As the us exchanges open here in new york. Lets cross live now to Shams Afzal, Managing Director at carnegie investment counsel. Of course, in the last hour, we had that adp data out. How are the markets reacting to this . I think this number, as well as tomorrows total data will probably not change the narrative that has been set already that the Jobs Market has softened quite a bit compared to a year ago. I think the more important data that came out earlier showed the number ofjobs available. If number of jobs available. If you number ofjobs available. If you went back to february 2023, there were almost two jobs open every Wedding Work out there, now that number has shrunk to every 1. 1 jobs to every willing work out there. They are finally getting these numbers so this put the Rate Cut Regime very much intact starting from september and that will be on benefit to the overall capital markets. . Benefit to the overall capital markets. ,. , benefit to the overall capital markets. . ,
Has the details from Los Angeles. Evan, what do we now . Well, this was a bit of a Surprise Gambit that we had in court here, just about 20 minutes ago here in Los Angeles Dana Hunter bidens attorneys asked for him to enter an unusual plea. Its called an Alford Plea where Hunter Biden would accept whatever punishment that judge doles out, but he maintains his innocence and instead of Pleading Guilty, hes maintaining his or is attempting to maintain his innocence. Of course, as expected the Justice Department does not does not agree with this and they objected in court to this request from Hunter Bidens attorneys and now the judge has called for break for a couple of hours while he considers what steps to take next. Now this is unusual as you pointed out as i pointed out, today, obviously was the first day of Jury Selection and this trial this is a Hunter Bidens second time going on trial earlier this year, he was found guilty on gun charges in delaware. And these charges have to do wit
Sandra what could happen . John im John Roberts in washington. Wow, sandra. It just doesnt stop. Nevery day its new to us. John im Sandra Smith in new york. We have a big hour for you. This case stems from a yearlong investigation. The president s son is charged with three felonies and six misdemeanors concerning 1. 4 million in owed taxes that have since been paid. No statement yet from the first family, and Kamala Harris declined to speak to this moments ago, that we did just hear from Karine Jeanpierre. She is declining to comment specifically as well, although she said there will still not be a pardon by the president , john. John yes, the answer that question is still a no, and as we pointed out, right up until it is a yes. And President Biden ignored questions from the press as he boarded Marine One earlier. Listen to this. Mr. President, will you commute your Sons Sentence . Are you glad your son has pled in his case . John yes, the dulcet sounds of the auxiliary Power Unit on a
We begin with Breaking News. The biden administration taking a series of actions to target what they allege are attempts by russianbacked actors to manipulate Public Opinion here in the u. S. Ahead of the president ial election. According to two senior u. S. Joining officials. Joining us now is nbcs ken ken, dilanian. Ken, what more have we learned . Jose this is being described by our sources as a whole of Government Action designed to target russian Propaganda And Disinformation aimed at interfering in the 2024 it election. It is said to include sanctions by the treasury department, Law Enforcement Action by the Justice Department, and one of the focuses on rt, formerly known as russia today, that network of russian government funded English Language websites and Television Platforms that was flagged all The Way back in 2017 by the u. S. Intelligence community as a vehicle for russian Disinformation And Election interference. At that time, the Justice Department required rt to regist
Is named after him. And coming up on sportsday later in the hour on Bbc News, from next Year Brendon Mccullum will be Head Coach across all forms of england Mens Cricket taking on the Test And Whiteball sides. Good Evening And Welcome to the Bbc News at six. Five children three of them just 12 years old have been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 80 year Old Man died after being attacked in leicester while he was walking his dog. Bhim kohli was in a Park Close to his home at around 6. 30 on Sunday Evening when he was assaulted by a group of young people. Leicestershire police launched the Murder Investigation Today after he died of his injuries in hospital. Danny savage reports. A small park in a residential area in leicester, now cordoned off and the scene of a murder investigation. An 80 year Old Man was assaulted here on Sunday Evening, and has since died. The victim was bhim kohli, who lived close by and was walking his dog when he was attacked. Neighbours say he was well li