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FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Kingstree man faces fraud charges after authorities say he stole lottery scratch-off tickets from a FedEx package at the Florence County distribution center. The theft occurred on August 19, 2025, and Hampton’s attempts to cash the tickets led to his arrest. What Happened Trevor Jamir Hampton, 25, reportedly took the lottery scratch-off tickets from a package that came through the FedEx distribution center in Florence County. After stealing the tickets, Hampton tried to cash them in at two local convenience stores. Surveillance footage from the stores captured Hampton attempting the fraudulent transactions, leading to…
CHICAGO – A 16-year-old boy was charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old man on the city’s South Side back in July. The juvenile was charged with murder, armed robbery, and vehicular hijacking with a firearm, according to the Chicago Police Department. Police did not identify the suspect as he was underage. The backstory: The shooting happened early in the morning of July 31 in the 600 block of E. 90th Street in Burnside. The victim was found lying on the ground with a gunshot in the neck. The suspect was arrested by Chicago…
SAN DIEGO, CA — As American colleges and universities prepare for the fall semester, a notable decrease in first-time international student enrollment has raised concerns about the future of higher education and its broader economic impact. According to Bloomberg News, there has been a 19 percent drop in the number of foreign students enrolling for their first year, totaling just over 313,000. This marks the lowest figure since 2021, and the final numbers, expected later this month, could show a further decline of up to 40 percent. What Happened The most significant decline has been observed among students from Asia,…
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — After the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut rates, Americans are hopeful that additional financial relief could be on the way, with potential changes to tax provisions and brackets announced in the fall. As we approach the end of the year, the IRS is expected to unveil updates that will impact the tax filing process for 2026, with estimates suggesting that tax brackets could be adjusted. What Happened Last week, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time this year, providing Americans with a sense of relief. But that isn’t the only change on the…
ARMSTRONG COUNTY, PA (WTAJ) — A 39-year-old woman from western Pennsylvania has been charged with criminal homicide, involuntary manslaughter, and multiple counts of abuse of a corpse after the remains of four infants were discovered in a home she had been evicted from last month. What Happened Jessica Marie Mauthe was arrested after her former landlord, who was cleaning out the house in Cadogan Township, called police on September 13. While cleaning out a closet, the landlord discovered a foul-smelling trash bag containing something wrapped in towels that was decomposing. Upon further investigation, authorities found the remains of three additional…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One month after the tragic stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on the Blue Line train in South End, hundreds of people gathered in Charlotte to remember the young Ukrainian woman’s life and call for justice. The vigil, held on Camden Road near the light rail station where her life was taken, served as a powerful reminder that Iryna’s death should not be in vain. What Happened The vigil, organized by local churches and the Mecklenburg County Republican Party, brought together people from across the city and even beyond. Among the attendees was Larry Bradshaw, who drove eight…
MEMPHIS, TN — Lisa Jeanine Findley, a Missouri woman, was sentenced to 57 months in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to mail fraud for attempting to defraud the Presley family in a fraudulent foreclosure scheme involving Graceland, the iconic mansion once owned by Elvis Presley. What Happened Findley, who was charged with a highly sophisticated and elaborate scheme, claimed that Elvis Presley’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, had borrowed millions of dollars using Graceland as collateral. She then took the fraudulent step of publishing fake foreclosure notices in The Commercial Appeal in 2024, hoping to falsely signal that the Presley…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough 1,800 flight attendants by the end of 2025, marking a significant step as the budget carrier struggles with financial difficulties. The airline, currently undergoing its second bankruptcy of the year, stated that the furloughs were necessary to adjust staffing in line with expected flight demand. What Happened Spirit Airlines, which normally employs around 5,200 flight attendants, said the decision to furlough a significant portion of its cabin crew was “difficult” but needed to align staffing levels with the airline’s current operational needs. The furloughs come as part of broader efforts…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Saturday that it will terminate the annual Household Food Security Reports, a move that has sparked controversy and debate. The USDA cited the report as “redundant, costly, politicized, and extraneous,” claiming it contributes little more than fear-mongering. What Happened In a press release, the USDA stated that the Household Food Security Report, which has been conducted annually for over 30 years, has failed to produce meaningful insights and has been politically biased. Initially created by the Clinton administration to support the expansion of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has announced a significant step in addressing the national security concerns surrounding TikTok, with tech giant Oracle selected to oversee the platform’s algorithm and security infrastructure in the U.S. This decision comes as part of a larger framework agreement aimed at resolving the longstanding issues over TikTok’s ownership, which has been under scrutiny due to its ties to China. What Happened As part of the deal, Oracle will lead a joint venture with investment firm Silver Lake Partners and potentially media mogul Rupert Murdoch and personal computer pioneer Michael Dell. The U.S. government will…