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The article reports on the postponement of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his Manhattan, New York City criminal case, confirming that the former and future president would not receive his punishment in the last week of November 2024.

The article reports on the federal criminal cases against U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump in Georgia that could take years before he faces trial in court in Atlanta for efforts to overturn of the 2020 election results.

The article takes a look at the potential impact of the guilty verdict on former U.S. President Donald J. Trump on voters' response and support for him in the 2024 presidential election. Survey results show the uncomfortable position of Trump supporters with the idea of supporting a felon, shift of voters toward U.S. President Joe Biden, revert of young and nonwhite voters to their traditional partisan leanings, and switch of African American voters from Trump to President Biden.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court's decision to reject an unusual lawsuit by Missouri's attorney general, Andrew Bailey, seeking to intervene in the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in New York and delay his sentencing until after the election.

The article focuses on the criminal trial by U.S. former President Donald J. Trump where he faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Trump is accused of directing a payoff and falsifying business records to cover up a potential sex scandal. According to Alvin Bragg, the district attorney in Manhattan, New York City, the case is about something much bigger. The reaction of Trump's lawyers about the hush-money payment is also mentioned.

The article reports that singer Billy Joel returned from retirement with the debut of the song "Turn the Lights Back On" during the Grammy Awards on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California and was released on his longtime label, Columbia. Topics covered include Joel's influence as a songwriter, how Joel worked on the song with songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler and how collaborative writing had never clicked for Joel in the past.

The article focuses on the significant decline in the value of former President Donald J. Trump's stake in Trump Media & Technology Group, which has seen its share price drop sharply since its market debut, reflecting volatile trading and uncertainty about the company's future amid regulatory.

The article focuses on the highly publicized and theatrical process of candidates vying to be Donald Trump's running mate, resembling a circus-like audition with contenders publicly seeking attention and endorsement, reflecting Trump's affinity for media spectacle akin to reality television.

The article offers information on Alvin L. Bragg, the prosecutor who won the conviction of Donald J. Trump, planning to testify before Congress on July 12, one day after Trump is scheduled to be sentenced.

The article suggests that following Donald J. Trump's conviction, some voters have shifted slightly towards supporting President Biden, indicating a potential impact on the upcoming election dynamics.

The article focuses on how despite a robust job creation boom under President Biden, voters prioritize concerns over high prices, potentially hindering his reelection chances despite historic employment gains and a strong labor market.

The article focuses on Make America Great Again Inc., a super PAC supporting Donald J. Trump's presidential campaign, planning to report a fundraising of nearly 70 million U.S. dollar in May and intending to spend an additional 100 million dollar through Labor Day.

The article highlights U.S. former President, Donald Trump's conviction of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records, emphasizing his unfitness for office due to his disregard for democratic norms and the law.

The article explores the potential scenario of former President Trump serving prison time due to felony convictions, highlighting challenges such as Secret Service protection within prison and the uncertainty of handling a former president's incarceration.

The article discusses the conclusion of a high-profile criminal case involving former U.S. President Donald Trump, with his lawyers celebrating the outcome as a "zombie case" that ended in luck. Topics discussed include the details of the case, the reactions of Trump's legal team and allies, and the implications of the outcome on Trump's political prospects.

The article focuses on the Manhattan district attorney's case against Donald Trump, which hinges on whether he caused the creation of false business records regarding payments to Stormy Daniels, with the prosecution presenting evidence suggesting he did.

The article focuses on how the ongoing trial of Donald Trump for falsified business records related to hush money payments, particularly regarding his affair with Stormy Daniels, might not have the desired political impact on his support, potentially working in his favor instead.

The article discusses the challenges faced by photographers covering former U.S. President Donald J. Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, New York, where they are allotted just 45 seconds daily to capture images, detailing their strategies, limitations, and documenting this historic event. Topics include the time constraints imposed on photographers, their approaches to capturing images within the courtroom, and the historical context of documenting a former U.S. president's trial.

