Charles Lawrence, a 50-year-old financial advisor from Northpoint, New York, has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for a fraudulent scheme. Lawrence duped 11 investors from New York, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and abroad into a fake trading program, convincing them to wire money to
The New York City Department of Education has received a subpoena as part of an ongoing federal investigation. This legal request is focused on outgoing Schools Chancellor David Banks and his brother, Terence Banks, who worked as a consultant for companies with city contracts. The subpoena, issued r
BlackRock Inc., the world's biggest money manager, just hit an incredible milestone: they now handle $11.5 trillion in assets. How did they get there? Well, in the past quarter alone, they attracted a whopping $221 billion from investors. This includes $97 billion pumped into exchange-traded funds a
La La Anthony, a well-known figure in entertainment, opened up about her struggle with plaque psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that causes irritated skin patches. Despite her high-profile career, she's dealt with this condition for years. While there's no cure, treatments can help manage symptoms. A
For a long time, U.S. soccer was overshadowed by popular leagues like the NFL and NBA. But now, it's becoming a hot favorite. The Major League Soccer (MLS) is growing faster than any other pro sports league in the country. Rich businesspeople, CEOs, and even famous celebrities are eager to buy MLS t
In the small Welsh town of Wrexham, something amazing is happening. The town, known for its market, mining, and brewing history, is now drawing visitors from all over the world. The reason? Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the local soccer club, Wrexham AFC, in 2021. The
The Social Security Administration let everyone know on Thursday that there will be a 2.5% increase in their benefits for 2025. This is the smallest increase since 2021, when it was just 1.3%. This change comes after a period where inflation was high and beneficiaries saw bigger boosts in their paym
Britain's Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, made a surprise visit to Southport, a town in northwest England, to meet families affected by a knife attack that killed three children. This marked Kate's first public appearance after completing her chemotherapy treatment for cancer. The li
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently revealed that he had a chat with tech billionaire Elon Musk. This wasn't about politics, though. Musk, who's known for supporting former President Trump, and Shapiro, a big supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris, kept their political views out of the co
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently confirmed a conversation with tech billionaire Elon Musk. The chat happened over a game of football, the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Dallas Cowboys. They talked about Musk's ideas for investing in Pennsylvania, creating jobs, and boosting the economy. S
