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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Welcome to the Checks & Imbalances newsletter. Today, we look at Trump profiting from candidates his endorsement and a jet-setting Australian businessman who’s trying to get politicians to back his latest venture. Trump-Endorsed Candidates Have Funneled At Least $1.4 Million Into His Businesses D onald Trump, a man known for torching norms, has developed a novel business model. From his perch at Mar-a-Lago or summer residence at one of his New Jersey golf courses, the former president doles out endorsements to longtime elected officials and wannabe Republican nominees, influencing primaries across the country. Meanwhile, those candidates, who come from all over to visit him, pour money from campaign donors into Trump’s properties, paying for food, lodging and conference space. So far, he has collected at least $1.4 million from the candidates he’s endorsed in 2022, according to a Forbes analysis of campaign … [Read more...] about Checks & Imbalances: Trump’s Revenue Stream, Australia’s Jet-Setting Billionaire

Kai Sotto is looking out for other pathways to the NBA. —ADELAIDE 36ERS PHOTO Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone is hesitant to apply a hackneyed hoop label on NBA hopeful Kai Sotto. “He’s got unique skills,” Cone, who is headed to the NBA Summer League to join the Miami Heat coaching staff, said late Friday night after his team’s 75-72 squeaker over San Miguel Beer that catapulted the Gin Kings to the top of the standings. “He’s if I may say—I won’t call him a unicorn, because that’s kind of reserved for [Washington big man Kristaps] Porzingis and now [Oklahoma City draftee] Chet Holmgren—but I’ll call him a baby unicorn. He’s still developing his skills. He’s got a shot [to make the NBA]. There’s no doubt,” Cone added. But to earn that shot, Sotto needs to be visible. “I think the next step for him is to get to a Summer League team and get playing time and showcase his skills,” Cone said. “Someone’s going to find him. If you’re that good, they’ll find you in the NBA. You … [Read more...] about Tim Cone says Summer League best Plan B for Kai Sotto after NBA Draft snub

Blackwater rookie Ato Ular during a game against Terrafirma in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup. PBA IMAGES Blackwater pummeled Terrafirma, 107-70, in the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday night, for its the biggest winning margin in franchise history and its first win streak in a long while. Rookie Ato Ular put up 16 points and five rebounds to lead a balanced attack at Ynares Center in Antipolo City and helping Blackwater to a 3-1 start, the club’s finest in the all-Filipino conference. “I think everybody just bought in,” coach Ariel Vanguardia said after the contest. JVee Casio finished with 14 points while Yousef Taha added 12 points and 14 rebounds. Mark Dyke, Barkley Eboña and James Sena all added 11 each in a morale-boosting victory for a club that has long been regarded as the whipping boys of the league. “We’re having fun because the guys like playing with each other,” said Vanguardia.“Still, there’s a lot of room for improvement. We have to figure out how to play against … [Read more...] about Bossing rip Dyip as rookie Ular shines

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It's going to be a busy summer travel season. And different. The summer travel advice from experts is different, too. Domestic travel volume will rise 16% over last year, with almost 75% of Americans planning to travel domestically for summer vacations, according to Allianz Partners' Top 10 Summer Destinations review . And travel to Europe will soar 600% over last year. ​​ "The floodgates have opened," says Valentina O'Kane, owner of Incognito Global Travel , an affiliate of Embark Beyond. "People are rushing to get out there again. The popular tourist destinations are overbooked, with little if any availability. They are going to be overcrowded and overpriced this summer." I just interviewed 200 top travel experts about what lies ahead for travel. Here's part one of my series , which outlines what to expect in the next three months. There are two important takeaways. Covid is far from over, so you may … [Read more...] about Expert Summer Travel Advice For Your Next Vacation

KUALA LUMPUR: Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong ( pic ) will visit Malaysia on Tuesday to deepen ties and build on existing partnerships. The Sabah-born minister is scheduled to meet her Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah as well as two Senior Ministers – Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali – during her visit. ALSO READ: Aussie minister keen on her homecoming “I will reaffirm our commitment as Comprehensive Strategic Partners and discuss economic recovery, climate action, education ties and health security,” she said in a statement posted on the official website of Australia’s Foreign Minister, Bernama reported. The 54-year-old said she would also travel to Sabah, adding that it was a region having long-standing ties with Australia. “It is the region where I am from. Having spent my early years in Kota Kinabalu, I look forward to the great honour of returning … [Read more...] about Mission to deepen Aussie-M’sian ties

