Monthly Archives: October 2020
America’s Political and Financial Institutions Are Broken
(Clint Siegner, Money Metals News Service) America’s key institutions are broken. More people wake up daily to that reality. They are preparing for the moment...
Trial of Russian Charged in Bitcoin Fraud Begins
(Associated Press) The trial of a Russian man alleged to have used ransomware in a 135 million euros ($157 million) bitcoin fraud will begin...
Pelosi Gives White House 48 Hours to Reach Stimulus Deal Before Election
(CNBC) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called on the Trump administration to reconcile remaining disputes on coronavirus stimulus legislation within 48 hours as lawmakers attempt to pass a...
Officials in Scotland Approve Another Trump Golf Course
(Associated Press) Authorities in Scotland have approved plans by President Donald Trump’s family business to build a second golf course in Aberdeenshire, despite campaigning...
Millions More Virus Rapid Tests, But Are Results Reported?
(Associated Press) After struggling to ramp up coronavirus testing, the U.S. can now screen several million people daily, thanks to a growing supply of...
Rapper Who Bragged About Unemployment Benefits Scam in Music Video Arrested
(U.S. Department of Justice) A rapper who boasted in a YouTube music video about getting rich from committing unemployment benefits fraud was arrested today...
Plane Passenger Caught Smuggling Gold Nuggets in Rectum to Avoid Taxes
(New York Post) Indian airport authorities literally struck gold when they spotted a man walking oddly — and discovered he had about 2 pounds...
‘There’s a Lemur!’ 5-Year Old Helps Crack Zoo Theft Case
(Associated Press) Police said Friday they arrested a man suspected of stealing a ring-tailed lemur from the San Francisco Zoo, where officials rewarded a...
Ski Resorts Adapt to New Normal Amid Pandemic
(Associated Press) — Helmet, goggles, skis? Check. Hand sanitizer, face covering, reservation? Check.
Roughly seven months after the coronavirus cut the ski season short at...
Scammers Seize on US Election, But It’s NOT Votes They Want
(Associated Press) The email from a political action committee seemed harmless: if you support Joe Biden, it urged, click here to make sure you're...
