Monthly Archives: August 2022

‘Aspiring Proud Boy’ who told his probation officer he was handing out Bibles on January 6 is sentenced to 4 months in prison on Capitol riot charge

Bryan Betancur at the January 6 Capitol attack, according to prosecutors. The Justice Department. An “aspiring Proud Boy” was sentenced to four months in prison on a Capitol riot misdemeanor charge. Bryan Betancur told his parole officer he was handing out Bibles while he was really at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.  Prosecutors said…

Advertising for Latin American brands are pursuing more diversity in campaigns

Many consumers in Latin America are no longer content to let brands sit on the sidelines of tough conversations. Given the significant role advertising plays in shaping society, companies that embrace a social cause should stick to brand values. Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest…

Roon wants to educate patients with freshly sourced info on their conditions

As individuals try to manage medical information and understand their conditions, many typically turn to Google or WebMD — neither of which does much to verify or provide the latest information. But Roon plans to change this with a medical education platform for vetted information, sourced strictly from doctors, patients, and caregivers. By curating the…

After the FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago, online threats quickly turn into real-world violence

Threats of violence reached a fever pitch reminiscent of the days leading up to the Capitol attack following the news that the FBI raided Trump’s Florida beach club to retrieve classified documents the former president may have unlawfully taken there. After Trump himself confirmed Monday’s raid at Mar-a-Lago, pro-Trump pundits and politicians rallied around declarations…

Madden NFL 23 launches August 19 — here’s how to preorder and snag early access to the game

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Madden 23 / Electronic Arts Madden NFL 23 will be available on August 19 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. Customers who preorder the All Madden Edition ($100) get access to the game three days early. Additions to this year’s game include…

Lawsuit claims Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks ‘duped’ customers into investing with the now-bankrupt crypto platform Voyager Digital, resulting in $5 billion in losses

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban watches players warm up before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Miami. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee A group of investors claimed Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks duped them into investing in a “Ponzi scheme,” according to a lawsuit. The suit…