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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
DeFi Technologies (DEFT) Expands into Middle East with Dubai Trading Hub
DeFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:DEFT) is one of the best high-return penny stocks to buy now. On July 14, the company announced the opening of a branch in Dubai to meet the growing demand for digital assets in the region. The opening is part of the company's effort to capitalize on growth opportunities in the Middle Eastern markets. A businessman in a suit, counting stacks of money in front of a graph of a mortgage finance market. Consequently, the company has opened a dedicated trading desk within the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The trading desks will allow DeFi Technologies to capitalize on surging institutional interest in digital assets across the Middle East. 'We believe the demand for digital asset ETPs will increase not only globally but in the GCC and Middle East. Investors, whether sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, family offices, and even retail investors, are interested in crypto but require familiar and efficient vehicles to get exposure,' Fortson stated. Similarly, DeFi Technologies has broadened its reach with the opening of operations in Turkey through collaboration with Misyon Bank and Misyon Kripto. DeFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:DEFT) is a financial services company focused on bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance (DeFi). It achieves this by offering regulated and secure access to digital assets and DeFi applications through various ventures, including Valour, Stillman Digital, Reflexivity Research, and Neuronomics. While we acknowledge the potential of DEFT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Best Chemical Stocks to Buy According to Billionaires and 7 Most Undervalued Pot Stocks To Buy According To Analysts. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Boston Celtics jersey history No. 27 - Danny Fortson (1999-2000)
The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a total of 68 different jersey numbers (and have three others not part of any numerical series) since their founding at the dawn of the Basketball Association of America (BAA -- the league that would become today's NBA), worn by well over 500 players in the course of Celtics history. To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Celtics Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. With 25 of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Celtics to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover. And for today's article, we will continue with the ninth of 13 people to wear the No. 27, Boston big man alum Danny Fortson. After ending his college career at Cincinnati, Fortson was picked up with the 10th overall selection of the 1997 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native would play the first two seasons of his pro career with the Denver Nuggets after a draft night deal, coming to an end when he was traded to Boston in 1999. His stay with the team would span a single season, ending when he was dealt to the Golden State Warriors in 2000. During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Fortson wore only jersey No. 27 and put up 7.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Judge rules that deputy who shot DeKalb airman can't seek employment
The Florida sheriff's deputy who shot and killed a U.S. airman from DeKalb County will not be allowed to leave the county to get a job. Airman Roger Fortson was shot and killed as he opened the door to his apartment in May 2024. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Deputy Eddie Duran Jr. is charged with manslaughter and appeared in an Okaloosa County courtroom on Tuesday for a motions hearing. Channel 2's Audrey Washington was the only Atlanta reporter in the courtroom. She'll have the latest details, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News at 4:00 p.m. On Tuesday afternoon, the judge denied a motion, meaning that Duran cannot leave Okaloosa County to seek employment elsewhere. RELATED STORIES: Lawsuit filed in shooting death of US airman Florida deputy charged with manslaughter in death of DeKalb airman 'I can't breathe:' Girlfriend of airman shot to death by Florida deputies reveals his last moments Deputy who shot, killed Airman Roger Fortson has been fired over unreasonable deadly force Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, the Black airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy While responding to a disturbance call at Fortson's apartment complex, Fortson was shot and killed. Body camera video showed the airman answer the door holding his legally registered gun pointed toward the floor. It was later determined that there was no disturbance at Fortson's apartment. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Family sues after U.S. Airman killed by Florida deputy in his own home
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The Brief The family of Roger Fortson, a Black U.S. airman, filed a wrongful death lawsuit after he was fatally shot by a deputy responding to a false domestic call. Deputy Eddie Duran has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the May 2024 shooting. The case has sparked national outcry over policing, race, and accountability in law enforcement. ORLANDO, Fla. - The family of Roger Fortson, a Black U.S. airman, filed a wrongful death lawsuit after he was fatally shot by a deputy responding to a false domestic call. 'He had a life ahead of him' What we know On May 3, 2024, Deputy Eddie Duran shot and killed Senior Airman Roger Fortson inside Fortson's own apartment in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The deputy had responded to a 911 call about a domestic disturbance allegedly coming from Fortson's unit. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, died Friday, May 3, following an incident at his off-base residence. Fortson was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron. He entered active duty on Nov. 19, 2019. [Credit: U.S. Air Force] When Fortson opened the door, he was shot within seconds. He was alone and on a FaceTime call with his girlfriend at the time. Duran has since been charged with manslaughter with a firearm and has pleaded not guilty. Fortson was a 23-year-old Black airman assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field. What we don't know It remains unclear why Fortson's apartment was identified as the location of the reported disturbance or what information the apartment complex staff provided to the deputy. Authorities have not fully disclosed the body camera footage or other details about Duran's actions in the moments leading up to the shooting. Additionally, it's uncertain whether the justice system in Okaloosa County will conduct a trial that Fortson's family and supporters deem fair. The backstory This incident joins a broader national conversation about police use of force, especially in cases involving Black victims. Fortson's death has prompted comparisons to other high-profile killings of Black Americans by law enforcement, including those of Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor, Tyre Nichols, and George Floyd. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who has represented families in many of those cases, is now representing Fortson's family. The case also intersects with ongoing military efforts to address racial disparities within its ranks. Big picture view The shooting has reignited concerns about systemic issues in law enforcement accountability and racial bias, particularly in areas like the Florida Panhandle. Okaloosa County has a reputation for rarely charging officers for on-duty killings, and convictions are even rarer. Fortson's death adds pressure on local and federal systems to reassess police response protocols, training standards, and the role of racial dynamics in use-of-force cases. What they're saying Deputy Eddie Duran was responding to a domestic disturbance report at Fortson's apartment that turned out to be false. "I want accountability because he was 23. I want accountability because he had a life ahead of him. I want accountability because he was in his own home," said Fortson's mother, Meka Fortson, at a news conference. It is highly unusual for Florida law enforcement officers to be charged for an on-duty killing. Convictions in such cases are even rarer. "This is not policing. This is an unlawful execution," said Ben Crump, the family's attorney. "We believe Roger's death was a result of a pattern and practice here in Okaloosa County," Crump added, criticizing what he called systemic issues in the sheriff's office. Meka Fortson also expressed deep skepticism about local justice. "I have no faith in Okaloosa County," she said, casting doubt that her son's case would receive a fair trial in the area where the deputy worked. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: The Source This story was written based on reporting by the Associated Press, information released by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and statements provided during a news conference held by Ben Crump, the family's attorney.
