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Facebook Tweet Email Link Álvaro Uribe, president of Colombia from 2002 to 2010, was found guilty Monday of bribery in a witness tampering case. He is the first former president of the South American country to be criminally convicted. The ruling was issued by Judge Sandra Heredia of Bogotá’s 44th Criminal Court who concluded that there was sufficient evidence to convict the former president, a member of the opposition Centro Democrático party. The judge is still reading the sentence. Since the investigation against him began in 2018, Uribe has pleaded not guilty to all charges. He maintained that position throughout…

Authorities are investigating a recent death that occurred aboard the Carnival Dream, a Carnival Cruise Line ship that sails out of Galveston, Texas. While details remain limited, the FBI has confirmed it’s looking into the matter and working alongside multiple agencies. So far, officials have not revealed whether this fatality could be the result of any criminal activity.The incident reportedly occurred on July 23, while the ship was sailing a popular western Caribbean itinerary with stops in Costa Maya, Belize and Cozumel. Some guests reported being jolted awake by emergency sirens in the early morning hours—around 3:00 or 4:00 a.m.—followed…

Harmonic, an AI startup co-founded by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, announced Monday the beta launch of an iOS and Android chatbot app where users can access its AI model, Aristotle. With this launch, the company aims to broaden access to Aristotle, which Harmonic claims to offer “hallucination-free” answers for questions involving mathematical reasoning — a bold claim given the reliability problems of today’s AI models. Harmonic is focused on creating “mathematical superintelligence” or MSI; the startup eventually wants to help users with all fields that rely on math, including physics, statistics, and computer science. “[Aristotle] is the first product available…

CNN  —  Editor’s Note: Americans have come up with a lot of incredible foods. Does this list satisfy your appetite? Or have we frankly left out one of your favorites? Let us know in the comments below. America is called a melting pot – and that’s certainly true of its food. The USA’s culinary history is that of reinvention. Waves of food influences – Native, African, British, continental European, Asian and Latin – have landed on our shores (and still do). People take those classics, mix ’n’ match ’em and then slowly (or quickly) turn them into definitive American dishes.…

After the shattering conclusion of “Not Quite Dead Yet,” author Holly Jackson addresses her readers this way: “… and breathe. Sorry. I know that was intense.”This is the first adult suspense novel by Jackson, the author of popular young-adult fiction including “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” and it is emotionally wrenching from start to finish.The unforgettable protagonist is Jet Mason, a 27-year-old woman still living with her parents in Woodstock, Vermont. She’s can’t seem to get her life started — has never finished anything including law school. “I’ll do it later,” she always says. “I have plenty of time.”But…

Agent Nicole Plaxen of The Beverly Hills Estates said she’s holding “constant showings” of this $118 million mansion in Bel Air.Credit: The Beverly Hills EstatesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.When actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg sold his Beverly Hills mansion in 2023 for $55 million, many brokers said the price was low.Wahlberg had listed the 30,500-square-foot home for $87.5 million but slashed the price in order to close before Los Angeles’ looming mansion tax…

This article originally appeared in the July issue of AGENTatHOME magazine. Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month. The solo travel market has unquestionably come a long way since the days of backpacking trips and hostel stays. Today’s solo travelers are a diverse and discerning group – which is evidenced by the increasing numbers of suppliers catering to the upper end of this market. With a variety of packages, tours and activities now available, it’s easier than ever for travelers to combine quality time alone with luxurious amenities and services.A Sizeable Travel SegmentThe solo tour market has become a…

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Dozens of dairy cattle were on the moo-ve Monday at Michigan State University.About 80 cows hoofed it to their new home, the Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center, a $75 million facility the East Lansing school says will allow agriculture, veterinary and other students to learn on a modern farm that’s equipped to replicate the most high-tech operations in the world.George Smith, who heads up Michigan State’s AgBioResearch department, called it a “21st century cattle drive.” Crews erected a fence between the two buildings and herded the animals via claps, calls and whistles.The remaining 180…

David Zaslav, President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, attends the Milken Institute Global Conference 2025 in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 7, 2025. Mike Blake | ReutersWarner Bros. Discovery on Monday announced the corporate names and leadership teams of its two future businesses as the company prepares to split in mid-2026.Its streaming and studios division will be called “Warner Bros.” and its global networks segment will be named “Discovery Global.”Warner Bros. will house its movie properties, including DC Studios and its streaming service HBO Max. Meanwhile, Discovery Global will include its entertainment, sports and news networks, including CNN, TNT…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 7:00 AM ET, Mon July 28, 2025 July saw a fair bit of big news in the hotel and resorts category, with big brands announcing leadership changes, independent hotel collections celebrating new member properties, a slate of new openings, renovations and development news and, closer to home, Trump’s immigration policy’s impact on the hospitality industry. Check out the hospitality industry news you should know from July right here. Leadership Changes Stéphane Maquaire, President and CEO of Club Med Holding. (Photo Credit: Club Med)Two major hospitality companies announced changes to their leadership this month. Marriott International announced that as…