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Auto tycoon Ghosn files $1 billion lawsuit in Lebanon against Nissan over his imprisonment in Japan

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:58 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — Auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn has filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Nissan and about a dozen individuals in Beirut over his imprisonment in Japan and what he says is misinformation spread against him, Lebanese officials said Tuesday.According to the officials, Ghosn’s lawsuit accuses Nissan and the individuals of defamation and of “fabricating charges” against him, which eventually put him behind bars in Japan.The lawsuit was filed last month, the judicial officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the case. The officials did not identify the individuals that Ghosn is accusing. Ghosn was arrested in Japan in November 2018 on charges of breach of trust, misusing company assets for personal gains and violating securities laws by not fully disclosing his compensation. According to Judge Sabbouh Suleiman, who is at the Beirut’s prosecutor’s office, a hearing date in the case was set for September. The judicial officials who spoke to The Associated Press sad ...

Senado de Colombia adelanta un debate decisivo para regular consumo recreativo de cannabis en adultos

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:58 GMT

(CNN Español) — Luego de más de cuatro horas de sesión, este lunes se levantó la plenaria del Senado de Colombia cuando se discutía en su octavo y último debate el proyecto de acto legislativo que busca regular el consumo recreativo del cannabis en adultos en Colombia.La sesión se levantó por falta de quorum decisorio, en medio de acalorados reclamos de legisladores a la mesa directiva. Se convocó otra vez para este martes a las 2 p.m. hora local.Durante el debate se escucharon más de 25 intervenciones de legisladores a favor y en contra de la iniciativa, que este martes tendrá su última oportunidad para ser aprobada o rechazada.Colombia avanza hacia la regulación de la marihuana para uso recreativo para adultosFoto de archivo. Un hombre prepara un cigarrillo de marihuana durante un mitin del 20/4 para conmemorar el Día Mundial del Cannabis en Bogotá el 20 de abril de 2022. (Foto de Raul ARBOLEDA/AFP)Por tratarse de una reforma a la Constitución, el texto debe ser aprobado en ...

Wembanyama’s long frame, versatile game has him topping list of ‘bigs’ in NBA draft

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:58 GMT

Victor Wembanyama has long been earmarked to be the No. 1 overall selection in the NBA draft, a player so unique that he defies traditional categorization.He headlines The Associated Press’ list of big men in the draft with a 7-foot-3 frame that could eventually help him dominate inside to go with his perimeter skills. The AP previously noted the top guard prospects in the draft, along with forwards and international players to watch. Here’s a look at the top big-men likely to hear their names called Thursday night:VICTOR WEMBANYAMA, FranceSTRENGTHS: An incomparable combination of skills and size have made the French star a generational prospect with can’t-miss expectations unseen since LeBron James. He can roam the perimeter, handle the ball and shoot off the dribble like a guard, but his length helps him score over defenders inside along with racking up blocks and deflections. And with San Antonio holding the top pick, he’ll soon be under the tutelage of a five-t...

Ennis: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:58 GMT

MIDLOTHIAN, Texas (AP) — MIDLOTHIAN, Texas (AP) — Ennis Inc. (EBF) on Monday reported profit of $11.6 million in its fiscal first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Midlothian, Texas-based company said it had net income of 45 cents.The clothing and label maker posted revenue of $111.3 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EBF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EBFSource

Continúa la búsqueda del actor Julian Sands, quien desapareció mientras caminaba en enero, en California

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:58 GMT

(CNN) — La búsqueda del actor británico Julian Sands, quien fue reportado como desaparecido por primera vez en enero después de ir de excursión a las montañas de San Gabriel al noreste de Los Ángeles, se reanudó este sábado, según un comunicado de prensa de este lunes del Departamento del Sheriff del condado de San Bernardino.El comunicado indicó que los funcionarios “continuaron los esfuerzos de búsqueda en curso en el desierto de Mount Baldy para el excursionista desaparecido Julian Sands. Desafortunadamente, el Sr. Sands no fue localizado”.Más de 80 voluntarios, agentes y personal de búsqueda y rescate participaron en los esfuerzos de búsqueda, que fueron apoyados por dos helicópteros y tripulaciones de drones mientras los voluntarios buscaban en “áreas remotas de Mount Baldy y realizaban esfuerzos de búsqueda y evaluación aérea”, según los funcionarios.El Departamento del Sheriff del condado de San Bernardino compartió videos de los helicópteros y apoyo aéreo que participa...

