PG&E releases new plan on 2022 wildfire safety
Pacific Gas and Electric Corp. (PG&E) filed its 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan with state regulators on Friday and announced plans to "significantly accelerate the undergrounding of powerlines in high fire-risk areas."
J&J, distributors finalize $26B opioid settlement
Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors finalized nationwide settlements over their role in the opioid addiction crisis Friday, an announcement that clears the way for $26 billion to flow to nearly every state and local government in the U.S.
PPP fraud can be identified, tracked on website created by software engineer
Last year Palo Alto resident Brian Hamachek was looking over a government website listing payouts for the Paycheck Protection Program. He immediately noted many businesses listed either didn't exist or greatly exaggerated their number of employees.
Pepper spray sales in NYC spiking amid rise in crime
Mace Security International CEO Sanjay Singh told “Cavuto: Coast to Coast,” Wednesday, that he’s seen an uptick in pepper spray sales in several New York City neighborhoods.
'Robocalling telemarketer' facing record $45 million fine from FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a $45 million fine for a Florida-based company it says has been making illegal robocalls
Texas AG Paxton investigating Chinese app TikTok over human and drug smuggling posts
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces an investigation into TikTok and its border crossing content.
Justice Department probing supply-chain disruptions, targeting companies exploiting the crisis to charge more
The Justice Department and FBI will be investigating entities that may be exploiting supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the DOJ announced Thursday.
Murdaugh property where disgraced attorney’s wife, son found dead lists for $3.9M
The sprawling South Carolina estate where the family members of a once-prominent attorney were killed last summer is on the market for $3.9 million.
Ex-Goldman banker testifies 1MDB scheme a 'house of cards'
Tim Leissner told a federal jury in New York City that he paid bribes, took kickbacks and lied to banks to keep the scheme going.
Suspects tied to California organized retail crime ring arrested after allegedly stealing $16K worth of goods
The suspects allegedly rented a car from the Bay Area and drove "as far south as National City for the sole purpose of committing retail thefts."
Sandy Hook lawsuit: Gun manufacturer Remington reaches settlement with victims' families
Remington, a gun manufacturer that designed the rifle Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter Adam Lanza used to shoot and kill 26 victims in Connecticut in 2012, has agreed to pay a $73 million settlement to victims' families.
Bitcoin case: Wife released while husband jailed pending trial in alleged billion-dollar crypto scam
A federal judge ruled Monday that Heather Morgan will be released pending trial, while her husband, Ilya Lichtenstein, will remain behind bars as they both face trial for allegedly laundering $3.6 billion in stolen bitcoin.
FBI says romance scammers swindled $32M from 200 victims in Colorado, Wyoming
The FBI Denver Division says more than 200 people in Colorado and Wyoming have been targeted in romance scams totaling more than $32 million in reported losses.
Gristedes CEO steps up security at stores amid wave of shoplifting incidents
The CEO of Gristedes, John Catsimatidis, said the company plans to place retired police officers outside its stores.
Georgia restaurant owner has $7,500 grill stolen in broad daylight: ‘you’re going to get caught’
A Georgia restaurant owner says his $7,500 meat smoker was recently stolen in broad daylight.
NYC Rite Aid targeted by shoplifters closes, with another set to close soon after
A New York City Rite Aid store embroiled in reports of rampant shoplifting has officially closed its doors in line with the company’s previously revealed plans to do so, company officials confirmed to FOX Business Thursday.
'Citizen' app gives 10M users 'tools to protect themselves,' CEO Andrew Frame says
Citizen founder and CEO Andrew Frame told FOX Business he had hoped to make the app "big, bold, ambitious."
Bitcoin case: Meet the couple who allegedly scammed $4.5B in crypto
The couple who allegedly stole $4.5B worth of bitcoin, Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, also known as the ‘Crocodile of Wall Street’ were arrested by the Feds.
NYC crime a boon to Florida business: Real estate developer
Don Peebles says New York City's crime surge hurts its real estate market and sends people and business to Florida.
Feds seize $3.6B in stolen Bitcoin, arrest NYC couple in DOJ's largest crypto bust to date
Federal authorities seized $3.6 million in stolen Bitcoin and arrested a couple in Manhattan Tuesday in what’s considered the Justice Department’s largest financial cryptocurrency bust to date.



















