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Six houses, Lamborghinis and dozens of Louis Vuitton bags: How a $250 million crypto fraud allegedly funded a luxury life

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Six houses, Lamborghinis and dozens of Louis Vuitton bags: How a $250 million crypto fraud allegedly funded a luxury life

A $250 million crypto fraud allegedly financed a lavish lifestyle of luxury homes, Lamborghinis, Rolex watches and dozens of Louis Vuitton bags, according to the US Department of Justice. Christopher Alexander Delgado, former CEO of Goliath Ventures, pleaded guilty after admitting that his scheme caused at least $250 million in losses to investors. Prosecutors said … Read more

After Trump renamed Lake Ontario ‘Lake America,’ a Pennsylvania Republican now wants Lake Erie renamed ‘Lake Pennsylvania’

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After Trump renamed Lake Ontario 'Lake America,' a Pennsylvania Republican now wants Lake Erie renamed 'Lake Pennsylvania'

President Donald Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” has now been followed by a similar proposal involving another Great Lake. A Republican lawmaker in Pennsylvania is preparing a resolution seeking to rename Lake Erie as “Lake Pennsylvania”.State Representative David Maloney argues that the state has a strong economic and cultural connection with … Read more

Around 1,700 passengers boarded a Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise and waited on the ship in Vancouver; two days later, the entire sailing was canceled

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Around 1,700 passengers boarded a Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise and waited on the ship in Vancouver; two days later, the entire sailing was canceled

The company didn’t offer any information about what the technical issue entailed Around 1,700 passengers who had boarded Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas in Vancouver for an Alaska cruise were left without a voyage after the entire sailing was cancelled because of ongoing maintenance work. The passengers had already spent time on the ship … Read more

Miami flight overrun: Plane touched down at nearly 300 kmph despite high-speed warning

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Miami flight overrun: Plane touched down at nearly 300 kmph despite high-speed warning

The flight data shows that the aircraft was still travelling at 158 knots, or about 293 kmph, when its nose and right main landing gear touched down. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released preliminary findings into the runway overrun involving a 21 Air Boeing 767 at Miami International Airport. It revealed that … Read more

Kansas student lost his class ring during a snowball fight with his future wife: 53 years later, when campus workers dug it out, the couple happened to be passing through the city

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Kansas student lost his class ring during a snowball fight with his future wife: 53 years later, when campus workers dug it out, the couple happened to be passing through the city

Kansas student lost his class ring during a snowball fight with his future wife: 53 years later, when campus workers dug it out, the couple happened to be passing through the cityWhat are the odds of finding something lost for 53 years? Very slim. Now imagine it being discovered when its owner was driving through … Read more

A methane leak in the South China Sea formed a plume over 1km high; but bacteria and worms built a ‘worm bed’ within two years shocking scientists and theories

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A methane leak in the South China Sea formed a plume over 1km high; but bacteria and worms built a 'worm bed' within two years shocking scientists and theories

There is a vast amount of methane trapped beneath the seafloor, across the planet. If it were to be released, the results could be potentially catastrophic for all forms of life. This is why finding out how ecosystems respond to methane leaks is important to ocean scientists. Generally, these investigations take place on purpose in … Read more

In 1999, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw bought a 2.8-acre Los Angeles horse ranch for $5.75 million; 27 years later, their seven-bedroom equestrian estate with a 20,000-sq-ft riding arena is seeking $29.9 million

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In 1999, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw bought a 2.8-acre Los Angeles horse ranch for $5.75 million; 27 years later, their seven-bedroom equestrian estate with a 20,000-sq-ft riding arena is seeking $29.9 million

In 1999, filmmaker Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, purchased a sprawling ranch in Los Angeles through their corporate entity, Texas Tart, for $5.75 million. Now, according to a report by Realtor.com, the couple has listed the property for nearly $30 million, decades after abandoning controversial plans to transform it with an enormous five-story … Read more

Scotland’s first commercial wind farm recycled and reused 99.9% of materials from 26 old turbines, with blades turned into construction polymers

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Scotland’s first commercial wind farm recycled and reused 99.9% of materials from 26 old turbines, with blades turned into construction polymers

Scotland’s first commercial wind farm has reached a major milestone in dealing with turbine waste after almost three decades of operation. Hagshaw Hill in South Lanarkshire, which began operating in 1995, was decommissioned and repowered with 14 newer turbines after its original 26 turbines were dismantled in 2023. A Mott MacDonald assessment commissioned by ScottishPower … Read more

Treasury triples bond buyback to $6 billion: Why are US yields at their highest since 2023?

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US Treasury bond buyback rises to $6 billion as long-term bond yields climb. (AFP)

The US Treasury plans to buy back as much as $6 billion of government debt in its next operation. The bonds will have maturities of 10 to 20 years. This is three times larger than the previous maximum of $2 billion. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had earlier indicated a $4 billion minimum for the expanded … Read more

‘Is Trump bribing voters?’: $500 Obamacare rebate after $5000 dividend check offer puts GOP midterm strategy in focus

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The Republican Partyled by President Donald Trump, is facing an uphill task in the 2026 midterm election as Trump’s approval ratings touch an all-time low. President Donald Trump arrives at the National Medal of Honor Museum, Thursday, Sept. 10. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias) Coupled with recent losses for several Trump-supported candidates in the GOP primaries, many … Read more