New York City subway hires security to improve safety
The operator of New York City's subway says it plans to spend $2.2 million a month on private security guards to address crime and quality-of-life issues in the sprawling system.
Elizabeth Holmes jury to hear of faulty Theranos tests from patients
Jurors will be able to hear limited evidence of Theranos Inc. founder Elizabeth Holmes's wealth, and from customers who said they got faulty blood-test results, a judge concluded in a weekend order that will help shape her criminal fraud trial.
Firm tracked DarkSide gang ransomware payments and the massive sums paid
An analytics firm identified the bitcoin wallet used by the ransomware group behind the Colonial Pipeline attack and the massive payments received from victims.
NY AG introduces police reform legislation aimed at reducing use of force
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday introduced police reform legislation allowing prosecutors to determine whether officers unlawfully abuse the use of force.
Ponzi king Bernie Madoff died of chronic illness, prison warden says
Bernie Madoff, the infamous Ponzi schemer, died on April 14 behind bars after failing to secure an early release.
Colonial Pipeline cyberattacker ‘DarkSide’: What to know
DarkSide appeared in August 2020 and has already hit dozens of companies in the US and Europe
California bar owner arrested for selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards
Agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) went undercover at Old Corner Saloon in Clements earlier this year after getting a complaint that fraudulent cards were being sold at the location, according to officials at ABC.
Hunting, gun sports app GoWild seeing rise in ammunition scams
Scammers are increasingly targeting those seeking ammunition and other gun accessories as ammo is in short supply and the market is flooded with first-time firearms buyers, according to hunting and shooting sports forum GoWild.
Police groups to push back on probes in talks with Merrick Garland
Leaders of the nation’s largest law-enforcement organizations and unions said they would air their concerns directly to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday over the Justice Department’s broad civil-rights probe into the Minneapolis Police Department.
Business leaders weigh in as jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty
Executive leaders and businesses across the country spoke out on Tuesday hours after former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd, with some celebrating the verdict while others called for additional action.
Stop & Shop 'shocked and heartbroken' by Long Island grocery store shooting
"Our hearts go out to the families of the victims, our associates, customers and the first responders who have responded heroically to this tragic situation," Stop & Shop told FOX Business in a statement on Tuesday. "At this time, we are cooperating fully with local law enforcement on the investigation. The store will remain closed until further notice, and we appreciate the Long Island community's support during this difficult time."
Huawei defense to ask Canada court for delay in CFO's extradition hearings
Meng Wanzhou is facing charges in the United States for allegedly misleading HSBC about Huawei's business dealings in Iran, potentially causing the bank to break U.S. sanctions.
FedEx Indianapolis facility shooting: Company 'deeply shocked and saddened' by tragedy
FedEx issued a statement Friday following a shooting at one of the company's ground facilities in Indianapolis that killed at least eight people and wounded several others.
Mastercard tackles consent on porn sites, requires banks to certify material after distressing reports
Mastercard on Wednesday announced that it will be requiring banks to certify that sellers of adult material online have tools in place to monitor, block and remove illegal content.
Madoff death may bring ‘touch of closure’ to victims who collectively lost billions: author
The death of Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernie Madoff may bring a “touch of closure” to victims who collectively lost billions of dollars to the former investor.
Look back at Bernie Madoff's most high-profile victims
Bernie Madoff, former American investor and fraudster, died Wednesday at Butner FCI federal prison due to natural causes.
Multimillionaire London hotel mogul Sir Richard Sutton stabbed to death
A multimillionaire London hotelier was stabbed to death at his country mansion and his wife was fighting for her life Friday, according to authorities, who arrested the assailant.
Amazon data center targeted in Texas man's foiled bomb plot, FBI says
A Texas man plotted to blow up an Amazon data center in Virginia that he believed held servers that provided services to federal agencies such as the FBI and CIA, authorities said Friday.
Fotis Dulos Connecticut mansion sells for $1.85M
The Connecticut mansion where suspected killer Fotis Dulos ended his own life last year recently sold for $1.85 million.
Man accused in $227M Ponzi scheme involving film rights
Prosecutors said Horwitz told investors that their money would be used to purchase film distribution rights that would then be licensed to platforms such as HBO and Netflix