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This is CNBC's live blog covering CONVERGE LIVE, an inaugural thought leadership event in Singapore.SINGAPORE — Welcome to CNBC's live blog on the second and final day of CONVERGE LIVE in Singapore, where business leaders, investors and policymakers will discuss the brewing global trade war, the outlook for cryptocurrencies and the business of sports.

CONVERGE LIVE updates: Top executives from Binance, Ferrari and OpenAI to speak on day 2

The founder of a Texas megachurch who resigned as senior pastor last year after admitting to "inappropriate sexual behavior" in the 1980s has been indicted on five criminal counts involving a child, the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday.Robert Morris, 63, who founded the Gateway Church in Southlake, is charged with five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child, the attorney general’s office said in a statement.

Texas megachurch founder Robert Morris indicted on charges of lewd acts with a child

Critics say the bill would embolden those who attack police‘Truly disgusting’: CA Sheriff blasts Democrat self-defense bill he says will embolden criminals in the stateRiverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco spoke to Fox News Digital about a new bill in California that would change the rules of self-defense.

Illinois Dem lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police for people having mental health episode

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes said she expects to decide by next week whether to pause Trump's policy while it's being challenged in court by transgender servicemembers.WASHINGTON − A federal judge deciding whether to pause Trump administration restrictions on transgender servicemembers chided the Defense Department on Wednesday for misrepresenting studies in an attempt to justify the ban.

Judge questions data Trump's Pentagon relied on to ban transgender troops

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine retirees and fans of several soccer teams clashed with police Wednesday during a protest in front of Congress in the capital, Buenos Aires, against the economic policies implemented by the government of President Javier Milei.What started as a peaceful demonstration escalated into violent clashes as police deployed water cannons, tear gas, and pellets against stone-throwing protesters.

Argentine retirees and soccer fans clash with police during protests against austerity measures

Musk doesn't really value other people's advice, says Reid HoffmanA billionaire venture capitalist who has known Elon Musk for decades says there's one crucial thing that Americans should understand about how the adviser to President Donald Trump operates.Musk doesn't value the opinions of other people, LinkedIn (MSFT) co-founder Reid Hoffman, who worked with Musk in the early days of PayPal (PYPL) in 2000, said in a recent interview with "The Rest is Money" podcast.

LinkedIn co-founder has known Elon Musk for years. Here's what he says Americans don't understand about the Tesla CEO.

Meta is seeking to stop the promotion of a new memoir by a former staffer that paints the company in an unflattering light, including allegations of sexual harassment by the company's policy chief.An emergency arbitrator ruled Thursday that Sarah Wynn-Williams is prohibited from promoting "Careless People," her memoir released by Flatiron Books, an imprint of publisher Macmillan Books.

Meta goes to arbitrator to prevent whistleblower from promoting tell-all book

President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are a major concern among U.S. and international business leaders, with industry titans warning of trouble ahead."Tariffs are going to cause fighting between countries … I'm not necessarily talking about military. But think about U.S., Canada, Mexico, China ...

'Volatility and conflict’: Business leaders sound warnings over Trump's tariffs

Calling it the "biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history," the Environmental Protection Agency rolled out sweeping moves Wednesday aimed at walking back environmental protections and eliminating a host of climate change regulations, some decades in the making.Taken together, the agency's actions indicate a wholesale reorientation of the agency away from government support of renewable energy, carbon reduction programs and air, water and soil regulations while threatening to gut the government's past scientific findings at the core of most climate regulations.

EPA takes aim at water, air and toxics protections as part of massive deregulation campaign

Navy guard Jordan Pennick was ejected and drew jeers from American fansNavy guard Jordan Pennick was ejected less than two minutes into the Patriot League title game night after appearing to punch American forward Greg Jones below the belt on Wednesday. The play resulted in a flagrant 2 foul on Pennick, who was escorted off the court amid jeers from the American fans.

WATCH: Navy player ejected after landing low-blow on American opponent in Patriot League title game

S&P 500 futures were little changed Wednesday evening after the index posted a winning session in what has been a rocky week.Futures tied to the broad market index slipped less than 0.1%, while futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 19 points, or 0.05%.

S&P 500 futures are little changed after index posts first winning session in three: Live updates

CNBC will be hosting "CONVERGE LIVE," an inaugural thought leadership event on March 12-13, 2025, in Singapore, where global business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and key decision-makers will discuss what it means to innovate and grow by collaborating and sharing ideas across industries.

CNBC Daily Open: A muted inflation report for February supported markets even as the trade war heats up

CNN —The Education Department’s civil rights office has been among the hardest hit by layoffs, with the Trump administration shuttering seven of its 12 regional offices and laying off nearly half of its staff.One current employee said the moves amount to a “soft closing” of the office.

‘Students will suffer harm’: Education Department’s civil rights office gutted by layoffs, closures

March 12 (UPI) -- Dwayne Johnson released the trailer for RoboForce: The Animated Series on his YouTube and social media channels Wednesday. Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions produces the show with The Nacelle Company.RoboForce will premiere April 12 on Tubi. The first season will have six half-hour episodes.

