Fake Stanley Tumblers sold by ‘shady’ scammers, cops warn

Don’t become a pour victim of this popular con. Police are warning about a sharp rise in counterfeit Stanley cups amid a heightened surge in popularity over the portable item — one not to be confused with the coveted National Hockey League trophy. “This past summer, we found them for as cheap as $19. Sounds … Read more

Former Qatargate judge Michel Claise may run in Belgian elections: La Libre – POLITICO

Former Qatargate judge Michel Claise may run in the Belgian elections, local media La Libre reported on Saturday. Claise, an investigating judge who recused himself in mid-2023 from the European Parliament corruption probe, may join the federal list of Défi, a French-speaking centrist party with two seats in Belgium’s federal parliament. Claise declined to comment when contacted … Read more

How the West lost the plot on Serbia – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Dragan Đilas is the president of the Party of Freedom and Justice and a member of the Serbia Against Violence coalition. He served as the mayor of Belgrade (2008–2013) and the president of the Democratic Party, Serbia’s main opposition party (2012–2014). When Serbia was … Read more

Andy Cohen Lost ‘a Lot of Money’ in Sophisticated Bank Scam

These days, scams are more sophisticated than ever — and Andy Cohen just experienced it firsthand. On a recent episode of his Daddy Diaries podcast, the 55-year-old Radio Andy host opened up about recently being the victim of a scam, which began with an email from what appeared to be his bank’s fraud alert system. … Read more

Rakesh Bedi duped Rs 85,000 in housing scam  : Bollywood News

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has unfortunately become the target of a clever scam, losing Rs. 85,000 to a conman. The 69-year-old actor fell victim to the elaborate ruse earlier this week, highlighting the increasing sophistication of online fraud schemes. Rakesh Bedi duped Rs 85,000 in housing scam  According to a report by Times of India, … Read more

2023: In pictures – POLITICO

As the curtains draw on a tumultuous year, 2023 leaves behind a tapestry of unraveled events, painting a world shrouded in uncertainty and grappling with an ominous glimpse of the future. In a kaleidoscope of occurrences that defy easy categorization, selecting defining images for an annual overview becomes a difficult task. To encapsulate the essence … Read more

Cathie Wood’s ARK invests in bitcoin futures ETF, sells Coinbase shares

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought 4.3 million shares of ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, which is popularly known as ‘BITO’ and tracks the price of futures tied to the world’s largest cryptocurrency, a trading note showed on Thursday. Based on the fund’s closing price on Wednesday, ARK’s stake is worth roughly $92 million, according to Reuters’ … Read more

American Scandal: Alexander Hamilton’s Great Grandson Falls Prey to a Courtesan Con Artist

You’ve heard of Alexander Hamilton, the infamous American Founding Father whose face graces the $10 bill. More recently, he was the subject of a hit Broadway musical, thanks to actor/producer Lin Manuel-Miranda. But you may not be familiar with Alexander’s great-grandson, Robert Ray Hamilton, who was involved in a tabloid scandal that shocked the world … Read more

Serbian protesters ramp up claims of stolen election – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BELGRADE — Young people and students, switching between playing football and lively dancing at a street crossing at noon in Belgrade, might fool a bystander into thinking they are just out to have a good time. Only their placards, and occasional chants, reveal they … Read more

Montreal-based Pornhub owner reaches deal with U.S. prosecutors over ties to alleged sex trafficking

The Montreal-based company that owns and operates adult entertainment websites including Pornhub.com has reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Justice Department over its ties to an alleged sex trafficking operation, court records showed. Lawyers for Aylo Holdings, formerly known as MindGeek, are set to appear in Brooklyn federal court later on Thursday for … Read more