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Inside a Canadian man’s massive psychic scam

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:08:00 GMT

In today’s Big Story Podcast, this is the story of a scam that lasted for decades, and cost its victims over $200 million. It was run by a Canadian man, Patrice Runner, who now sits in an American prison. It sold the services of a psychic, but that wasn’t the problem with it — the issue was that the scammer used a particular psychic’s likeness without permission.Rachel Browne is an investigative journalist and documentary producer, and she wrote about Patrice Runner for The Walrus. “This whole case raises questions about the level of deceit in all advertisement, the level of deceit in the ways that things are marketed. I think this case kind of shows the importance of critical thinking and carefully examining promises that are being made wherever they’re coming from,” said Browne. How did the scheme work, and who fell for it? Can you really scam people who are already voluntarily paying for a service that promises to tell you the future or make you rich? What...

Canada eliminated from Women’s World Cup following loss to Australia

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:08:00 GMT

Canada’s run at the FIFA Women’s World Cup has come to an end following a 4-0 loss to host Australia.With Nigeria playing to a 0-0 draw against Ireland, Canada was bumped down to third in Group B. Australia finishes atop the group with the win and will face the second-place team in Group D in the knockout stage.Hayley Raso scored twice in the first half to give the Matildas a commanding lead. Mary Fowler made it 3-0 in the 58th minute then Stephanie Catley scored on a penalty in stoppage time.Canada had three shots on target while Australia finished with six.Going into the tournament, the Canadians looked to build off their performance at the Tokyo Olympics where they won the gold medal in 2020. Canada was eliminated in the round of 16 in their last Women’s World Cup appearance four years ago in France.With their group stage exit, Canada is the first reigning Olympic gold medalist to be eliminated before the quarterfinal of the ensuing Women’s World Cup.

Police search for driver who intentionally hit 6 migrant workers; injuries aren’t life-threatening

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:08:00 GMT

LINCOLNTON, N.C. (AP) — Six migrant workers were intentionally hit by an SUV in a Walmart parking lot in North Carolina on Sunday, police said. The workers were hit at a Walmart in Lincolnton in what appears to have been an intentional assault with a vehicle, but the Lincolnton Police Department said in a statement posted on social media that the driver’s motives are still under investigation. The workers were taken to a hospital with various injuries, but police said none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening. Police are asking the public for help identifying the driver and the vehicle, described as an older model black sport utility vehicle with a luggage rack. The Associated Press

DeSantis says Trump’s 'juvenile insults' help him

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:08:00 GMT

(The Hill) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), a 2024 GOP presidential candidate, said that fellow presidential candidate and rival, former President Donald Trump's, “juvenile insults” toward him have helped him.DeSantis made the remarks during a campaign stop in New Hampshire on Sunday. “First of all, I mean, I think a lot of this stuff when he hits me with it with juvenile insults, I think that helps me,” DeSantis told reporters. "I don't think voters like that. I think they look at it and they realize, like, you know what, that's not effective. And so I don't think it's effective.” DeSantis also said Trump’s insults are just another reminder that millions of voters will not vote for him during this election cycle. “So I actually don't mind that at all,” DeSantis added. “I think it's just a reminder, why there's so many millions of voters who will never vote for him going forward.” Trump tops DeSantis by 37 points in new GOP poll Trump has targeted DeSantis with a...

High school boys are trending conservative

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:08:00 GMT

(The Hill) -- A popular narrative suggests young people are liberal and getting more liberal. Thus, social media buzzed when a chart surfaced in spring that seemed to suggest that 12th-grade boys had become overwhelmingly conservative. As with many Reddit posts and viral tweets, the truth was more complicated. But the numbers do say this: Twelfth-grade boys are nearly twice as likely to identify as conservative versus liberal, according to a respected federal survey of American youth. In annual surveys over the last three years, roughly one-quarter of high school seniors self-identified as conservative or “very conservative” on the Monitoring the Future survey, a scholarly endeavor that dates to the 1970s. Only 13 percent of boys identified as liberal or very liberal in those years. The figures represent a striking shift in the political views of boys. As recently as the late 2000s, liberal boys occasionally outnumbered conservatives. Back in the Carter era, both boys...

Dean's A-List Interviews: Greta Gerwig, director of 'Barbie'

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:08:00 GMT

Dean sits down with Greta Gerwig, director of 'Barbie,' to talk more about her casting decisions of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

These are the 5 worst states to retire in, study finds

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:08:00 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – When it comes to retirement, where you live can greatly affect just how golden your post-career years actually are.A new study from Bankrate ranks all 50 U.S. states when it comes to affordability, overall well-being, healthcare quality/cost, weather and crime. With soaring inflation and a volatile stock market, affordability was given the most statistical weight, with the others decreasing respectively.Iowa is the best state in which to retire, the study found, thanks to its affordability (3), quality/cost of health care (11) and crime (12).“Choosing where to retire is deeply personal, but Iowa’s affordable cost of living, inexpensive but high-quality health care and low crime make it a compelling option for retirees looking to stretch their retirement income in this economy,” said Bankrate analyst Alex Gailey. “In our overall ranking, the best and worst states for retirees are split geographically. The Midwest and the South claim the top five states, while the Northeas...

Schenectady eatery offering free vegan chicken sandwiches

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:08:00 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Only a few days after The Nest 518 gave away $1,500 worth of chicken sandwiches, another Schenectady restaurant is doing the same. This time, they're vegan chicken sandwiches. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Take Two Cafe, a vegan restaurant located at 433 State Street, is offering 100 free vegan chicken sandwiches. The giveaway starts at 10 a.m., is available in-store only, and is limited to one per customer while supplies last.The sandwich is fried vegan chicken on a pretzel bun with mozzarella, truffle aioli, and tomato. You can view the full Take Two Cafe menu on the eatery's website. New owner revives RAW Juice Bar in Schenectady, opening date set These small business chicken sandwich giveaways come after Jeff Buell, a Principal at Redburn Development, made a social media post about the Capital Region Chick-fil-A’s opening.“I dream of a region in Albany where people do not celebrate the open...

1 hospitalized in early morning Troy shooting

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:08:00 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Troy around 2:45 a.m. on Monday. Troy police are currently investigating the incident. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to Troy Police, the shooting happened in the area of 13th Street and Hoosick Street. Police say it appears the victim and suspect were involved in a dispute that escalated to the suspect shooting the victim.A 42-year-old man was taken to Albany Medical Center where he is in stable condition. The suspect fled prior to police arrival. Troy Police say they will be investigating throughout the day. Stick with NEWS10 as more information regarding the shooting becomes available.

Crews investigating fatal 2-vehicle crash on I-255 WB

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:08:00 GMT

COLUMBIA, Ill. - Crews were at the scene of a fatal two-vehicle crash in Columbia, Illinois Monday morning. Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the area located on I-255 westbound, where a car rammed into the back of a semitruck. Lanes have since cleared as a tow truck is at the scene. Cardinals trade frenzy begins: Montgomery to Rangers, Hicks to Blue Jays The driver of the semi truck left the scene with no injuries.