The article focuses on Donald J. Trump's trial for falsifying business records, highlighting the dramatic and sensational aspects of the courtroom proceedings while the phrase "falsifying business records" is not mentioned to the jury, indicating the prosecution's strategic.

The article reports on the revival of the works of musical theater composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim after his death. It informs the production by Pasadena Playhouse devoted to Sondheim that include "Sunday in the Park With George" and "A Little Night Music," as well as the Broadway production of "Into the Woods," "Sweeney Todd," "Merrily" and "Here We Are," and the shows "Old Friends" and "Pacific Overtures" in London, England.

The article reports on the project, titled "Cotton Capital: How Slavery Changed the Guardian, Britain and the World," commissioned by British newspaper "The Guardian" in an effort to confront its role in slave trade. It informs about the historical connection of "The Guardian" founder John Edward Taylor to Shuttleworth, Taylor & Co., which bought cotton from U.S. plantations ran by enslavers. It also offers a look into the roots of Manchester, England in slavery and its abolitionist leanings.

The article focuses on the scrutiny and controversy surrounding the purchase of a lectern by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas, including allegations of altering records and reimbursement, leading to calls for an audit and public debate.

The article discusses travel insurance and its coverage and provides insights and tips on travel insurance including nonrefundable expenses covered by travel insurance, consideration of purchase timing, and losses due to weather disruptions mitigated by travel insurance.

The article focuses on Fred Ryan stepping down as publisher and chief executive officer of The Washington Post, with his departure marking the end of his nearly decade-long tenure.

The article explores the process employed by journalists at The New York Times to write explainer articles, which utilize a Question & Answer format to simplify complex subjects and deliver accessible information to readers.

The article focuses on the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin L. Bragg, and his prosecution of individuals for falsifying business records. It mentions the while most defendants faced additional charges, the indictment of former President Donald Trump solely for falsifying business records highlights the unique nature of the case and raises questions about the second crime being alleged.

The article reports that 'Xmas' appeared in the New York Post Office processed parcels en route for the holiday in the history of any post office in the country on the subject of Christmas gifts.

Reports on the ruling of New York State Supreme Court judge Charles Ramos requiring the New York Stock Exchange to transmit an internal report describing how former chairman Richard A. Grasso was awarded a large compensation package.

Reports on the financial performance of British bus and rail operator Stagecoach Group based in financial statements for six months ending October 31, 2004 citing increases in profit due to cost cutting measures and reorganization of its division in the U.S.

Gives advice on how to analyze financial statements and spot anomalies that understate or overstate the financial performance of public companies. Claim that corporations use some aggressive assumptions in the application of generally accepted accounting principles; Examples of deviations from economic reality that translate to an overpriced and an underpriced stock.

Reports on the announcement of telecommunications equipment maker Nortel Networks that it was delaying for a third time a restatement of its results dating back to 2001 and that it had found additional errors that would result in reductions in revenue for 1999 and 2000.

Reports that automobile parts maker, Delphi Corp. has delayed filing its third-quarter 2004 report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission because the agency is investigating the company's transactions with suppliers.

Offers information on the financial statement posted by United States-based BMC Software for the second quarter of 2004.

Offers information on the financial statement of United States-based electric utility PG and E Corp. for the third quarter of year 2004. Decrease of revenues compared to the same period of the previous year.

Reports that a jury began deliberations in the trial of former Tyco International lawyer Mark Belnick on charges of grand larceny, securities fraud, and falsifying business records. Belnick is accused of accepting an illegal bonus and of taking loans amounting to $15 million he was not entitled to; Neither the bonus nor the loans were reported in public documents.

Reports on the completion of the testimony of the former general counsel for Tyco International, Mark A. Belnick, in a trial charging Belnick with theft. Revelation of Belnick's failure to review minutes due to the function's exclusion from his field of obligations; Claim on the use of bonuses, stock grants, and compensation documents to determine the existence of any corporate anomalies; Citation of the charges imposed on Belnick for grand larceny, securities fraud and falsification of business records.

