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Woman Convicted in Murder Conspiracy Against Estranged Husband

Woman Convicted in Murder Conspiracy Against Estranged Husband

The Lori Vallow Daybell case, marked by deceit and tragedy, has culminated in multiple convictions, but what led to such a severe downfall? Key Takeaways ...
FTC Sues Uber Alleging Deceptive Practices

FTC Sues Uber, Alleging Deceptive Practices

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Uber, claiming the rideshare giant tricked consumers into unwanted subscriptions and made cancellation difficult despite...
Settlement Reached in DOJ Case Against Walgreens

Settlement Reached in DOJ Case Against Walgreens

Walgreens will pay up to $350 million to settle federal charges that its pharmacists were pressured to fill invalid opioid prescriptions while the company...
Federal Student Loan Collections To Restart After Long Pause

Federal Student Loan Collections To Restart After Long Pause

The US Department of Education is planning to resume collections on defaulted federal student loans on May 5, affecting millions of borrowers across the...
US Legislation Targets Drone Filming of Military Sites

US Legislation Targets Drone Filming of Military Sites

House lawmakers have introduced the Drone Espionage Act to criminalize shooting footage of military sites under the 1917 Espionage Act, with violators facing up...
El Paso Walmart Shooter Pleads Guilty in State Court Receives Sentence

El Paso Walmart Shooter Pleads Guilty in State Court, Receives Sentence

The resolution of the El Paso Walmart shooting case saw Patrick Crusius plead guilty in state court, providing a somber conclusion to one of...
What Happens After a Pope's Passing?

What Happens After a Pope’s Passing?

The transition period known as "Sede Vacante" begins as the Catholic Church embarks on selecting a successor following Pope Francis' passing. Key Takeaways Pope Francis...
Boat Disaster Claims Lives on the Congo River

Boat Disaster Claims Lives on the Congo River

A catastrophic fire aboard a wooden boat on the Congo River has claimed at least 50 lives and left hundreds missing, highlighting the dangerous...
FDA Attracts Criticism Over Handling of E coli Outbreak

FDA Attracts Criticism Over Handling of E. coli Outbreak

An E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce spanning 15 states has left critics concerned about how such an incident evolved without public communication...
FDA Issues Alert Regarding Fake Ozempic Products

FDA Issues Alert Regarding Fake Ozempic Products

FDA's alert about fake Ozempic medications in the US raises safety concerns for diabetes patients nationwide. Key Takeaways The FDA warns about counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide)...

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