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Hunter Biden gets 'complete vindication' as he's awarded $1.7million in Iran bribe lawsuit

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Hunter Biden gets 'complete vindication' as he's awarded $1.7million in Iran bribe lawsuit

Hunter Biden has been awarded 1.7 million in a defamation lawsuit against Patrick Byrne after the former Overstock.com CEO accused him of arranging a bribe from the Iranian government

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Washington Examiner

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· Jul 11, 2026

Hunter Biden wins $1.7 million defamation case over Iran bribery allegations

A federal judge on Friday awarded Hunter Biden nearly 2 million in punitive damages in a case surrounding allegations that he sought an 800 million bribe from Iran. The order from U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson, a Reagan appointee, means Biden is set to receive 1.7 million after he filed a defamation dispute against former []

Townhall

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· Jul 11, 2026

Man Who Accused Hunter Biden of $800M Iran Bribery Scheme Now Owes Him $1.7 Million in Punitive Damages

Man Who Accused Hunter Biden of $800M Iran Bribery Scheme Now Owes Him $1.7 Million in Punitive Damages

The Hill

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· Jul 11, 2026

Judge awards Hunter Biden $1.7M in defamation suit against ex-Overstock CEO

Hunter Biden, the son of former President Biden, was awarded 1.7 million in damages on Friday as part of a defamation lawsuit against former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne. Byrne, a known denier of Biden’s victory over President Trump in the 2020 presidential election, accused the younger Biden of taking part in an 800 million bribery...

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 11, 2026

Hunter Biden Wins $1.7 Million Judgment Against Patrick Byrne Over Iran Bribery Claim

A federal judge in California awarded Hunter Biden 1.7 million in punitive damages in his defamation lawsuit against Patrick Byrne, the former CEO of Overstock.com, after finding that Byrne had no credible basis for an Iran bribery accusation.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Hunter Biden wins defamation suit over Iran bribery claims

The son of the previous US president was awarded 1.7 million in damages in his dispute with Trump ally Patrick ByrneA US federal judge on Friday awarded Hunter Biden 1.7 million in damages in a defamation suit against Patrick Byrne, former Overstock.com CEO and outspoken backer of US President Donald Trump.The lawsuit had been dragging on since 2023, when Biden brought Byrne to court ov

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

Hunter Biden Wins $1.7 Million After Defamation Opponent Skips Trial And Ignores Judge

A federal court has ordered businessman Patrick Byrne to pay 1.7 million in punitive damages to Hunter Biden, closing out a long-running defamation lawsuit with a scathing default judgment. U.S. District Judge Stephen V. Wilson finalized the ruling following what he described as a calculated, continuous effort by Byrne to ignore court orders, skip hearings, [] Hunter Biden Wins 1.7 Million After Defamation Opponent Skips Trial And Ignores Judge

The Eastern Herald

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· Jun 26, 2026

Colombia’s President-Elect Vows Jerusalem Embassy as Petro Refuses to Concede

A Colombian criminal lawyer with no political experience won the country's closest presidential runoff in modern history on June 21, backed by Donald Trump and pledging to restore ties with Israel and open an embassy in Jerusalem. Outgoing president Gustavo Petro, who broke diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza, has refused to accept the result, alleging US and Israeli interference in the vote.

DNyuz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Hunter Biden is on a shameless media blitz to promote an upcoming doc — and attempts to rewrite history

Flush with a 1.7 million payout in his defamation suit against a flaky former Trump donor, Hunter Biden is on a publicity blitz. He appears on random podcasts, tweets obsessively on X, took to the stage for a live performance in Phoenix and launched a new Substack “Where’s Hunter,” on which he posts long screeds []

Russia Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

Hunter Biden wins defamation suit over ‘Iran bribery’ claims

Hunter Biden has won a lawsuit against Donald Trump’s staunch backer Patrick Byrne, receiving 1.7 million in damages Read Full Article at RT.com

Irish Star

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· Jul 4, 2026

Hunter Biden sarcastically nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize for ending war in Iran '38 times'

Hunter Biden, even parodying the president's writing style, appeared to mock his failure to reach an agreement with Tehran while Americans continue to feel financial strain

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jun 25, 2026

GameStop (NYSE: GME) CEO Abandons $35 Billion Pay Package To Pursue eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) Takeover

Ryan Cohen is simultaneously walking away from a roughly 35 billion compensation package tied to GameStop (NYSE: GME) stock performance and using that same stock as currency to chase a target nearly five times the company’s size. CNBC’s Dominic Chu reported that Cohen “is passing on a 30-billion pay package and will unveil more details [] The post GameStop (NYSE: GME) CEO Abandons 35 Billion Pay Package To Pursue eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) Takeover appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

Azerbaijani fighter Farman Hasanov wins at UFC tournament

Azerbaijani fighter Farman Hasanov wins at UFC tournament

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 2, 2026

Microsoft vs. Nvidia: Which Is the Better AI Stock to Own for the Next 3 Years?

