In a recent court case, a man was handed a sentence for his role in a deceptive scheme involving Microsoft's gold certification. This wasn't just any scam; it was a clever plot that tricked many people out of their hard-earned money. The man in question promised victims big returns if they invested
Senators Maggie Hassan and Josh Hawley have taken a stand against AI-driven scams. They sent letters to major AI companies, asking how they plan to stop fraudsters from misusing their technology. The companies include Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, and xAI. The senators wan
The bond market has had a good year so far, with all major sectors showing gains. Intermediate-term corporate bonds have performed the best, up 9. 0% year to date, while short-term Treasuries have risen 3. 9%, slightly ahead of inflation. This growth comes despite a volatile year marked by shifting
Amir El-Masry, an actor with roots in both Egypt and Britain, recently won a big award at the Red Sea Film Festival. This award celebrates his work in both Middle Eastern and Western movies. He stars in a movie called \"Giant\" which was shown at the festival. In this film, he plays a boxer named Na
A battle is brewing in the world of finance. It's all about trading stocks using blockchain technology. Big names like Robinhood and BlackRock are getting involved. They like the idea of 24/7 trading and instant settlements. It also cuts out middlemen and opens up new ways to use stocks as collatera
Do Kwon, once a big shot in the crypto world, got a hefty 15-year prison sentence. His downfall? A massive $40 billion fraud that shook the crypto market. Kwon, a Stanford grad, had a knack for making people trust him. He convinced investors that his stablecoin, TerraUSD, was a safe bet. But it was
Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. This comes after he admitted to wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud. The judge in New York made this decision after hearing from people who lost money because of Kwon's actions. The collapse of Terraform Labs in 2
In the world of plants, there are many ways to attract pollinators. Some use bright colors. Others use strong scents. But one plant stands out. It uses heat. This plant is called a cycad. It looks like a palm tree. It has cone-like structures. And it gets warm. This warmth is not random. It is a si
In a surprising turn of events, Indiana's Senate Republicans stood up to former President Donald Trump. They voted against a new congressional map that would have given Republicans a big advantage. This map was not part of the usual 10-year redistricting process. The vote was close, with 19 Republi
The Senate recently made a big decision about healthcare. They decided not to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies. This means these subsidies will end by the close of the year. The vote was the result of a long effort by Democrats to keep the subsidies going. They wanted to prevent insurance co
