66 h. ago US justice department opens criminal inquiry into Fed governor Lisa Cook

Officials to investigate claims of mortgage fraud against Cook, who has refused to accept firing by Donald TrumpThe US justice department has initiated a criminal investigation into mortgage fraud claims against Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as a lawsuit she filed against Donald Trump over her firing makes its way through court.Lawyers with the justice department have issued subpoenas for the investigation, according to the Wall Street Journal, who first reported the investigation, which has since been confirmed by multiple news publications. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago US justice department reportedly opens criminal inquiry into Fed governor Lisa Cook

Officials to investigate claims of mortgage fraud against Cook, who has refused to accept firing by Donald TrumpThe US justice department has initiated a criminal investigation into mortgage fraud claims against Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, according to new reports, as a lawsuit she filed against Donald Trump over her firing makes its way through court.Lawyers with the justice department have issued subpoenas for the investigation, according to the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago M&S hackers ‘claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack’

The car company said it is aware of the claims and is ‘actively investigating’.

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4 d. ago ‘Lost tribe’ living in Scottish woods ‘attacked with rocks by angry locals’

Councillor claims the tribe is presenting ‘ludicrous’ claims to ownership of Scottish land but has urged locals not to attempt to evict the ‘tribe’ through force

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5 d. ago 'African tribe' living in Scots woods confronted by angry neighbours as tensions explode

A Scottish Borders Councillor called for calm from residents after footage was posted on TikTok showing locals confronting the tribe.

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8 d. ago Cake shop loses £1k in Just Eat refunds as customers complain of cold ice cream

Andrea Blow says she feels 'betrayed' by the 'theft and fraud' of dishonest customers who she claims are putting small businesses at risk as JustEat vow to investigate

Economics

1 week ago Glasgow councillor at centre of 'white racism' row joins Reform

Audrey Dempsey will become the party’s second councillor in Glasgow

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1 week ago Falkirk councillor demands emergency meeting over social care decisions

Councillor Brian McCabe has been told the council cannot challenge Falkirk Integration Joint Board's decision to make changes at a housing with care complex in his ward

Politics

1 week ago Premier League footballers 'are FIXING matches': Former police unit chief's staggering claim after casino raid

ISAAN KHAN: The former head of an international crime investigation unit has claimed Premier League players are guilty of match-fixing.

Sport

2 w. ago Black cab rapist John Worboys 'faces new rape claim investigation dating back to the 1990s'

The alleged victim said the assault took place over 25 years ago, when Worboys was working as a stripper.

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2 w. ago Council boss running 'bankrupt' local authority in one of Britain's poorest boroughs is being paid £1,500 per day

Paul Martin's appointment as the new interim chief executive of Newham Council in East London is now believed to have made him the highest paid local authority boss in the country.

Economics

2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing contestants 'negotiate higher fees as danger money' due to string of scandals

After the show revealed its full line-up last week, it was been hit by fresh claims that bosses have called in police to investigate a new allegation into the show.

Culture

2 w. ago Hulk Hogan bombshell as cops investigate claim catastrophic medical error led to his death

Almost a month on from Hulk Hogan's passing, doubt has been cast over his cause of death with it now being shockingly suggested that medical malpractice may have cost him his life.

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2 w. ago Former Scottish Labour Fife councillor joins Reform where her values ‘are most aligned’

Two councillors in Fife have now switched to Nigel Farage’s Reform party.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump calls on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign, renewing attack on central bank

Ally of the president has accused the first Black woman to sit on the central bank’s board of mortgage fraudUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has called on a Federal Reserve governor to immediately resign, renewing his extraordinary attack on the central bank’s independence as officials mull next steps on interest rates.A close Trump ally accused Lisa Cook, an appointee of Joe Biden, of “potentially committing mortgage fraud” and urged the US Department of Justice to investigate. The claims have not been confirmed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Truth about Anna Bee and Skinni Girl Habits: She claims to help fans lose weight fast with 'unhinged' hacks. But now our investigation reveals the dark side... as she gives us her defiant response

The girl in the photographs has long blonde hair, hypnotic blue eyes - and a protruding ribcage. Her legs are so stick-thin she looks frail.

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2 w. ago Reform UK announces latest councillor in Scotland is daughter of former Labour MP

Reform's newest recruit is the daughter of the late John MacDougall, an ally of Gordon Brown who served as Labour MP for Glenrothes until his death in 2008.

Politics

2 w. ago David Graham: Disgraced Fife sex offender councillor jailed for grooming and sexually abusing vulnerable girl

A shamed Fife councillor who was convicted of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl has been sentenced to 27 months in jail.

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2 w. ago Fife councillor jailed for sexual abuse of vulnerable teen girl

David Graham, 43, targeted the victim in 2023 over a six month period.

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3 w. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing 'police called in' after drug allegations probe

The BBC has reportedly called in the Metropolitan Police over allegations surrounding Strictly Come Dancing, with the force said to be investigating a number of claims

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