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US Soldier Gets Nearly 4-Year Sentence in Russian Theft Case

TL/DR - A US soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, has been sentenced to approximately four years in prison in Russia on charges of theft and threats of murder. Black was arrested in Vladivostok after his girlfriend accused him of stealing from her, leading to a sentence that also includes a fine of 10,000 rubles ($115). The US State Department…

Steve Bannon, Trump Ally, Ordered to Start Prison Term by July 1

TL/DR - Steve Bannon, a former ally of ex-President Donald Trump, has been ordered to report to prison by July 1 to serve a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection. Bannon was convicted nearly two years ago of two counts of contempt of Congress: one for refusing to sit for a…

Surviving US Healthcare: Navigating a Tense, Complex System

TL/DR - Navigating the healthcare system is becoming increasingly complex for patients, particularly those with serious or chronic illnesses, due to an array of challenges such as coordinating doctor appointments, dealing with insurance complications, and keeping up with medication needs. The gaps in patient care are exacerbated by a lack of…

AI-Biden Robocall Consultant Fined $6M, Facing Criminal Charges

TL/DR - Political consultant Steven Kramer is facing a $6 million fine and multiple criminal charges after using AI-generated robocalls imitating President Joe Biden's voice to misinform voters ahead of New Hampshire's presidential primary. The company that transmitted these calls, Lingo Telecom, may receive a $2 million fine. The Federal…