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How pop-up auctions scam people with phony goods
One auction attendee spent $6,000 on what was supposed to be an "authenticated" Picasso. It was actually a reproduction worth about $70.CBS News - 3d -
‘OpenAI’ Job Scam Targeted International Workers Through Telegram
An alleged job scam, led by “Aiden” from “OpenAI,” recruited workers in Bangladesh for months before disappearing overnight, according to FTC complaints obtained by WIRED.Wired - 3d -
To fight scams, Senate bill would limit transactions at crypto ATMs
The Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act proposed by Sen. Dick Durbin would prevent new users from spending more than $2,000 in a day at a bitcoin ATM.NBC News - 3d -
Electric Shocks and Tied Crucifixion-Style: The Life of a Scam-Mill Worker
Tens of thousands of people from dozens of nations have been trafficked to cyberfraud hubs in Myanmar, where they must con victims or endure brutal punishment.The New York Times - 1d -
The Showgirl Must Go On
Gypsy Wood, a dancer and cabaret artist, is more than at home on the stage. But it was her Las Vegas ranch house that landed a big role in the film “The Last Showgirl.”The New York Times - 6d -
‘We have nothing now’: Myanmar’s exiled media face existential crisis after Trump severs aid
Organisations that take extreme risks to document atrocities, corruption and war crimes fear for their future after USAid cuts. Each month Su Myat secretly crosses the border from Thailand into ...The Guardian - 4d -
Nebraska nixes Tennessee home-and-home plan
Nebraska has opted out of its deal to play Tennessee in a home-and-home series scheduled for 2026 and 2027 because the Huskers' football stadium will be undergoing renovations.ESPN - 6d -
Are your online habits safer than most? 84% of credit cardholders engage in at least 1 risky behavior, survey finds
Behaviors like reusing passwords and paying over public Wi-Fi put your credit card information at risk, cybersecurity experts say.CNBC - 6d -
Nicholls State earns 93-84 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley
Led by Jamal West's 22 points, the Nicholls State Colonels defeated the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 93-84ABC News - 5d -
No. 15 Michigan beats Rutgers 84-82 on Burnett’s 3-pointer at buzzer, moves into 1st-place tie
The Wolverines rallied after trailing by 12 in the second half.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
'It's this act of love.' The village behind Lauren Halsey's community center
We reached out to the people in Halsey's universe who have seen her through the process of creating the Summaeverythang Community Center and are helping make it happen.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Trump administration fires workers at NIH Alzheimer's research center
The center's incoming director was among those terminated.ABC News - 5d -
The research note that’s raising eyebrows: Microsoft reportedly is cancelling data-center leases.
Is Microsoft starting to have doubts after artificial-intelligence demand?MarketWatch - 4d -
Top tech companies turn to hydrogen and nuclear energy for AI data centers
Silicon Valley is looking at hydrogen and nuclear energy alternatives to meet the energy demands of the AI race.CNBC - 4d -
The Trump-Musk show takes center stage: From the Politics Desk
The Donald Trump-Elon Musk dynamic is defining the political state of play at the White House, on Capitol Hill and outside of Washington.NBC News - 1d -
Inside the Red Sox's plan to revolutionize hitting -- and the three young stars at the center of it
Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony could soon be fixtures in Boston's lineup -- and the test case for a groundbreaking approach at the plate.ESPN - 1d -
Wynton Marsalis on marking 20 years of jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Hall
Legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, who made history with Grammy wins in both jazz and classical music, celebrates two decades of music, education, and performance at the venue known as "the house ...CBS News - 1d -
Ukraine's future at center of Trump-Starmer meeting at White House
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is poised to meet President Trump at the White House where Ukraine's future security will take center stage. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.CBS News - 23h -
NOAA set to slash jobs 'imminently'
Mass firings are set to hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “imminently,” a source with knowledge told The Hill. The person, who asked to speak anonymously due to fear of ...The Hill - 6d -
Beatings, torture and electric shocks: freed scam compound workers allege horrific abuse
Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs in Southeast Asia, thousands instead allegedly end up enslaved in jail-like compounds and forced to carry out online scams. “The Chinese would shock me with ...The Guardian - 3d -
Should you use a home equity loan for spring home renovations?
These loans can be a smart option due to fixed rates and stable payments, but they aren't right for every borrower.CBS News - 3d -
Home Depot says high interest rates are hampering home-remodeling plans
“There’s just no denying the deferral that we’re still seeing,” said Billy Bastek, Home Depot’s executive vice president of merchandising.MarketWatch - 2d -
Israeli hostages return home in caskets
Hamas handed over four coffins Thursday, which the militant group said contained the bodies of four Israeli hostages -- Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, as well as Oded Lifshitz, ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Is a $150,000 home equity loan worth it?
A $150,000 home equity loan will lower your available equity, but it can still be worth applying for. Here's why.CBS News - 2d -
Chinese Embassy Plan in London Sets Off Opposition
Britain appears ready to approve what would be the largest diplomatic outpost in Europe, but neighbors and activists fear tapped phone lines and suppressed protests.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation set to fall?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 5d -
Man accidentally sets marathon record on crutches
Chris Terrill, 73, took part in the Brighton Marathon after a hip replacement operation.BBC News - 4d -
Is Salah set for greatest individual Premier League season?
With Mohamed Salah top of the Premier League goal and assists charts this season, BBC Sport looks at how he compares to other great strikers and what records he could break.BBC News - 4d -
Stokes set to miss Hundred to manage fitness
England's Ben Stokes is set to miss The Hundred to focus on his fitness after not being retained by Northern Superchargers for the 2025 tournament.BBC News - 3d -
Bonmatí: Rubiales verdict sets new precedent
Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí says Luis Rubiales' conviction for sexual assault sets a precedent moving forward and hopes it will lead to changes for women in and out of football.ESPN - 2d -
China tariffs set to take effect in March
Additional tariffs on China are expected to take place in March as President Trump insists on businesses making products in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 20h -
Shadow of its former Self: What's going on at Kansas?
After a humiliating road loss to BYU, the preseason top-ranked team is in a sizable rut — and there may not be a way for Bill Self and Co. to rebound.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
WATCH: Snow one knows where this dog is going
"He’s gonna hide under the snow forever.”ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up
The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.The New York Times - 6d -
How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?
And is the government’s stance on Russia shifting?BBC News - 5d -
Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico 'will go forward'
President Donald Trump said sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico "will go forward" when a monthlong delay on their implementation expires next week.CNBC - 3d -
Emma Hayes' USWNT rebuild is going masterfully
If the SheBelieves Cup is a chance to gauge the team's rebuild, Sunday's win was a positive sign.ESPN - 3d -
The seven bills due to go up in April
A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".BBC News - 3d -
Mourinho v Turkish football - what is going on?
Jose Mourinho's tenure at any club is guaranteed to be colourful, but his eight-month reign as Fenerbahce manager is turning caustic.BBC News - 2d
