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CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell - Hope Hicks testifies in "hush money" trial - Hope Hicks, a one-time aide to former President Donald Trump when he was in the White House, took the stand Friday to deliver emotional testimony in his Manhattan criminal trial. She described the chaos inside the campaign following the revelation of the "Access Hollywood" video that emerged weeks before the election. She also testified that in 2018, Trump spoke with her about his then-attorney Michael Cohen making payments to Stormy Daniels "to protect him from a false allegation." Robert Costa has details. 5H ago - 02:32

Hope Hicks, a one-time aide to former President Donald Trump when he was in the White House, took the stand Friday to deliver emotional testimony in his Manhattan criminal trial. She described the chaos inside the campaign following the revelation of the "Access Hollywood" video that emerged weeks before the election. She also testified that in 2018, Trump spoke with her about his then-attorney Michael Cohen making payments to Stormy Daniels "to protect him from a false allegation.

CBS News - Top Stories - 42 minutes ago

Business -- Grant Thornton Ireland will pay $19m to settle US audit claims cases

Grant Thornton Ireland, backed by its insurers, is to pay $19.25m (€17.88m) to settle claims made against it in relation to audits of US business TCA.

Independent.ie - Business - 4 hours ago

'Under massive stress': Rebels coach reveals staff have one pay cheque to go after club wins survival vote

Directors for the Melbourne Rebels have secured a major victory against Rugby Australia.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 4 hours ago

Trump pays fine for gag order violations

Former US President Donald Trump has paid the fine for disobeying court orders

Russia Today - World - 6 hours ago

Hope Hicks testifies at Trump trial about fallout from "hush money" payments -- Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.

Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.

CBS News - Politics - 10 hours ago

Grant Thornton Ireland pays €19.25m to settle US audit claims

Company stressed payments are without admission of liability or wrongdoing and were being made to avoid prohibitive legal costs

Irish Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Hope Hicks Testimony: Access Hollywood Tape Panic Led to Hush-Money Payments

Hope Hicks testified that the Trump campaign's panic over the Access Hollywood tape led to hush-money payments to bury more negative stories.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Weekly quiz: Where did Emma Stone get her name? -- Test how closely you have been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

Test how closely you have been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

BBC News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Using home equity to pay off your mortgage? Here's what experts think

You may have enough home equity to pay off your mortgage with it — but that's only a good idea in certain cases.

CBS News - Business - 12 hours ago

Workers and businesses pay €4.7bn in tax in April

Government surplus runs to €3.6 billion, according to latest exchequer returns

Irish Times - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

When private property is taken by squatters, all of society pays a price

Cities across America are experiencing a surge in squatting. But some media outlets dismissing it as a "right-wing talking point," something that rarely occurs.

Fox News - Opinion - 17 hours ago

Who says the rich don't pay their fair share of taxes? -- Fred O'Riordan

Statistics Canada data for the 2021 taxation year paints a picture in which the wealthy carry their part of the burden

The Globe and Mail - Business - 19 hours ago

The World Athletics federation has broken ranks to pay athletes bonuses for medals at the 2024 Olympics. Good move?

World Athletics has broken ranks with other sports federations in opting to pay athletes bonuses for medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Some deem this a breach of the Olympic spirit, while others think it’s long overdue.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 19 hours ago

Irish Business -- AIB shareholders vote to buy back €1bn taxpayer stake

AIB shareholders have approved an off-market purchase of ordinary shares from the Finance Minister at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) called by the ...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Business -- Mannok margins rebound as energy investments start to pay off

Turnover fell but margins were up significantly as Mannok Holdings, the former Quinn Industrials business, last year gained from softer inflation and actio...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Teacher Salary Map Reveals States That Pay Educators the Best

Teachers are paid the highest salary on average in California for the 2022-23 year, according to National Education Association.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

More States Are Allowing Child Support Payments to Reach Children

Since a ProPublica investigation found that states were seizing child support headed to families as reimbursement for the mother having received welfare, at least six states have changed their policies. Others are debating doing the same.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Radio industry will pay tribute to Steve Wright at Arias awards

The veteran broadcaster was one of the most familiar voices on UK radio airwaves

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 22 hours ago

Paying college football players could reverse trend of bowl game opt-outs, boost non-CFP postseason

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — With the expanded College Football Playoff locked in through 2031, questions still remain about what the rest of the postseason will look like.