Dwayne Johnson produced 'RoboForce' premieres April 12

"Succession" stars Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook shared a loving reunion this week.A video shot Tuesday evening showed Snook and Culkin sharing a warm embrace after Snook's performance in "The Picture of Dorian Gray" on Broadway."I love you so much" Culkin is heard saying in the video before giving Snook a kiss on the cheek.

'Succession' stars reunite as Kieran Culkin embraces Sarah Snook at her Broadway show

Which teams improved the most on WednesdayWe're now through the first three days of NFL free agency, with the legal tampering period in the rearview mirror and the new league year officially in swing. We've been breaking things down from every conceivable angle all week here at CBSSports.com, and we'll continue to do so as long as the 32 teams continue making efforts to upgrade their rosters.

2025 NFL free agency Day 3 grades: Vikings earn 'A' for Javon Hargrave deal, Steelers get 'B-' for Darius Slay

CNN —Tim Walz is headed back out on the road – this time, for a tour of House districts represented by Republicans who have stopped holding in-person town halls amid the raucous receptions some of their colleagues have gotten across the country.The Minnesota governor and 2024 vice presidential candidate will start on Friday in Iowa, in the district represented by Rep. Zach Nunn, then head across the border to Nebraska, for the district represented by Rep. Don Bacon – both of whom won tight races for re-election last year.

Tim Walz to launch national tour of town halls in Republican House districts

In the realm of air travel, the role of flight attendants extends far beyond serving beverages and ensuring passengers’ comfort. They are trained professionals responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone on board. One seemingly peculiar practice stands out among the many procedures and protocols they adhere to—the bracing position adopted by the cabin crew during takeoff and landing.

Flight Attendant Reveals Surprising Reason Why Cabin Crew Sits On Their Hands During Take Off and Landing

‘My daughter makes bank at Chili’s.’After serving a popular TikToker at Chili’s, one worker says she was encouraged to document how much she makes in a day on the job.In a video with over 3.1 million views, Nelly (@nellygadd) sits in a booth at Chili’s after her 7.5-hour shift.

‘Baby go find somewhere else to work’: Chili’s worker shares how much she makes in 1 day. Do customers really tip 1 penny?

Erica Monaghan's dad, Rick, died from cancer at the age of 59Erica Monaghan's dad, Rick, used to own a house in Prescott, Ariz., a couple of hours from where she lived with her kidsBefore he died from cancer, she would bring her children to the house, where they shared many fond memories on a swing bench outside

Woman Leaves Note at Late Dad's House Asking Owners to Buy Porch Bench. She Receives a Surprising Response (Exclusive)

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AP —Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The release follows a recent visit to the region by Adam Boehler, the Trump administration’s top hostage envoy, and comes amid a continued US government push to bring home American citizens jailed in foreign countries.

Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s controversial showcase of Tesla cars in front of the White House has set off alarms around Washington over what some see as an infomercial for the billionaire’s car company on high-profile government property.Ethics experts ABC News spoke with are raising concerns that the Tuesday event could blur or even cross the lines of what's considered proper conduct by elected officials.

Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns

'It truly is life-threatening,' lawyers for the firm said of the executive order. 'It will spell the end of the law firm.'Will Cain says it’s ‘time for accountability' after years of DOJ weaponizationFox News host Will Cain points out three examples of government weaponization on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

Judge blocks Trump admin from targeting Democratic law firm after attorneys warn of firm's demise

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Heartland business owners brace for price hikes as President Donald Trump increases tariffs on steel and aluminum--while other countries retaliate.Two local businesses, Southeast Fabricating Inc. and SEMO Steel and Supply, buy steel from suppliers.Both owners said the tariffs will not only impact them but will affect their customers as well.

Heartland business owners in the steel industry address the impact of tariffs

A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA's two stuck astronauts.The new crew needs to get to the International Space Station before Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams can head home after nine months in orbit.

SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA's stuck astronauts after launch pad problem

'Let me be clear DEI is dead at HUD,' Secretary Turner saidExclusive: HUD announces cancellation of $4M in DEI contractsHousing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner on cutting $4 million in DEI contracts and uncovering $1.9 billion in misplaced funds under the Biden administration.

Liberal North Carolina city's DEI plan for hurricane relief shut down by HUD secretary

The extremely online car fan set will surely need no introduction to Mansory, the German outfit best known for festooning exotic cars with garish body kits, flamboyant interior makeovers and cheesy wheel upgrades. To everyone else, just Google "Mansory" followed by your favorite supercar or luxury SUV.

Tesla Cybertruck meets Mansory's bold, modified style: Love it or hate it?

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here.At the White House this week, there are events to pump up Tesla and cryptocurrency, as President Donald Trump pushes products and investments close to the hearts of his backers.

Pitchman president drives Americans to their corners

This situation is plane wild.A passenger on a United Airlines flight said they faced potentially serious consequences after asking a visibly sick seat mate to put on a mask.The virus-wary voyager related the tale of woe on Reddit — sparking significant conversation among their fellow flyers.

I asked the sick passenger sitting next to me on a plane to wear a mask — and nearly got kicked off my flight

Young vs. old. What's your preference?We're not talking about people, we're talking about the age of a house.The research team at This Old House analyzed data on the median year housing units were built from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey to explore what regions and cities in the United States have the oldest housing stock and which ones have the newest.