Author: Jay Tarife
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eBay Agrees to $3 Million Settlement in Unusual Cyberstalking Case
eBay will pay $3 million to settle criminal charges for cyberstalking involving former workers. The US Justice Department charged eBay with stalking and witness tampering after several ex-executives stalked a couple who had criticized the firm in a newsletter. The deferred prosecution deal requires eBay to improve its compliance program and hire an independent corporate…
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With government shutdown looming, House Republicans oppose short-term funding.
House Republicans continue to oppose a short-term funding resolution as the January 19 deadline approaches, threatening a government shutdown. Pressure from inside his party makes House Speaker Mike Johnson unwilling to compromise his commitment to extended temporary funding. With four annual bills due on January 19 and eight on February 2, the situation is complicated.…
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UAE Rockets Into Space Innovation: Pioneering Airlock for NASA’s Moon-Orbiting Gateway Station!
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to play a pivotal role in NASA’s Artemis moon program by contributing to the lunar Gateway space station. In a groundbreaking agreement announced on January 7, the UAE’s Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will construct the Crew and Science Airlock module for the Gateway, marking the nation’s…
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Anticipated: USDA to Grant $120 per Eligible Child in New Summer Grocery Benefit for Nearly 21 Million Children
The USDA will implement the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program in the summer of 2024. The program promises grocery benefits to roughly 21 million eligible children in 44 states, five territories, and four Tribes. The Biden-Harris Administration wants to improve food and nutrition security. Summer EBT Program: $120 Grocery Benefits for Eligible Children In…
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In-Custody Fatality: Inmate Passes Away at Fulton County Jail
Michael Anthony Holland, 36, was found unresponsive during normal security inspections early Wednesday morning at Fulton County Jail and confirmed dead. The correctional staff tried to save lives until advanced medical personnel came but failed. Holland was then pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital. Death of Fulton County Jail Inmate Sparks Investigation Holland’s legal difficulties…
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DNC Must Stop Calling Primary ‘Insignificant’ in New Hampshire
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has been ordered by New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella to stop calling the primary “meaningless.” The letter to DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC) co-chairs Minyon Moore and James Roosevelt Jr. disputed an earlier DNC directive to the NHDP. New Hampshire Attorney General Challenges DNC’s ‘Meaningless’ Label for Primary…
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After Launch, Private Peregrine Moon Lander Loses Fuel, Threatening Mission
The Vulcan Centaur rocket launched Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander, but its propulsion system failed shortly after. The January 8 issue is predicted to derail Peregrine’s moon mission. Astrobotic admitted the propulsion system failure and attempted propellant stabilization. After attempts to ameliorate the problem, the mission prioritized scientific data collection and is considering alternative mission profiles.…
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Walmart Customer Reveals Controversial ‘Trick’ to Purchase Secured Items Without Employee Assistance
A Walmart customer published a contentious “hack” to get locked up things without waiting for an employee, which could be illegal. Walmart Shopper Reveals Controversial TikTok ‘Hack’ for Bypassing Security Measures TikToker junior_cuh showed how to remove things locked with a red plastic piece without assistance, finding a Walmart security flaw. He proposes taking up…
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American Fugitive Charged with Rape, Allegedly Pretends to Be Deceased, Now Incarcerated in Utah Detention Facility
After being extradited from Scotland last week, 36-year-old U.S. fugitive Nicholas Rossi was transported to a Utah jail for rape charges. The Utah State Crime Lab’s DNA test kit backlogs revealed Rossi’s 2008 sexual assault on a 21-year-old woman in Orem, Utah, a decade later. Fugitive Rossi Accused of Rape Faces Multiple Charges in Rhode…
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Growing Appeal: Dealers Embrace 2024’s IRA EV Tax Credits
US Treasury Department: more auto dealers are interested in the point-of-sale electric vehicle tax credit. The November 2023 plan allows auto dealers to receive direct tax credit payments, giving customers prompt rebates at purchase. This strategy is expected to boost vehicle dealerships, according to the Biden administration. IRA’s New Clean Vehicle Credit: Instant Rebates at…