Miami Herald
07-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Family sues after U.S. airman Roger Fortson killed by Florida deputy in his home
Florida Family sues after U.S. airman Roger Fortson killed by Florida deputy in his home Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, was shot and killed inside his apartment by deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, attorneys say. 10 Tampa Bay via Facebook The mother of slain U.S. airman Roger Fortson is demanding justice from those she deems responsible for gunning down her 23-year-old son inside his apartment last year through a lawsuit filed Tuesday alleging excessive force, wrongful death, municipal liability and other wrongdoings. Chantimekki 'Meka' Fortson, with civil rights attorney Ben Crump, has sued the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Eddie Duran, the Elan Apartments where the Black airman lived and a leasing agent identified as Jane Doe. 'Mr. Fortson, who was lawfully in possession of a legally owned firearm and posed no threat, was killed as a result of a cascade of negligent, reckless and unconstitutional actions by both law enforcement and the apartment complex where he resided,' the suit read. Duran is the since-fired and criminally charged deputy who is alleged to have fatally shot Fortson. In August, he was charged with manslaughter with a firearm, a first-degree felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison. His sheriff's office admonished his actions for an unnecessary use of force. READ MORE: Florida deputy fired after investigation into his killing of a Black U.S. airman Fortson was killed May 3 in his off-base Fort Walton Beach apartment, which is located between Pensacola and Panama City. He served as an AC-130J Ghostrider gunner with the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field. That afternoon, while alone in his apartment and on a FaceTime call with his girlfriend, a leasing agent at Elan Apartments called the Okaloosa Sheriff's Office, reporting a possible domestic disturbance, the lawsuit said. Crump and Chantimekki claim the agent's claim was unverified and based on secondhand information. Based on that information, Duran was sent to his apartment, which started a tense confrontation that devolved into Fortson's death. The sheriff's office released 'objective facts' on the pair's interaction. Doran waited at Fortson's door and listened for sounds of the possible 'disturbance.' Hearing nothing, he knocked without announcing he was a deputy. He said he heard 'something to the effect of it's the (expletive) police.' Doran knocked loudly two more times, this time announcing himself. When Forston opened the door, Doran saw him holding a gun in his right hand. The gun was pointed at the ground 'sufficiently enough for the former deputy to clearly see the rear face of the rear sight,' according to the sheriff's office's account. Almost immediately after opening the door, Doran shot him six times. In its findings, the sheriff's office concluded Fortson did not physically resist in any way and did not point the gun at Doran, which was seen in earlier released body camera footage. 'This was a catastrophic failure on every level: By a deputy who used unjustifiable force, by a sheriff's office that failed to train its officers properly, and by an apartment employee whose reckless assumptions set this deadly chain of events into motion,' said Attorney Ben Crump. READ MORE: Black airman shot to death by a Florida deputy who blitzed wrong apartment, attorneys say The lawsuit pointed out body camera footage and an internal affairs report confirmed that Fortson never raised his weapon and posed no threat. 'Roger Fortson was a proud service member, a loving son, and a young man with his whole life ahead of him,' Crump said. 'He deserved to feel safe in his own home. Instead, he was killed where he should have been safest, based on hearsay and bias. This lawsuit is about justice for Roger and accountability for those responsible for his needless death.' Devoun Cetoute Miami Herald Go to X Go to Facebook Email this person 305-376-2026 Miami Herald Cops and Breaking News Reporter Devoun Cetoute covers a plethora of Florida topics, from breaking news to crime patterns. He was on the breaking news team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2022. He's a graduate of the University of Florida, born and raised in Miami-Dade. Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.
