| Good Morning, it is Friday September 20th, and we're covering Sheriff Shoots Judge, Miami Man Charged in $230M Crypto Scam, Stock Market Update and some big investing tips & much more!! First time reading? | | American Fact of the Day! | On this day in 1955, the first-ever episode of "The Mickey Mouse Club" premiered on television! The show introduced audiences to a new generation of Mouseketeers and became a beloved staple of children's entertainment, launching the careers of many future stars. | Breaking Updates | | Kentucky sheriff fatally shot a judge in courthouse chambers | A sheriff in Kentucky, Mickey Stines, has been detained for allegedly fatally shooting district judge Kevin Mullins at the courthouse during an argument on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly before 3 p.m., and Stines is expected to be charged with murder, although no motive has been disclosed. Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting and are reviewing surveillance footage from the courthouse. | The small community of Whitesburg, where the incident took place, is reeling from the violence, with local officials expressing their condolences and urging prayers for the families involved. Judge Mullins, who served in the 47th Judicial District, oversaw a range of cases, including juvenile matters and domestic violence. The Kentucky Court of Justice has stated that it will assist in the investigation, which is being led by the Attorney General's office in collaboration with local prosecutors. | Read More Here |
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| Miami man among 2 charged in $230 million cryptocurrency theft and laundering scam | A Miami man, Malone Lam, is facing charges after being arrested for allegedly participating in a scam that involved stealing and laundering over $230 million in cryptocurrency alongside California resident Jeandiel Serrano. The FBI apprehended both men on Wednesday night, following a raid on a waterfront property in Miami. Lam, a Singaporean citizen who uses the online aliases "Anne Hathaway" and "$$$," and Serrano, known as "VersaceGod" and "@SkidStar," have reportedly been involved in these illegal activities since at least August. | Authorities claim the duo and their accomplices fraudulently accessed victims' cryptocurrency accounts to transfer funds into their possession. They utilized various methods to launder the stolen cryptocurrency, including using mixers, pass-through wallets, and virtual private networks to conceal their identities. In one notable case, they obtained over 4,100 Bitcoin from a victim in Washington, D.C. The laundered funds were spent on luxury items and lifestyles, including international travel, expensive cars, and designer goods. The investigation into the scam remains ongoing. | Read More Here | | | American Sports & Culture |  | Sources: Embiid agrees to 3-year, $192.9M deal | Saying he hopes to be a Sixer "for the rest of my career," Joel Embiid reached a three-year contract extension with the team that sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne is worth $192.9 million. |
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|  | Ohtani breaks 50/50 barrier with 'greatest' game | The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani became the first player in baseball history to reach the 50/50 club by stealing two bases and hitting three home runs in a 6-for-6 performance against the Marlins. |
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|  | Rodgers, Saleh laugh off denied hug as Jets roll | Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and coach Robert Saleh made light of their awkward sideline encounter Thursday night, which is easier to do after a dominant win. |
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| American Business & Markets |  | Stock market today: S&P 500, Dow back away from records as Fed cheer fizzles | Rate-cut euphoria is fading amid reminders of risks to growth. |
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|  | Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. economy, new report says. That number could be even bigger | A recent report funded by Bank of America revealed that Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2021, and some economists think it could be more. |
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|  | YouTube ads can play even when your screen is paused now | CNN Business | First, YouTube subjugated viewers to longer unskippable ads. Now, not even pausing your screen will be an escape from them. |
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