NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for 34 states suing Live Nation Entertainment tried to convince a jury Thursday during an antitrust trial ’s closing arguments that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up concert prices. But a lawyer for Live Nation insisted in Manhattan federal court that there is more competition than ever and the company plays fair amid a booming concert business across America. The states, attorney David Marriott said, failed to prove that Live Nation had acted as a monopolist. “They can’t, and they didn’t,” he said. The federal government…
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TORONTO — A man who admitted his role in the massive gold and cash heist from Toronto’s Pearson airport has been sentenced to four years in prison. Court documents show that 44-year-old Arslan Chaudhary was sentenced in a Brampton, Ont., courthouse on Wednesday and given 40 years to pay back $22 million in restitution. Chaudhary was arrested earlier this year as he flew in from Dubai and he was charged in what police have called the largest gold heist in Canadian history. Police have said that on April 17, 2023, a flight arriving from Zurich, Switzerland carried a cargo shipment…
It’s Thursday, April 9. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read MoreIt’s Thursday, April 9. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. ‘NO FAITH IN OUR SYSTEM’: OTTAWA WOMAN WAITS 16 MONTHS FOR MRI Lisa Kis began phoning the hospital to see what was taking so long. Eventually, she was told there had been a cancellation and was given an appointment. Local News, News It’s Thursday, April 9. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. Read More
The Ottawa Hospital says it is preparing to cut three per cent of its workforce — around 400 jobs — as it continues to address financial challenges facing the health-care sector. Read MoreThe reduction amounts to three per cent of its current workforce. News, Local News, job cuts, Ontario Hospital Association, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, The Ottawa Hospital The Ottawa Hospital says it is preparing to cut three per cent of its workforce — around 400 jobs — as it continues to address financial challenges facing the health-care sector. Read More
TORONTO — Ontario’s electricity system operator is giving long-term energy generation contracts to 12 new solar and two wind projects. The Independent Electricity System Operator says it marks the first large-scale renewable development in the province in more than a decade. It comes as the IESO projects an increase in electricity demand of up to 90 per cent by 2050, and is turning its attention to meeting Ontario’s energy needs into the 2030s and beyond. It is also expected to announce later this year more capacity from natural gas and battery storage projects, which would help contribute to the system…
Rosedale is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in the city, and a prime reason why residents say it’s a popular target for criminals. They say break-ins and car thefts have become a disturbingly common occurrence, and now they’re stepping up their own security efforts. Janice Lo, the president of the South Rosedale Residents’ Association, says while private security isn’t new in the neighbourhood, many have chosen to collectively pay for private security to regularly patrol the area. “There’s been an increase in home invasions and some of them have become violent, and so that really sparked the attention of…
The Ottawa Police Service requested public assistance in locating a 59-year-old man who was last seen early Thursday afternoon. Read MoreHe was last seen Thursday afternoon near the intersection of Carling and Parkdale. News, Local News, Missing person, Ottawa police service, Ottawa Sun, Realtime The Ottawa Police Service requested public assistance in locating a 59-year-old man who was last seen early Thursday afternoon. Read More
Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68. Bambaataa’s sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact on one of the world’s most popular and politically influential music genres. But others have said that his impact was overshadowed in recent years after numerous men who knew Bambaataa when they were boys accused him of sexual abuse. The rapper and producer is best…
The Artemis II crew will conclude their historic 10-day mission with a scheduled Friday splashdown off the California coast. The Artemis II crew will conclude their historic 10-day mission with a scheduled Friday splashdown off the California coast. Technology The Artemis II crew will conclude their historic 10-day mission with a scheduled Friday splashdown off the California coast.
Former NASA astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman joins ABC News Live to discuss the Artemis II crew’s reentry, key risks during splashdown and what comes next after the mission’s lunar flyby. Former NASA astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman joins ABC News Live to discuss the Artemis II crew’s reentry, key risks during splashdown and what comes next after the mission’s lunar flyby. US Former NASA astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman joins ABC News Live to discuss the Artemis II crew’s reentry, key risks during splashdown and what comes next after the mission’s lunar flyby.
The Harlem Globetrotters have influenced the game of basketball for the past 100 years. The iconic team is celebrating their centennial year with a worldwide tour and release of a brand-new game. The Harlem Globetrotters have influenced the game of basketball for the past 100 years. The iconic team is celebrating their centennial year with a worldwide tour and release of a brand-new game. Entertainment The Harlem Globetrotters have influenced the game of basketball for the past 100 years. The iconic team is celebrating their centennial year with a worldwide tour and release of a brand-new game.
Immigrant advocates in North Carolina are calling for justice after they say two children and their parents were swiftly deported to Honduras without due process. Immigrant advocates in North Carolina are calling for justice after they say two children and their parents were swiftly deported to Honduras without due process. US Immigrant advocates in North Carolina are calling for justice after they say two children and their parents were swiftly deported to Honduras without due process.
Amid red-flag fire danger alerts issued for parts of New York and a forecast of potential flooding for Hawaii, conditions are a go for the Artemis II splashdown. Amid red-flag fire danger alerts issued for parts of New York and a forecast of potential flooding for Hawaii, conditions are a go for the Artemis II splashdown. US Amid red-flag fire danger alerts issued for parts of New York and a forecast of potential flooding for Hawaii, conditions are a go for the Artemis II splashdown.
The first lady made a statement to the media at the White House. The first lady made a statement to the media at the White House. Politics The first lady made a statement to the media at the White House.
“I have never had any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse of his victims. I was never involved in any capacity,” the first lady said in a televised statement from the White House. “I have never had any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse of his victims. I was never involved in any capacity,” the first lady said in a televised statement from the White House. Politics “I have never had any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse of his victims. I was never involved in any capacity,” the first lady said in a televised statement from the White House.
Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse Business Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse
Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain discusses the crew’s return and what they’ll experience once back on Earth. Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain discusses the crew’s return and what they’ll experience once back on Earth. Technology Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain discusses the crew’s return and what they’ll experience once back on Earth.
ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze reports on The Home Depot’s new releases and why the company says it’s never too early. ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze reports on The Home Depot’s new releases and why the company says it’s never too early. GMA ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze reports on The Home Depot’s new releases and why the company says it’s never too early.
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months Business The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven…
A search and rescue operation is ongoing for two individuals following the partial collapse of a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia, officials said. A search and rescue operation is ongoing for two individuals following the partial collapse of a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia, officials said. US A search and rescue operation is ongoing for two individuals following the partial collapse of a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia, officials said.