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Serious Fraud Office given extra funding to fight financial crime
Money will be used to reform how the UK agency manages its cases and handles evidenceWorld - Financial Times - 6 hours ago -
Serious Fraud Office probe £112m Unite union hotel
Unite spent £112m of its members’ money on the project in Birmingham, the BBC has been told.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Serious Fraud Office probes £112mn hotel built by leading UK trade union
Birmingham project commissioned by Unite has been valued at way below its construction costBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments
The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Paddington Bear given UK passport by Home Office
Government issues specimen document to Peruvian-born character, listing him as ‘Bear’ under its observations. He has been one of the UK’s favourite and most prominent refugees for two-thirds of a ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Number of Young People Accused of Serious Crimes Surges in New York City
A 37 percent rise in the number of young people accused in serious crimes mirrors a broader increase. But it has alarmed the police, who say young offenders could grow up to break the law again.Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
Netflix Europe offices raided in tax fraud probe
The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Police attacked with fireworks, bricks and bottles in Bonfire Night disorder
Officers were given stop and search powers to help prevent disorder during a Bonfire Night which saw missiles thrown at police.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
KKM Financial's Essential 40 stock fund is now an ETF
Many asset managers have been converting their mutual funds to ETFs in recent years, due in part to a 2019 SEC rule change.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
EU unblocks funds for Slovakia after U-turn on fraud sentences
Reassurances by Bratislava on legal reform accepted after €800mn had been delayed over Brussels’ corruption concernsBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
New York City offices of Mediaite, Law and Crime Network robbed
The New York City offices of Mediaite and Law & Crime Network were robbed over the weekend, the outlets reported Wednesday. Calling it "one of the most meta crimes ever committed" in a story on the ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
French and Dutch investigators raid Netflix offices in probe of suspected financial wrongdoing
Judicial officials say prosecutors and police investigators who specialize in fighting major fraud and corruption have raided Netflix offices in France and the NetherlandsWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Officer-fan fights at Georgia-Florida under review
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is reviewing online videos that show police officers punching fans during Saturday's Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then Someone Took a Closer Look
Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid.Tech - Wired - October 15 -
Greek police data leak exposes details of elite crime-fighting unit members
A data breach has exposed personal information of over 500 officers from a newly launched elite crime fighting agency in GreeceWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
On the anti-youth violence frontline: how outreach workers fight to save children from crime
Targeted youth workers in hospitals and police stations can make a huge difference in a young person’s life – but there are fears their funding is at risk. It’s 2pm on a Friday at a south London ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Extra Extra! The End Times, Onscreen
When the world as we know it ends in films and on television, newspapers are often used to convey what was known in those final days.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
School board seats and funding fights: The education ballot initiatives flying under the radar
Voters in states including Florida, Colorado and Kentucky face major decisions on their education systems on Tuesday. Activists and groups on both sides of issues ranging from school choice to ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Heidi Klum is always extra on Halloween. This year she was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Heidi Klum transforms into E.T. for her annual Halloween party, donning an animatronic head and a 3-D printed costume to embody the beloved 1980s alien.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago -
Statistical controversy is no crime
Collecting data and summarizing them with statistics is less straightforward than many believe.Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
China’s economic ills are serious but not incurable
Unfortunately, policymakers have made things worse by resorting to temporary palliativesBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Super Micro Computer Stock Crashes, Wall Street Concerns Grow
Shares of the Nvidia customer have crashed since its accounting firm, Ernst & Young, resigned.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Hammer attack murderer jailed for at least 37 years
A judge calls Jack Crawley, who murdered Paul Taylor, a "highly dangerous man".Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'
"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Woman given hospital order for killing daughter
Shay Kang's mother stabbed her in the chest 11 times whilst she slept.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
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The Crime Is Mine review – François Ozon’s 1930s crime comedy is a moreish crowdpleaser
Ozon and a stellar cast serve up an entertaining, if shallow caper that shades a little too close to #MeToo. François Ozon has directed plenty of complex, demanding and serious dramas: Everything ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Perceptions of crime improve in Gallup survey
Americans’ perceptions of local and nationwide crime have improved, according to a new Gallup poll, with fewer people saying crime in their area is higher. Forty-nine percent of Americans said the ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Yankees work extra innings to secure ALCS in 5
The Yankees are headed back to the World Series for the first time since 2009, with Juan Soto's three-run blast in the 10th inning providing the margin of victory in Game 5 of the ALCS against the ...Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
Extra £1.7bn for Welsh government in UK Budget
The chancellor also announces cash for coal tip safety and green hydrogen projects in Wales.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Starbucks will stop charging extra for dairy alternatives
The change to Starbucks' policy could save some U.S. customers more than 10% on their drinks.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Pubs hammered by ‘staggering extra costs’ from Budget
Shares in groups including JD Wetherspoon and Marston’s hit following national insurance and minimum wage increasesWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago
