Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a tough time. A big corruption scandal is shaking up his government. It's the biggest challenge since Russia's full-scale invasion. Last week, Zelenskyy fired two top officials and punished some associates. They were involved in stealing $100 million from the energy sector. Contractors paid kickbacks to get business with ...
The housing market saw a small rise in sales of previously owned homes in October. The numbers went up by 1. 2% from September, reaching about 4. 1 million units annually. This increase is a slight improvement from the previous month and a 1. 7% rise compared to the same time last year. The market is influenced by mortgage rates, which fluctuated during the contract...
Five men in Michigan thought they could outsmart the system. They pretended to be a minority-owned business to get contracts. They lied for years. They stole millions from the government. Now, they are paying the price. The men owned a surveying company. They called it Surveying Solutions Inc. , or SSI for short. They told the Michigan Department of Transportation (...
San Diego has been making waves with its use of technology to keep people safe. The city has teamed up with local businesses and neighborhoods to use something called Flock License Plate Readers, or LPRs. These gadgets have been a game-changer, helping to solve 600 criminal cases, find missing kids, and recover stolen items worth $5. 8 million. Last year alone, these...
James Blaine, a key figure in post-Civil War politics, is often overlooked outside of Maine. Yet, his impact on American politics is significant. Blaine was a leader in the Republican Party, advocating for the rights of formerly enslaved people and fighting against corruption. His eloquence and wit set him apart from many politicians of his time. Blaine served as a ...
Mutuum Finance is making waves in the crypto world. This decentralized lending platform is designed to make borrowing and lending easier and safer for users. It offers two lending models in one ecosystem. Users can borrow against their digital assets or supply liquidity to earn yield without giving up ownership. The project has already raised over $18. 8 million and...
Ocado, a UK-based online grocery store turned tech company, has faced a significant setback in its ambitious plans. The company, which once aimed to revolutionize online grocery delivery, has hit a snag with its major partner, Kroger. Kroger, a large US retailer, has decided to scale back its partnership with Ocado and close some facilities. This move has raised ques...
Jack Abramoff, a figure known for his past political scandals, is back in the news, but this time it's about a crypto scam. He and his partner, Marcus Andrade, were involved in a scheme called AML Bitcoin. They raised $5 million but used the money for personal gains, like buying properties in Texas. They also lied about having government contracts and even fabricated...
A big change happened in Middletown's schools. The superintendent, Alberto Vázquez Matos, got fired. This wasn't about his recent DUI trouble in Florida. Instead, it was because he forgot to renew his superintendent license with the state. The school board met in private for almost two hours. After that, they said his contract had a rule about keeping his license up...
Cleveland has been testing a high-tech tool called ShotSpotter to detect gunshots. This system is supposed to help police respond quickly to gunfire. Researchers from Cleveland State University looked into over 87, 000 alerts from ShotSpotter. They also talked to people living in the area and police officers. They found that ShotSpotter is good at spotting gunfire an...