There’s a 900% increase in holiday fraud with new technology: ‘Almost anything can be faked using artificial intelligence’

Artificial intelligence is fueling an unprecedented rise in holiday travel fraud. As this technology advances, so do the ways scammers can take your money, as their methods span the entire travel industry. According to Booking.comAI-related fraud increased in 2023, stealing more than $265,000 from travel fraud victims. Almost 1 in 4 travelers found themselves defrauded…

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Trump rejects Biden’s ‘don’t do’ doctrine on world stage, hits opponents with ‘pay in full’ deadline

In the waning days of the Biden administration, President-elect Trump opposes his predecessor’s ‘don’t do’ doctrine as a deterrent to foreign adversaries, instead issuing stark warnings before even taking power. “If the hostages are not released by January 20, 2025, the date I proudly assume office as President of the United States, there will be…

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Americans don’t live as long as other high-income countries for a surprising reason. Five big initiatives could help

Earlier this year, annual report on world happiness revealed that the US had dropped out of the top 20 happiest countries for the first time in the list’s history. Today, another report highlights how the US lags in health and well-being outcomes compared to other high-income countries. in report from the Bloomberg American Health Initiative…

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Daniel Penny jurors begin deliberations in Jordan Neely’s trial on the subway

NEW YORK – Jurors have begun their deliberations in the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny, the 26-year-old Marine veteran accused of recklessly suffocating Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man who stormed into a Manhattan subway while shouting death threats. Penny arrived at the Manhattan courthouse Tuesday morning for prosecutors’ final day closing arguments as protesters…

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