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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

Politicians and Billionaires: A War of Words

Social media has become a battleground for heated exchanges between politicians and business leaders. One recent clash involved a prominent senator and a tech billionaire. The senator accused the billionaire of undermining essential government programs. The billionaire responded by suggesting tha

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Apr 09 2025CRIME

The Man Behind the Fake Memorabilia Scam

A man who once lived in California has admitted to a big scam. He sold fake sports and celebrity items worth a lot of money. The U. S. Department of Justice shared this news on a Monday. The man, Anthony J. Tremayne, is 58 years old. He could spend up to 20 years in prison for his actions. He admitt

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Apr 05 2025CRYPTO

Detecting Dirty Money in Bitcoin: The Power of Graph Convolution Networks

Bitcoin has become a popular choice for criminals. It's a digital currency that's not controlled by any government. This makes it hard to track illegal activities. To fight this, researchers have been looking into new ways to spot suspicious transactions. One big problem is money laundering. This i

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Mar 29 2025BUSINESS

Young Tech Star's Big Lie: The $175 Million Fraud

A young entrepreneur, Charlie Javice, was found guilty of tricking JPMorgan Chase. She claimed her startup, Frank, had millions of customers. In reality, she had only a fraction of that number. This deception cost the bank $175 million. The trial lasted five weeks in a Manhattan court. Javice, now 3

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Voter Fraud Hunt: DOGE's New Mission

A recent presidential order has set the stage for a significant clash over voter data and election integrity. The order, signed by the president, tasks the Department of Government Efficiency with a new mission: investigating voter fraud. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security will join f

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Mar 29 2025CRIME

A Young Entrepreneur's Downfall: The Frank Fraud Case

In the bustling world of startups, a young entrepreneur named Charlie Javice found herself in hot water. The founder of Frank, a company that aimed to simplify the college financial aid process, was found guilty of deceiving JPMorgan Chase. The bank ended up buying Frank for a whopping 175 million d

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Mar 29 2025CRIME

Rapper and Mom Face Serious Charges

Sean Kingston, a well-known rapper, and his mother, Janice Turner, have been found guilty of fraud in a federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The jury took just over three hours to reach their verdict. This was a big decision. It came after a trial that involved serious accusations. Kingston,

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Mar 29 2025CRIME

A Former Media Mogul Gets a Second Chance

The former leader of a once-promising media company got a break just before heading to prison. Carlos Watson, co-founder of Ozy Media, had his nearly 10-year sentence reduced by the then-president. This happened just hours before he was set to begin his prison term for financial fraud. Media indust

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Mar 28 2025POLITICS

The Controversial Escape of a Convicted CEO

Trevor Milton, the ex-boss of the electric truck company Nikola, landed a big break recently. President Trump decided to pardon him. This means Milton won't have to serve his four-year prison sentence. He was found guilty of tricking investors. He also won't have to pay back the money he cost shareh

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Mar 23 2025CRIME

A Nurse's Deadly Deception

A Utah nurse is in serious trouble. She is accused of a shocking crime. She is suspected of killing her friend to get money. The nurse, Meggan Randall Sundwall, is 47 years old. She is a registered nurse. She is accused of murdering Kacee Lyn Terry, who was 38. This happened in Highland, Utah. Terry

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