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In a recent ruling, New York Judge Robert Reed ordered former President Donald Trump to pay The New York Times and its three investigative reporters – Susanne Craig, David Barstow, and Russell Buettner – legal fees totaling $392,638. This payment stems from Trump’s unsuccessful lawsuit against them concerning a 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning article about his family’s financial dealings and tax strategies.
In the latest display of economic resilience, U.S. employers added a substantial 216,000 jobs in December, surpassing November’s addition of 173,000 jobs. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%, marking the 23rd consecutive month below 4%. This robust job growth indicates a strong labor market, even as the country contends with high interest rates.
A senior Biden administration official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that the Iranian-backed Houthis should not expect another warning from the U.S. and its allies. The joint statement condemning the attacks was issued by the United States, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
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