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US Veteran Lost Nearly $900,000 to Mexican Jalisco Cartel Timeshare Scam

US Veteran Lost Nearly $900,000 to Mexican Jalisco Cartel Timeshare Scam

A US veteran fell victim to a scam orchestrated by a powerful Mexican drug cartel, losing nearly $900,000.


US House Lawmakers Ask Justice Department to Launch Antitrust Probe on OPEC, Oil Companies

Democratic US House lawmakers are urging the Justice Department to investigate possible antitrust violations among US oil producers and OPEC.

Google's Privacy Chief Keith Enright Is Leaving the Company After 13 Years

Google's chief privacy officer, Keith Enright, is leaving the company after 13 years. Google's chief privacy officer, Keith Enright, is set to leave the company this fall after a 13-year tenure.

US Energy Secretary Says Higher Tariffs on Chinese EVs Crucial for Local Automakers

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said that increasing import duties on Chinese EVs to more than 100% is crucial to the local auto industry's health.


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Advocates Demand Mayor Adams Expand Fair Fares Program for Lower-Income New Yorkers
Transit advocates and local officials are urging Mayor Eric Adams to expand the eligibility criteria for New York City's Fair Fares program.
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First King Charles III banknotes went into circulation, according to the Bank of England. New bank notes that bear a portrait of King Charles III, and which will enter circulation on June 5, 2024, are displayed for a photograph after having been presented to Britain's King Charles III by Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and Bank of England Chief Cashier Sarah John, at Buckingham Palace in London on April 9, 2024.
FAA Greenlights SpaceX's 4th Starship Flight
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a license for the fourth launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket system, scheduled for Jun. 6, 12:00 UTC.
Swiss and French online tech media company Keleops buys Gizmodo. The tech news site Gizmodo is sold to Keleops, a European online tech-media business with operations in Switzerland and France.
Former OpenAI Researcher Publishes 165-Page AI Essay, Expects Human-Level AI by 2027
Former employees of OpenAI and Google DeepMind have penned an open letter urging AI companies to protect employees who raise concerns about AI risks
Australia Sues Medibank for Data Breach due to Russian Hacking
The Australian Information Commissioner has filed a lawsuit against a Medibank for allegedly failing to protect data from being misused.
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Online streaming providers are required to give 5% of their income to the Canadian broadcasting system.
Toyota Teams Up With China's Tencent to Attract Younger Drivers in the Era of AI
Toyota is recalling almost 100,000 Tundra trucks and 3,500 Lexus LX 600 luxury SUVs due to potential engine power loss while driving.
Amazon Sued by Thousands of Delivery Drivers Over Unpaid Wages, Contractor Status
The Amazon Labor Union has affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, receiving support from one of the most powerful labor unions.
EU Pays Germany EUR 1.75 Billion for LEAG’s Coal Exit
Germany said that the European Commission has agreed to compensate power company LEAG with up to$1.90 billion for deciding to move away from coal by 2038.