Columbus, OH

NBC News

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, has been charged in France with facilitating criminal activities on the platform. French prosecutors said that the app had almost completely failed to respond to its legal requests for user data in prosecuting cybercrime cases.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged by French prosecutors

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was detained by French authorities in relation to a search warrant targeting alleged violations of the encrypted messaging platform. According to Le Monde and other French media outlets, Durov was arrested at Le Bourget airport north of Paris after landing in his private jet, which had traveled from Azerbaijan.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested — What we know so far

Axios

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France this weekend has put the platform's content moderation policies and its creator's role in them back in the spotlight. Why it matters: The case could become a free speech rallying cry while setting a precedent for other social media executives. Rumble CEO Chris...

What to know about Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

Apparently, the Securities and Exchange Commission thinks the NFT market is a securities market. On Tuesday, August 27, NFT marketplace OpenSea received a Wells notice from the SEC. A Wells notice is a formal notification that the SEC staff intends to file a civil enforcement action against the recipient. While a Wells notice is a confidential communication, the SEC seems to think that some or all of the NFTs on OpenSea are unregistered securities and selling them violates the securities laws.

Art Is Not a Security

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as a California judge ruled that the SEC's lawsuit against Kraken will proceed to trial. Plus, Celsius' bankruptcy administrator paid out over $2.5 billion to creditors, and PayPal's stablecoin, PYUSD surpassed $1 billion in market cap.

SEC’s Case Against Kraken Going to Trial; PayPal's PYUSD Tops $1B Market Cap

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NewsNinja

An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Melbourne, FL

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Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Emily Standley Allard

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

They can’t believe the employee’s response. An attempt at reviewing desserts from Crumbl Cookies took an awkward turn for two TikTokers who weren’t happy with the Oreo cheesecake.

‘They’re doing something wrong’: Crumbl customers ask for a refund after ordering Oreo cheesecake.

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

French prosecutors formally charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with a wide range of crimes related to illegal activity on the app Wednesday, releasing him from custody but banning him from leaving the country. The news and messaging platform has been linked to the spread of child sexual abuse content, drug...

Telegram CEO formally charged in illegal content probe

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Mississippi State

Caledonia, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. State Auditor Shad White announced today that Megan Berry, the former Treasurer of the Caledonia Park Commission (CPC), has been arrested on charges of embezzlement.

Former Park Commission Treasurer Arrested for Embezzlement

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

He has been placed under formal investigation as part of a probe into organised crime on the messaging app, French prosecutors say.

Telegram boss banned from leaving France in criminal probe

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

The Hill

The founder and CEO of the messaging service Telegram was arrested at a Paris airport over the weekend, according to reports. French broadcasters LCI and TF1 reported that Pavel Durov was taken into custody Saturday evening at the Paris-Le Bourget Airport, according to The Associated Press. French media reported he was detained on an arrest warrant…

Telegram CEO arrested in Paris

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OpenSea Receives 'Wells Notice' From SEC; Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Indicted on 'Complicity'

\"CoinDesk Daily\" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as NFT marketplace OpenSea received a notice from the SEC that...

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as NFT marketplace OpenSea received a notice from the SEC that...

OpenSea Receives 'Wells Notice' From SEC; Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Indicted on 'Complicity'

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