This matchup is a battle between tech royalty. It's hard to go wrong with either, but there is a winner here.

PravdaReport

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· Jul 2, 2026

Gaming Billionaire Igor Bukhman Reshapes One of Literature’s Biggest Global Awards

The International Booker Prize will now carry the name of billionaire Igor Bukhman following a new long-term funding agreement. The award will become the Bukhman International Booker Prize in recognition of the commitment made by Bukhman's philanthropic organization. Bukhman Philanthropies has pledged to finance the prize for the next ten years, according to an announcement published on the award's official website. Playrix Co-Founder Expands Influence Beyond the Gaming Industry Igor Bukhman is the co-founder of gaming giant Playrix, one of the world's largest mobile game developers. Originally from Vologda, he has an estimated net worth of 13.6 billion according to Forbes.

Sky News - Business

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· Feb 10, 2026

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/mark-kleinman-blog-see-the-latest-stories-from-sky-news-city-editor-13475361'>Britain’s Got Talent creator Cowell faces legal claim over fee deal | Mark Kleinman blog</a>

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/mark-kleinman-blog-see-the-latest-stories-from-sky-news-city-editor-13475361'>Britain’s Got Talent creator Cowell faces legal claim over fee deal | Mark Kleinman blog</a>

The Economic Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

What is Keir Starmer's net worth?

What is Keir Starmer's net worth?

Irish News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Corporate gifting on this week’s Trading Up podcast

Corporate gifting on this week's Trading Up podcast

Variety

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘Selamlik’ Wins Eurimages Co-Production Development Award at Karlovy Vary Film Festival

KVIFF Promises, part of the industry program of Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, has unveiled the winners of the Eurimages Co-production Development Award, as well as other prizes. The Eurimages Co-production Development Award, with a 20,000 Euros (22,800) cash prize, went to “Selamlik” (Sweden, Denmark), directed by Jerry Carlsson, written by Khaled Alesmael and produced []

Yardbarker

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· Jun 22, 2026

Corey Heim earns first NASCAR Cup win in wild race at Naval Base Coronado

As if there was any doubt about how good Heim is, the defending NASCAR Truck Series champion earned his first career Cup Series win Sunday at Naval Base Coronado in his 13th start.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 9, 2026

Judge Reacts To Unseen Footage Of Charlie Kirk Assassination

A Utah judge appeared to react sharply in court while watching footage from the moment Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed last September. State District Judge Tony Graf, who is overseeing the case against Tyler Robinson, made clear before the video was shown that the footage would not be displayed to []

The Register

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· Jun 22, 2026

Ukraine puts its Russian war trophies online for allies to pick apart

TrophyLab bad for Vlad as battlefield losses spill the secrets they had

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 7, 2026

Lawsuit Alleges Lawyer for Jewish College Students Profited by Preying on His Clients

allegedly refused to give the plaintiffs his firm’s billing records from their case, while his cut totaled more than 6.4 million — well over half the settlement’s total payout The post Lawsuit Alleges Lawyer for Jewish College Students Profited by Preying on His Clients first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

UFC News

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· Jul 1, 2026

The Knockouts | 2026 Half-Year Awards

The Knockouts | 2026 Half-Year Awards

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 21, 2026

Marquez closes in on banned Bezzecchi with Czech MotoGP win

Seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez claimed victory at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno Sunday, extending his winning streak to two races after a dominant triumph in Hungary two we...

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

Heineken names outsider as CEO, tasked with boosting sales

Dutch beer maker Heineken has appointed Rafael Oliveira as its new chair and CEO, becoming one of several alcoholic drinks makers seeking to galvanize sales through a change of leadership. #News #Business #Heineken #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4xKiB7o 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

India Today

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· Jun 26, 2026

Who is Champat Rai, Ram Mandir trust chief who quit in donation theft case?

