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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Habitat for Humanity's Ex-Finance Director Pleads Guilty to COVID Fund Misuse

The former Finance Director of Habitat for Humanity in Central South Carolina, Ashley Clark Ingram, has admitted to embezzling over $388,000 meant for COVID-19 relief. This misappropriation of funds was discovered through an internal investigation conducted by the organization after she left her pos

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Big Budget Problem for Cook County in 2025

Cook County has a big problem on its hands. The county is looking at a $218 million budget gap next year. Why such a huge gap? Well, it's mainly because of the raises given to county employees and the increasing pension payments that come with those raises. But here's an interesting twist – this yea

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Crypto Theft: A $1. 38 Billion Surge in 2024

Hackers have been on a roll this year, stealing twice as much cryptocurrency in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to a recent report by TRM Labs. The total loot now stands at a whopping $1.38 billion, with a few massive heists making up most of that amount.

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Boxing World Awaits Verdict as Devin Haney Sues Ryan Garcia

Devin Haney is making a strong move by suing Ryan Garcia after their April fight ended in controversy. Garcia was found to have used performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and was overweight during the match, which has resulted in a one-year ban and a hefty fine. Now, Haney is taking things further by f

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Is Lebanon Ready to Break Free?

The recent death of Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's leader, has sparked mixed feelings across Lebanon and the Middle East. Some celebrate this event as a chance to free the country from Iran's grip and restore Lebanese sovereignty. Others worry about the potential backlash and increased bloodshed. For

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Shocking Embezzlement: Habitat for Humanity's Finance Director Steals Over $500K

Imagine trusting someone to handle your money and then finding out they've taken half a million dollars for themselves. That's exactly what happened at Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina. Ashley Clark Ingram, who was the director of finance and operations, pleaded guilty to stealing gove

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Fair Park's Money Mess: What's Really Going On?

Fair Park in Dallas has been through a lot, with the city deciding to privatize it and give control to a nonprofit called Fair Park First. This was supposed to be a fresh start after years of neglect. But now, things are getting messy. There are reports of problems between Fair Park First and the co

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Navigating Hype: Experts Share Insights at Disrupt 2024

Ever felt like you were drowning in the latest tech trends? It’s tough to tell what’s real and what’s just hype. Join Pegah Ebrahimi from FPV Ventures, Harry Tannenbaum from Mill, and Natalie Sportelli from Bullish at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. They’ll talk about how to spot real opportunities amid al

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Boston's New Vibe: Liquor Licenses for Underserved Neighborhoods

This summer, businesses in Boston like Cool Shade in Dorchester are buzzing with activity. They're not just dishing out jerk chicken and plantains, but also looking at a big opportunity—new liquor licenses. The Massachusetts State House has given Boston 225 licenses to spread across 13 neighborhoods

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Must-Start Tight Ends in Week 5: Who to Watch Out For

This week, fantasy football players should keep an eye on Cade Otton from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Otton has been on a roll, catching 13 passes for 99 yards over the last two games. He's a strong pick for Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. Another player to consider is Tucker Kraft from the Green

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