More Black women turning to guns for personal protection, report says
More and more Black women are considering buying a gun to have for personal protection, industry experts and gun rights advocates told The Associated Press.
Former Netflix engineer and his brother plead guilty to insider trading
A former Netflix software engineer and his brother have pleaded guilty to their roles in an alleged insider trading ring.
After Hurricane Ida, FBI warns scammers may seek to profit from natural disasters
A number of consumers, companies, celebrities and even business leaders have announced plans to donate to a variety of organizations focused on helping the Gulf Coast region, which was pummeled by one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. mainland.
Recovery for Bernard Madoff customers bolstered by Citigroup ruling, trustee's lawyer says
A U.S. appeals court said the trustee liquidating Bernard Madoff's firm can pursue a $343.1 million clawback lawsuit against Citigroup Inc, a decision that could help the late swindler's customers recover close to the estimated $17.5 billion they lost in his Ponzi scheme.
The assault on Seattle’s police
Across urban America, the evidence is piling up that when you demonize police and cut their budget, you get more crime.
Elizabeth Holmes trial: Jury selection set to begin in Theranos fraud case
Jury selection for Elizabeth Holmes begins in San Jose, California on Tuesday. She was charged with fraud through her startup, Theranos.
Florida woman was fired, then she ‘rampaged’ through company computer system
A Florida woman was convicted of wreaking digital havoc on a computer system after she was fired by her employer.
Boy Scouts lawsuit: Judge approves $850 million settlement, lawyers negotiate increased payout for victims
A bankruptcy judge has approved an $850 million settlement from the Boy Scouts of America as the yearslong lawsuit begins to show some resolution for tens of thousands of victims of sexual abuse.
Judge rules mistrial in Michael Avenatti's California fraud case: reports
A federal court judge overseeing the California fraud case against disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti has declared a mistrial
Dead & Company concertgoer who fell to his death from Citi Field balcony identified as liquor company CEO
The man who died after falling several stories from a balcony while attending a Dead & Company concert at Citi Field in New York City has been identified as the co-founder and CEO of the alcohol company behind Monkey Rum.
Car theft surged in 2020, report finds: Why you need auto insurance that protects against theft
Auto theft surged in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know about car insurance and how it covers vehicle theft.
When ransomware gets deadly: Attack brings down hospital system
A Marietta, Ohio-based hospital chain was recently forced to shut down IT systems and cancel surgeries, underscoring the deadly ramifications of ransomware.
Theranos's Elizabeth Holmes tries again to keep lab failings from jury
Lawyers for Theranos Inc. founder Elizabeth Holmes made a last-ditch effort to eliminate some evidence prosecutors can use ahead of the former CEO's highly anticipated criminal-fraud trial.
Walmart employee demonstrates how they catch self-checkout theft
A Walmart employee has released a video showing how the retailer monitors self-checkouts for theft.
Library of Congress bomb suspect blocked on Facebook after livestreaming for hours
Facebook confirmed Wednesday that it has blocked accounts belonging to the Library of Congress bomb suspect after the man purportedly livestreamed for hours on the platform.
Kroger cuts ties with Allied Universal Security over 'senseless' killing of Alvin Motley Jr.
Attorney Ben Crump and Reverend Al Sharpton have called for Kroger to be charged alongside the security firm and 54-year-old security guard Gregory Livingston for Motley Jr.'s death.
Ohio man pleads guilty to running $300 million bitcoin money laundering service
Helix served as a bitcoin “mixer” or “tumbler,” helping those involved in transactions conceal the owner of the bitcoin.
Alleged Netflix insider trading ring charged by SEC
The SEC has charged five people in connection with an alleged insider trading scheme involving Netflix.
Judge in Theranos trial outlines COVID-19 protocols as US cases rise
Attorneys for Theranos Inc. founder Elizabeth Holmes told a federal judge on Monday that she plans to attend her criminal fraud trial with three family members or friends by her side and strongly prefers not to wear a face mask.
Ransomware criminals' demands rise as aggressive tactics pay off
The ransomware crisis just keeps getting worse as criminal enterprises pour money into highly profitable ransomware operations, according to a report from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 security consulting group.



















