced last week that it had reached a mutual agreement with eight-time world champion Marquez to terminate his current contract at the end of the 2023 season. Marquez will move to Gresini Ducati, which was announced on Thursday morning, to try to once again fight at the front of the field having struggled immensely on the uncom Pet itive Honda this season. On Tuesday, Motorsport.com revealed that former KTM rider, current RNF Aprilia runner and five-time grand prix winner Miguel Oliveira is Honda’s preferred option to replace Marquez. Commenting on this on Thursday ahead of the Indonesian Grand Prix – which Oliveira won last year – he said: “I think this season we have seen a lot of unprecedented things. “We’ve seen riders sent home [who had signed] with contracts, we’ve seen riders breaking contracts and go to other places. “So, anything is possible. It’s true that it’s a pleasure to be considered by another manufacturer as big as Honda, ...

Southern Food Heritage Day (October 11th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every October 11th Tagged as Food & Drink What's the hashtag? #SouthernFoodHeritageDay Have we missed something? The delicious aroma of pan fried chicken or the fluffy texture of a buttered biscuit, southern food brings about a sense of warmth and comfort. Southern Food Heritage Day is here to promote and celebrate the background of this delicious cuisine! History of Southern Food Heritage Day Founded by the Southern Food and Beverage Museum located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this day raises a glass in toast to the unique heritage and History of food that comes from the southern parts of the United States. The food that hails from the American South offers a unique blend of cultural History that includes Native Americans as well as the British, French, and Spanish i NFL uences that were brought along during settlement. In addition, Africans who were transplanted through slavery had a strong i NFL uence on the way cuisine in the...

Own Business Day (October 10th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? October 9th, 2018 October 8th, 2019 October 13th, 2020 October 12th, 2021 October 11th, 2022 October 10th, 2023 October 8th, 2024 October 14th, 2025 What's the date pattern? Second Tuesday of October What's the official website? Official Site Tagged as Jobs & Professions What are the hashtags? #OwnBusinessDay #LoveOwnBusiness When was it founded? 11th October 2016 Who founded it? METRO AG Have we missed something? Business owners don‘t simply run their business – they live it. They are social and economic backbones of our communities, creating jobs and serving as role models with their „can do“ attitude. Own Business es make our daily lives more vibrant because they are happy making others happy. With their ideas and ideals, they bring new services, offers, light or even perspectives to our neighborhoods. Own Business Day is dedicated to all independent business owners in the world to celebrate and pay tribute to them by promotin...

Travis Kelce walks off injured in Chiefs vs Vikings game

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, limped off injured just before half-time in the week 5 clash against the Minnesota Vikings. The Chiefs player, currently the focus of a media storm thanks to his apparently blossoming relationship with singer Taylor Swift, was able to walk from the field after slipping and hurting his right foot. Kelce to have x-rays after possible foot injury The 34-year-old threw his helmet away in disappointment at the injury, before heading to the locker room, where sources indicated he was going to undergo x-rays to determine the extent of any injury. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/travis-kelce-walks-off-injured-in-chiefs-vs-vikings-game-TheFOXposts-38093.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: NFL Post by: TheFOXposts.Com

At least 100 dead after powerful earthquakes strike western Afghanistan: UN

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At least 100 people are dead and at least 500 injured after powerful earthquakes struck western Afghanistan on Saturday, the United Nations said. At least 100 people are dead and at least 500 injured after powerful earthquakes struck western Afghanistan on Saturday, the United Nations said. The United States Geological Survey reported two 6.3 magnitude earthquake s, as well as several strong aftershocks, near the city of Herat. One of the aftershocks had a 5.9 magnitude. The initial earthquake struck 40 km west of the city of Herat around 11 a.m. local time, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan. It was felt in neighboring Badghis and Farah provinces. Afghan residents sit at a damaged house after earthquake in Sarbuland village of Zendeh Jan, district of Herat province, Afghanistan, on Oct. 7, 2023. Mohsen Karimi/AFP via Getty Images "Initial assessments indicate that as many as 100 people have been killed across eight villages i...

Cyberattack at MGM Resorts expected to cost casino giant $100 million

The data breach that MGM Resorts is calling a cyberattack is expected to cost the casino giant more than $100 million, the Las Vegas-based company says NEW YORK -- The data breach last month that MGM Resorts is calling a cyberattack is expected to cost the casino giant more than $100 million, the Las Vegas-based company said in a Thursday regulatory filing. The incident, which was detected on Sept. 10, led to MGM shutting down some casino and hotel computer systems at properties across the U.S. in efforts to protect data. MGM said reservations and casino floors in Las Vegas and other states were affected — as customers shared stories on social media about not being able to make credit card transactions, obtain money from cash machines or enter hotel rooms. The company announced the end its 10-day computer shutdown on Sept. 20. The incident bore all the hallmarks of an extortionary ransomware attack, which MGM has not confirmed. If so, it could be the costliest ransomware attack on re...

Four things Mauricio Pochettino must do to extend Chelsea's winning streak against Burnley

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The date is 11 March 2023. Chelsea have just beaten Leicester City 3-1 and recorded two consecutive Premier League victories. They'd waited five whole months to be able to say that and, little did they know, the Blues would have another long wait to be able to say it again. Yep, it's been seven months since Chelsea last won back-to-back Premier League Game s but Mauricio Pochettino has a chance to end the dry spell on Saturday when he takes his side to face struggling Burnley. Chelsea saw off Fulham last time out and enter the Burnley Game as heavy favourites to pick up their second win on the bounce - a feat they only managed twice last season. It's not the kind of accomplishment Chelsea should be celebrating, but here we are. To finally win two league Game s on the bounce, here are four things Pochettino must do. Keep faith in Cole Palmer Palmer has impressed thus far / Nigel French/Allstar/GettyImages Cole Palmer made his first league start for Chelsea last time out a...