Cites the result of a study identifying companies that may be at risk of compromised financial statements in the U.S. Analysis of the audit and non-audit fees paid by companies in terms of the size of fees, types of services provided and changes in overall fees paid; Concern of investors over the independence of their companies' auditors; Need for investors to determine whether their companies' auditors simultaneously provide other services like tax or legal advice and whether they are paid well for these services.

The article reports on the felonies charged to New York City landlord Steven Croman including grand larceny, falsification of business records, and criminal tax fraud. Topics discussed include the lawsuit filed by the office of the attorney general in New York against Croman on May 9, 2016 in call for the landlord to give up his real estate business, the properties included in the business of Croman, and the rent regulations embodied in the business of Croman.

The article presents a profile of the black market for counterfeit receipts, or fapiao, in China as of 2013. Details are given describing how false receipts are used to evade taxes or to embezzle funds by private businessmen and government officials alike. Background information on the formation of China’s fapiao system in the late 1980s is provided. Accounts of Chinese efforts to punish forgers and corrupt officials are also included.

The article looks at the use of fax machines in Japan, as of 2013. It notes that Internet communication has replaced fax machines in many countries, but says widespread fax use continues among Japanese businesses and individuals. It says this reflects traditionalism in Japanese culture and cites other reasons many Japanese prefer fax over Internet communication, including handwriting, creating a paper trail for business records, and fears over Internet security.

The author reports that counterterrorism officials have gained access to financial records from a vast international database and examined transactions involving thousands of Americans. Officials were able to gain access to the records under a secret program initiated by the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. According to the author, government officials have said the program is limited to tracing the transaction of people suspected of having ties with terrorists groups like Al Qaeda.

Reports that some money managers and independent accounting experts are raising questions about the accounting procedures at Fannie Mae, a government sponsored mortgage financier in the United States. Percentage of mortgages owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae; Reported profits in 2002 from Fannie Mae; Comparison of Fannie Mae's fair-value balance sheet and its income statement, suggesting profits were not as good as reported; How plunging interest rates in the summer of 2002 impacted Fannie Mae's profits; Comments from Lawrence Kam, president of Sonic Capital, a Boston (Mass.) hedge fund regarding the real performance of Fannie Mae in 2002.

Reports on the allegations by former executive Maureen Castaneda that Enron employees were shedding documents at the company's Houston, Texas offices. Action taken by the company in response to the claim; Role of evidence of document destruction in Congressional and criminal inquiries; Description of the shredding by Castaneda on television.

The article informs that prosecutor Peirce Moser moved to dismiss dozens of charges against the defendants related to falsified business records of the law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf and adds that Steven H. Davis, the law firm's former chairman, would not be retried along with his two former colleagues.

ECONOMIC REPORTS Data will include wholesale trade inventories for February (Tuesday); import prices for March and the Federal Reserve's beige book (Wednesday); weekly jobless claims, the Producer Price Index for March and the trade deficit for February (Thursday); the Consumer Price Index for March and the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for April (Friday). CORPORATE EARNINGS Companies scheduled to report results include Alcoa (Tuesday); Rite Aid and Google (Thursday); and JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo (Friday). [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Johnson & Johnson executives decided in 2009 to phase out a hip implant and sell off its inventories for use in patients just weeks after the Food and Drug Administration asked the company in a letter for added safety data about the implant, administration documents and corporate records show. At the same time, the agency told the company that blood tests of some patients who got the all-metal hip showed a ''high concentration of metal ions'' that it found ''concerning,'' according to the F.D.A. letter, obtained by The New York Times under the Freedom of Information Act. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ECONOMIC REPORTS Data will include housing starts for February (Tuesday); existing home sales for February (Wednesday); weekly jobless claims and leading economic indicators for February (Thursday); and new-home sales for February (Friday). CORPORATE EARNINGS Companies reporting will include Adobe Systems (Monday); Tiffany and Oracle (Tuesday); General Mills and Discover Financial Services (Wednesday); ConAgra Foods, Dollar General, FedEx and Nike (Thursday); and Darden Restaurants and KB Home (Friday). [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]