Deepfakes, cash and crypto: how call centre scammers duped 6,000 people

Nursing home resident and pensioners among thousands of victims of massive fraud network operating from Georgia. Revealed: the scammers who conned savers out of $35m What is investment fraud ...

The Guardian - 1d

How to Tell If Your Job Candidate Is an AI Deepfake

Scammers are creating AI-generated lookalikes to land jobs, steal company data, and funnel money to nation states.

Inc. - 2d

Don’t Call it Crypto: How This Founder Used Stablecoin to Build a New Cross-Border Payment Network

Sinclair Toffa left Palantir to bring innovation to international payments.

Inc. - Feb. 25

TfL boss calls for new cash to replace 50-year-old trains

Andy Lord tells FT he has written to the UK chancellor for long-term funding to stop network from falling into disrepair

Financial Times - Feb. 25

‘It’s not ethical and it’s not medical’: how UK rehab clinics are cashing in on NAD+

They are beloved by A-listers and surging in popularity. But claims that NAD+ infusions are a fix for addiction are unproven, risky – and possibly illegal, an Observer investigation reveals. It ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

The Archivist Store: It Gets How People Dress Now

The Archivist Store in Paris has become a destination for those who want a mix of vintage high fashion, faded streetwear and functional outdoorsy gear.

The New York Times - 2d

The political centre cracks in Germany

Friedrich Merz will try to govern with a moderate coalition at a time of rising support for extremist political forces

Financial Times - 4d

How many people over 100 receive Social Security benefits?

Here's how many Social Security retirement checks go out to people 99 and older. Hint: It's far fewer than Trump claims.

The Hill - Feb. 21

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 - Feb. 24

If Banning Explicit Deepfakes Isn’t the Answer, What Is?

We need to change behavior, not just legislate on technology.

Inc. - Feb. 19

6,000 IRS Employees Fired in Latest Round of Trump Cuts

Labor unions have sued to try to stop the mass firings, but this ruling has allowed them.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Woman pays $6,000 for fake Picasso in pop-up auction scam

Signs luring customers to pop-up auctions with the possibility of getting fancy cars and fine jewelry at bargain prices have been showing up across the U.S., but the goods aren't always what they ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Trump Administration Told to Reinstate Nearly 6,000 USDA Workers

The fired employees were on probationary status, swept up in the administration’s push to rapidly reduce the size of the federal work force in part by targeting those types of workers.

The New York Times - 6h

Data centre operator CoreWeave lays groundwork for IPO

Executives have met with investors this week to test waters on an offering that could value the company at $35bn

Financial Times - 6d

We asked the people of Gaza how they saw their future – this is what we found | Nils Mallock

Support for Hamas is declining – no obvious alternative has emerged, but our poll shows there are reasons to be hopeful. Nils Mallock is research fellow at the XCEPT research group at King’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Once kids start dying, we'll see how people really feel about immunization mandates

Anti-vaxxer movement is putting children at risk, with 13 states allowing immunization exemptions and governors issuing executive orders allowing latitude for exemptions, while the number of ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

I’ve studied the science of happiness for 10 years—7 traps people always fall into and how to avoid them

"I've spent a lot of my life getting in my own way," says Stephanie Harrison, author of "New Happy." Here are her science-backed solutions to common pitfalls.

CNBC - Feb. 25

How Emotionally Intelligent People Answer This Type of Question Shows Empathy, Boosts Understanding, and Builds Better Relationships

Leaders pay attention to the unasked question, because that’s the question people really want you to answer.

Inc. - 6d

Tax breaks, child care and free college: How a Kansas town is enticing people to move there

Neodesha, Kansas, is trying a new way to get people to relocate. Residents may qualify for tax breaks and student loan repayment assistance among other perks.

CNBC - 4d

Measles outbreak: 'People should be worried,' expert says—what to know about the disease, vaccine and how to stay healthy

Since late January, 146 cases of measles have been identified in West Texas. Here's what public health experts say you should do for protection.

CNBC - 1d

'Scammers stole £40k after EDF gave out my number'

Thousands of pounds were stolen after EDF gave his mobile number to scammers, says Stephen.

BBC News - 3d

1 Million Third-Party Android Devices Have a Secret Backdoor for Scammers

New research shows at least a million inexpensive Android devices—from TV streaming boxes to car infotainment systems—are compromised to allow bad actors to commit ad fraud and other cybercrime.

Wired - 22h

Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here's how it lost out to video call rivals

Skype is among the world's most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn't see the Covid bump that Zoom did.

CNBC - 5d

How Does Warren Buffett Think Tariffs Will Affect the U.S. Economy? He Just Called Them an ‘Act of War’

President Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin Tuesday. Here’s what Warren Buffett thinks of the idea.

Inc. - 1d

China taps tech talent to boost AI data centre boom

Beijing is pooling resources from the private and state sectors to accelerate adoption of the fast-developing technology

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Rhenus launches its new central distribution centre for IKEA in India

Yahoo News - Feb. 25

Mirroring the far right on immigration backfired for Germany’s political centre | Johannes Hillje

Even the Greens hardened their rhetoric and lost votes as a result. The message is clear: the new government must offer hope, not hatred. Germany’s next government will be a coalition of the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Polls open in Germany's Hamburg with centre-left SPD expected to win

Yahoo News - 3d

Officers charged in 'gladiator fights' at California youth detention centre

Prosecutors accuse some officers at the youth detention centre of acting as "referees" in dozens of fights.

BBC News - 1d

Stories We Can’t Stop Thinking About: Deepfakes, the Tesla Backlash, and All Things Chips

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts talk about three big stories from February.

Wired - 6d

‘The palace called and I heard myself saying yes’: how Errollyn Wallen went from Top of the Pops to Master of the King’s Music

Written off in her youth, the unstoppable Belize-born musician has overcome indifference, mockery and abuse to become one of Britain’s most acclaimed composers. You have to hang onto your own ...

The Guardian - 16h

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