NYC Migrant Accused Of Beating Cops Claims To Be Afraid Of Jail, Attorney Says He’s Received ‘Death Threats’ Online
A New York City immigrant accused of punching two police officers in Times Square claimed in court Friday that he is afraid of going to jail because he has received “numerous death threats” online. The lawyer said that. Yeoman Rebellon, 24, a Venezuelan immigrant, appeared in court on Friday for his role in the assault […]
IRS expands free online filing program to 3 more states
The IRS’ new free online tax filing program is now moving beyond the initial phase of no-income-tax pilot states. The IRS announced Friday that it has begun implementing the test phase of the program in Arizona, New York, and Massachusetts, all states that impose income taxes. The test pilot will be conducted in a total […]
Kids Online Safety Act reintroduced in Senate expected to pass with major support
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) reintroduce the Kids Online Safety Act with the support of the Senate majority, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. and suggested the bill would be filibuster-proof. It comes to the floor. On Thursday, Blackburn and Blumenthal announced that the amendment would be joined by 62 senators, evenly […]
FACT CHECK: ‘Arma 3’ Gameplay Shared Online As Genuine Footage Of Houthi Missile Attack
post shared on social media It shows a US warship reportedly being attacked by Houthi ballistic missiles. Naval battles have been occurring in the Red Sea over the past 24 hours, with four US ships, including the USS Labone, coming under ballistic missile attack from the Houthis. pic.twitter.com/FJQWwktGoO — S Printer (@Sprinter99800) February 7, 2024 […]
Schumer backs updated kids online safety bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York announced Thursday his support for a bill that would regulate how youth social media platforms operate. Schumer, along with several LGTBQ+ advocacy groups, dropped their opposition to the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) after sponsors updated its text and the bill inched closer to passage. Sen. Richard […]
Father beheaded over political views, video posted online, PA police say | LiveNOW from FOX
Authorities in Bucks County, Pennsylvania addressed reporters on Friday to provide an update after investigators say 32-year-old … source
Teacher accused of selling young students’ art online
A Canadian teacher has taken down his website after numerous media outlets said he was suspected of selling students’ artwork without permission. Teacher Mario Perron was reportedly criticized by students at Montreal’s Westwood Junior High School after they discovered the teacher was posting their own work on a website. The art was reportedly available for […]
Wisconsin man kidnapped 13-year-old girl after meeting her online and drove her 800 miles away from her home
A 13-year-old South Carolina girl was found 1,300 miles from her home with a man she met online. according to to Florida police. The girl was reported missing from her home in Simpsonville on Sunday, the chief said. Jeremy Holt of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office. She was last seen around 8:30 that night. On […]
Banks ask for help protecting customers from online romance scams – CNBC
The banking industry is seeking help from the federal government and the social media industry to stop an escalating crisis that costs Americans billions of dollars each year: online romance fraud. Such digital crimes have skyrocketed since the pandemic, as criminals reach out to lonely Americans on social media by posing as attractive partners. “We […]
Activist pretends to be child online in order to catch alleged pedophiles: ‘You ain’t getting away, homeboy!’
A social media celebrity launches his own sting operation to identify and arrest an alleged online criminal. In his latest move, he pretended to be an underage boy, set up a meeting with a man, and then helped police subdue him in Long Beach, California. Interviewed by KTLA-TV The man known as “Black Biden” on […]