Biden's clemency list includes attorney charged with fraud and businesswoman tied to Medicare scheme

With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely

Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Founder of Failed Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Network Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Alexander Mashinsky faces decades in prison after illegally manipulating prices and admitting to commodities and securities fraud.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Agent's Take: Biggest individual dead money charges in 2024, including Broncos' big hit from Russell Wilson

The Steelers are reaping the benefits of Wilson's comeback at a discount rate

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Amazon sued by DC attorney general for allegedly excluding neighborhoods from Prime delivery

Amazon's actions caused more than 48,000 Prime members to get slower delivery than the rest of the capital city, Attorney General Brian Schwalb claimed.

CNBC - Dec. 4

UK uncovers vast crypto laundering scheme for gangsters and Russian spies

Multibillion-dollar ring across London, Moscow and Dubai connected cash-rich criminals with sanctions evaders

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Trump attorneys urge judge to dismiss hush money case citing Hunter Biden pardon

NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports on President-elect Trump’s legal team urging Judge Juan Merchan to dismiss the New York City hush money case citing Hunter Biden’s pardon.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty to Fraud

The founder of crypto lender Celsius has admitted to lying to customers about how their money would be used and manipulating markets for his personal gain.

Wired - Dec. 4

Fraud arrest over 'justice for killed PC' campaign

The arrest is in connection with a campaign to bring the killer of PC Yvonne Fletcher to justice.

BBC News - Dec. 4

How would Donald Trump carry out his mass deportation scheme?

Trump deported 1.5 million people in his first term; it’s now suggested he’ll remove 1 million a year in his second term. When Donald Trump takes office in January, his administration plans to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Florida woman who led a nearly $200 million Ponzi scheme sentenced to 20 years in prison

Federal prosecutors said Florida resident Johanna Garcia led a Ponzi scheme that raised nearly $200 million and lost investors nearly $90 million.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Man posing as a European noble admits stealing $6 million in AI Ponzi scheme

It was an investment that collapsed as dramatically as the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

China’s ties with Saudi Arabia buoyed by green tech

Warming relations between Xi Jinping and Saudi crown prince complicate outlook for Trump administration

Financial Times - Dec. 4

India-Bangladesh's 'golden era' of ties faces growing tensions

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud charges

The founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting that he misled customers about the business

ABC News - Dec. 3

Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud

Mashinsky, 59, who led Celsius and was charged last year on seven criminal counts, agrees to plead guilty to two. Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky pleads guilty in fraud case

Cryptocurrency lender’s former chief reaches agreement with prosecutors in criminal case

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7. These last-minute tips can help

More than 67 million beneficiaries rely on Medicare for health care coverage, and they still have several days to select their plans for 2025.

CNBC - Dec. 3

2,000 Mules director apologizes to man falsely accused of voter fraud in film

Dinesh D’Souza admits analysis in film that alleged massive 2020 voter fraud scheme based on ‘inaccurate information’. Conservative film-maker Dinesh D’Souza has issued a rare apology for his ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year's unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Missouri man faces execution in girl's murder after governor denies clemency

Missouri is set to carry out its fourth execution this year on Tuesday night. The man condemned to death was convicted in a 9-year-old girl's 2007 murder.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Seven months to go - Farrell's Lions to-do list

Andy Farrell has switched from coaching Ireland to leading the British and Irish Lions - what are his priorities in his first days in the job?

BBC News - Dec. 3

India probes three EV firms for $35m subsidy fraud

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

The Papers: Starmer wants 'closer US ties' and Wallace 'Boiling Point'

The PM's comments on Donald Trump and the fallout over allegations about the MasterChef presenter lead the papers.

BBC News - Dec. 3

UK regulator opens door to Shein London listing

Financial Conduct Authority values disclosure over ‘corporate behaviour’, says Nikhil Rathi

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Biden claims charges against son Hunter were politically motivated

There's growing fallout from President Biden's decision to grant a "full and unconditional pardon" to his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before he was due to be sentenced on federal gun and tax ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming blood test,' attorney says

An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an “alarming blood test."

ABC News - Dec. 2

Biden the Father vs. Biden the Institutionalist

A tension between parenthood and politics has defined the Biden presidency.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe

Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.

BBC News - Dec. 2

Pressley: Biden 'must act' on clemency before leaving office

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) is renewing calls for President Biden to grant clemency to thousands of Americans serving time in federal institutions following his bombshell pardon of his son, ...

The Hill - Dec. 2

Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges

A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.