REI to shutter downtown Portland store amid 20-year high in break-ins: 'Overwhelming systems in place'
REI is shuttering its location in the Pearl District of downtown Portland amid an unprecendented surge in break-ins at the location. The city has been experiencing a crime crisis.
Organized retail crime is growing in 'scope and complexity,' NRF says
The National Retail Federation, an industry trade group, issued a new report on retail crime that could help retailers and law enforcement stay ahead of this ongoing threat.
California business owner closes beauty stores due to retail crime: 'My passion has been stolen'
Evette Ingram combined her passion for wigs and helping women and opened Evette's Beauty Supply. After being targeted by robbers and burglars several times, she is closing up shop.
Biden administration targets fentanyl supply chain
As the Biden administration makes plans to crack down on the fentanyl supply chain, the drug is being trafficked across the country and making its way to non-border states.
Hackers claim to have breached Western Digital's systems: report
A group of hackers reportedly breached Western Digital's network and are demanding an eight-figure ransom or else they'll publish customer data online.
Police make arrest in Cash App founder murder: What we know
An alleged suspect in the deadly stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee has been taken in custody by law enforcement. He was identified as Nima Momeni by the San Francisco police and district attorney.
FAA says it has sent 250 cases of unruly passengers to FBI
Federal officials said Thursday they have referred more than 250 unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible criminal prosecution since late 2021.
San Francisco DA slams Elon Musk during arrest announcement in Cash App founder murder
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins took aim at SpaceX founder Elon Musk at a news briefing Thursday about an arrest in a tech exec's homicide case.
Former Outcome Health executives found guilty of fraud
A federal jury convicted three former executives of the once-high-flying startup Outcome Health on charges they ran a billion-dollar scheme that defrauded customers.
Cities sue Hyundai, Kia after wave of car thefts
At least eight U.S. cities have sued Kia and Hyundai for failing to install anti-theft technologies, which has led to a surge in auto theft and destruction.
Alaska Airlines passenger threatens to kill flight attendant, is restrained with zip ties: prosecutors
A woman on an Alaska Airlines flight from San Francisco to Chicago this month was restrained and arrested, and is now facing charges after allegedly threatening to kill a flight attendant.
Juul to pay $462M to settle claims it unlawfully marketed nicotine products to minors
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc. has agreed to pay a $462 million settlement with six states and the District of Columbia over claims it unlawfully marketed its products to minors.
Elizabeth Holmes loses bid to remain out of prison during appeal
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will report to prison on April 27 after a judge denied her request to remain on house arrest while she appeals her fraud convictions.
Mother of slain NYC veteran torches DA for wasting taxpayer dollars on Trump: 'People are starting to wake up'
Grieving mother Madeline Brame and Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., discuss New York City's rampant crime issues, detailing why Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is part of the problem.
Chicago Blackhawks owner sounds alarm on city’s ‘important’ crime crisis: ‘We want fans to feel comfortable’
Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz is calling on lawmakers to come together and spark change in the city's growing crime crisis.
Treasury releases 2023 DeFi illicit finance risk assessment
The Treasury Dept. released its first-ever illicit finance risk assessment of decentralized finance (DeFi) services to cybercriminals and state actors like North Korea.
$112 million of crypto from investment scams seized by DOJ
A sizable amount of cryptocurrency that came from investment scams recently got seized by the Department of Justice. It amounted to an estimated $112 million.
Target sued over LA store stabbings after homeless man attacked woman, 9-year-old boy
Target Inc. has been sued by the families of a 9-year-old boy and a woman who were stabbed last year in an L.A. store by a homeless man in an unprovoked attack.
Founder of student loan assistance startup arrested on fraud charges
Charlie Javice, The 31-year-old founder of Frank, was arrested on fraud charges. JPMC acquired the startup two years ago but believes the number of customers was dramatically inflated.
Trump's indictment hits net worth, Truth Social
Former President Donald Trump’s net worth has fallen from $3.2 billion last fall to $2.5 billion today after being indicted and losing money on social media venture Truth Social.



