Chelsea signs Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on 6-year deal

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:58 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea signed France forward Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on a six-year contract on Tuesday.The London club spent around $630 million last season and has got its latest recruitment drive up and running with the deal for the highly rated Nkunku. His contract starts on July 1.”A big effort was made to bring me to the club and I am looking forward to meeting my new coach and teammates and showing the Chelsea supporters what I can do on the pitch,” the 25-year-old Nkunku said.Chelsea endured a miserable first year under new owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. It recorded its lowest ever points total in the Premier League and missed out on qualification for Europe.Managers Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter were discarded and club icon Frank Lampard returned in an interim role to see out the season. Former Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed and charged with the responsibility of turning around Chelsea’s fortunes.Nkunku is ...

Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 20 de junio: En busca del sumergible desaparecido en expedición al Titanic

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:58 GMT

Desaparece un sumergible que exploraba los restos del Titanic con 5 personas a bordo. Muere en México el primer paciente por infección del hongo Fusarium solani. ¿Por qué Argentina celebra su Día de la Bandera el 20 de junio? Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad.1. Desaparece un sumergible que exploraba los restos del TitanicLa Guardia Costera de EE.UU. busca con intensidad un sumergible que llevaba cinco personas a bordo y que desapareció durante una expedición a los restos del Titanic, dijo un portavoz a CNN. Esto es lo que sabemos del caso.¿Cómo es Titán, el sumergible que desapareció en una expedición a los restos del Titanic?2. Así quedaron las relaciones EE.UU.-ChinaEl presidente de China, Xi Jinping, y el secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Antony Blinken, se reunieron este lunes en Beijing, en un paso potencialmente crucial hacia el restablecimiento de los lazos entre Estados Unidos y China después de que se desmoronaran a raíz de una disputa sobre ...

Los glaciares del Himalaya podrían perder hasta el 80% de su hielo para 2100 a medida que aumentan las temperaturas, advierte un informe

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:58 GMT

(CNN) — Los picos más altos del mundo corren el riesgo de perder hasta el 80% de su volumen para finales de siglo, con profundas consecuencias para millones de personas en los peores escenarios climáticos, advierten científicos internacionales en Nepal en un nuevo informe.El informe, publicado este martes por el Centro Internacional para el Desarrollo Integrado de las Montañas (ICIMOD), examinó el impacto del cambio climático en un área que se extiende 4,1 millones de kilómetros cuadrados desde Afganistán en el oeste hasta Myanmar en el este.El informe encontró que los glaciares en la región de la cordillera del Himalaya y el Hindu Kush se derritieron un 65% más rápido en la década de 2010 en comparación con la década anterior, lo que sugiere que las temperaturas más altas ya están teniendo un impacto.El hielo y la nieve en la región alimentan 12 ríos que proporcionan agua dulce a 2.000 millones de personas en 16 países, incluidos China, India y Pakistán, y eventualmente demas...

Armed man shot, killed by police during domestic disturbance call

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — An armed suspect was shot and killed by officers in Windsor after police responded to a domestic disturbance late Monday night.At 9:15 p.m., officers with the Windsor Police Department were called to the 100 block of Sunflower Drive for reports of a domestic disturbance. The neighborhood is south of Windsor Lake. According to WPD, they received multiple 911 calls from those in the area reporting that a resident was suicidal and possibly intoxicated. The callers said the resident was being argumentative and was armed with an unknown firearm. Police chase ends in Denver with crashes, carjacking When officers arrived in the neighborhood, they located the 39-year-old man who WPD said was being uncooperative and armed with a shotgun.According to WPD, the man allegedly fired three rounds and was subsequently shot by officers. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. WPD confirmed no officers or community members were harmed, and there is no threat ...

Denver weather: Warm, sunny Tuesday with midweek storms

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Mile High City and the Front Range continue to have mostly sunny skies and warm highs in the upper 80s on Tuesday before storms move back in Wednesday and Thursday in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Plenty of sunshineMostly sunny skies are in the forecast for Tuesday afternoon. Highs are seasonal in the middle to upper 80s with light winds. When was Denver’s last 90-degree day? Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on June 20. Weather tonight: Clear skiesOvernight lows will dip into the middle 50s with light winds. Skies will stay clear Tuesday night.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on June 20. Looking ahead: Midweek storm chancesWednesday will be warm in the lower 80s with partly to mostly sunny skies. Storms are possible in the afternoon and evening with some stronger winds. Thursday has better chances for storms in the metro area. Highs on Thursday will be in the middle 70s with partly cloudy skies. Back-to-back earthquakes recorded in southern ...