A new report highlights that underutilized tax incentives could save the U.S. economy up to $329 billion over 10 years by addressing childcare costs. The report by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee points to low access to employer-provided benefits and complexity in navigating existing tax credits like CDCTC and DCAP.
Scammers are creating sophisticated fake ABC News websites, using AI-generated images and celebrity likenesses to lure Australians into fraudulent investment platforms like Hexonix 365. Victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in this global operation, estimated to have stolen $350 million.
Cybercriminals are using a 'Boss Scam' to defraud companies by impersonating regulators and sending malicious files that hijack WhatsApp sessions, tricking employees into fraudulent financial transfers. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) advises verifying urgent financial requests through multiple channels.
A new report highlights that underutilized tax incentives could save the US economy up to $329 billion over 10 years by addressing the childcare crisis. Few workers access employer benefits, and existing tax credits like CDCTC and DCAP are complex and underclaimed.
A UK research project called Slimers is using computer models to create slug prediction maps, helping farmers target pesticide use more effectively. This technology aims to reduce crop damage costs, estimated at £44m annually, and minimize environmental harm by enabling precise application of slug pellets.
Investigação policial apura suspeitas de fraude em creches comunitárias no Rio de Janeiro, ligadas à vereadora Gigi Castilho. Dinheiro público teria sido desviado para empresas de parentes e listas de presença manipuladas.
Naresh Gujral, son of former PM I.K. Gujral, lost Rs 7.8 crore to cyber fraudsters who impersonated him on a messaging app and manipulated employee phone records. Delhi Police froze Rs 4 crore and are pursuing further recovery.
Annalouise Spence, a former employee of philanthropist Judith Neilson, has been granted bail on strict conditions after allegedly defrauding her boss of over $1.7 million using credit cards for personal luxuries, including designer items and overseas travel.
El expresidente del Gobierno José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero declaró ante la Audiencia Nacional y emitió un comunicado negando todos los delitos por los que está imputado, como tráfico de influencias, blanqueo o fraude fiscal. Aseguró haber actuado con decencia y honradez y presentó una autorización para verificar la inexistencia de activos a su nombre.
El expresidente del Gobierno español, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, ha declarado ante la Audiencia Nacional y ha emitido un comunicado negando todos los delitos por los que está imputado, incluyendo tráfico de influencias, blanqueo de capitales y fraude fiscal. Asegura haber actuado siempre con decencia y honradez y ha presentado una autorización para verificar la inexistencia de activos a su nombre.
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, ex presidente del Gobierno español, ha enviado un comunicado tras declarar como imputado en la Audiencia Nacional. Niega rotundamente su participación en el rescate de Plus Ultra y en el cobro de comisiones, y se enfrenta a acusaciones de tráfico de influencias, blanqueo, fraude fiscal y contrabando por unas joyas halladas en su despacho.
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero envió un comunicado tras declarar como imputado en la Audiencia Nacional, negando participación en el rescate de Plus Ultra y defendiendo su inocencia ante acusaciones de tráfico de influencias, blanqueo, fraude fiscal y contrabando. El PSOE mantiene su apoyo.
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Las Vegas for allegedly writing a $200,000 fraudulent check to buy a luxury watch. He is also involved in other legal disputes and financial entanglements.
Homem condenado a 18 anos e 9 meses de prisão por assassinato de empresário em 2020 é preso em Teresina. Crime teria sido motivado por dívida imobiliária.
Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Las Vegas for allegedly writing a $200,000 bad check to a luxury resale store for a watch. An attorney represented him at an initial court appearance, with a September hearing scheduled.
Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges, including theft and intent to defraud, for allegedly using a $200,000 bad check to purchase a watch in Las Vegas in December 2024. The store's attorney stated Mayweather had the watch for over a year before authorities were contacted.
YouTuber Philip DeFranco announced he will give away the entire $1 million prize from MrBeast's 50 YouTuber Challenge to his subscribers. Forty winners will each receive $25,000, though entry details are yet to be revealed. DeFranco also mentioned alleged attempts to influence voting during the competition.
Plans to reduce livestock numbers on Dartmoor, intended to combat overgrazing, have sparked fears of a cull of up to 90% of its semi-wild ponies. MPs and Natural England are urging the government to create an exemption for the ponies, which are crucial for managing specific vegetation.
Natural England and MPs are urging the government to revise livestock rules that could lead to a cull of Dartmoor ponies. Current Defra policies fail to differentiate between sheep and ponies, potentially forcing commoners to reduce pony numbers to meet destocking targets aimed at preventing overgrazing.
India has banned the Telegram messaging app until June 22, citing its use by cheating rackets to defraud candidates in the upcoming NEET medical entrance exam re-test. The exam was cancelled due to a question paper leak, sparking outrage and protests.
India has blocked Telegram until June 22, targeting cheating rackets using the platform to defraud students ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The government also ordered Telegram to disable its message-editing feature in India until June 30, preventing the creation of fake paper leak evidence.
Former AFL player Nick Stevens has been sentenced to nine months in jail for defrauding six families through an unlicensed pool installation business. He took over $167,000 from victims in 2017 without proper registration or insurance, leaving them with improperly installed pools or unfinished holes.
Tech reviewer Tom Honeyands lost £70,000 to a phishing scam after fraudsters used details from his social media videos. The scammers, posing as Lloyds bank staff, exploited his travel information and visible banking icons on his computer screen to trick him into verifying fraudulent transactions.
A former shareholder of a Zhou Datong jewelry store in Shanghai, identified as Zhou, is accused of defrauding employees and customers of over 10 million yuan by borrowing money under the guise of business development and investment. He has since disappeared. The store's public account received over 1 million yuan before his disappearance.
