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A federal judge has declined to take action to hold former President Trump in contempt of court during a closed-door hearing on Friday, according to two sources with knowledge of the proceedings.Friday’s hearing was in relation to a federal probe into Trump’s handling of classified material at his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago.Judge Beryl Howell urged lawyers from the Department of Justice and Trump’s team to work out the matter on their own during a 90-minute meeting in a Washington, D.C., federal court.The Justice Department has become increasingly frustrated with lawyers for Trump over the past few months for allegedly failing to…

Tech executives in Japan have warned that the latest US chip export controls are unlikely to suppress China’s progress in artificial intelligence and super computers, calling into question the long-term effectiveness of the sanctions.The warnings from Sony’s chief technology officer and NEC’s chief executive come as Washington tries to convince the Netherlands and Japan, both big players in the global chipmaking industry, to strike a trilateral deal that would impose further restrictions on China obtaining tools to make chips.In an interview with the Financial Times, Sony technology head Hiroaki Kitano said he expected the US-led sanctions to “temporarily impact” China’s…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. There’s a special kind of magic to the season that sparks up the moment you realize it’s scarf weather. The cold might bum you out at first, but when it comes time to get dressed and you remember just how many style points a chic, cozy scarf can add to your look, it’s like a surge of energy rushes through your wardrobe! We love any kind of soft, comfy piece, but scarves really are the best. There are so many ways to wear…

Shutterstock On their side. Gayle King weighed in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s bombshell Netflix docuseries — and it turns out the broadcast journalist has plans to tune in. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, which aired on Thursday, December 8, the host, 54, joked about the 41-year-old former actress’ previous comments regarding not wanting to do a reality show — implying that her new show fits under the category. King, 67, came to the former actress’ defense, saying, “It’s not a reality show. It’s not.” The TV anchor also replied to a question about whether…

Prince William is a “private” man reportedly said a friend who claimed that revelations by the Sussexes in their Netflix series are an anathema of everything he believes in Prince Harry’s relationship with William is likely to now be irreparable with fresh criticism of the Royal family in the Sussexes’ Netflix series, a friend of the Prince of Wales claims. The two brothers are said to have a fractious relationship with the Sussexes having been critical of the Royal Family since leaving the UK in 2020. Living in the United States the Sussexes have regularly spoken to the American media…

North Carolina House Speaker and plaintiff in Moore v. Harper Tim Moore tells Fox Digital that while state legislatures should not have “unchecked power,” the elections clause in the Constitution provides authority to the state legislatures to spearhead the election process. In Moore v Harper, the Supreme Court will determine whether the Constitution empowers state legislatures to oversee the federal elections process without limitations from state courts.The case stems from a ruling that tossed out congressional maps drawn by the North Carolina Legislature in November 2021 for the state’s 14 congressional seats. The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that those maps…

CNN  —  A top thoroughbred trainer who prosecutors said doped nearly all the horses under his control pleaded guilty Friday in a federal court, the US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York announced. Jason Servis pleaded guilty for his role acquiring, distributing and directing others to administer performance enhancing drugs to racehorses, according to prosecutors. Prosecutors previously said Servis doped “virtually all the horses under his control,” including Maximum Security, the colt that crossed the finish line first at the 2019 Kentucky Derby but was disqualified for interference. In 2020, Maximum Security won $10 million in the…

Lu Ning, Li Hang, Zhao Jianbo, Bai Langning and Chang Bingyu have joined former English Open winner Liang Wenbo in being suspended by snooker chiefs as the sport’s authorities probe “allegations of manipulating the outcome of matches for betting purposes”. Tournament organisers World Snooker Tour released a statement explaining the course of action taken after Liang was banned from participating in English Open qualifying in October amid “allegations of misconduct”. The investigation widened with five more Chinese players, including world No. 41 Lu, hit with suspensions while investigations into alleged offences take place. English OpenRobertson: Higgins is toughest snooker player…

Semiconductor giant TSMC was feted this week by US President Joe Biden and Apple CEO Tim Cook during a ceremony to unveil its $40 billion manufacturing site in Arizona — a huge investment designed to help secure America’s supply of the most advanced chips. But back home in Taiwan, there is deep unease over the growing political and commercial pressure being applied to the world’s most important chipmaker to expand internationally. The company is building a facility in Japan and considering investing in Europe. “They’re like the Hope Diamond of semiconductors. Everybody wants them,” said G. Dan Hutcheson, vice chair…

CNN  —  The congressman-elect set to become the first member of Generation Z to serve in Congress said Thursday his rental application for an apartment in Washington, DC, was denied because of his “really bad” credit. “Just applied to an apartment in DC where I told the guy that my credit was really bad. He said I’d be fine. Got denied, lost the apartment, and the application fee. This ain’t meant for people who don’t already have money,” Maxwell Frost said in a tweet. Frost, an Orlando-based community organizer, made history last month when he won election in Florida’s 10th…