Who is Champat Rai, Ram Mandir trust chief who quit in donation theft case?

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 23, 2026

Palantir: This Selloff Is A Gift

Palantir: This Selloff Is A Gift

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Looking for a winner from the Iran war?

California’s pistachio farmers have gained, for now

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

Listen to The Country: Jim van der Poel, Outstanding Contribution to Primary Industries Award winner

Listen to The Country: Jim van der Poel, Outstanding Contribution to Primary Industries Award winner

Ethereum on Medium

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· Jul 10, 2026

MEGA REWARD EVENT — BIG CHANCE!

Everyone Can Big Win!Continue reading on Medium »

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 6, 2026

Broker’s Call: Sobha (Buy)

JM Financial

Daily Mail

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· Jul 8, 2026

Honest, credible, careful, impressive... what judge said about our reporters during High Court trial

Honest, credible, careful, impressive... what judge said about our reporters during High Court trial

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jul 10, 2026

Does the American Dream Come Down to Luck or Skill? Vinod Khosla Weighs In

The billionaire venture capitalist plays a game of luck vs. skill in The WSJ Money Interview.

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 1, 2026

Stephen A. Smith: Pat McAfee ‘earned’ looming record deal, questions if opportunity would’ve come to a Black host first

Stephen A. Smith praised Pat McAfee’s looming ESPN contract as deserved, while questioning whether a Black personality in the same position would have ever been offered the same path to it. McAfee is reportedly in talks with ESPN on an extension worth 60 million to 65 million per year, which would make him the highest-paid

RTÉ News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Right-wing outsider narrowly wins Colombian presidency

A flamboyant US-backed lawyer who has never held public office has narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff, swinging the country hard to the right on a promise to wage war against drug-running guerrilla groups.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jun 27, 2026

Is Vance the Fall Guy for Beleaguered Iran Deal?

Is Vance the Fall Guy for Beleaguered Iran Deal?

Engineering News-Record

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· Jul 8, 2026

John Deere Settles Agriculture Right-to-Repair Antitrust Lawsuit for $99M

John Deere agreed to settle antitrust lawsuit and pledged 99 million and all necessary assistance to let customers repair their own farm equipment without going to Deere dealers.

The Week

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· Jun 27, 2026

The Iran deal: J.D. Vance in the firing line

The Iran deal: J.D. Vance in the firing line

The Slovenia Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Prudential Singapore tops global MDRT Culture of Excellence (COE) Awards with 29 agency leaders recognised in 2026

Agency leader Bryan Phang is the sole COE (Diamond Agency) winner to achieve four consecutive award wins; Prudential's solid showing underpinned by its strong knowledge sharing and mentorship culture SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 July 2026 - Prudential Singapore (Prudential) ...

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 24, 2026

Telecel introduces monthly cash winners in Dream Car Promo

The first batch of winners of the newly introduced monthly cash rewards in the Telecel Dream Car Promo have received their prizes at a ceremony at the Telecel Headquarters in Airport.

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jun 24, 2026

No Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Leaves Prize Growing to $489 Million

No Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Leaves Prize Growing to $489 Million

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Sexiest man in Irish boxing' ready to take care of business before Katie Taylor Croke Park fight

He will be one of a very lucky group of Irish boxers that can say in the future he fought on Katie Taylor's Croke Park card, but there is business to take care of before then

Fox News

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· Jul 3, 2026

LEE GREENWOOD: Trump can help finish the fight Frank Sinatra started

The artist behind God Bless the U.S.A. reveals how AM/FM radio profits from his recordings without paying performers under a century-old loophole.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Murad hormati proses undang-undang selepas DNAA

KUALA LUMPUR: Ahli perniagaan dan perunding prestasi tinggi, Syed Mohammad Murad Syed Naseem tekad akan terus menghormati proses undang-undang sambil memberi tumpuan kepada perniagaan serta pelanggan selepas dilepas tanpa dibebaskan (DNAA) oleh Mahkamah Majistret Shah Alam pada Februari lalu. Murad, yang lebih dikenali sebagai Murad ‘Baddestcoach’ Zaidi berkata, keputusan mahkamah itu membuktikan pentingnya sesuatu dakwaan ... Read more The post Murad hormati proses undang-undang selepas DNAA appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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