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Sacramento Bee
1 day ago
California

Two men caught with 800 stolen gift cards in foiled scam attempt, California cops say

Scammers planned to drain money using stolen gift cards by replacing bar codes or recording numbers, resulting in losses nationwide. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Boston

Pushy demeanor, 'uninspired' business names: Boston police offer tips to spot home improvement scams

Scammers target Boston residents with home improvement scams during spring.
Scammers use tactics like door-to-door solicitation and urgent work to defraud homeowners. [ more ]
BKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Prospect Heights Woman Loses $50,000 in Phone Scam

Phone scam victims can happen to anyone, even financial experts
Scammers use elaborate tactics to deceive victims into handing over large sums of money. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Oppenheimer's Grandson Signs Letter Saying AI Threatens "Life on Earth"

AI poses existential risk
Global leaders urged to address AI threats [ more ]
Mail Online
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Eric Schmidt warns that AI developments pose a danger to society

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns of the dangers of AI and the need for regulation.
Schmidt suggests creating a global panel similar to the IPCC to regulate AI.
Other former Google employees have also warned about the risks of AI. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC real estate

US housing market is a 'slow-moving train wreck', '$700B could default,' real estate expert says

Commercial real estate sector facing massive issues and potential defaults
Fed may be forced to cut rates in response [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Thursday Briefing

Iran has showcased its military capabilities and determination to strike enemies at will through recent missile attacks in Pakistan, Iraq, and Syria.
The attacks were intended to reassure conservatives domestically, militant allies abroad, and also serve as a warning to Israel, the U.S., and terrorist groups. [ more ]
SFGATE
4 months ago
Cars

This Oakland gas station is going viral for its nonstop car burglaries

Thieves are targeting rental cars at gas stations near Oakland International Airport
Rental car companies are warning customers to be cautious and avoid gas stations on Hegenberger Road [ more ]
Miami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

Swimmers, take note of the rip current alert for waters from Miami to Palm Beach

A high rip current risk warning is in effect for Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach beaches.
Rip currents can be dangerous and life-threatening, even for strong swimmers. [ more ]
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