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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Former Hawks Finance Boss Gets 3‑Year Prison Term for $3. 7 Million Theft

Lester T. Jones Jr. , once a senior finance officer for the Atlanta Hawks, was sentenced to three years and five months behind bars after stealing roughly $3. 7 million from the team. The money was siphoned through false expense claims and personal use of corporate credit cards, according to fede

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Bajaj Finance Sees Strong Growth as Loan Risks Fall

Bajaj Finance’s stock surged after the company showed that its loan costs are dropping and its asset quality is improving. Analysts say stricter lending rules and better borrower health have created a solid foundation for future growth. The firm confirmed it still expects profits to rise 23‑24% n

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Volta Finance Faces Volatile March with Mixed Returns

In March, the investment firm Volta Finance reported a net loss of 2. 4 %. The decline was steeper than the average for U. S. high‑yield bonds, which fell 1. 2 %, and similar to Euro high‑yield bonds at 2. 7 %. A contrasting picture emerged in leveraged loan indices, where the U. S. market gained 0.

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Apr 30 2026SCIENCE

Pigeons Get a Boost from Nano‑Vitamin D

White King pigeons were given water with tiny packets of vitamin D3 to see if it helped them lay better eggs and raise healthier babies. 216 pairs, all three years old, were split into four groups that received either no vitamin D3 or 1, 000, 2, 000, or 4, 000 IU per litre for 13 weeks. The middl

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

INVL Tech’s First‑Quarter Boost and Portfolio Growth

INVl Technology, a firm that backs IT businesses, saw its net worth rise to 65. 5 million euros by the end of March 2026, up about one percent from the previous year. Each share was worth roughly 5. 47 euros, a small increase from the end of 2025. The company invested 70. 82 million euros in mana

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

Golf’s Saudi-backed league faces funding cut and leadership change

A big player in golf is stepping back as Saudi Arabia’s government investment arm reduces its role in LIV Golf. The fund’s leader, who also started the league, is leaving his position. This move follows plans to shift LIV Golf away from relying entirely on Saudi money, with talks already underway ab

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Spotify Stake Sale Tied to Music Giant's Stock Moves

Universal Music Group just revealed plans to sell half its Spotify shares and expand its stock buyback program. This comes after a high-profile investor argued the label was worth less than it should be. The investor’s unusual bid—valuing Universal at about €65 billion—suggested forcing a full sale

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Quick Look at the New Surveillance Bill Rush

A new push to extend U. S. surveillance powers moved fast this week. House leaders got just enough votes to start debating the bill after a tight two-hour vote. The change would let spy agencies keep collecting data without first asking a judge. Some lawmakers only agreed after pressure from top Rep

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Late-night shows shift gear: Colbert’s political comedy choice

The plan was simple: avoid politics, focus on fun. That’s what Stephen Colbert tried when he took over “The Late Show” in 2015. After years of sharp political satire on “The Colbert Report, ” he wanted a lighter touch. Audiences at home were tired of the same heated arguments in the news. Colbert ho

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Money’s New Playground: How Blockchain is Changing Banks and Business

Ten years ago, blockchain was just tech jargon tossed around at small meetups. Now it’s rewriting the rules for banks, payments, and even stock markets. Some of the biggest names in traditional finance—banks, card companies, stock exchanges—are jumping in not because they’re excited, but because the

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