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Mar 05 2026CRIME

Crypto Scam Hunt Yields $61M Recovery

Federal agents in North Carolina recovered more than $61 million worth of Tether (USDT) after dismantling a romance‑based pig‑butchering scam. The case shows how investigators used the open nature of blockchain data to follow money through a maze of wallets, even after scammers tried to hide thei

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Feb 28 2026CRIME

Justice Decision Keeps Death Penalty Off the Table for Mangione

Federal prosecutors in New York have decided not to challenge a judge’s ruling that removed the death penalty from the case involving Luigi Mangione. The decision was announced in a letter sent to the court on Friday, and it means the federal trial will likely start this fall with jury selection in

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

FedEx Seeks Refund After Court Says Trump Tariffs Were Illegal

FedEx has filed a lawsuit asking the U. S. government to return money it paid for tariffs that were imposed last year by President Trump. The company says the Supreme Court ruled those tariffs unlawful, so it wants a full refund. This move is the first by a large U. S. company to request money back

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Feb 14 2026HEALTH

Atlanta's Fight Against HIV: Can We Afford to Lose Ground?

Atlanta is a hotspot for HIV cases. Even with all the medical progress, over 30, 000 new infections happen every year in the U. S. One key tool in preventing HIV is PrEP. It's a medicine that stops HIV before it starts. But getting PrEP isn't just about having the medicine. It's also about having pl

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Jan 18 2026BUSINESS

FedEx's Tech-Driven Future: Navigating Tariffs and Innovation

FedEx, a giant in the logistics world, is feeling the heat from global trade shifts. With tariffs causing headaches, the company is looking at a $1 billion dent in its finances. Yet, FedEx isn't throwing in the towel. It's betting big on technology and innovation to keep packages moving worldwide.

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Jan 07 2026POLITICS

Workers Fight Back After Being Fired for Their Beliefs

Federal employees who believe they were wrongly fired for their political views are now taking their fight to the courts. They are asking judges and an independent body that handles federal worker disputes to decide if their First Amendment and civil service protections were violated. The cases fil

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Jan 04 2026CRIME

Federal Hill Seeks Stronger Crime Solutions After Recent Arrest

Federal Hill is pushing for stronger measures against violent crime after a suspect was caught in a recent murder case. The victim, Charles Brothers, was shot in an elementary school parking lot during his birthday celebration. This has left the community worried and asking for more help. Jen Covin

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Federal Workers Fight Back Against New Health Policy

Federal employees are pushing back against a recent policy change that affects healthcare coverage. The new rule, effective January 1, removes support for gender-affirming treatments from federal health insurance plans. This decision has sparked a legal challenge from the Human Rights Campaign Found

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Minneapolis Daycares Under Scrutiny: What's Really Going On?

Federal agents are currently looking into childcare centers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This investigation started after a video from a right-wing YouTuber went viral. The video claimed that some Somali-run daycares were taking public money without actually providing childcare services. The Departme

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Dec 29 2025SPORTS

Atlanta Drive GC Faces a Tough Start to the Season

Atlanta Drive GC, the defending champions, is set to begin their second season with a significant challenge. The team will be missing some key players for their opening match against New York GC. Justin Thomas, who had a major surgery recently, will not be playing. He shared his disappointment on In

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