KOTA KINABALU: Family members of Sabah-born Penny Wong are looking forward to a small gathering as she makes a quick overnight stop in the city here during her first official visit to Malaysia as the Australian Foreign Affairs Minister. Younger brother James said they were scheduling a late supper for a small family get-together after she finishes her official events in the state on Wednesday. ALSO READ: Mission to deepen Aussie-M’sian ties James said Penny also told him that she would like to visit their paternal grandmother Lai Fung Shim’s grave here as well as go out for a bowl of her favourite porridge in town the next day. “Penny also wants to visit her old school, Kinabalu International School and hawkers at the Lido area,” James said, adding that it would, however, depend on her schedule and the protocol. “We are really excited about her visit back home as a Foreign Affairs Minister. “We are so proud of her and we know many Sabahans are too,” he said, adding that … [Read more...] about Aussie minister keen on her homecoming

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Bosideng, China’s top home-grown down jacket brand, said on Wednesday it overcame Covid and other global headwinds and reported gains in sales and profit for the 12 months ending March 31. Sales increased by 20% to 16.2 billion yuan, or $2.4 billion, helping to lift profit by 21% to approximately 2.06 billion yuan. Bosideng was upbeat about the outlook this year. “Currently, global consumption demand for apparel is recovering steadily,” it said. “Although we confronted numerous challenges from the epidemic and other various aspects in 2021, we still believe that from a long-term perspective, China’s economy will recover in an orderly manner in the post-epidemic era.” Bosideng is led by its colorful 70-year-old CEO Gao Dekang, who has a fortune worth $4.8 billion on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List. Itochu of Japan is an investor; rivals include Canada Goose. Bosideng’s Hong Kong-traded shares have fallen 16% in … [Read more...] about Canada Goose Rival Bosideng Reports Profit Gain, Sees Apparel Recovery

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The novel coronavirus can remain infectious for four weeks on banknotes, according to new research by the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness , Australia’s top biosecurity laboratory. These findings reinforce the importance of hand-washing or using disinfecting hand sanitizer after visiting an ATM or handling cash. The researchers tested how long the coronavirus survived on both paper and polymer banknotes at various temperatures. They found that the coronavirus can survive “to at least 28 days” on both types of banknotes, which is significantly longer than the seasonal flu virus’s “demonstrated survival up to 17 days” at room temperature (20 degrees Celsius or 68 degrees Fahrenheit). “The persistence of virus on both paper and polymer currency is of particular significance, considering the frequency of circulation and the potential for transfer of viable virus both between individuals and geographic … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Can Remain On Paper Currency For 28 Days, Per New Study

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The Washington Commanders need a bounce-back year from their defense to contend in the NFC East in 2022, unfortunately, they may have to start their quest to rebound without one of their cornerstones on that side of the ball. ESPN’s John Keim wrote earlier this week that it is possible Young, the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year, will start the 2022 season on injured reserve. That would automatically rule Young out for the first four games of the new campaign. Young tore his ACL in Week 10 of the 2021 season, one in which Washington missed the playoffs with their defense unable to elevate a team forced to play Taylor Heinicke at quarterback into contention for the postseason. Even before Young’s injury, Washington struggled mightily on defense in 2021. Indeed, between Weeks 1 and 10, Washington ranked 31st on Expected Points Added per play on defense, going on to finish the year 29th in that metric. Washington … [Read more...] about Washington Commanders Risk Early 2022 Hole Without Chase Young

Britain’s Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, speaks on June 24, 2022,during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda. AFP KIGALI — Prince Charles told Commonwealth leaders Friday that the choice to become a republic or abandon the queen as head of state was “a matter for each member country to decide”. Speaking at the opening of a Commonwealth summit in Rwanda, the British heir to the throne said the 54-member club of mainly former British colonies would always be “a free association of independent, self-governing nations”. The Prince of Wales is representing Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the Commonwealth in Rwanda at a time of renewed discussion over its purpose and profile in a modern world. Republican movements are taking root in a number of Commonwealth nations and some are seeking reparations for colonial-era injustices like slavery. Charles acknowledged the change underfoot and said the Commonwealth … [Read more...] about Commonwealth nations free to chart own course—Prince Charles