Fake companies, also known as shell companies, are often used to hide illegal activities. These companies don't do real business. Instead, they are set up to trick the system. They can be used to steal money, avoid taxes, or launder money. In some cases, they are used to win government contracts unf
Chicago has seen a drop in crime rates recently. Some say it's because of a big federal operation called "Operation Midway Blitz. " This operation has brought in lots of federal agents to crack down on immigration enforcement. The numbers look good: shootings are down by 35%, robberies by 41%, and c
A woman from Texas has been given a 27-month prison sentence for leaving a threatening voicemail. The call was directed at a federal judge who handled a case involving former President Donald Trump. The judge, Tanya Chutkan, was overseeing a case that was later dismissed. The woman, Abigail Jo Shry,
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities saw a drop in crime rates. But what was happening in Chicago? Researchers decided to take a closer look. They wanted to see how different neighborhoods were affected by the lockdowns and social distancing rules. They used a special method to study crime dat
The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) is planning to publish fewer statistics in 2026. This is to help improve the quality of the most important economic data. The ONS has faced criticism for errors in its data over the past two years. A government review led to major changes in management.
A new movie, The Unexpecteds, turns the tables on the usual action heroes. Here, the stars are everyday folks, not muscle-bound superheroes. The director, Alejandro Montoya Marín, calls them schlubs, but he means it with affection. These are regular people who stumble into a fight against a slick on
Jon Hamm is famous for his role as Don Draper in "Mad Men. " But before that, he was part of a TV show called "The Division. " This show was on Lifetime and was about a group of police officers in San Francisco. Hamm joined the cast in the second season and played a character named Nate Basso. Peopl
David Harbour is almost unrecognizable in his latest movie project. He is playing a real-life character from a 2003 crime. The actor is wearing a fat suit, glasses, and a fake beard. He also has gray hair for his role. The movie is directed by Courteney Cox and also stars Patricia Arquette. Harbour
The USDA is raising alarms about a massive theft problem in food assistance programs. They believe that around $12 billion is stolen every year from SNAP benefits, but this number might be even higher. The thieves are getting smarter, using high-tech tricks to steal from the system. Investigators h
Sudan's ongoing conflict has left women in Darfur facing unimaginable horrors. The U. N. has shared reports of systematic rape, killings, and children going missing as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of al-Fashir city. This city's fall has given the RSF a strong hold on the
