Members of a criminal gang sentenced to prison for using dating apps to trap victims

Members of a criminal gang sentenced to prison for using dating apps to trap victims

A gang of five men has been jailed for using dating apps like Grindr to deceive victims into meeting them, only to violently assault them and steal their belongings, according to West Midlands Police. Demalji Hadza, 21, Abubaker Alezawy, 21, Ali Hassan, 20, Wasim Omar, 24, and Mohammed Sharif, 22, pretended to be legitimate individuals … Read more

Arizona receives more than $46 million in federal funding for rail safety and infrastructure upgrades

A significant infusion of funds from a federal source will bolster railway safety in Arizona. Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego announced that the state will receive more than $46 million to improve rail crossing safety and infrastructure. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will generate this money to improve Yuma, Marana, Gilbert, and Hualapai Tribal lands. … Read more

Bill proposed by Juan Ciscomani aims to impose penalties for engaging in car chases at the border

Bill proposed by Juan Ciscomani aims to impose penalties for engaging in car chases at the border

Arizona Congressman Juan Ciscomani, representing the state’s 6th district, introduced a new bill on Friday aimed at penalizing individuals involved in high-speed car chases along the southern border. The proposed legislation, known as the “Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act,” pays tribute to the late Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent who tragically lost his … Read more

Russian individuals indicted for running cryptocurrency mixers that concealed proceeds from cybercrimes

Russian individuals indicted for running cryptocurrency mixers that concealed proceeds from cybercrimes

This week, three Russian individuals were indicted for their involvement in overseeing two cryptocurrency mixing services. These operations were partially funded by proceeds acquired from ransomware attacks. A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia has charged Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, 55, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, 44, and Anton Vyachlavovich Tarasov, 32, with operating Blender.io … Read more

Protesters in Chicago demonstrate against President Trump’s plan to deport large numbers of people

Protesters in Chicago demonstrate against President Trump's plan to deport large numbers of people

In Chicago, a strong message was sent on Sunday in Pilsen. Despite the cold weather, many people gathered to express their opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation plan for migrants. The residents of Chicago made it clear that such a plan is not welcome in their city. The attendees of the protest expressed … Read more

Reuters reports on stricter U.S. sanctions aimed at reducing Russian oil exports to China and India

Reuters reports on stricter U.S. sanctions aimed at reducing Russian oil exports to China and India

Chinese and Indian refiners are expected to increase their oil imports from the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas due to new U.S. sanctions imposed on Russian producers and ships. This shift in sourcing is anticipated to have an impact on both prices and freight costs, according to traders and analysts. On Friday, the U.S. … Read more

German authorities probe potential Russian drone activity near military base

German authorities probe potential Russian drone activity near military base

Up to 10 mysterious drones have been recently spotted above an air base in Germany’s southern state of Bavaria, authorities confirmed on Monday. The investigators have not dismissed the possibility of espionage as a motive behind the drone flights. They are considering the connection between these flights and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. On Sunday evening, … Read more

Flight attendant from Phoenix passes away during layover in Denver

Flight attendant from Phoenix passes away during layover in Denver

A flight attendant from Phoenix tragically passed away during a layover in Denver, according to the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA). Celinda Levno, who started her career as a flight attendant in 1989, has been identified by the association. American Airlines has stated that Levno was the unfortunate victim of a senseless crime on … Read more