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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee speaks during a press conference on the Wang Fuk Court fire inquiry report in Hong Kong.
Asia
Hong Kong leader apologizes for fire that killed 168 as housing secretary resigns
By The Associated Press and Kanis LeungOctober 29, 2026
A person wearing all black throws a chair at a glass window in the midst of a riot.
Retail
Looters hit 3,000 French businesses. Within hours, the haul was trending on Vinted under the riot’s date
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 23, 2026
The then Hungarian Finance Minister and President of the EU rotating Council Gyorgy Matolcsy, addresses the media during an EU finance ministers meeting at the European Council building in Brussels.
Politics
Hungary’s former central bank chief is arrested on suspicion of fraud as the new government cracks down on alleged corruption
By Justin Spike and The Associated PressOctober 21, 2026
The reporter who exposed Theranos loved the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary but says its ‘artistry’ shouldn’t obscure the fraud
Big Tech
The reporter who exposed Theranos loved the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary but says its ‘artistry’ shouldn’t obscure the fraud
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezOctober 20, 2026
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game.
Law
Lakers, Clippers, Man City: why do so many sports owners have money on both sides of a situation?
By Joshua HongOctober 20, 2026
Theranos whistleblower barely recognizes Elizabeth Holmes in new documentary: ‘The Elizabeth that I knew completely commanded a room’
Law
Theranos whistleblower barely recognizes Elizabeth Holmes in new documentary: ‘The Elizabeth that I knew completely commanded a room’
By Bilin LinOctober 20, 2026
Homeland Security Investigations task force officers arrest a suspect accused of illegally registering to vote during a federal operation in Commerce.
Cybersecurity
Feds arrest more than two dozen green card holders in California for allegedly voting, weeks before the midterms
By The Associated Press and Safiyah RiddleOctober 19, 2026
Woman pleads guilty in $1.2 billion plot targeting Wes Edens, co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks and Aston Villa, and co-founder of Fortress Investment
Law
Woman pleads guilty in $1.2 billion plot targeting Wes Edens, co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks and Aston Villa, and co-founder of Fortress Investment
By Catherina GioinoOctober 16, 2026
Gold bars
Law
Former CIA official with Top Secret clearance admits to $194 million fraud, including 298 gold bars and four luxury South Florida properties
By Catherina GioinoOctober 6, 2026
Photo of a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Law
Texas businessman gets 13 years in federal prison as feds seize his Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Firebird, and dozens more cars to pay back fraud victims
By Catherina GioinoOctober 5, 2026
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on a remote screen
Investing
Investors thought they were buying pre-IPO OpenAI and SpaceX shares. Their cash went to strip clubs, Bloomingdale’s, and shopping on Amazon, SEC alleges
By Amanda GerutSeptember 30, 2026
AI companies must watch out for freeloaders burning tokens for free—and wrecking margins one sign-up at a time
AI
AI companies must watch out for freeloaders burning tokens for free—and wrecking margins one sign-up at a time
By Sarita SinghSeptember 28, 2026
A VC hired his kids’ nanny to run the back office. The SEC says she took $1.3 million
Newsletters
A VC hired his kids’ nanny to run the back office. The SEC says she took $1.3 million
By Amanda GerutSeptember 24, 2026
Man sentenced in $35 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded Travis Kelce: I ‘did this out of greed’
Law
Man sentenced in $35 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded Travis Kelce: I ‘did this out of greed’
By Catherina GioinoSeptember 16, 2026
Jordan Watkins #17 of the San Francisco 49ers signals first down after catching a pass against the Tennessee Titans in the first half at Levi's Stadium.
Arts & Entertainment
Men are larp-ing as NFL players to score dates and cash—one made $1.3 million before the FBI arrested him
By Joshua HongSeptember 5, 2026
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By Bilin LinOctober 26, 2026
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By Orianna Rosa RoyleOctober 28, 2026
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For the first time since 1992, a Fed governor and president dissented together, as Kevin Warsh says the 'monetary medicine' is starting to workplaceholder alt text
By Catherina GioinoOctober 28, 2026
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