AI Music Streaming Fraudster Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Prison for $8M Royalties Scam
Michael Smith admitted earlier this year to using bots to stream fake songs billions of times in a first-ever criminal case over streaming fraud.
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- Country: United States
Could Texas Elect a Democratic Governor for the First Time in More Than 30 Years? Polls Show a Tight Race
Republicans have led the state for more than 30 years. But Gov. Greg Abbott appears to be facing an unusually competitive bid from his Democratic challenger.
- Country: United States
Lane Johnson Retiring After 14 Years With Philadelphia Eagles: ‘Critical That I Focus on My Mental Health’
After 14 seasons playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, offensive tackle Lane Johnson is retiring from the NFL — citing mental health reasons. Johnson, 36, confirmed the news himself in a post shared to X on Tuesday, October 6, just two days after he sat out a game against the Los Angeles Rams for…
- Country: United States
Why Bagram Air Base Remains a Target Five Years After U.S. Exited Afghanistan
Viral videos and online commentary have alleged that U.S. forces quietly reclaimed Afghanistan’s most notorious military base.
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True Fit Marketing Welcomes Mark "Zig" Zigarovich to Team and Celebrates 8 Years of Growth, Awards, and Community Impact
The full-service Pittsburgh marketing agency expands its team, adds new creative capabilities, and continues its mission to help businesses grow with strategy and heart. PITTSBURGH, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- True Fit Marketing, a full-service marketing agency known for helping...
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- Country: United States
US Water Bills Surged 62% in 10 Years. A New Map Reveals Where Americans Pay the Most
The report blames corporate control of water systems, climate change, and federal disinvestment in infrastructure.
- Country: Brazil
Peru Jails Man for 15 Years for Aiding Shining Path
A Peruvian court sentenced a man to 15 years at first instance for aiding the Shining Path, whose leader carries a US reward of up to US$5 million. The post Peru Jails Man for 15 Years for Aiding Shining Path appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Georgia Returns to European Quality Assurance Register After Two Years of Suspension
Georgia’s National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement has regained its registration with the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR), an official register within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) framework, nearly two years after the suspension. The Center’s…
- Country: United States
‘80s Idol Makes Her First Public Appearance in 4 Years
Lisa Bonet stunned fans with her look during her first public appearance in four years. The 58-year-old High Fidelity actress sat in the front row at Celine’s spring/summer 2027 ready-to-wear runway show during Paris Fashion Week on Saturday. Bonet, whose legal name is Lilakoi Moon, wore a silky…
- Country: Brazil
Venezuela Faces 2 More Years of UN Mission Scrutiny
The UN mission investigating abuses in Venezuela will run until 2028 after a 25-to-5 vote in Geneva on Tuesday, though Caracas argued it should end. The post Venezuela Faces 2 More Years of UN Mission Scrutiny appeared first on The Rio Times .