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Doctor\'s flashy life hides big fraud claims

April 3, 2026

A California psychiatrist now facing serious fraud charges once loved showing off his glamorous life online. At 66, Gladwin Gill and his wife Amelou were recently arrested in a major federal operation called “Never Say Die. ” Prosecutors say they tricked Medicare into paying $5. 2 million for hospic

crime

How a Fake Security Alert Led to a Major Crypto Recovery

April 3, 2026

In 2025, a Connecticut resident lost a huge sum of cryptocurrency after falling for what looked like an official security notice. The message claimed their Ledger device—a small gadget used to store crypto—needed an urgent update. But the letter was a scam. When the victim followed the instructions,

politics

Why Jordan Wood stands out in Maine’s political race

April 3, 2026

Maine’s District 2 House race has a candidate who’s turning heads—not with flashy promises, but by sticking to principles. Jordan Wood isn’t just another name on the ballot. He’s pushing for big changes, especially how money influences politics. Unlike many running for office, he refuses all donatio

politics

Senator gets FBI call over lobbyist money talk

April 3, 2026

South Carolina lawmaker Tom Fernandez shared a surprising text last week—a FBI agent wanted to know more about his claim that lobbyists dangled cash to sway his vote on a legal reform bill. But the twist? Fernandez insists no names, no cash, just the messy reality of statehouse politics. His April f

politics

Immigration Case Raises Questions About Targeting Palestinians in the U. S.

April 3, 2026

A long-time Milwaukee mosque leader now faces possible deportation after being taken by U. S. immigration agents. Salah Sarsour, who runs the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, has lived here legally for more than thirty years. Yet on Monday, officers pulled him from his car without explanation before mo

crime

Oakland’s crime drop: What’s working and what’s still a worry

April 3, 2026

The first three months of this year have seen Oakland’s crime rates fall sharply, with violent crime down by nearly a quarter and overall crime almost a third lower than last year. Homicides dropped by 39 percent, gun-related assaults fell by 17 percent, and robberies plunged by 30 percent. Even cat

politics

Iran's medical crisis grows as war disrupts aid and supplies

April 3, 2026

Iran faces a growing healthcare emergency as months of conflict strain medical resources. Over 21, 000 people have been injured since late February when airstrikes began, with more than 1, 900 fatalities reported by international aid groups. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent

environment

Saving Billions by Turning Off the Lights

April 2, 2026

The idea of cutting energy costs by a huge amount might sound like science‑fiction, but it is really about getting smarter with what we already have. Instead of building new power plants or inventing exotic fuels, the trick is to use less electricity in the first place. When people talk about

crime

DNA Breaks 60‑Year‑Old Murder Mystery

April 2, 2026

A woman in San Rafael was killed on 1 Feb 1966. Her husband, a banker, had just left for surgery, so the victim was alone when an unknown intruder entered. Investigators found three Salem cigarettes in a table ashtray – the victim never smoked that brand, so they kept them as evidence. Back then, p

finance

Crypto May Join 401(k)s Under New U. S. Rule

April 2, 2026

The latest U. S. regulation could let people add cryptocurrencies to their retirement plans, a move that aims to give workers the same investment options as public‑sector employees. The rule was announced in an interview with a top retirement solutions executive, who said it would “level the playing