Fake SEC Registration: The $130M Crypto Case Every Investor Should Study
The SEC says two crypto firms used a fake SEC registration scam to raise $130M. Why a filing isn't approval and how to check before you invest.
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AI Deepfake CEO Fraud: Three Charged in $129M Scheme
Prosecutors say three men used AI deepfake CEO fraud to steal $129M. How the fake-boss call worked and the steps that would have stopped it.
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From Tradition to Trend: Exploring the Roots of Birria Tacos
Guadalajara, Mexico: traditional people Introduction to Birria Tacos Birria tacos are a traditional Mexican dish that has recently gained popularity worldwide. This flavorful, hearty taco is…
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Artificial: Why the Sam Altman Movie Is Worth Watching This Christmas
Artificial, the Sam Altman movie starring Andrew Garfield, opens Christmas Day after Amazon dropped it. What critics say and why it matters.
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Cold Spring Advisory & Louis Ottimo
Every installment of the 2016–2017 reporting on stock-loss recovery firm Cold Spring Advisory Group and its principal, Louis Ottimo.
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I'd Do It Again!
By Harriet Wright with Brie Austin
Harriet Wright danced in the Copacabana's first chorus line after Jimmy Durante spotted her at the 1939–40 World's Fair. Brie Austin co-wrote her memoir, from Cairo and Tunisia to Studio 54.
Coming soon from Brie Austin: The Rapture: When Heaven Calls, a science-fiction thriller
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