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Business August 4, 2020

Nasdaq closes at record, Dow surges 200 points to start August

On Monday, Wall Street continued its four-month winning streak with a surge in stocks, marking a positive start to the…

By Colby McCoy

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Investigates August 4, 2020

Investigation into Chinese spying at Houston consulate continues

The FBI continues to investigate allegations that the Chinese government attempted to illegally obtain COVID-19 research along with other intellectual…

By Jackie Allen

Law Enforcement takes down Infraud Organization

Financial Investigations August 4, 2020

Malware author pleads guilty for role in Infraud cybercriminal organization

A malware author pleaded guilty for his involvement in Infraud, a transnational cybercriminal organization that victimized millions of businesses and…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical charged with deceptive advertising

Investigates August 4, 2020

Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical charged with deceptive advertising

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical for allegedly deceptively advertising its $23,000 COVID-19 treatment plan as “FDA…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

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Science & Technology August 3, 2020

NASA launches Ingenuity, designed for flight on Mars

NASA’s Mars Helicopter, called Ingenuity, is hitching a ride to the Red Planet with the agency’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover,…

By Jackie Allen

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International August 3, 2020

China-based EHang launches a firefighting drone for high-rise fires 

On Friday, China-based EHang, a passenger drone company, has announced the launch of their innovative EHang 216F, a fire-fighting drone…

By Jackie Allen

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Science & Technology August 3, 2020

Pompeo: Trump taking action on TikTok in ‘coming days’

Last week, President Trump told reporters he plans on banning Chinese-owned TikTok for U.S. users, citing security concerns. It was…

By Colby McCoy

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Regulatory Actions August 3, 2020

SEC charges Victor Farias with defrauding first responders out $14M

On July 30, 2020, David Peavler, Regional Director of the SEC’s Fort Worth Office announced charges against San Antonio-area businessman,…

By Jackie Allen

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Business August 3, 2020

TikTok sued by Triller for copyright infringement

TikTok has been sued by a rival Triller. The suit claims that TikTok is infringing on its patent for stitching…

By Jackie Allen

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Investigates August 3, 2020

Trump changes stance, gives Microsoft 45 days on TikTok deal

Over the course of the last week, President Trump changed his stance on the short-media app TikTok, weighing whether to…

By Colby McCoy

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