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Former head of crypto platform Celsius sentenced 12 years

Former head of crypto platform Celsius sentenced 12 years

The founder and former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency trading platform Celsius, Alexander Mashinsky, was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison on fraud charges.

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Ex-model testifies in NY court that Weinstein assaulted her at 16

Ex-model testifies in NY court that Weinstein assaulted her at 16

A Polish former model testifying through tears Thursday at the trial of Harvey Weinstein said the disgraced movie mogul sexually assaulted her when she was a minor at age 16.

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Nestlé and OMP Showcase Approach to Future-Ready Supply Chain at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo in Barcelona

Nestlé and OMP Showcase Approach to Future-Ready Supply Chain at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo in Barcelona

BARCELONA, ES / ACCESS Newswire / May 9, 2025 / OMP, a leading provider of supply chain planning solutions, invites attendees of the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 to attend Nestlé's solution provider session on May 19. The presentation will highlight how the company is transforming its supply chain across brands and regions using OMP's Unison PlanningTM.

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'Great honor': world leaders welcome first US pope

'Great honor': world leaders welcome first US pope

World leaders welcomed the election on Thursday of Robert Francis Prevost, who as Pope Leo XIV, becomes the first leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics from the United States.

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Pacquiao to un-retire and fight Barrios for welterweight title: report

Pacquiao to un-retire and fight Barrios for welterweight title: report

Iconic Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao will end his four-year retirement at age 46 to fight Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title, ESPN reported on Thursday.

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Trump unveils UK trade deal, first since tariff blitz

Trump unveils UK trade deal, first since tariff blitz

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a "historic" trade agreement Thursday, Trump's first deal with any country since he unleashed a blitz of sweeping global tariffs.

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Man Utd one step away from Europa League glory despite horror season

Man Utd one step away from Europa League glory despite horror season

Manchester United are, improbably, 90 minutes away from qualifying for next season's Champions League after a 7-1 aggregate win over Athletic Bilbao to set up a Europa League final against Tottenham.

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Jeeno shines on greens to grab LPGA lead at Liberty National

Jeeno shines on greens to grab LPGA lead at Liberty National

World number two Jeeno Thitikul rode a red-hot putter to an eight-under par 64 that gave her a two-shot lead Thursday in the first round of the LPGA Mizuho Americas Championship at Liberty National in New Jersey.

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Mitchell fires PGA career-low 61 to grab Truist lead

Mitchell fires PGA career-low 61 to grab Truist lead

Keith Mitchell fired his lowest career PGA Tour round, a nine-under-par 61, to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the Truist Championship.

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AI tool uses selfies to predict biological age and cancer survival

AI tool uses selfies to predict biological age and cancer survival

Doctors often start exams with the so-called "eyeball test" -- a snap judgment about whether the patient appears older or younger than their age, which can influence key medical decisions.

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