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New York politicians linked to unions who demanded an investigation into pro-charter schools receive a lesson in civics from angry officials

New York politicians linked to unions who demanded an investigation into pro-charter schools receive a lesson in civics from angry officials

Charter School Officials Respond to Investigative Call from NY Lawmakers Charter school representatives have criticized two New York state Democrats, claiming they are acting as enforcers for teachers’ unions after the lawmakers called for an investigation into a recent rally. This rally reportedly drew 15,000 parents and students. Sens. John Liu and Shelley Mayer, the […]

Sheriff alleged to have demanded $50,000 from cannabis executive in licensing plot

Sheriff alleged to have demanded $50,000 from cannabis executive in licensing plot

Boston Sheriff Arrested on Federal Charges The Sheriff of Suffolk County, Stephen Tompkins, was arrested on federal charges this past Friday. Allegations suggest he misused his official position to extort $50,000 from a cannabis developer trying to get state approval for a clinic. At 67, Tompkins has been overseeing over a thousand employees in the […]

Cybercriminals stole customer information and demanded a $20 million ransom.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced on Thursday that hackers had stolen customer data and demanded a ransom of $20 million to keep the information private. The group of cybercriminals reportedly convinced a small number of offshore customer support agents to copy data from support tools in exchange for payment, according to Coinbase’s blog post. The criminals […]

Trump’s letter to Iran demanded new nuclear deal ‘very soon’: WH

President Trump's recent letter to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei told Ayatollah he wanted to see a new nuclear deal “quickly,” senior administration officials told the post. If Iran does not take his demands seriously, officials say Trump will ponder other options as the administration tries to stop the priesthood regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. […]