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  • Associated Press

    Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death and fled the country is charged after returning to US

    The criminal complaint charging Ryan Borgwardt with misdemeanor obstruction offers a detailed account of how the 45-year-old pulled off his disappearance, including how he struggled to emerge from the water, almost didn’t make it through customs on his way overseas and was living in the country of Georgia when he realized he had left too many clues behind. Police said Borgwardt turned himself in to authorities at the Green Lake County sheriff’s office in Wisconsin on Tuesday. Borgwardt told Judge Mark Slate that he would represent himself going forward since he has only $20 in his wallet.

  • Reuters

    Brazil's central bank hikes more than expected, signals more tightening ahead

    BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's central bank raised interest rates by a greater-than-expected 100 basis points on Wednesday and pointed to matching hikes for the next two meetings, signaling a shift to a new government-named governor will not weaken its determination to battle inflation. If the proposed roadmap is followed, the benchmark borrowing rate could soar to 14.25% as early as March - more than an eight-year high - reflecting policymakers' determination to curb rising inflation expectations amid robust economic activity, a tight labor market and a weaker currency. The bank's rate-setting committee, known as Copom, unanimously increased the benchmark Selic rate to 12.25%, noting a recent government-announced package of budget measures had impacted Brazil's real currency, asset prices and inflation expectations.

  • Uncrowned

    Anthony Pettis, Kevin Lee explain details of new GFL deals: 'I couldn't say no to this kind of contract'

    Anthony Pettis and Kevin Lee are among many UFC veterans all-in on the new Global Fight League for 2025.