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Charlie Javice, the young founder of Frank, a startup that helped students simplify their loan applications, was arrested in the US on fraud and conspiracy charges. JPMorgan Chase acquired Frank for $175 million and claimed that Charlie had fabricated the number of users on her platform. The bank filed a lawsuit against her in 2022, leading to her arrest. Javice now faces three charges of fraud and one of conspiracy, carrying a 20-30 year prison term. She was granted bail at $2 million. The Securities and Exchange Commission also filed related civil charges. Fraud and Conspiracy Charges Against Charlie Javice…

The Delhi Police have denied permission for processions by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and another group in Jahangirpuri area on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. The decision comes in the wake of clashes between two communities in the same area last year. However, the police and paramilitary forces conducted a march in the area to promote communal harmony. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories to ensure peaceful celebrations. Meanwhile, the West Bengal High Court has directed the state government to requisition central forces for maintaining law and order during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.…

Former Vice President Mike Pence will testify before a federal grand jury investigating Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election, according to CNN. Pence had been subpoenaed by special counsel Jack Smith in connection to the Capitol riot probe earlier this year. Trump's legal team challenged the subpoena, but a federal judge ruled that Pence must comply. While Pence can decline to answer questions about his oversight of Congress' joint session, he will testify as required by law. Trump publicly and privately pressured Pence to help overturn the election, and his supporters chanted to "hang Mike Pence" during the…

As supercell thunderstorms continue to sweep across the Midwest, residents of Minnesota and Wisconsin are bracing for the worst. On Tuesday evening, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for southeastern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin as the storms moved northeastward from Iowa. The storms are expected to bring very large hail and isolated damaging winds, prompting the National Weather Service to issue warnings for those in the affected areas. Threat of Large Hail According to the Storm Prediction Center, the main threat posed by the storms is the potential for very large hail. Hail up to the size of tennis balls,…

Los Angeles Lakers' guard Austin Reaves has made a strong impression in his debut season, earning more opportunities on the court and respect off the court. The 24-year-old player signed a sponsorship deal with Chinese brand Rigorer in 2022, and it has been reported that his first signature shoe, AR1, will be released later this year. The shoe is set to launch on the official e-commerce site of Rigorer in the Summer of 2023. This partnership marks the first time that Rigorer has signed with a basketball player, and the initial colorway of the sneaker comes in purple and gold,…