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Customs employee accused of scheme to defraud FEMA
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employee was accused of a scheme to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a Wednesday release. ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
'I could lose £100K despite Woodford investment fund redress scheme'
People who lost savings from a collapsed investment fund say a redress scheme has let them down.BBC News - 23h -
Amazon AI scammers duped investors out of millions with 'passive income' scheme, FTC alleges
The Federal Trade Commission is going after an e-commerce company that allegedly took millions of dollars from consumers as part of a “passive income” scheme, which spun up Amazon storefronts on ...NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts
A jury has found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program ...ABC News - 6d -
Sydney caravan a ‘fake terrorism plot’ and antisemitic attacks a scheme to divert police resources, authorities allege
‘The caravan plot was an elaborate scheme contrived by organised criminals domestically and from offshore,’ AFP deputy commissioner Krissy Barrett says. Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Former lawmaker says Trump pardoned him 2 weeks into campaign finance scheme sentence
President Trump pardoned a former Tennessee Republican lawmaker who was two weeks into his 21-month prison sentence for a campaign finance scheme. Former state Sen. Brian Kelsey announced his ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Elon Musk was right — Social Security is a Ponzi scheme
Social Security is unsustainable. The rare, brave soul who admits this truth can expect to suffer the consequences.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Lutnick touts Musk’s Starlink for US broadband scheme
Commerce secretary urges officials to consider Trump adviser’s satellite connection for rural householdsFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
UK watchdog tells banks to prepare for redress scheme on car loans
FCA to announce decision on compensation within six weeks of court rulingFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
PwC cuts record number of UK partners and halts tech apprenticeship scheme
Moves come as consultants strain to protect annual profit pool of close to £1mn per partnerFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Balance of power: Loch Ness hydro storage schemes fuel local anxiety
As energy firms race to meet challenges of storing power, critics worry about fluctuations in the depth of the loch. Brian Shaw stood at the edge of Loch Ness and pointed to a band of glistening ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Trump pardons former Tennessee lawmaker imprisoned in campaign fraud scheme
Brian Kelsey pleaded guilty to charges related to his attempts to funnel campaign money from his state legislative seat toward his failed 2016 congressional bid.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
How to spot a dodgy tax scheme like the one that tripped Dettori
HMRC’s pursuit of racing star is an indication of its renewed attention on avoidanceFinancial Times - 3d -
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UK’s Motability to crack down on misuse of motoring scheme for disabled people
Chief executive says most car buyers come from households on incomes of less than £20,000Financial Times - 19h -
AI scammers on Amazon duped investors out of millions with 'passive income' scheme, FTC alleges
The company promised better returns than the stock market, with a co-founder appearing in TikTok videos with wads of cash alongside an image of Warren Buffett.CNBC - Mar. 18 -
First NHS vape clinic treating addicts as young as 11
Pilot scheme could be rolled out across England to help tackle growing nicotine problem impacting adolescentsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware schemeABC News - Mar. 15 -
Michigan AD says he's had no talks about postseason ban, penalties in relation to sign-stealing scandal
Michigan is waiting for a final report on an NCAA investigation into its alleged sign-stealing schemeCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Nonprofit’s Leader Convicted of Siphoning Off $240 Million in Federal Food Aid
Aimee Bock was accused of overseeing a scheme that exploited lax pandemic-era controls, and reaped millions with fake invoices for nonexistent meals.The New York Times - 5d -
China explores services subsidy to boost weak domestic demand
Support for travel, tourism and sports comes as Beijing doubles funding for goods trade-in scheme to $41bnFinancial Times - 1d -
PFF names one Vikings move as a perfect fit with the team
PFF believes the Minnesota Vikings found a perfect scheme fit with one of their biggest acquisitions of the off-season.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
UFC betting scandal: Darrick Minner, Jeff Molina receive long suspensions for involvement by state commission
The fighters were found to be involved in a fight tampering scheme along with coach James KrauseCBS Sports - 5h -
‘Tax exile’s half-baked scheme’: Jim Ratcliffe challenged over Man Utd plan to use public funds for £2bn stadium project
Club co-owner’s request for hundreds of millions of pounds to help regenerate local area labelled ‘outrageous’ by critics. Jim Ratcliffe, the co-owner of Manchester United, has been challenged over ...The Guardian - 3d -
Musk uses immigration and claims of voter fraud to sell Social Security Administration cuts
Elon Musk has falsely claimed that undocumented immigrants are siphoning away billions of dollars worth of entitlements as part of a Democratic scheme for votes.NBC News - 6d -
Colts DC Lou Anarumo highlights Charvarius Ward's fit with defense
Indianapolis Colts' defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo recently described what Charvarius Ward adds to the defense and his fit within the scheme.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Man who drugged and robbed men in NYC gay bar murders sentenced to 8 years
Andre Butts, one of the men who participated in a drugging and robbery scheme of gay men that killed two people, was sentenced on Thursday to eight years in state prison.NBC News - 5d -
In "Mickey 17," Bong Joon Ho recycles Robert Pattinson and his old ideas
The director's follow-up to his Oscar-winning "Parasite" has a human lab rat dying over and over again to serve a space colony ruled by a scheming Mark Ruffalo.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
MoJ readies extra prison places in case summer riots happen again
Exclusive: Justice minister James Timpson says more cell capacity means emergency early release schemes won’t be needed. Prisons are being prepared to cope with a sudden influx of offenders in case ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Trial Set for Men Accused of Targeting Iranian Dissident in New York
Prosecutors say the men helped direct a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at Masih Alinejad. The trial is expected to show Iran’s efforts to punish those who criticize it, no matter where they are.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
‘As real as it can get’: EU to loan €150bn for European defence from invasion
EU launches scheme to buy more weapons in Europe as Russia remains ‘a threat for the foreseeable future’. Europe needs to be able to deter potential invaders by 2030, the EU executive has said as ...The Guardian - 6d -
Republicans want Musk to shut up about Social Security
Senate Republicans want Elon Musk to stop talking about Social Security, and the Department of Government Efficiency to leave it alone. Musk’s statement that Social Security is a “Ponzi scheme” and ...The Hill - 5d -
A garden of sunflowers … and an AK-47: Iranian murder plot comes to Brooklyn
The trial of two Russian mobsters for a murder-for-hire scheme targeting the women’s rights activist Masih Alinejad revealed incongruous, and chilling, details. Masih Alinejad had just finished ...The Guardian - 3d -
5 Quarterbacks Who Thrived on a New Team (And 5 Who Completely Fell Apart)
NFL quarterbacks face enormous pressure when switching teams. There are several factors that determine their success or failure; a great scheme fit, strong offensive weapons, and solid coaching can ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Two former Michigan athletes allege intimate images were stolen by ex-football coach
Former University of Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss pleaded not guilty to federal charges Monday as two women filed a class-action lawsuit alleging they were victims of a scheme to ...NBC News - 1d -
Capitalism Is Even Scarier Than Usual In This New Horror Game
A quick search online can provide countless horror stories about working in an Amazon warehouse : Conditions are frequently cited as being unsafe; many workers report feeling burned out, and ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to new indictment
Ex-music mogul accused of forcing long hours on workers and threats to those not compliant in sex-trafficking scheme. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - Mar. 14
