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How People Are Earning Thousands Investigating Pandemic Fraud
Some private citizens are hunting for potential cases of fraud tied to small-business loans. They have earned big payouts — in some cases, more than $1 million.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
UK fraud agency opens bribery investigation of Thales
Probe of defence group will be jointly conducted with France’s Parquet National FinancierBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Peru arrests the country's soccer boss as part of a criminal investigation into fraud
Peruvian police have arrested the head of the country’s soccer federation as part of an investigation into fraud, extortion, money laundering and other crimesSports - ABC News - November 7 -
Peru arrests the country's soccer boss as part of a criminal investigation into fraud
Peruvian police have arrested the head of the country’s soccer federation as part of an investigation into fraud, extortion, money laundering and other crimesWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
HMRC investigations into serious tax fraud and avoidance hit six-year low
UK revenue authority says its teams are focusing their work on the highest-impact casesBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
At the Pandemic’s Start, Americans Began Drinking More. They Still Are.
Excessive drinking persisted in the years after Covid arrived, according to a new data.Science - The New York Times - November 11 -
Pandemic-era drinking increases persist, study shows
Alcohol is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States, and new research suggests an alarming increase in alcohol use since the pandemic is persisting. CBS News' Stephanie Stahl reports.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Renovating During the Pandemic: Patience Pays Off
A family needed more space but decided not to leave New York City. They bought a fixer-upper in Brooklyn and slowly went to work.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12 -
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. - November 1 -
China's industrial profits plunge at fastest pace since the pandemic
The country's industrial profits declined 27.1% year-on-year in September.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
BP reports lowest quarterly profit since pandemic on weak oil prices
Energy group pledges to review share buyback plan in February after latest $1.75bn repurchaseBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Despite Covid ‘Amnesia,’ the Pandemic Simmers Beneath the 2024 Race
Dueling Trump and Harris rallies outside Atlanta offer a case study in how anger and anxiety over Covid-19, a proxy for the larger debate over trust in government, have shaped the 2024 race.Health - The New York Times - October 29 -
A big pandemic-era IOU is coming due after the U.S. election
Major U.S. companies will need to refinance some $250 billion in low-coupon bonds issued in 2020. Tax policy is up for grabs in the election.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Murders Surged in the Pandemic. Now in Many Cities That Surge Is Gone.
A huge drop in 2023 has been followed by an even greater improvement so far this year.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Ghost of pandemic haunts US election with win for anti-vax movement
Robert F Kennedy Jr, vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist, says Trump promised him control of health policy. Donald Trump will be propelled to the White House for a second term amid concerns ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
UK home sales still below pre-pandemic levels
Pricier mortgages in recent years have a knock-on effect on property transactionsWorld - Financial Times - November 9 -
AeroGarden, a Pandemic-Era Phenomenon, Is No More. What Happens Next?
The hydroponic plant-growing company is shutting down. Here’s what to expect growing forward if you own any AeroGarden devices.Tech - Wired - November 11 -
Vaccine opponent sentenced to 5 years for encouraging terrorism during pandemic
An opponent of vaccines who wrote social media posts urging violence against scientists, politicians and public health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic has been sentenced to five years in prisonWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
Americans' increased pandemic drinking lasted for years, study finds
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Excessive drinking inches higher after pandemic increase: Research
Excessive drinking continued increasing in 2022, after rising during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study that was released on Tuesday. The study, published in the Annals ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Watch live: House COVID panel looks into preparations for future pandemics
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee's COVID-19 panel is holding its final hearing Thursday, focusing on ways to prepare for a future pandemic. Subcommittee Chair Rep. Brad Wenstrup ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Poland moves to reopen embassy in North Korea closed during COVID pandemic
Poland says it is reactivating its embassy in the capital of North Korea, becoming the second Western nation after Sweden to resume operations that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemicWorld - ABC News - November 15 -
When Trump left office, students were struggling because of the pandemic. They still are
When President-elect Trump left office in early 2021, the pandemic was at its height. Now he returns as American children and schools are struggling to overcome its lingering impact. Learning loss ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
China’s banking system is still suffering whiplash from its pandemic-era practices
Misuse of loans and an ongoing real-estate crisis are pushing up default rates and exposing weaknesses in banks’ lending practices.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Election Fraud Conspiracy Theories Are Already Thriving Online
Pro-Trump groups have spent years building election denial networks that, combined with Big Tech’s hands-off approach and continued foreign interference, have created a toxic information ecosystem.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
FBI warns of election-related fraud schemes
The FBI warned this week of multiple types of election-related fraud schemes perpetrated by scammers targeting American voters in the lead-up to Election Day. The bureau said Tuesday that scammers ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
No, Counting Votes for Several Days Is Not a Sign of Fraud
While the presidential winner was once usually known on election night, closer races and more mail voting have made it harder to make the call as quickly.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Trio charged over suspected international PPE fraud
The trio, including a husband and wife, are charged after a National Crime Agency investigation.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Trump sparks concern with claims of fraud in Pennsylvania
Former President Trump is sowing doubt about the election results in Pennsylvania less than one week before Election Day, making explosive and misleading claims about fraud in the commonwealth. The ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
BBC Verify on claims of Pennsylvania voter fraud
Claims have been spreading on social media alleging voter fraud in Pennsylvania - BBC Verify examines them.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
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 - November 5 -
Arizona’s Kari Lake Is Already Claiming Election Fraud
The night before the election, Senate candidate Kari Lake of Arizona, a former TV anchor turned election truther, thanked her supporters for voting early—something she has long railed against.Tech - Wired - November 5 -
Trump's claim of 'massive cheating' in Philadelphia rejected by officials
BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Pennsylvania Becomes Focus of Claims of Election Fraud on X
More than 60 percent of posts discussing election fraud on X on Tuesday focused on the state, according to an analysis of about 25,000 posts.Tech - The New York Times - November 6 -
Election fraud? Claims disappear after Trump victory
The steady drumbeat from the GOP pushing false claims of widespread election fraud has largely gone silent in the wake of President-elect Trump’s victory. Trump has never acknowledged his loss in ...Politics - The Hill - November 8