Pair charged with stealing Taylor Swift tickets made over $600K selling them, prosecutors say

Two people were arrested and charged in a scheme to steal and resell online tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, making over $600,000 in the process, the Queens, New York, prosecutor’s office said.

NBC News - 1d

Hackers Stole $635,000 in Taylor Swift Ticket Scheme, Queens D.A. Says

Two people stand accused of taking hundreds of tickets from StubHub to redirect them to others who resold them, prosecutors said.

The New York Times - 14h

Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Swift concerts: Prosecutors

A cybercrime crew stole then resold more than 900 digital tickets to Taylor Swift concerts and other pricey events

ABC News - 1d

US anti-pipeline activists say charges against them ‘meant to intimidate’

Protesters who tried to disrupt completion of Mountain Valley pipeline to defend themselves in Virginia court. Climate activists who tried to disrupt the completion of a fossil-fuel pipeline ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Down bad: Travis Kelce turns to Taylor Swift music to cope with Super Bowl loss

The Chiefs tight end shared that the music he has been listening to lately is a reflection of his mood.

ESPN - 6d

Chicago Teen Killed Six People Over Nine Months in 2020, Prosecutors Say

The Cook County prosecutor said Antonio Reyes was 16 when he fatally shot the first of six people, targeting “complete strangers” in all but one of the killings.

The New York Times - 6d

Did You Sell Concert Tickets or Clothes? You May Owe Taxes

If you received more than $5,000 for online sales of “goods or services” in 2024, you might get a Form 1099-K. Don’t ignore it, an expert says.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Israeli Military Prosecutor Charges Five Soldiers in Abuse of Palestinian Detainee

Lawyers representing one of the soldiers said they have presented arguments that deny the charges against the reservists.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

LA Kings apologize for selling scarves made in Turkey on Armenian Night

The Los Angeles Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month

ABC News - 2d

Creative industries are among the UK’s crown jewels – and AI is out to steal them | John Naughton

The tech firms’ efforts to change copyright laws and gain free access to intellectual property is patently wrong. There are decades when nothing happens (as Lenin is – wrongly – supposed to have ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

WATCH: Fyre Festival 2 advertises ticket packages for over $1 million

Tickets went on sale Monday for Fyre Festival 2, nearly eight years after the infamous Bahamas festival that led to its founder being convicted of wire fraud.

ABC News - Feb. 25

A South African woman goes on trial charged with kidnapping and selling her daughter

A South African woman has gone on trial charged with kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter in a case that gained national attention

ABC News - 2d

The Rangers' Fourth Line Steals The Show In Decisive Victory Over Islanders

The New York Rangers left Long Island with a critical two points after a decisive 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26

Top Justice Department prosecutor resigns over climate spending probe

A top prosecutor with the Department of Justice resigned after refusing to take part in a probe of Biden-era climate spending. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Prosecutor moves to dismiss unrelated charge against Jan. 6 defendant Daniel Ball

A newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor recommended dismissal of the remaining federal criminal count against Daniel Ball, who was pardoned last month for his role in the Jan. 6 riot.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Authorities Say Thief Faked a Seizure to Steal Bulldogs From a Pet Store

Surveillance video at Perfect Pets in the Denver area showed a man opening dog kennels and running off with two bulldog puppies as another man appeared to create a diversion.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Truck computer contains clues to motive in murder, prosecutors say

The state argues an "infotainment system" is a window into the brain of a South Carolina man who mowed down his estranged wife's boyfriend.

CBS News - 5d

$21M stolen from hundreds of U.S. retirees in 'grandparent scam,' prosecutors say

Twenty-five Canadian suspects are charged with bilking American elders of $21 million as part of a "grandparent scam," according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday.

NBC News - 1d

Children Were Forced to Torture Sam Nordquist, Prosecutors Say

Seven people are now charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Mr. Nordquist, a transgender man whose killing has drawn national attention.

The New York Times - 8h

Elon Musk in row with Danish astronaut over claim Biden abandoned ISS pair

Musk claimed without evidence Nasa’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were left stranded on orbital outpost for ‘political reasons’. Elon Musk has become embroiled in a heated row with a Danish ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Woman in court over McCann family stalking charges

Julia Wandel, 23, had claimed she was the missing child prior to her arrest at Bristol Airport.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Arsenal all but punch their ticket to Madrid: Why dominant Champions League win over PSV taught us little

The Gunners got a lot of help from PSV in the 7-1 win

CBS Sports - 1d

Two Australian men charged in global investigation into AI-made child abuse images

Dozens including man from Queensland and man from NSW arrested as part of international operation . Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two Australian men have been ...

The Guardian - 5d

Thieves fake seizure, steal bulldog puppies worth over $8,000 in videotaped pet store heist

A trio of thieves staged a seizure to divert attention as a pair of valuable bulldog puppies was snatched from a Denver-area pet store over the weekend, authorities said.

NBC News - Feb. 25