The Columbian - Sports - 1 day ago

N.S. Power wants ratepayers to cover $22M bill for last year's storm damages, repairs

Nova Scotia Power has filed an application with the province's Utility and Review Board to have ratepayers cover the cost of last year's storm damage to the tune of $22 million.

CTV News - Business - 1 day ago

Shareholder proxy adviser recommends a 'no' vote on Telus compensation as CEO pay tops $21-million

Darren Entwistle’s pay package doesn’t reflect company performance, Glass Lewis says

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

Trump lawyer suggests 'hush money' payment was extortion

Judge signals he might fine former US president over further alleged violations of court gag order

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Johnson & Johnson to pay $6.5 billion to resolve nearly all talc ovarian cancer lawsuits in U.S.

The deal, pending approval by claimants, would allow J&J to resolve the lawsuits through a third bankruptcy filing of a subsidiary company.

NBC News - Health - 1 day ago

US stocks advance before Apple earnings, US payroll data

London: US stocks rose on Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve interest rate outlook and awaited Apple s latest results on the eve of cr...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 1 day ago

Judi Dench talks Shakespearean journey -- In her seven-decade career, Dame Judi Dench has played nearly every female character in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra. Dench and her late husband even used to refer to Shakespeare as "the man who pays the rent." That's also the title of her new book, written with her friend Brendan O'Hea. First on "CBS Mornings", she shares stories from a lifetime of iconic Shakespearean roles and much more with Anthony Mason. -- May 1

In her seven-decade career, Dame Judi Dench has played nearly every female character in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra. Dench and her late husband even used to refer to Shakespeare as "the man who pays the rent." That's also the title of her new book, written with her friend Brendan O'Hea. First on "CBS Mornings", she shares stories from a lifetime of iconic Shakespearean roles and much more with Anthony Mason.

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Taxpayers need to know how heavy a toll they'll be paying for weight-loss drug coverage

Expanding insurance coverage of high-priced injectable weight-loss drugs for state workers will cost taxpayers $210 million in the first year of the initiative. But at least one economist says that estimate is way off and is expected to be millions more.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

From one Great One to another: Gretzky pays tribute to late legendary broadcaster Bob Cole -- Ryan Cooke -- -

Tributes to Bob Cole continued to pour in over the weekend, including touching messages from Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby on Hockey Night in Canada.

CBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Vendor that mishandled Pennsylvania virus data to pay $2.7 million in federal whistleblower case

A staffing company that performed COVID-19 contact tracing for Pennsylvania and exposed the private medical information of about 72,000 residents will pay $2.7 million in a settlement with the U.S.

AP News - Technology - 2 days ago

'Mean spirited': Sask. criticized for making cancer patients pay hospital parking fees

The provincial government is facing harsh criticism after a decision to revoke free parking for cancer patients at some hospitals in Saskatchewan.

CTV News - Health - 2 days ago

Private payrolls increased by 192,000 in April, more than expected

Private payrolls increased at a faster than expected pace in April, indicating there are still plenty of tailwinds for the U.S. labor market.

CNBC - Business - 2 days ago

Sea­far­ers pay the price for the murky busi­ness of ship na­tion­al­i­ty

Incidents in the Red Sea illustrate the dangers of allowing ‘flags of convenience’ to proliferate.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 2 days ago

LETTERS -- 'I am all in. Raise my taxes.' Who's paying for it all? Plus other letters to the editor for May 1

In today’s letters to the editor: NATO; TMX; seniors and subsidies; family doctors; nurses and PSWs

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

Philips Agrees to Pay $1 Billion to Patients Who Say They Were Injured by Breathing Machines

The proposed settlement will effectively end more than 700 lawsuits filed after the 2021 recall of millions of the company’s widely used sleep apnea devices and ventilators.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Spoiled children have seized the colleges we pay for

The spoiled children of college are taking over their schools in an exercise of leftism. These are the same students Biden wants us to help pay off their education for $1 trillion.

