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The U.S. Department of Justice logo is before a news conference, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Nevada doctor indicted in $95 million Medicare fraud scheme

A federal grand jury in the District of Nevada has indicted Dr. Stephen Dubin, 74, of Henderson, Nevada, on charges tied to an alleged $95 million scheme to defraud Medicare through medically unnecessary amniotic wound treatments, according to the Justice Department.

August 6, 2026
This Feb 23, 2019, photo shows the inside of a computer in Jersey City, N.J. The Biden administration will offer rewards up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of foreign state-sanctioned malicious cyber activity against critical U.S. infrastructure, including ransomware attacks. The administration is launching the website stopransomware.gov to offer the public resources for countering the threat. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) ** FILE **

Canadian hacker pleads guilty in scheme that breached 165 companies

Connor Riley Moucka, 26, of Kitchener, Ontario, pleaded guilty to a widespread computer-hacking conspiracy that compromised more than 165 victim organizations and led to the theft of billions of sensitive customer records, according to the Justice Department.

August 6, 2026
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT., speaks during a Get Out The Vote rally ahead of New York's primary election, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

Bernie Sanders won’t endorse Hong in Wisconsin governor race

Bernie Sanders said this week he doesn't expect to endorse Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong ahead of next Tuesday's Democratic primary, a comment that drew pointed reaction from Republican-aligned accounts who noted his history of backing far messier candidates.

August 6, 2026
ASAP Rocky, left and Rihanna, pose for photographers upon arrival at the The Fashion Awards 2024 on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

A$AP Rocky says he wants to run for Congress, praises Mamdani

Rapper A$AP ROCKY says he wants to run for Congress, praises Mamdani: "The mayor ... he has this rent control thing going on, and it's beneficial for everybody that's in the urban communities and stuff like that. We haven't really had a mayor or a political figure that actually gave a f--- about the people in the hood, in the ghetto, in a long time."

August 6, 2026
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel points on stage after being crowned Miss Universe at the 71st Miss Universe pageant, in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Miss North Carolina USA stripped of crown after old posts surface

Brittany Boltinhouse has been dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA 2026, just over a month after winning the title, following the resurfacing of old social media posts that drew public backlash. Leaders of the North Carolina pageant said the organization "does not tolerate racism, homophobia, transphobia nor language that strips any person of their dignity -- whoever they are."

August 6, 2026
This image released by Voracious shows a recipe for tacos dorados de picadillo, from the cookbook "Plantas: Modern Vegan Recipes for Traditional Mexican Cooking" by Alexa Soto. (Alexa Soto/Voracious via AP)

Orlando’s Gringos Locos shuts down all locations after 17 years

Gringos Locos, a Tex-Mex chain in Central Florida, has closed all of its restaurants without any public explanation, leaving customers and employees searching for answers. The chain's abrupt exit adds to a run of closures among Mexican chains over the past two years as operators contend with higher costs and softer traffic.

August 6, 2026
With a ferris wheel in the background fair goers pass by brightly-lit attractions at the Orange County Fairgrounds Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Orange County Fair removes anti-Trump ‘birthday’ photo at artist’s request

The Orange County Fair pulled a photograph from its competitive art exhibit this week after Orange County Republicans objected to the image, which depicted a child holding a sign reading "Happy Last Birthday" beside anti-Trump messaging, though fair officials say the removal came at the photographer's own request, not in response to GOP pressure.

August 5, 2026
Tate McRae arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Tate McRae faces backlash for refusing to disavow ‘MAGA’ label

Pop singer Tate McRae is facing renewed online criticism after declining to directly reject a "MAGA" label that has followed her for more than a year over her professional and personal associations. "I like to say my piece through organizations I support and the environment that I have on tour," she said.

August 5, 2026
Jelly Roll, left, and Bunnie Xo appear at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2026. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) **FILE**

Singer Jelly Roll steps away from touring to “heal” following divorce

Country singer Jelly Roll is stepping away from touring for at least a year, telling fans during a recent show that he needs time to "heal." He didn't elaborate on what, specifically, he needs to heal from, but the announcement comes amid a major shake-up in his personal life: Jelly Roll finalized his divorce last month.

August 5, 2026
Malaysia Airlines planes taxi at terminal while uploading passengers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Malaysia, Friday, April 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Malaysia Airlines pilot busted with 70,000 ecstasy pills in Jakarta

A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested last week after Indonesian customs officers allegedly found more than 70,000 ecstasy pills in his suitcase, and authorities said a post-arrest urine test indicated he had been under the influence of methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine when he flew the plane.

August 5, 2026