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- Brooklyn DA Dismantles Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers — Brooklyn's Virtual Currency Unit disrupted 241 domains and 112 servers in a multinational crypto investment scam targeting Russian speakers.
Source: Virginia Times - Co-leader of violent spree targeting pharmacies, phone stores sentenced to 140 months — The U.S. Attorney's Office said Ashley Gause, 33, was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for co-leading armed robberies of pharmacies and phone stores across DC, Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice - UN peacekeeping chief says talks on future of Lebanon mission must begin soon — UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix told Reuters negotiations on the future of peacekeepers in Lebanon should begin soon, as Beirut seeks to extend a mandate set to expire at the end of the year.
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Brooklyn DA Dismantles Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers
Brooklyn's Virtual Currency Unit disrupted 241 domains and 112 servers in a multinational cryptocurrency investment scam targeting Russian speakers. Investigators estimate tens of millions of dollars were stolen, with about $300,000 seized so far.
Mamta Bhatt’s Mother, Friend Testify in Naresh Bhatt Trial
Mamta Kafle Bhatt's mother and a close friend testified Thursday, Oct. 8, as officers described their investigation into her disappearance. Naresh Bhatt has pleaded not guilty to murder and two other charges.
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Trump Says Oil, Gas Exploration Set to Begin in Greenland
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EU Sends €2.86 Billion to Ukraine for Drones, Missiles
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Brooklyn DA Dismantles Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers
Brooklyn's Virtual Currency Unit disrupted 241 domains and 112 servers in a multinational cryptocurrency investment scam targeting Russian speakers. Investigators estimate tens of millions of dollars were stolen, with about $300,000 seized so far.
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Veteran Indian Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest
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CMS Says It Ended Obamacare Subsidies for 189,000 Enrollees
HHS says CMS ended Obamacare subsidies for 189,000 enrollees flagged for duplicate government coverage or death. The department estimates potential savings of $1.5 billion over the next year. Enrollees can challenge the findings and appeal subsidy decisions.
In Nepal’s Flood Crisis, Sudhan Gurung Shows Why Presence Matters
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