An Atlanta-area podcast host was sentenced to seven years in federal prison after he obtained millions of dollars in pandemic unemployment benefits using stolen identities. Jonathan Dupiton, 36, host of a podcast called “Rich and Unemployed,” was sentenced on April 14 by U.S. District Judge Victoria M. Calvert after pleading guilty in January to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to the Justice Department. Dupiton was also given three years of supervised release. He will be required to pay restitution, with the final amount to be determined at a future hearing. How Prosecutors Say…
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Founded in 2023, Thor Metals is an El Segundo, California-based precious metals dealer and gold IRA provider. The company may be a good fit for cost-conscious investors who prefer well-known bullion over harder-to-value collector coins. Because fees, pricing and service quality can differ from one dealer to the next, knowing how a company operates before you invest matters. This review covers how Thor Metals works, its fees, what customers are saying and how it stacks up against other dealers. Thor Metals Overview Thor Metals is a dealer, not a custodian or depository. That means the company sells metals and helps…
The White House will announce a drug pricing deal on April 23 with Regeneron, the final holdout among large pharmaceutical companies to sign most favored nation pricing deals with the Trump administration, according to a source familiar with the matter. Regeneron will become the 17th large pharmaceutical company to sign a drug pricing agreement after receiving letters from President Donald Trump in July. A Regeneron representative did not immediately respond to questions about the deal, which was first reported by the news outlet NOTUS. Regeneron spokesperson Alexandra Bowie on April 3 told USA TODAY the company expected to announce a…
Residents of Miami Beach could be awarded up to $20,000 to help “floodproof” their homes as part of an ongoing effort to improve the city’s climate resilience. “Miami Beach is a low-lying community and many buildings are vulnerable to different types of flooding, including King Tides, storms, and sea level rise,” the program’s website states. “In fact, most of Miami Beach is located in the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area.” The city plans to award up to $20,000 in matching funds to selected applicants to “assess the flood risk of their property and implement flood risk mitigation improvements.” It’s part…
Retirement is expensive. After decades of counting on paychecks, life on a fixed income can be a tough adjustment. With that in mind, we looked at some retirement purchases that, while common or popular, may not make good sense on a limited budget. Some of these purchases are a bad idea to begin with. Others aren’t particularly smart or useful in retirement years. And others are unaffordable for people on a tight budget. Of course, if your funds are unlimited or you retire early, some of this guidance may not matter to you. 1. Timeshares At any stage in life,…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Manifest Law. As global talent mobility, technological innovation, and workforce development continue to shape the U.S. economy, the H-1B visa program plays an increasingly important role at their intersection. The visa program allows American companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations to meet demand for high-skilled talent. Most commonly in technology, engineering, healthcare, and professional services, the H-1B program has become both a critical workforce pipeline and a focal point of political and economic scrutiny. The program exists largely because of a persistent mismatch between the supply of specialized labor and…
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling more than 170,000 vehicles in the United States due to loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency said the DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting. The recall affects multiple models, including Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, according to the recall notice. What Land Rover and Jaguar Models Are Affected? The recall affects…
Washington DC has won nearly $10 million through a settlement with Live Nation over deceptive Ticketmaster pricing practices, and local residents may soon see money back in their pockets. What triggered the settlement secured by Attorney General Brian Schwalb, and how can people in DC receive their share of the settlement? Here’s what to know. What Did the Attorney General Investigation Reveal? The attorney general’s office said it was awarded $9.9 million after an investigation found Live Nation “misled customers about ticket prices, charged deceptive fees and used illegal pressure tactics to get fans to buy tickets for a decade.”…
Tesla released its first-quarter 2026 financial results after the bell on Wednesday, April 22, reporting numbers that were close to Wall Street expectations as the company remains in a pitched battle with Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD. Tesla CEO Elon Musk told investors on a live call that Tesla is going to be “substantially increasing capital investments” in anticipation of a big increase in production. He said the company would focus on improving its “core technologies” — battery, powertrain, AI software and training, chip design — and on laying the groundwork for significantly increased manufacturing output. “You should expect to…
The year was 2015. The Apple Watch had just debuted. “Uptown Funk” was the top song on Spotify. Gas prices averaged $2.40 per gallon nationwide, according to AAA. And Disney tickets cost less than $100 for most of its U.S. parks. A lot has changed since then. But this summer, you can still visit Disney World or Disneyland for about $100 a day if you time your trip right. “We know families plan their visits carefully, so our focus is simple: make every moment count. This summer, we’re delivering more experiences, more excitement, and more ways to create lasting memories…