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Dec 07 2024FINANCE

Bank's Handling of Prepaid Cards Draws Scrutiny

Comerica Bank is in hot water with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The bank had a deal with the U. S. Treasury to manage federal benefits on prepaid debit cards, used mainly by the elderly and disabled. But the CFPB says Comerica hasn't been treating these customers fairly. Since 20

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Dec 06 2024CRIME

The Mystery Unfolds: Unraveling the CEO Shooting

In the heart of New York City, the search for a gunman continues after UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, was shot outside his hotel. The motive behind this attack remains a puzzle, but clues are emerging. Scrawled on the ammunition were the words "deny, defend, depose, " hinting at a deliberat

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Creighton Stuns Top-Ranked Kansas: A Major Upset in College Basketball

Imagine the excitement of an underdog story! Creighton, an unranked team, shocked the sports world by defeating No. 1 Kansas 76-63 in a stunner of a game. Pop Isaacs, the star of the night, scored an impressive 27 points, while the towering Ryan Kalkbrenner, at 7 feet 1 inch, added 17 points and 10

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Dec 05 2024SPORTS

Big Ten's Recruiting Wins: Oregon Ducks Lead the Pack

National Signing Day for the class of 2025 is almost over, and the Big Ten Conference is making a strong showing. Three schools—Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Michigan Wolverines—have recruiting classes in the national top 10. Eight schools in the Big Ten are in the top 25. The On3 Industry

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Dec 04 2024FINANCE

Celsius Network Founder Admits to Fraud

Alexander Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of the failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network, has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges. He admitted to manipulating the price of Celsius’s crypto token and lying to customers about the company's practices. Mashinsky, aged 58, entered his pl

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Dec 03 2024CRIME

Vietnam's Biggest Fraud Case: Tycoon Truong My Lan's Fate Sealed

Let's talk about one of the biggest fraud cases in Vietnam. Truong My Lan, the chairperson of Van Thinh Phat real estate firm, was at the center of it all. The court upheld her death sentence, and the story behind it is quite shocking. Lan was accused of embezzling and bribing her way to control Sai

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Dec 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Draws Inspiration from Monkey Island Games

The upcoming Star Wars show, Skeleton Crew, has an interesting backstory. It's about four kids who get lost in the galaxy, facing a bunch of weird aliens and dangerous places. Sounds like a typical Star Wars adventure, right? But hold on, there's a twist. The showrunner, Jon Watts, found some inspir

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Brain Network Changes in Recovered Depression

Depression messes with your brain’s communication highways, or networks. Scientists have found three main networks that go haywire during depression: the default mode network (DMN), central executive network (CEN), and salience network (SN). These networks help us think, feel, and pay attention. Wh

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Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Don't Let Leftovers Go Bad: Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving

So, you've cooked a delicious Thanksgiving feast and have lots of leftovers. But how long can you safely eat them? According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), you better hurry up. They say Monday, December 2 is the last day to enjoy your fridge-stored leftovers without worrying too much

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Dec 02 2024CELEBRITIES

Thanksgiving Stars: From Parades to Premieres and Acts of Kindness

Every Thanksgiving, celebrities join in the festivities, and 2024 was no different. Despite the rain in New York City, fans braved the weather for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Stars like Chlöe Bailey, Coco Jones, and T-Pain waved from colorful floats, spreading joy and energy. Meanwhile, ove

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