Ever clicked on a dodgy site while trying to find a real business? Google might have a solution! They're testing out blue verified checkmarks next to legit businesses online. Imagine seeing a checkmark next to Microsoft or Apple when you search for them. That’s what users are noticing in some search
A man from Illinois has admitted to a huge fraud scheme that involved fake COVID-19 tests. This scam made millions of dollars, which the man used for luxuries like cars and stocks. His lab, LabElite, billed the government for tests that were either never done or were useless. People who got tested t
Imagine someone in charge of elections deciding to mess with the system. That's exactly what happened when Tina Peters, a former county clerk in Colorado, got caught up in a tangled web of deceit. It all started in 2021 when authorities discovered she had been tampering with voting equipment, puttin
Tina Peters, the former Mesa County Clerk, was sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in a data breach that exposed election system vulnerabilities. Her case highlights how false claims about voting machine fraud can lead to disastrous consequences. Peters' actions were not only a betrayal o
During Tuesday’s debate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz admitted to exaggerating his participation in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. When asked about the discrepancy, he acknowledged getting caught up in the moment and apologized for his mistake. Vance, while not directly attacking Walz's admissio
Imagine this twist! Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Donald Trump for election interference, has a surprising ally—Justice Amy Coney Barrett. She’s a conservative Supreme Court justice that Trump himself nominated. In July, she wrote an opinion saying certain presidential actions can be
You might be wondering why a former president's tweets are making headlines again. It turns out they're playing a big role in a trial about alleged election fraud. Prosecutors want to show that certain tweets from January 6, 2021 were political moves, not part of his presidential job. They're using
Caroline Ellison, a former crypto executive, has received a two-year prison sentence for her role in one of the largest financial frauds in history. As the co-chief executive of Alameda Research, Bankman-Fried's companion hedge fund, Ellison was a key witness for the prosecution. She cooperated with
In a surprising turn of events, Sean "Diddy" Combs, the famous rapper, is currently serving time in a New York City jail alongside another high-profile inmate, Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced FTX founder. Both men are being held in a high-security unit at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. T
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, was once a key player in the cryptocurrency world. However, her involvement in the FTX fraud scheme led to her downfall and a subsequent plea deal. On Tuesday, she was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to forfeit $11 billion. This outc
