Senators Maggie Hassan and Josh Hawley have taken a stand against AI-driven scams. They sent letters to major AI companies, asking how they plan to stop fraudsters from misusing their technology. The companies include Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, and xAI. The senators wan
Do Kwon, once a big shot in the crypto world, got a hefty 15-year prison sentence. His downfall? A massive $40 billion fraud that shook the crypto market. Kwon, a Stanford grad, had a knack for making people trust him. He convinced investors that his stablecoin, TerraUSD, was a safe bet. But it was
Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. This comes after he admitted to wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud. The judge in New York made this decision after hearing from people who lost money because of Kwon's actions. The collapse of Terraform Labs in 2
A federal grand jury in Virginia has, for the second time, declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud allegations. This decision comes after a federal judge dismissed an earlier case due to an improper appointment of a U. S. attorney. The recent grand jury, based in
In the world of plants, there are many ways to attract pollinators. Some use bright colors. Others use strong scents. But one plant stands out. It uses heat. This plant is called a cycad. It looks like a palm tree. It has cone-like structures. And it gets warm. This warmth is not random. It is a si
Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk, is at the center of a legal storm. She was found guilty of state crimes and is currently serving a nine-year sentence. The charges include attempting to influence a public servant and conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation. Peters was convicted for a
Amanda Seyfried is back with a new project that's sure to grab attention. This time, she's starring in a crime series called "Skinny Dip" for Amazon Prime Video. The show is based on a book by Carl Hiaasen and was originally planned for HBO Max but switched platforms. The story revolves around Joey
The Education Department recently shared some big news. They stopped a huge amount of fraud in student aid. Since the start of the second term, new rules have saved $1 billion. This money was meant for students but was being stolen by criminals. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, talked about
A bowling alley owner in Milford is in hot water. David Breen, who runs the "Pinz" bowling alley, is accused of taking over $1. 2 million meant for his business and using it for personal luxuries. This money was part of the COVID-19 relief funds, specifically the Economic Injury and Disaster Loan (E
In Minnesota, a group of people, many from the Somali community, took advantage of a program meant to feed hungry kids. They stole hundreds of millions of dollars meant for meals and used it to live lavishly. They bought fancy cars, luxurious homes, and even took trips to exotic places like the Mald
