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Prison staffing issues led to a huge increase in overtime costs, reaching $445 million.

Prison staffing issues led to a huge increase in overtime costs, reaching $445 million.

Overtime Costs Soar in New York State Prisons Amid Staffing Crisis ALBANY — New York’s state prisons are facing a significant staffing shortage, leading to eye-popping overtime expenses that have spiked to $445 million, before even considering the recent dismissals of thousands of amendment officers following an illegal strike earlier this year. The Department of […]

CaaStle’s Christine Hunsicker accused of $300 million fraud

CaaStle's Christine Hunsicker accused of $300 million fraud

Entrepreneur Charged in $300 Million Fraud Case An entrepreneur widely known for founding the now-bankrupt clothing technology firm Caastle has been criminally charged with deceiving investors out of more than $300 million, according to the Department of Justice. Authorities have identified Christine Hunsicker, 48, from Lafayette, New Jersey, as the individual behind this alleged scheme. […]

Dealer of memorabilia found deceased following admission of $350 million in forgery

Dealer of memorabilia found deceased following admission of $350 million in forgery

Authorities have found that a well-known businessman in the sports memorabilia industry has died, following the issuance of a search warrant related to his alleged misconduct on Tuesday. Brett Lemieux, 45, from Westfield, Indiana, was the founder of the popular sports memorial website Mistermancave. Reports indicate he sold over four million counterfeit items, boasting over […]

E-Bike Company’s Stock Rises 135% Following $500 Million Bitcoin Treasury Proposal

E-Bike Company’s Stock Rises 135% Following $500 Million Bitcoin Treasury Proposal

Simply put Volcon, an electric car manufacturer, announced it secured $500 million to support Bitcoin’s Treasury Department. The announcement led to a nearly 135% surge in the company’s stock on Thursday. This investment is part of a broader trend, as many companies are integrating Bitcoin into their financial strategies. Volcon’s shares rose dramatically, almost 135%, […]

DHS cancels $18.5 million in grants for LGBTQ and DEI programs from the Biden administration

DHS cancels $18.5 million in grants for LGBTQ and DEI programs from the Biden administration

Homeland Security Cancels $18.5 Million in Taxpayer-Funded Grants On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the cancellation of an $18.5 million grant awarded to the Center for Prevention Program and Partnership (CP3). This decision, attributed to Chief Christie Noem, reflects a shift in priorities under the Biden administration, which originally allocated funds to […]