In Santa Clara County, a serious legal battle is unfolding. A group of immigrant caregivers has taken a stand against a home care business and its owners for unfair treatment. They claim they were paid very little, often less than $5 per hour, which is far below the state minimum wage. They also say
Natural gas prices have been on a rollercoaster, and it's not just about the weather. While forecasts have been all over the place, there's a lot more influencing the market. The US is pumping out natural gas like never before. Production is near its peak, which means there's plenty to go around. M
The U. S. is stepping up its game against crypto scams. A new team, called the Scam Center Strike Force, is joining forces to take down these frauds. This team includes the DOJ, FBI, Secret Service, and others. They aim to stop scams that trick people out of billions of dollars. These scams, known
In Washington, DC, a battle is brewing over crime and justice. Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney, is pushing for tougher laws, especially for young offenders. She believes the city's current laws are too lenient. For example, a 19-year-old with a gun who shoots someone might only get probation, not jai
After the death of Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative commentator, social media was flooded with claims that political party membership could predict violent crime rates. One post, shared by Tim Pool, a conservative podcaster, showed a chart comparing violent crime rates in 2023 based on the po
Fake companies, also known as shell companies, are often used to hide illegal activities. These companies don't do real business. Instead, they are set up to trick the system. They can be used to steal money, avoid taxes, or launder money. In some cases, they are used to win government contracts unf
Chicago has seen a drop in crime rates recently. Some say it's because of a big federal operation called "Operation Midway Blitz. " This operation has brought in lots of federal agents to crack down on immigration enforcement. The numbers look good: shootings are down by 35%, robberies by 41%, and c
A woman from Texas has been given a 27-month prison sentence for leaving a threatening voicemail. The call was directed at a federal judge who handled a case involving former President Donald Trump. The judge, Tanya Chutkan, was overseeing a case that was later dismissed. The woman, Abigail Jo Shry,
Breast cancer's journey through the body is complex, and doctors are always looking for better ways to understand it. One key tool in this fight is ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT scans. These scans are usually used to spot cancer that has spread far from the original tumor. But what if they could also reveal clues
Jeffrey Epstein, a man known for his controversial past, had an unexpected connection with a New York Times journalist. Their emails, recently made public, show a bond that went beyond typical professional interactions. They talked about news coverage and even shared concerns about the 2016 presiden
