Phoenix entrepreneur Jeffrey Gottfurcht, co-founder of Cyber Dive, faces federal wire fraud charges for allegedly embezzling at least $1.5 million from his company. Funds were reportedly used for a Lamborghini, diamond ring, and a Miami home for an escort. His wife reported him to authorities.
A managing director of an independent retail business highlights the severe challenges facing small businesses, including rising costs and declining disposable income, mirroring the crisis in the restaurant industry. She calls for urgent government action to prevent widespread closures.
David Sullivan, West Ham's largest shareholder, faces allegations of sexual misconduct. A non-executive director of the football regulator, Tara Warren, will recuse herself from any inquiry due to her past links with the club, avoiding a conflict of interest.
Tara Warren, a director at the Independent Football Regulator, will not participate in an inquiry into allegations against David Sullivan due to her past role at West Ham. Sullivan resigned as director and co-chair amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
Independently produced horror film 'Obsession' is exceeding box office expectations, outperforming the latest Star Wars movie and drawing strong weekday crowds. Its success is attributed to word-of-mouth buzz, social media virality, and a unique blend of horror and dark comedy.
Ukraine launched long-range missile and drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a military factory in Cheboksary and oil refineries in Samara and Vladimir regions. President Zelenskyy declared a new 'Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces'. Meanwhile, Russia reported arrests in Moscow car bombings and continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued its own maternal vaccination guidelines, recommending COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, which the CDC has dropped under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Thirteen other medical organizations have endorsed ACOG's recommendations, which aim to combat vaccine misinformation.
Hong Kong authorities have charged seven individuals and two companies with 25 offenses, including manslaughter and money laundering, in connection with the city's deadliest fire at Wang Fuk Court last November, which killed 168 people.
Colonel Damir Davydov, head of Russia's artillery and missile ammunition supply directorate, was killed in a car bombing near Moscow. The incident, attributed to Ukrainian intelligence by some Russian officials, is the latest in a series of assassinations targeting Russian military figures.
An annual report on England and Wales prisons highlights overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, poor nutrition, and lack of medical access. Gangs control wings, and violence is prevalent. Reforms under the Starmer government aim to avert system collapse but prisoners still face bleak conditions.
Cody James Maluck, 32, faces felony assault charges after allegedly slapping a Delta flight attendant's rear end on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles. The plane diverted to Atlanta, where Maluck was arrested. He admitted to touching the attendant but claimed it was to get her attention.
A former foster son accused of murder, rape, and arson is now facing a federal lawsuit for allegedly harassing a teenage colleague at a McDonald's in Oklahoma. The lawsuit claims the restaurant management ignored repeated complaints about the coworker's behavior.
A Jamaican police officer has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of Latoya Bulgin, 45, during a protest. The incident, captured on CCTV, led to violent demonstrations and calls for greater police accountability.
President Trump called Congress's efforts to limit his war powers regarding Iran "meaningless" and "unpatriotic," criticizing Republicans who joined Democrats in passing a resolution invoking the 1973 War Powers Act.
A UN expert is intervening in Australian Federal Court cases against Woodside's North West Shelf gas project, arguing the government failed to consider climate impacts when extending its life to 2070. The special rapporteur for the right to a healthy environment stated the decision violates international law.
A Black woman has filed a federal lawsuit against an Airbnb host and the platform itself, alleging racial discrimination after her reservation was canceled following racially charged questions and the discovery of a "peaceful white neighborhood" description in the listing.
UK Police Minister Sarah Jones stated an anti-racism commitment document gives the 'wrong impression' following the death of Henry Nowak. The document, from the National Police Chiefs' Council, is under review by the IOPC.
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Helen Spree, 63, head of HMP Liverpool's independent monitoring board, was jailed for over five years for misconduct, smuggling drugs, and sending sexual messages to inmates, including killer Dylan Westall.
Henry Nowak, 18, repeatedly told police "I can't breathe" while being handcuffed after being stabbed. His killer, Vickrum Digwa, 23, lied to officers, claiming he was the victim of a racist attack. Digwa was jailed for life, but his sentence is under review for being unduly lenient. An investigation into the police response is ongoing.
South Australia's anti-corruption watchdog has identified extravagant claims for professional development funds by public medical officers, including luxury watches, gold-plated stationery, and expensive work bags. ICAC Commissioner Emma Townsend called for better governance and clearer guidelines.
A Westminster inquiry heard that the UK's Windrush compensation scheme is failing survivors, with nearly 60% of claims denied. Windrush commissioner Clive Foster urged for funded legal support, comparing it to schemes for Post Office Horizon and infected blood scandal victims.
Former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has repaid nearly $8,800 in parliamentary expenses after her partner claimed family reunion allowances for trips to Melbourne to visit his son. The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) ruled the stopovers did not meet guidelines for accompanying the senator.
Compensation for Wang Fuk Court fire victims depends on proving negligence in the independent investigation; government assures buy-back scheme doesn't waive civil claim rights.
