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North Carolina identity fraud scheme drained $650,000; man sentenced to 15 months in prison

A North Carolina man has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his role in a bank fraud scheme that used stolen personal information to obtain replacement debit and credit cards. Investigators said the cards were then used to make more than $650,000 in retail purchases, affecting at…

The Times of India · Sep 24

In 2025, donation platform Flipcause collapsed owing 3,200 nonprofits $29 million

Flipcause, an Oakland-based donation platform, filed for bankruptcy in December 2025 after owing nearly $29 million to more than 3,200 nonprofits. Bankruptcy records showed the company paid $3.8 million to executives, relatives and related firms in the year before filing. Nonprofits later questioned Flipcause leadership over delayed donations and how…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Florida teacher accused of calling 8th-grader ‘misogynist’ over conservative views; Attorney General seeks her dismissal

A Florida school district is reviewing allegations involving a history teacher accused of repeatedly singling out an eighth-grade student over his conservative views and calling him a “misogynist”.

The Times of India · Sep 24

London residents turn food scraps into sauna fuel as community sauna is tested

A community project in east London is testing an unusual way of turning household food waste into energy. At R-Urban Poplar, an ecology hub on the Teviot Estate, food scraps collected from nearby residents are processed through a community-scale anaerobic digester to produce biogas. The gas can then be used…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Firehouse Becomes Family Home: Maryland couple remake historic station; adaptive reuse shows its value

Alexander and Jackie Krakovsky took on an ambitious project in Gaithersburg, Maryland, transforming a historic firehouse into a welcoming family home. They invested heavily in renovations that not only brought in modern comforts but also showcased the building’s storied past, such as its original firehouse siren. By converting an old…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Is PewDiePie done making videos? Here’s the truth behind his latest YouTube announcement

PewDiePie recently revealed a major shift in how he shares family life on YouTube. He will stop posting regular vlogs featuring his wife Marzia and son Bjorn, aiming to prioritize Bjorn's privacy as he matures. While occasional glimpses into family life may continue, PewDiePie will adopt a more careful approach,…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Trump-Putin December summit? Kremlin says no decision yet

The Kremlin on Thursday said no decision had been taken yet on possible December summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, saying it was too early to discuss the agenda for such a meeting, news agency Reuters reported.

The Times of India · Sep 24

Buddhist deity bought for $75 at a garage sale later sold for $2.06 million at auction

A Buddhist sculpture bought at a garage sale for approximately $75–100 later became the centre of a major Sotheby’s auction result, selling for $2.06 million in New York. The gilt-bronze figure depicts Cintamanicakra Avalokiteshvara, a form of the Chinese Buddhist deity Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin. According to Sotheby's, the…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Autograph Book Returns Home: Croatian wanderer’s signatures rediscovered; Oroslavje plans museum

Joseph Mikulec was born in Croatia in 1878 and broke away from a life of farming to embark on extensive travels starting in 1901. Over his journey, he explored at least 33 countries, amassing a remarkable collection of around 60,000 autographs, featuring luminaries such as Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison.…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Less Tech, More Meaning: MIT couple’s 18-month low-tech life; leisure and community deepen

Eric Brende and his wife dedicated 18 months to experiencing life in a low-tech community, seeking to understand technology's impact on daily living. By disconnecting from modern conveniences and engaging in manual labor and community bonding, they learned that simplicity often provides deeper recreational moments. Brende's findings suggest that convenience…

The Times of India · Sep 24