Back in 2017, a group of Chicago rappers and their manager found themselves in hot water after using stolen credit cards to live like they were in music videos. Instead of just big houses and flashy cars, they splurged on flights, luxury cars, and even two puppies costing almost $10, 000. The plan s
For years, the U. S. has placed itself at the center of global financial rules, using sanctions to punish corrupt leaders and oligarchs. Targeted sanctions like those under the Global Magnitsky Act have hit powerful figures where it hurts—freezing their assets, banning travel, and cutting off their
A fresh effort is now underway to tackle crime on Chicago's bus and train systems. A mix of local and federal agencies have teamed up to form a special task force. This group includes police from Cook County, Chicago, and federal levels, plus transit officials from the CTA, Metra, and Pace. Their ma
A car theft in Joliet took an unexpected turn when the thief returned to the scene of the crime, leading to his own arrest. Around 5:15 p. m. , police got a call about a stolen Hyundai Accent parked in a driveway with its locks untouched. The owner insisted no one had permission to take it, suggesti
Victims of crime in Massachusetts may soon face major service cuts unless state senators approve a last-minute funding boost. A proposed $13. 8 million amendment aims to prevent a 35% loss in support for programs helping survivors of domestic violence, child trafficking, and sexual assault. Without
Dogecoin took a 5% hit this week, dropping to $0. 1039 and testing a key support level at $0. 1037. This level has been a battleground for weeks, acting as a pivot point between buyers and sellers. Earlier, DOGE had briefly touched $0. 1173 before facing strong selling pressure, and now it’s sliding
Bitcoin dropped to $77, 400 over the weekend, losing nearly $5, 000 since Thursday. The fall came as U. S. government bond yields climbed, making safer investments more attractive. The 10-year Treasury yield pushed past 4. 6%, and the 30-year crossed 5%—levels not seen since mid-2025. Traders starte
Applied Digital's stock took a hit on Monday, following a rough day for crypto-linked companies. While the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also slipped, Bitcoin’s recent drop seems to have pulled the whole sector down with it. The company had just gotten a boost from a Wall Street analyst who raised their price
A new wave of crypto gaming is hitting worldwide tournaments with prize money that could change how players compete. Starting May 2026, a platform is running contests where cryptocurrency deposits unlock entry to big reward pools. Instead of keeping events separate by region, these tournaments mix p
Government plans to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset are moving forward quietly behind the scenes. A key advisor, Patrick Witt, confirmed that an announcement is coming soon—though details remain under wraps. The effort, led by the White House’s digital assets team, focuses on setting up a legal fram
