Liz Weston: Selling off too much of your savings may leave you without enough for retirement

Dear Liz: We intended to keep saving for retirement until our mid to late 80s. Now, unexpected home repairs are coming up that could cost us tens of thousands. I’m wondering if I should take money out of my retirement savings and deal with the 22% tax hit, or maybe consider a home equity loan, […]
Former Heat security officer sentenced to prison for selling stolen memorabilia

Security Guard Sentenced for Stealing Miami Heat Memorabilia A fire broke out inside the house. Marcos Tomas Perez, a former security guard for the Miami Heat, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and must pay $1.9 million in restitution after pilfering a large amount of memorabilia while on the job. The 62-year-old […]
Semiconductor Stock Selling at a Lower Price to Begin the New Year
Nvidia shares appear to be quite affordable as the new year kicks off. For investors searching for semiconductor stocks that are undervalued at the start of 2026, Nvidia, the largest semiconductor firm globally, stands out. The company has, in fact, become an attractive option for value-seeking investors. Currently, Nvidia’s stock has a forward price-to-earnings ratio […]
Charter boat captain in the Florida Keys is accused of selling kilos of cocaine discovered at sea.

Florida Keys Charter Captain Arrested in Drug Bust A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys has been taken into custody following a coordinated drug operation where he allegedly sold cocaine he found at sea. Bradford Todd Picariello, 65, was arrested on Monday after he reportedly sold one kilogram of cocaine to an undercover detective […]
Similar to Selling Nuclear Weapons to North Korea: Anthropic CEO Questions Decision to Permit AI Chip Sales to China

AI CEO Critiques US Decision on Chip Sales to China Dario Amodei, the head of AI firm Anthropic, has voiced strong opposition to the recent US decision allowing advanced AI chip sales to China, labeling it a significant error in terms of national security. During an address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, […]
Selling AI chips to China is comparable to supplying nuclear weapons to North Korea, according to Anthropic’s CEO.

Concerns Over AI Chip Sales to China Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, expressed strong reservations on Tuesday about U.S. companies, particularly Nvidia, selling advanced AI chips to China. He labeled such a decision a serious error, highlighting its significant national security risks. Amodei, who has been vocal about the dangers associated with AI misuse, […]
Ex-US Navy sailor found guilty of selling military secrets to China receives sentence

A former U.S. Navy sailor, sentenced this week to 200 months in prison, was convicted last year for spying for China. Jingchao Wei, 25, was arrested in August 2023 and had worked alongside a machinist on the USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship stationed at Naval Base San Diego. Prosecutors stated that Wei exploited his […]
Ex-House IT staff member accused of stealing phone and reportedly selling it to a pawn shop

Former Congressional IT Aide Charged with Theft of Government Cell Phones A former IT aide in Congress is facing serious allegations for misusing his access to steal around 240 taxpayer-funded cell phones, totaling over $150,000. The phones were reportedly shipped to his home in Maryland, and most were sold at a pawn shop, according to […]
French Tax Agent Suspected of Selling Crypto Users’ Personal Data to Criminals

A French tax agent known as Galia C. is facing accusations of improperly accessing and selling confidential information from the French tax authority’s internal database. This data was reportedly exploited by criminals and is linked to at least one violent incident involving a correctional officer and his wife, which originated from a dispute over a […]
Vivek Ramaswamy’s bodyguard faces federal drug trafficking charges for allegedly selling fentanyl, meth, and steroids.

A bodyguard for Vivek Ramaswamy, a gubernatorial candidate from Ohio, was arrested last week on federal drug trafficking charges after authorities discovered various illegal substances, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, at his home. His name is Justin Salsbury, 43, and he shared the residence with his wife, Ruthann Rankin. The couple was taken into custody on […]