A Kenyan man who helped run a worldwide scam network got 23 months in prison last week. The 36-year-old moved money between accounts for fraudsters who pretended to be real companies. He started work with the group in 2022 and kept helping even after he knew what they were doing. The scam worked in
College students on the internet often talk about feeling judged or left out. Researchers looked at more than 300, 000 posts from a popular college forum to see how different kinds of stigma show up. They used a special computer program that can read the tone of a post and spot words that hint at pr
In many rich countries, more people are living longer. Because of this, there is a growing need for help at home. People who do that work are called home care aides (HCAs). A study was done to see how safe these workers feel and what kind of stress they face. The researchers first sent out a survey
Companies are now trying new ways to get more ideas from workers and the public. One experiment with marketing and sales staff at a candy firm, plus four lab tests, shows that thinking about past accidental events can spark fresh ideas. The trick is simple: ask people to remember moments when som
The story begins in the early 1980s, when a mother and father were forced to flee their home. They left behind a child who would grow up with the echo of hidden roads and whispered warnings. The parents were once part of a radical group that fought against the Vietnam War, using bombs and undergroun
Bruce Brown Jr. grew up in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, a place known for close community ties and producing talented athletes. Born on August 15, 1996, he was one of eleven siblings in a family that taught him sharing and resilience. His mother worked hard to support the household, instilling
At a Miami investment event, the former U. S. president declared that Cuba could be his next target, following praise for recent American military successes in Venezuela and Iran. He said the Cuban regime is close to falling, yet left unclear whether he plans a direct action or talks. The U. S. has
Pakistan has announced that it will host a two‑day meeting with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt to discuss ways to ease the conflict that began last month. The talks are aimed at finding a path toward reducing hostilities in the region. Foreign ministers from the four countries will meet to talk abo
Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an
A retired Belgian diplomat is fighting a court order that requires him to face trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. At 93 years old, Etienne Davignon—once a junior diplomat and later a top EU official—has become the last surviving sus
