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Health Worker Gets 2 Years for Snooping on Justice Ginsburg's Medical Records

November 8, 2024

A health worker from Nebraska was sentenced to two years in prison for illegally accessing the medical records of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before her death. Trent Russell, 34, worked as a transplant coordinator and had access to hospital records across the region. He was found guilt

lifestyle

Why Single Women Might Be Happier Than Men

November 8, 2024

Ever wondered why single women seem to enjoy their solo life more than single men? A study from the University of Toronto has some answers. Researchers Elaine Hoan and Geoff MacDonald looked at data from nearly 6, 000 single adults and found some interesting trends. Women reported higher satisfactio

crime

Economic Growth and Crime: A European Perspective

November 8, 2024

Imagine you're walking through a bustling city in Europe, wondering how economic progress influences financial crimes. This study takes a close look at 27 EU countries from 2005 to 2020. By using a method called Pooled OLS, researchers discovered some interesting patterns. As societies become more d

crime

Unmasking Hidden Threats: A New Way to Predict Financial Crime

November 8, 2024

Financial crime, often unseen but widespread, isn't given the same attention as street crime by predictive policing systems. Most models focus on visible threats, leaving white-collar crime largely ignored. A new model, the White Collar Crime Early Warning System (WCCEWS), is changing that. This sys

crime

Suspected Date Rape Drugs at Columbia Bar: What You Need to Know

November 8, 2024

In Columbia, South Carolina, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department has been looking into three cases of women being drugged at TLC Sports Bar over the past two months. The first incident happened on September 13, with the latest one reported on November 1. Sheriff Leon Lott has pointed out that t

business

The Booming MSME Scene: Does Sharia Banking Keep Up?

November 8, 2024

Indonesia's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been growing steadily, but the financing they receive from Sharia banks hasn't kept pace. This study aims to figure out why. It turns out that banks' strategies for collecting funds from third parties have a lot to do with it. Sharia ban

crime

The Menendez Brothers: New Evidence, New Hope

November 8, 2024

The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, might see a change in their prison sentences. A recent petition has surfaced, claiming new evidence that could lead to new sentences for the brothers. This petition includes a statement from a former member of the group Menudo, Roy Rosselló, who alleges that he

finance

Exploring Pathwise Finance: A Unique Method Without Probabilities

November 8, 2024

Are you tired of the usual way of looking at continuous-time finance? It's time to think outside the box with a new approach called causal functional calculus. Unlike traditional methods, this one doesn't rely on probabilities or integration theories. Instead, it focuses on a concept called self-fin

crypto

Crypto Coins: A Closer Look at Popular Choices

November 8, 2024

Ever heard of crypto currencies? They're digital money that people use online. Lots of companies are starting to accept them, which is changing how we think about money. Right now, there are over 700 different kinds of crypto currencies that you can trade. In November 2016, they were worth more than

crypto

Crypto's Dark Side: The Gambling Link

November 8, 2024

Cryptocurrencies, once hailed as innovations to revolutionize finance, have a hidden side. While their trading aspect has garnered much attention, the psychological impact on investors often goes overlooked. Unlike traditional currencies, cryptocurrencies aren't controlled by banks or governments. T