Fox News - Opinion - 3 days ago

LETTERS -- 'Can't we feel good about paying them, knowing that is one of the ways we all take care of each other?' Doctors and capital-gains tax, plus other letters to the editor for April 30

In today’s letters to the editor: Russia and Ukraine; quest for peace; capital gains; doctors and taxes; the Leafs; remembering Bob Cole

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 days ago

It's a mistake to confuse tax breaks with doctors' pay -- Campbell Clark

The burden of health care HR doesn’t belong in the tax code

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve US lawsuits over breathing machines that expel debris

Medical device maker Philips will pay $1.1 billion to settle personal injury lawsuits in the U.S. over its defective sleep apnea machines.

AP News - Health - 4 days ago

As banks pull plug on Russia payments, China firms go 'underground'

In southern China, an appliance manufacturer is facing hurdles in shipping its products to Russia, not because of any problems with the gadgets but because...

Daily Sabah - Business - 4 days ago

Pay transparency in job listings is less transparent than you might think -- Brandie Weikle -- Radio -- - -- Cost of Living -- |

With pay transparency laws now in effect in B.C. and passed in P.E.I., Newfoundland and Ontario, companies are called upon to include salary ranges with job postings. But advocates say some employers post such wide pay ranges it counteracts the spirit of legislation designed to help close the pay gap.

CBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Half of Russia-China payments conducted via third parties – Reuters

Market for third-party payment is reportedly flourishing as US threatens sanctions against Chinese banks

Russia Today - Business - 6 days ago

Vacationing at these destinations? You will pay tourist taxes, fees

Travelers may encounter a tourist tax or fee depending on their destination. Locals like New Zealand, Japan and Venice, Italy have them.

Fox News - Business - 6 days ago

Former Foxtrot workers rally, demand back pay after grocer's sudden closure

The former employees contacted workers rights organization Arise Chicago and filed charges with the Illinois Department of Labor, according to the organization.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 7 days ago

How US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workers

For millions of American workers, the government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits.

AP News - Business - 9 days ago

Biden Administration Finalizes Rule To Expand Overtime Pay To Millions Of Salaried Workers

The US Department of Labor announced a final rule that will extend overtime pay eligibility to around 4 million salaried workers, surpassing previous regulations.

International Business Times - US News - 9 days ago

A Porn-Star Payoff or a Threat to Democracy?

Trump goes on trial for the least of his offenses.

New York Magazine - Politics - 11 days ago

'Green' jobs soar by 93pc but fewer people applying over fears of low pay

FEWER people are looking for “green” jobs although the number of vacancies has soared by 93pc.

Independent.ie - Business - 11 days ago

Elon Musk Wants His Payday -- Slate Money

Elon Musk is bad for Tesla. Why does it want to pay $56 billion to keep him?

Slate - Business - 13 days ago

15% Enlisted Pay Hike, Other Proposed Quality-of-Life Improvements Get Big Boost from House Lawmakers -- The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act would enact most of the key recommendations from the military quality-of...

The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act would enact most of the key recommendations from the military quality-of-life report released last week by a committee subpanel, including giving junior enlisted service members a 15% raise.

Military.com - Opinion - 14 days ago

Netflix's password-sharing crackdown is paying off as profits beat Wall Street's forecast

Netflix on Thursday released its first-quarter earnings, which topped analyst estimates in terms of subscriber additions and profit.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 15 days ago

United flight attendants rally outside O'Hare, demanding better pay

Union members picketed at 17 airports worldwide, including O'Hare, a week after the Chicago-based airline reported that executives received large pay hikes.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 22 days ago

Brazilian footballer Vini Jr. pays a painful price for speaking up against racist attacks

Racist attacks against the footballer began in his homeland, Brazil, but increased over the years in Spain, where he plays for Real Madrid.

