Better Business Bureau Warns of Increasing Prevalence of AI in Identity Theft
In 2025, AI-powered scams are set to escalate, posing a growing threat of identity theft and account takeovers.
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AI is facilitating more sophisticated...
Who Will Fill the Illinois Senate Seat After Durbin’s Exit?
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has announced his retirement after nearly 30 years in office, creating a rare opening that could have many candidates vying...
Ex-Army Intelligence Analyst Receives Sentence After Selling Information
Korbein Schultz, a former Army intelligence analyst, faces a seven-year prison sentence for divulging sensitive military secrets to a Chinese conspirator.
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Former Army...
New Nassau County Law Would Establish Police Buffer Zone
Nassau County lawmakers have proposed a controversial 15-foot "buffer zone" around police and first responders that could land violators in jail for a year,...
Jury Hands Down Conviction in Lori Vallow Daybell Case
Lori Vallow Daybell's conviction highlights a dark narrative of conspiracy and family betrayal with many unsettling layers.
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Lori Vallow Daybell has been found...
FTC Targets Uber Over Billing and Cancellation Practices
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging deceptive practices involving its Uber One subscription service, sparking interest from concerned consumers...
Walgreens Will Pay Up To $350 Million Over DOJ Accusations
Walgreens has agreed to a $300 million-$350 million settlement with the US Justice Department over allegations of improper opioid prescription practices.
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Walgreens has...
US Government Resuming Collections on Defaulted Loans Next Month
The US Education Department is poised to resume collections on over 5 million defaulted student loans after a five-year pause.
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Federal student loan...
Lawmakers Unveil Legislation Targeting Drone Filming of Defense Sites
The introduction of the Drone Espionage Act reveals a concerted effort by the US House to mitigate potential threats posed by unauthorized drone filming...
El Paso Walmart Attacker Enters Guilty Plea in State Court
Patrick Crusius, the gunman behind the 2019 El Paso Walmart mass shooting, has pleaded guilty and been sentenced in state court, but the community's...