SEATTLE—U.S. authorities said they arrested a Washington state man who made more than 20 “swatting” calls around the country and in Canada, prompting real emergency responses to his fake reports of bombs, shootings, or other threats. Ashton Connor Garcia, 20, of Bremerton, used voice-over-internet technology to conceal his identity as he placed the calls last…
Man Charged in 20-plus Calls of False Threats in US, Canada
[Premiering Now] Why Hookup Culture Is a Sham That’s Making People Miserable: Lauren Chen
The world has been sold a false narrative on what types of relationships are fulfilling. Popular culture promotes sexual imagery and narratives encouraging casual encounters. But human biology and basic needs show that tradition may have deeper wisdom on what makes a happy relationship. This is according to Lauren Chen, who hosts a popular YouTube…
Why Hookup Culture Is a Sham That’s Making People Miserable: Lauren Chen
The world has been sold a false narrative on what types of relationships are fulfilling. Popular culture promotes sexual imagery and narratives encouraging casual encounters. But human biology and basic needs show that tradition may have deeper wisdom on what makes a happy relationship. This is according to Lauren Chen, who hosts a popular YouTube…
[Premiering 1/19, 10:30 AM ET] Why Hookup Culture Is a Sham That’s Making People Miserable: Lauren Chen
The world has been sold a false narrative on what types of relationships are fulfilling. Popular culture promotes sexual imagery and narratives encouraging casual encounters. But human biology and basic needs show that tradition may have deeper wisdom on what makes a happy relationship. This is according to Lauren Chen, who hosts a popular YouTube…
Ex-F1 Boss Ecclestone to Be Charged With Fraud Over Assets
LONDON—Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone will be charged with fraud by false representation following a government investigation into his overseas assets, British prosecutors said Monday. Chief Crown Prosecutor Andrew Penhale said after reviewing evidence from the tax office, authorities have authorized a charge against Ecclestone over his failure to declare overseas assets worth more…
Man Free After 37 Years Due to ‘Sex for Lies’ False Witness
PHILADELPHIA—A Philadelphia man was freed from prison Tuesday after 37 years in a case marred by detectives who allegedly offered a witness sex and drugs at police headquarters in 1983 in exchange for false testimony. The trial witness was charged with perjury just days after Willie Stokes was convicted of murder in 1984. But Stokes…
18 Ex-NBA Players Charged in $4 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
NEW YORK—Eighteen former NBA players were charged Thursday with pocketing about $2.5 million illegally by defrauding the league’s health and welfare benefit plan in a scam that authorities said involved claiming fictitious medical and dental expenses. “The defendants’ playbook involved fraud and deception,” U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss told a news conference after FBI agents across…
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