FBI arrests multimillionaire real estate agents, brother for sex trafficking

All three brothers face 15 years to life in prison if convicted of the federal charges.

Australia bans children under 16 from social media

Under the new law, social media companies will be required to take “reasonable steps” to prevent children under 16 from accessing their platforms.

Republicans win control of U.S. Senate

The results ensured Republicans would help Mr Trump appoint conservative judges and other government officials if he is declared the winner.

FIFA announces Messi’s Inter Miami participation in expanded 2025 Club World Cup 

It stated, “We all know how Miami is in love with football.’’

Many killed, thousands displaced as Hurricane Milton sweeps Florida

The number of people left without electricity continued to grow.

Hurricane Helene leaves 20 dead in U.S.

There were also threats of mudslides due to the extreme rain.

Would-be assassin offers $150,000 bounty for Trump’s assassination

“This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but I failed you. I tried my best and gave it all the gumption I could muster,” Mr Routh said in a note.

U.S. govt seizes Venezuelan President Maduro’s Dassault Falcon presidential plane

Ponzi Scheme: Forcount, Weltsys senior promoter convicted of wire fraud conspiracy

As complaints mounted, Forcount began offering proprietary crypto-tokens for sale as a means of injecting liquidity into the scheme. 

Forbes-listed Chinese billionaire arrested, jailed in U.S. for straw donor campaign scheme, other frauds