American Express to pay $230 million to settle DOJ fraud probe, deceptive marketing claim

How a Businessman Fleeing Fraud Charges Built a Life Offshore

Fleeing fraud charges, Samuele Landi evaded extradition treaties, dabbled in crypto, procured diplomatic credentials and took advantage of all the offshore world has to offer.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Former MoviePass Executive Pleads Guilty to Fraud Over ‘Unlimited’ Plan

Prosecutors said that Theodore Farnsworth, who ran the parent company of MoviePass, had misled investors about its popular subscription plan.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Millions of Americans under cold temperature alerts as winter storm travels south

Roughly 31 million Americans are under cold temperature alerts as a winter storm system makes its way south. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Louisville, Kentucky.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Santos claims he can't pay restitution despite earning $400K on Cameo: Prosecutors

Prosecutors opposed George Santos' attempt to delay his sentencing, arguing that the public has "a strong collective interest in the expeditious resolution of this case."

ABC News - Jan. 7

The Biden Presidency: Four Illusions, Four Deceptions

History will not remember his term of office fondly.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

US probing Teslas over driverless feature

The U.S. government is probing Tesla over a driverless feature in its electric vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA cited Tesla's "Smart ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Oil futures settle at their highest level since October

Oil futures finished higher on Tuesday, shaking off their losses from a day earlier to resume the rally they started the year with and buoyed by expectations for stronger demand.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

UK officials recommend probe into Houchen’s Teesworks project

Regeneration scheme should be investigated over value-for-money concerns, deputy prime minister Angela Rayner told

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Scottie Scheffler WDs from The American Express after hand surgery, eyeing season debut at Pebble Beach

Scottie Scheffler injured his palm while preparing dinner on Christmas and needed minor surgery.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Scottie Scheffler withdraws from 2025 American Express, hopes to return at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Scheffler suffering a hand wound will keep him out of his first two planned starts of the 2025 season

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Lead Trump documents prosecutor leaves DOJ

A lead prosecutor on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) prosecution into President-elect Trump's mishandling of documents at Mar-a-Lago has retired from the department. Jay Bratt left the DOJ on ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Siddiq refers herself for probe by standards adviser

It follows controversy over the Treasury minister's links to her aunt's political movement in Bangladesh.

BBC News - Jan. 6

DOJ weighs 200 outstanding Capitol riot cases referred by FBI

Federal prosecutors are mulling bringing charges against as many as 200 more people for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, including some 60 individuals suspected of assaulting or ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Suit claims Fox Sports ex-host offered hairstylist $1.5 million for sex

Attorneys for Noushin Faraji are seeking unspecified damages from Skip Bayless, Fox Sports and Fox Corporation, according to the lawsuit.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Blinken expresses confidence that Gaza ceasefire talks are in homestretch

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is once again showing optimism that a deal is on the horizon to secure the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Sushi chain pays $1.3 million for motorcycle-sized tuna at Tokyo auction

A bluefin tuna sold for more than $1.3 million at an annual fish auction in Tokyo, in what organizers said was the second-highest bid since the event began in 1999.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Antibiotic emergency ‘could claim 40 million lives in next 25 years’

As superbugs spread across the globe, death rates from antimicrobial resistance are set to double, says England’s former chief medical officer. Dame Sally Davies has a straightforward message about ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

First major storm of 2025 set to impact about 60 million Americans

About 60 million people were under weather alerts across the country on Saturday as a winter storm threatens to slam areas from the Plains to the mid-Atlantic with heavy snow and ice. NBC News' ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

DOJ calls on Supreme Court to deny Trump's request to delay TikTok ban

The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court on Friday to deny President-elect Trump’s request to postpone their ruling on a TikTok ban set to be implemented the day before his inauguration. ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Why is George Santos asking for a sentencing delay in federal fraud case?

George Santos is currently scheduled to be sentenced next month on Long Island after pleading guilty to federal fraud, campaign finance and embezzlement charges.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Apple Settles Siri Eavesdropping Suit for $95 Million

Despite a reputation for prioritizing customer privacy, plaintiffs claimed the company activated Siri to collect data even when users didn’t summon the virtual assistant.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Booz Allen Hamilton to Pay $15.9 Million in False Claims Settlement

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding agreed to a $15.9 million settlement with the Justice Department on Friday, resolving allegations the company submitted fraudulent claims to the U.S. under military task ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95m to settle claims Siri listened to users’ private conversations

Settlement of proposed class-action lawsuit represent nine hours of profit for Apple, which has denied wrongdoing. Apple has agreed to pay $95m in cash to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Apple settles Siri eavesdropping accusations for $95M

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the tech giant used its voice assistant Siri to obtain and share private conversations without users' permission. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Federal courts won't ask DOJ to probe possible Clarence Thomas ethics breaches

The federal courts will not refer allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may have violated ethics laws to the Justice Department, the judiciary's policymaking body says.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims

Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.

CBS News - Jan. 2

DOJ Takes the Dizzying Corporate Transparency Act Saga to the Supreme Court

The anti-money laundering law has been volleyed back and forth at the appeals level. Should businesses comply with its reporting requirements anyway?

Inc. - Jan. 2

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices

ABC News - Jan. 2

Recordings by New Orleans attack suspect express extreme religious views

Audio from Shamsud-Din Jabbar contains diatribes against music, drugs, sex and other sensuous pleasures. Nearly a year before he allegedly killed 14 people and injured dozens more by driving a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Apple Agrees to Pay $95 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Recordings Tied to Siri

The class-action lawsuit alleged the company obtained private communications and shared them with third parties without consent through Siri.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Carter family expresses gratitude for 'outpouring of love and support'

The family of former President Carter expressed its gratitude for the global expressions of support as it grieves his death at the age of 100 on Sunday. “The outpouring of love and support we have ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Johnson expresses confidence ahead of Friday's Speaker vote

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday expressed confidence about his chances ahead of the House’s Speaker vote on Friday. “We’re going to get this done,” Johnson said in an interview on “Fox & ...