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The C.E.O. of First American Financial Corporation, Kenneth D. DeGiorgio, is facing a criminal charge for assaulting a passenger on a Caribbean cruise after his wife confronted the man about dancing barefoot. DeGiorgio allegedly choked the man, who claimed he was threatened, leading to the incident being captured on security camera footage. Despite denying wrongdoing, DeGiorgio faces up to one year in prison if convicted and received nearly $7.8 million in compensation in 2024 from...

The Las Vegas Raiders have committed to Geno Smith for the 2025 season with a two-year, $75 million extension, reuniting him with former coach Pete Carroll. Smith, 34, received $66.5 million in guaranteed money and could earn up to $85.5 million with incentives, solidifying his role as the Raiders' quarterback through 2027. Coming off a record-breaking season with the Seahawks, Smith aims to lead the Raiders back to the playoffs in a tough AFC West...

The Bruins have signed Cornell forward Dalton Bancroft to a one-year entry-level contract for the 2025-26 season with an NHL salary cap hit of $950,000. The 24-year-old Bancroft, a top undrafted college free agent, will report to Providence and play on an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the season. Bancroft scored 15 goals and 27 points in his junior season at Cornell, totaling 79 points over 103 career games and is known for...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun addressed the need for property tax reform, proposing a plan to provide relief for taxpayers while ensuring the health of local governments and schools. Braun's plan, introduced in Senate Bill 1, aimed to cut $4.1 billion across the state by 2028, with amendments removing his original proposal. Braun also discussed the state's economic growth, federal budget reduction efforts, and plans for transitioning to advanced energy facilities in Northwest Indiana. Full Article

Sonam Sheth is an Evening Politics Editor at Newsweek with extensive experience covering national security, foreign policy, elections, and stories at the intersection of law and politics. Stocks plummeted on Thursday due to President Trump's tariffs on over 180 countries, with the S&P 500 down 4.84%, the Nasdaq falling 5.97%, and the Dow Jones closing 3.98% lower. The global sell-off sparked by Trump's tariffs continues to impact U.S. and international markets, with the situation evolving....

Tom Cruise paid tribute to Val Kilmer at CinemaCon while presenting footage from "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning." Cruise honored Kilmer's work and expressed gratitude for their collaboration in "Top Gun: Maverick," before asking for a moment of silence for the late actor. Kilmer, known for roles in "Batman Forever" and "Tombstone," died at 65 from pneumonia, leaving behind a legacy of impactful performances and a lasting friendship with Cruise. Full Article