LEGAL

Oct 19 2025CRIME

A Trust Betrayed: Church Worker Accused of Stealing Half a Million Dollars

A former church worker in New Jersey is in hot water after being accused of stealing over half a million dollars from his own parish. Joseph A. Manzi, who worked as the director of finance, operations, and development at the Church of Saint Leo the Great in Lincroft, is said to have used the money t

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Oct 18 2025CRIME

Psychology's Brief Flirtation with Crime Solving

In the early 1900s, a bold idea emerged in the world of crime solving. Two psychologists, Max Wertheimer and Julius Klein, suggested using word association tests to figure out if someone was guilty of a crime. This method, called Tatbestandsdiagnostik, quickly became a hot topic in psychology and cr

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Oct 18 2025EDUCATION

A Court's Decision on a School's Name Change

In a recent ruling, a California appeals court supported the state's choice to take off Serranus Clinton Hastings' name from a law school. This decision was challenged by Hastings' family and some graduates, but the court did not agree with their arguments. The court stated that the state has the p

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Oct 18 2025CRYPTO

Crypto and the Rulebook: Finding Common Ground

Crypto and regulations have a complicated relationship. This was the main topic discussed at a recent gathering in Washington, D. C. during the Fintech Week event. Three experts in the crypto field shared their thoughts on how crypto projects can operate safely while following the rules. One of the

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Oct 18 2025CELEBRITIES

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers: Money, Photos, and Restraining Orders

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers, once a couple, are now in a heated legal battle. Aaron has filed a claim asking for half of the money Denise earns from her OnlyFans account. He argues that he took the photos she uses on the platform, so he should get a share of the profits. Aaron says he is strug

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Oct 17 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Pioneer Settles Tax Debt with Feds

A well-known figure in the cryptocurrency world, often called "Bitcoin Jesus, " has struck a deal with the U. S. government to settle tax charges. The agreement means he will pay up to $49. 9 million to resolve claims that he avoided paying tens of millions in taxes. This deal was made with the Tru

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Oct 17 2025CRIME

A Woman's Threats Against Immigration Agents Spark Concerns

A woman from Massachusetts is in hot water after making some serious threats against federal immigration agents. Bethany Abigail Terrill, 37, was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill agents during an immigration arrest. This happened near a courthouse in Medford, Massachusetts, on September 29

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

Guard Deployment Halted: What's Happening in Illinois?

A recent decision by a federal appeals court has put a pause on the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois. This decision comes after a lower court ruled that the protests in Illinois did not justify the presence of the National Guard. The judge in that case, April Perry, found that the pro

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Oct 17 2025SPORTS

Masvidal Wins Big: The Fight Outside the Ring

Jorge Masvidal just scored a huge win, but not in the boxing ring. He got a big payout from a company called Fanmio. A judge in Florida said Fanmio has to give Masvidal over $5 million. This is because of a fight he had with Nate Diaz in 2024. The judge made this decision after someone called an arb

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Oct 17 2025EDUCATION

NYC Schools Fight Back Against Federal Funding Cuts

New York City Public Schools are in a legal battle with the U. S. Department of Education. The federal agency cut $47 million in grants because of the city's policies on transgender students. The schools say the funding was taken away without proper notice or a hearing. The Department of Education

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