Shauna Wright
Mother and Daughter Arrested for Online Dating Scam That Bilked $1 Million from Women Worldwide [VIDEO]
If you’ve ever dipped your toe into the pool of online dating, you know it can be fraught with peril. While some concerns mirror those found in the “real world,” others are unique to the digital landscape in which people can claim to be anyone they want.
And that’s how a twisted mother-and-daughter pair managed to scam about $1 million from women all over the world.
This Day in History for June 23 – The Pill Is Born and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1868 – Christopher Latham Sholes receives a patent for the typewriter (More info)
1960 – Enovid becomes the first officially-approved oral contraceptive pill in the world (More info)
Smartphones Are the Chic New Way to Keep Babies Quiet
In years past, parents would often quiet a crying child by giving him a toy or popping a pacifier in his mouth. But these days, it’s more likely that fussy kid will wind up with mom’s cell phone instead.
New Movie Releases — ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,’ ‘Brave’ and ‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’
If you’d like to watch an esteemed former president battle vampires, witness the first female heroine Pixar has ever had, or ponder what you’d do if you knew the world was ending, line up at the multiplex — this weekend’s new movie offerings were tailor-made just for you.
Identity Theft’s Newest Victims? Kids
If you think protecting your credit is something only adults need to worry about, think again. Experts say one in 10 children is now the victim of identity theft.
New Movie Releases — ‘Prometheus’ and ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’
Sci-fi adventure or family-friendly animated fun? Take your pick — those are the new offerings at the movies this weekend.
Walmart Rolls Out Smaller ‘Express’ Stores — Dollars and Sense
Because Walmart doesn’t yet blanket enough of the US (and beyond), the retailer is now rolling out smaller versions of itself called Walmart Express stores. And they already seem quite profitable.
New Movie Releases — ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ and ‘For Greater Glory’
This weekend at the movies a beloved fairy tale gets a whole new twist, and Mexican rebels take up arms. Olé!
How Much Does It Cost to Host the Olympics? — Dollars and Sense
Cities that vie to host the Olympics know being chosen involves a big cash outlay to make the events happen in the grand fashion expected.
But just how much money is involved?
This Day in History for May 28 – Volkswagen Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1929 – The first all-color, full-length talking picture, ‘On with the Show!,’ debuts (More info)
1930 – The Chrysler Building in New York City officially opens (More info)