Global Voices - Sports - 24 days ago

paycheque project - Former store owner, 41, still paying off money she owes from her business closure in 2017: 'I was absolutely drowning in debt'

About a year ago, the Hamilton woman got her old job back in Toronto, which pays double what the bakery did, so she commutes there daily and still bakes on holidays for extra income

The Globe and Mail - Business - 25 days ago

Cheers, Nigel! Brexit pain gets worse – and shoppers pay the price

A raucous celebration of Farage fans shows Britain is still in denial about the huge cost of leaving the EU, says Chris Blackhurst

Independent UK - Business - 28 days ago

Australia's Peak Union Body Will Ask the Government For a 5% Pay Rise For Workers

The ACTU's submission to the annual pay review will push for a 5 per cent pay rise to minimum and award wage workers.

VICE News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Chevron Will Pay Record Fines for Oil Spills in California

The penalties come after an investigation by The Desert Sun and ProPublica found that companies were profiting from illegal spills and California’s oversight of the industry was lax.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

The 10 Top-Paying Jobs in the US

What are the highest-paying jobs in the U.S., based on median annual salaries? Some of the results may surprise you.

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Supermarket announces second pay rise for staff in six months

The latest rise increased investment in pay so far this year to £79m

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Dozens of bailed-out tech start-ups miss deadlines to repay Covid loans

Extension of loan repayment window suggests many ventures are struggling to raise cash

Telegraph UK - Technology - 2 months ago

Irish garden designer returns to Australian flower show with piece that pays tribute to air force veterans

IRISH garden designer Peter Donegan will return to the Melbourne Flower Show next month with a ga...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Walmart raises starting pay, redesigns bonuses for store managers

The moves come as the nation’s largest retailer and largest private employer aims to hand onto managers and show hourly workers there’s a path for upward mobility.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 3 months ago

Health Plans Can't Dodge Paying for Expensive New Cancer Treatments, Says Michigan's Top Insurance Regulator

After ProPublica reported on a health insurer that refused to cover the only medicine that could save a cancer patient’s life, Michigan insurance regulators clarified that, by law, many plans must pay for any clinically proven treatments.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Cher Files to Block Son Elijah Blue Allman From Dec. 31 Trust Payout

Cher wants the court to intervene so that her son does not receive a trust payout, which is scheduled to be transferred to him by Dec. 31.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 4 months ago

Doctors With Histories of Big Malpractice Settlements Work for Insurers, Deciding If They'll Pay for Care

Doctors working for health insurers can rule on 10,000 or more requests for care a year. At least a dozen were hired by major insurance companies after being disciplined by state medical boards or making multiple or outsized malpractice payments.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

9 Times the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Miscalculated Badly at the Expense of Taxpayers, Wildlife

The agency has a history of diving into big construction projects that exceed projected costs, fall short on projected benefits and, in some cases, create new problems that engineers hadn’t bargained for.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

NHS pays out £20m in clinical negligence claims over children

Exclusive: NHS also spends around £77,000 each time it admits a child to a mental health ward, leaked report warns

Independent UK - Health - 6 months ago

Would Anyone Really Want to Pay for TikTok?

Social-media companies are suddenly interested in subscriptions, but they may be misunderstanding their audience.

New York Magazine - Technology - 6 months ago

It Will Cost Up to $21.5 Billion to Clean Up California's Oil Sites. The Industry Won't Make Enough Money to Pay for It.

An expert used California regulators’ methodology to estimate the cost of cleaning up the state’s onshore oil and gas industry. The study found that cleanup costs will be triple the industry’s projected profits.

ProPublica - Environment - 11 months ago

NHS unions vote to accept pay deal – but nurses could still strike

Health leaders raised concerns about ‘worrying’ prospect of further walkouts by unions that did not agree to the offer

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Casinos Pled Poverty to Get a Huge Tax Break. Atlantic City Is Paying the Price.

Despite growing profits, casino operators used predictions of “grave danger” to convince the state to slash their tax burden, denying millions to the city, its school district and the county.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Congressional Chair Asks Google and Apple to Help Stop Fraud Against U.S. Taxpayers on Telegram

After ProPublica investigations revealed thriving cybermarkets on Telegram where fraudsters buy and sell stolen personal information for unemployment insurance fraud, Rep. James Clyburn is hoping to enlist Apple and Google in the fight.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago