Cambodia's arrest and extradition of a powerful tycoon accused of running a vast online scam network marks a rare strike against an industry that has stolen tens of billions of dollars worldwide. U.S. and U.K. authorities say Chen Zhi led a transnational criminal enterprise that exploited trafficked workers and defrauded victims worldwide. … [Read more...] about Why Southeast Asia’s online scam industry is so hard to shut down
Former Catholic priest sentenced to 24 years in prison for underage rape case in Brazil
A Brazilian court sentenced former priest Bernardino Batista dos Santos to 24 years and nine months in prison for the rape of an underage person, a document obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday showed. … [Read more...] about Former Catholic priest sentenced to 24 years in prison for underage rape case in Brazil
Drone Dominance Initiative to close submissions Friday
The Drone Dominance Initiative, a $1 billion plan to have small, expendable drones built domestically, will close its first request for solutions Friday afternoon, as companies compete for a shot at long-term defense contracts and a chance to be part of an order for 30,000 of the devices the Pentagon is expected to place next month. … [Read more...] about Drone Dominance Initiative to close submissions Friday
Nevada Gov. Lombardo leads ballot initiative to keep biological males out of girls’ sports
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is heading a petition drive to bar biological males from girls' scholastic sports, seeking to put the issue directly before the voters after being thwarted by the Democrat-led state legislature. … [Read more...] about Nevada Gov. Lombardo leads ballot initiative to keep biological males out of girls’ sports
LOVERRO: Quinn’s misfire on 2 coordinators puts focus squarely on head coach
The great Texas coach Darrell Royal once said about throwing the ball, "Three things can happen when you pass and two of them are bad." … [Read more...] about LOVERRO: Quinn’s misfire on 2 coordinators puts focus squarely on head coach