$5.6B lost to cryptocurrency fraud schemes last year: FBI
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ABC News - World
Rampant adoption fraud separated generations of South Korean children from their families, AP finds
The South Korean government, Western countries and adoption agencies worked in tandem to satiate intense demand for adoptable babies in the West, despite years of evidence they were being procured ...18 minutes ago -
ABC News - World
Vietnamese real estate tycoon, already sentenced to death for fraud, faces trial on new charges
Vietnamese state media say the second trial for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan — who was sentenced to death for financial fraud in April — started on Thursday1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
US health system ranks last compared with peer nations, report finds
Despite Americans paying nearly double that of other nations, the US fares poorly in list of 10 countries. The United States health system ranked dead last in an international comparison of 10 peer ...3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign associates
Iranian hackers sought to interest President Biden's campaign in information stolen from the campaign of former President Donald Trump, the FBI and other federal agencies said.5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Iran sent hacked Trump documents to Biden campaign, FBI says
Officials say there is no indication Biden campaign responded to the emails, which offered information stolen from Trump campaign. Iranian hackers sought to interest President Joe Biden’s campaign ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
ABC News - Top stories
Iranian hackers sent 'stolen' Trump campaign material to Biden campaign: FBI
Intelligence agencies have assessed Russia, China and Iran are the biggest peddlers of influence operations in 2024.6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
ABC News - Tech
Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices
FBI Director Chris Wray says the FBI has disrupted a group of hackers working at the direction of the Chinese government who targeted universities, government agencies and other organizations10 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Led by the South, clean energy sector added more than 150,000 jobs last year
A new report found an uptick in employment in the clean energy industry in 2023, fueled by the Inflation Reduction Act. Job growth in the industry outpaced the national average.10 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Tame A Klombo In Lego Fortnite Lost Isles Update
Lego Fortnite's massive Lost Isles update has arrived, and it's free for all players. In it, you can explore a tropical new landmass full of biomes, flora, and fauna never before seen in the ...11 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Fraud factor: How a con man stole millions in a payroll-lending scheme to buy Bentleys, plastic surgery and a cafe
Mickey Lee Wagner found a loophole in how factoring companies work and used it to steal $5 million. After he was indicted, the feds say he did it again. Now he’s going to prison.13 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Prosecutors Urge Leniency for FTX's Ellison, Citing Cooperation in Fraud Case
Sam Bankman-Fried's former girlfriend provided key testimony in the massive cryptocurrency fraud case.13 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Barcelona's gamble on youth is paying off, but will it last?
Despite Barcelona turning to their youngsters in a moment of need, the kids are delivering in brilliant fashion ahead of their first Champions League game.14 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Next stop for Red Sox might be last place, and that's unacceptable
Amid another late-season collapse in Boston, John Tomase urges the Red Sox to alter their roster-building philosophy this winter.15 hours ago - MLB -
CBS News - Top stories
FBI investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in several states
The FBI and U.S. Postal Service are investigating letters filled with white powder that were sent to state election officials across the country. Election offices in at least 11 states confirmed ...16 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
10 Reasons Lost Has Aged Very Poorly
20 years ago, Lost premiered on ABC and became an immediate phenomenon with its story about the survivors of a plane crash being stranded on a weird tropical island that's full of mysteries--like a ...16 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Last-ditch efforts seek to halt Missouri execution of Marcellus Williams
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney will appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court a ruling upholding Marcellus Williams' conviction and sentence.17 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
It’s the Last Day of the All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale
All-Clad cookware is the best you can buy—and it has a price tag to match. This sale will stretch your dollars.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump appears at town hall in Michigan; Walz says Trump lost thousands of North Carolina jobs – live
Donald Trump will speak at town hall in Flint; Kamala Harris running mate suggests Trump’s ‘concept’ of a healthcare plan is ‘weak’. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this week the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
GameSpot - Tech
Avatar: The Last Airbender Now Has A Deckbuilding Card Game
Avatar: The Last Airbender fans can pass the time waiting for Season 2 of Netflix's live-action adaptation by playing the latest game based on the hit Nickelodeon animated series. Avatar: The ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
FBI investigating threatening letters sent to election officials in several states
The FBI warned election offices to be on the lookout after threatening letters containing suspicious substances were sent to the offices of multiple secretaries of state throughout the country.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Make this last-minute money move before the Fed’s interest-rate cut
Plus, tips for how savers and spenders can prep for the first interest-rate cut since 2020Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Will Glasgow be last leg or clever rebirth for Commonwealths?
Can the Commonwealth Games adapt and survive, or will Glasgow prove to be the final staging post for an almost century-old institution?Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Berlin’s Watergate nightclub will close with New Year’s Eve last dance
Upmarket Kreuzberg club blames economic pressures, a pandemic hangover and Berlin’s dated image as factors leading to end of 22-year party. Berlin’s Watergate nightclub, one of the institutions of ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
In last week's debate, Trump showed his true character
Nothing could erase the overwhelming impression that Harris is a normal reasonable candidate, and that Trump is by any metric so bereft of temperament and competence that he is unfit to lead the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Trump launches new cryptocurrency venture but declines to share details
Ex-president announces World Liberty Financial and publicly addresses second apparent assassination attempt. Donald Trump launched his family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, on ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Tech
Donald Trump doesn't share details about his family's cryptocurrency venture during X launch event
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has launched his family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, with an interview on the X social media platformYesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
‘Something Lost, Something Gained,’ by Hillary Clinton: 8 Takeaways
In her latest memoir, Clinton takes on student protests, foreign policy and even clown school.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
China's ultra-rich population sees 'dramatic' growth in last 10 years, outpacing the U.S., report shows
The world's super rich club saw a significant expansion over the past 10 years, with China leading the charge, a report by Henley & Partners showed.Yesterday - China -
The Guardian - World
‘We’ve lost everything’: inside a Sudanese town where children die of hunger every day
People fleeing conflict in North Darfur seek refuge in Tawila – but find food and medical aid scarce. In the small town of Tawila, in Sudan’s North Darfur state, at least 10 children are dying of ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Trump: I heard shots and was grabbed by Secret Service
West Palm Beach residents are stunned the suspect was able to hide undetected at the course for nearly 12 hours.2 days ago - Donald Trump