Florida Republican leaders vote to strip authority from party chairman accused of rape

[ad_1] The Republican Party of Florida on Sunday voted to functionally strip all power from current Chairman Christian Ziegler, who is under criminal investigation for allegations of sexual assault, including rape. The vote came during an emergency meeting of the Florida GOP’s state executive committee in Orlando, a gathering that was called as the Sarasota…

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Dude, where’s my getaway car? Suspects find automobile stolen during armed robbery, police say.

[ad_1] An armed robbery in Colorado turned awry for the alleged perpetrators when police say someone stole their getaway car in the middle of a heist. Three masked and armed individuals allegedly robbed a check cashing service in Commerce City on Saturday morning, according to the local police department. No injuries were reported. Officers have…

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Indian spirits makers seek better market access in EU – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Amid demands from European spirits and wine manufacturers to lower tariffs in India under the proposed free trade agreement (FTA), the Confederation of India Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has sought better market access for the Indian products into the European Union.The lobby group has pointed to “non-tariff barriers” such as its definition…

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TVS group eyes stake in new business of Star Health founder – Times of India

[ad_1] MUMBAI: Star Health and Allied Insurance founder V Jagannathan is in talks with the TVS group for equity participation by the Chennai-based conglomerate in the veteran’s new health insurance venture.After exiting Star Health, Jagannathan (79) has decided to start another health insurance company. Former Star Health CEO Dr S Prakash has joined Jagannathan in…

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Major storm battering Florida expected to slam East Coast, bringing hazardous winds and potential flooding rain

[ad_1] Cities along the East Coast are preparing for a major storm system expected to hit with torrential rain, high winds and severe thunderstorms. The system battered Florida and South Carolina this weekend, and its impacts are expected to last through Monday. The rain brought coastal flooding to into the Tampa Bay area on Saturday,…

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus airs frustrations on border deal in meeting with White House

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The White House met with leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Saturday, a conversation the Democratic lawmakers had been seeking for weeks as they became increasingly concerned that the administration would agree to an immigration deal that they found unacceptable. The meeting occurred on Zoom on Saturday afternoon, according to two…

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