Criminal schemes targeting U.S. seniors account for $3.4 billion in reported losses, FBI says
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Month: April 2024
2 men are charged with cutting down famous 150-year-old tree near Hadrian’s Wall in England
Prosecutors in England say two men have been charged with cutting down the popular 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree next to Hadrian’s Wall.
Haiti’s transitional council names new prime minister in hopes of quelling stifling violence
Haiti’s newly installed transitional presidential council has chosen former Sports Minister Fritz Belizaire as the country’s prime minister as it presses forward in its monumental task of trying to establish a stable new government amid stifling violence.
EU Launches Investigation of Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Meddling in Elections
European regulators have launched an investigation into Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, escalating pressure on the tech giant to bolster its safeguards against misinformation and foreign interference on Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp ahead of pivotal EU elections.
Companies from McDonald’s to 3M warn consumers are being squeezed by sticky inflation
Higher prices have weighed on customers in an array of industries that interact with consumers.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Wife Donates $5,000 to Pro-Israel UCLA Rally
Jessica Seinfeld, the wife of actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld, reportedly donated $5,000 to a pro-Israel rally that counter protested a pro-Palestinian demonstration at UCLA on Sunday.
What’s causing the catastrophic rainfall in Kenya?
The torrential rains and deadly floods that have hit Kenya since March have been some of the most catastrophic in the country in recent years.
Mali Claims Death of Terrorist Who Helped Lead Deadly Ambush in Niger
The West African country said it killed Abu Huzeifa, a commander in an Islamic State affiliate who was involved in a 2017 attack in neighboring Niger that killed American Green Berets and Nigerien forces.