Crime
This AI Tool Helps Companies Eliminate Hiring Bias in the Name of Productivity
Checkr's co-founder and CEO makes the case for why businesses and society are better off when background checks are streamlined with technology.
Facebook Faces Flak Over 'Sexual Images' From Minors Survey
The survey asked Facebook users whether it'd be OK for adults to use the platform to ask a 14-year-old girl for sexual pictures.
U.S. Shuts Down Huge Online Dark Web Market, AlphaBay
The site was used by 'hundreds of thousands' of people to buy and sell illegal goods and services, such as drugs, stolen IDs, malware and other hacking tools.
Razer's 3-Screen Laptops Stolen From CES Booth
Razer is offering a $25,000 reward for 'original information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of a criminal suspect.'
Amazon Alexa Data Wanted in Murder Investigation
Amazon's voice assistant may provide clues in an Arkansas case in which a man was found dead in a hot tub.
5 Creative and Out There Uses of Social Media
Goldman Sachs is using Spotify to help college students prepare for the future.
Backpage.com CEO Arrested Over Sex Trafficking Allegations
Backpage, the second-largest U.S. online classified ad service after Craigslist, has faced scrutiny from the U.S. Senate as well as civil lawsuits over allegations that the site facilitates sex trafficking, especially of children.
4 Ways to Boost Crime Prevention at Your Service Business
Almost a quarter of small business crime goes unreported. That's a big, big mistake.
'One Dumb Decision After Another:' Florida Man Brags About Burglary on Facebook, Lands in Jail
Alleged criminal who posted a Facebook video bragging about a $500,000 jewelry haul has landed himself and one of his accomplices in jail, police said on Thursday.
Never Fear, Uber Is Here! Crime and Fatal Accident Rates Fall Since Company Launch.
Researchers have correlated the rise of ridesharing services with a decline in fatal crashes and disorderly conduct on the roads.
U.S. Judge Rules Texas Tycoon Committed Tax Fraud
Judge Barbara Houser ruled that there was 'clear and convincing evidence' Sam Wyly committed tax fraud, rejecting his arguments that he relied on professional advisers to vet the offshore system.
How a CEO Found His Way Forward After Employing a Serial Killer
The so-called 'Angel of Death' worked under Dennis C. Miller for years.
6 Traits Costa Rican Drug Dealers and Successful Entrepreneurs Have in Common
Maybe it's time to get serious about wearing a fanny pack.
U.S. Issues Rule Requiring Banks to Identify Shell Company Owners
The Customer Due Diligence rule, in the works since 2012, and the proposed legislation are meant to hinder criminals from using shell companies to hide ownership and launder money, finance terror, and commit other threats to the global financial system.
Uber Rejects Talk of 'Thousands' of Sexual Assault Reports
Reportedly, there were "fewer than" 170 complaints of sexual assault between December 2012 and August 2015.