Ohtani says interpreter stole money, denies knowledge of gambling debts – Reuters
Ohtani says interpreter stole money, denies knowledge of gambling debts Reuters Read the original article here
Challenge fund to help school lunch debt moves to next phase
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Wednesday’s Legal and Finance Committee meeting discussed the challenge that would help relieve student lunch debt in Rapid City Area Schools. CONTEXT: City Council proposes a challenge to help relieve student lunch debt The district offers school lunch to any student regardless of their ability to pay and has applications…
News in Easy English: Report says Ohtani’s ex-interpreter still has gambling debt
Ippei Mizuhara, left, stands next to Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani and translates during an interview at Dodger Stadium on Feb. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File) NEW YORK — A California newspaper says that Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara still has…
Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative
The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other multilateral, bilateral and commercial creditors began the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative in 1996. The program was designed to ensure that the poorest countries in the world are not overwhelmed by unmanageable or unsustainable debt burdens. It reduces the debt of countries meeting strict…
As Sports Betting Proliferates, Incidence Of Gambling Disorder Rises
FILE – Fox Sports broadcaster Greg Olsen retrieves his receipt after placing the first ceremonial … [+] bet in North Carolina during a DraftKings event celebrating the launch of mobile and online sports wagering across the state at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Monday, March 11, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. As March Madness gets underway,…
Debt Overview: Development news, research, data
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires significant investment—in infrastructure, human capital, and climate change resilience, among other areas. But governments in developing countries are often limited in their ability to mobilize domestic revenues or private investment, while external grants are scarce. Debt financing is critical for development. But it must be transparent, well-managed, and used in…
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter stole $16M from MLB star for gambling debt: U.S. DOJ – National
The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is being charged with federal bank fraud for crimes involving gambling debts and theft of more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation, federal authorities said Thursday. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced the charges Thursday. Ippei Mizuhara served as Ohtani’s interpreter after Ohtani came…
Victorian budget 2024 confirms delay to Airport Rail Link, net debt still set to grow
In short: Several projects and policies have been delayed as the Victorian government attempts to chart a path back to surplus. Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings said successfully bringing down the state’s net debt would be critical to safeguard its AA rating. The opposition has accused the government of failing to manage the state’s finances over…
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter stole $16 million to cover gambling debts, feds say – The Washington Post
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter stole $16 million to cover gambling debts, feds say The Washington Post Read the original article here
Businesses urged to revise debt management strategies in new FY
Managing business debt effectively is critical for maintaining financial health and ensuring the sustainability of a business, HLB Mann Judd has warned businesses in a recent article. With businesses facing tougher business conditions, the accounting and advisory firm said its important businesses have a solid debt management strategy for all the debt in the businesses…