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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Buffalo man sentenced for purchasing stolen Paypal, Venmo, Amazon account information
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was sentenced to over three years in prison for purchasing stolen account information from Paypal, Venmo, and other companies, in addition to a drug charge, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Between March 2020 and May 2021, 43-year-old Corey Robert Dodge allegedly purchased 14 packages on an illicit online marketplace known as Genesis Market. The market works by retrieving account information from malware-infected computers around the world and selling it for bitcoin. Stolen credentials purchased by Dodge included accounts for Paypal, Venmo, Chase, eTrade, eBay, Amazon, FedEx, Walmart, Etsy, and Tracfone. During a search at his residence for evidence related to the Genesis Market, Dodge was found to be in possession of fentanyl and other drugs. He was sentenced to three years and five months in prison and was also ordered to forfeit $27,000 related to the crimes. He was originally convicted of possessing 15 or more unauthorized access devices with intent to defraud and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Purge at Logan Mansion: New Peloton, wedding dresses, a Jeep and more
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Shreveport's haunted house, known for murder mystery dinners and Victorian tea parties, is hosting a 'Purge.' The Logan Mansion, as posted on social media, is clearing out its belongings, including a brand-new Peloton, several lamps, wedding dresses, and a 1999 White Jeep. 'Spirits stay and will not be sold. Join us this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Mansion for a one-day-only purge event. You'll find an eclectic mix of items: some new, some antique, and some just downright funky. From curiosities to practical treasures, there's no telling what you'll discover,' states Logan Mansion's post. 'No photos will be posted, no previews — just come by, have a look, and see what catches your eye!' Exploring Shreveport's Spookiest Sites: A Look into History and Hauntings Logan Mansion's items included in the purge: A brand new Peloton, several wedding dresses, several lamps, pictures, glassware, Cowboy tubs, Logan Mansion said, 'Yes, I typed that right.' 1999 Jeep with 80K miles Antique furniture and other items from the 1800s and 1900s. They note tours of the mansion are not included. Logan Mansion stated that they accept cash, checks, Venmo, and PayPal. Contact Logan Mansion via proprietor@ for guided tours with ghost stories located at 725 Austin Place, Shreveport. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
"My In-Laws Are Loaded, And We Never Asked For Anything": This Mother-In-Law Asked For Money For The Gifts She Gave To Her Newborn Grandchild
Getting pregnant and being able to give birth is one of life's greatest blessings. However, sometimes, with these exciting moments in life comes unwarranted behavior from some family members, like a mother-in-law. This Redditor shared their situation in the r/JUSTNOMIL subreddit, and this story sounds like it could be the plot of Monster-in-Law 2. The title of the OP's story is, 'MIL "Kindly" bought us gifts and dinners while in Hospital having our baby—Venmo requested the balance from me when we got out.' She wrote, "The title says most of it. MIL kept track of all the expenses we 'accrued' in the hospital for having our baby. We thought the meals and supplies were kind gestures because my in-laws are freaking LOADED, and we NEVER asked for anything. Come to find out, she Venmo requested it all to be paid back the day we got home (and discovered that we would have to go back to the PICU for our daughter's complications). We've since discovered what a narcissist is, and she is a full-blown narcissist and addicted to spending money for herself. It really hurt us, especially since I was just laid off (since then, I got a new job). It was basically like I gave her my credit card to spend at her discretion and had no idea. Am I overreacting, or should I still be upset at her?" asked the OP. Note: Some of this submission has been edited for length and/or clarity. Over 100 people chimed in, relating to this story and sharing their advice on what this OP should do. "Congratulations on the new little squish!! My MIL did similar with a Christmas gift. She bought us, at the time, the newest and biggest TV. She sent me a message later that she needed me to pay at least half of it back as it was a huge expense and manipulated me into believing that everyone (her, FIL, my husband, and me) was on the same page. Long story short, four months later, my husband asked me what these charges were and was furious. He confronted his mom, returned the TV, and paid back the rest of the amount that was owed. I told her we would no longer accept 'gifts' like this. FIL was surprised by this, too; it ended up being a whole thing (and yes, she blamed me for it). Bottom line: Do not pay her. Send a group text with you, her, her FIL, and your husband to let her know that you will NOT reimburse her for 'gifts' and that no 'gifts' will ever be accepted from her. I'd also return anything you can. Depending on how this goes, I'd also send her a list of "services" and their charges if she wants to visit you and your baby." —u/Chibi84Kitten This commenter validated the OP's feelings, which we love! "No, hun, you're not overreacting. Your husband needs to call or text his mother and say, 'Mom, there must be a misunderstanding because we did not order or request anything from you; therefore, we will not be paying for anything we did not specifically ask for. Thanks for understanding.' Then block her on everything and focus on your new little family of 3. Good luck!" —u/Jovon35 This commenter knows how to set boundaries. "Don't pay her back. I'm so serious. Simply tell her that you didn't ask for anything. She offered, and had you known that it would be a 'debt' and not a gift, you would have allowed someone else to show that kindness in a way that didn't need to pay back, and in the future, she won't be the one you depend on for things like that." —u/alienuniverse And this commenter knew exactly what to do — we do love a petty Betty moment! "When she asks to see the baby, ask her what she expects you to pay her in babysitting fees." —u/Laika_SovietSpaceDog What do you think? Why do you think the mother-in-law is behaving this way? Is there a right or wrong way of handling this situation? How does one begin to set boundaries here? Share all your thoughts with me in the comments below!
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Mother-In-Law Sends Venmo Request For Newborn Gifts
Getting pregnant and being able to give birth is one of life's greatest blessings. However, sometimes, with these exciting moments in life comes unwarranted behavior from some family members, like a mother-in-law. This Redditor shared their situation in the r/JUSTNOMIL subreddit, and this story sounds like it could be the plot of Monster-in-Law 2. The title of the OP's story is, 'MIL "Kindly" bought us gifts and dinners while in Hospital having our baby—Venmo requested the balance from me when we got out.' Over 100 people chimed in, relating to this story and sharing their advice on what this OP should do. This commenter validated the OP's feelings, which we love! This commenter knows how to set boundaries. And this commenter knew exactly what to do — we do love a petty Betty moment! What do you think? Why do you think the mother-in-law is behaving this way? Is there a right or wrong way of handling this situation? How does one begin to set boundaries here? Share all your thoughts with me in the comments below!
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Billionaire who's fighting death makes a shocking new claim
Bryan Johnson, the biotech entrepreneur and former Venmo CEO known for his radical anti-aging experiments, has a bold proposition: He plans to be alive to see Bitcoin's last halving in the year 2140. In an X post, he said: "Last Bitcoin halving is in 2140. I'm gonna be here for that — and make sure you are too." The post was accompanied by a promotional image for a conference, where he is scheduled to speak from May 27 to May 29 in Las Vegas. According to Fortune, Johnson spends millions each year to reverse his biological age using experimental regenerative techniques, which include red-light therapy, plasma infusions, and data-driven biometrics. He is the lead investor and principal investigator in "Project Blueprint," an initiative designed to achieve an impressive state of longevity, which evaluates numerous important biomarkers and transcends boundaries between biohacking and technology into untapped biogeography. Johnson has garnered worldwide interest for his efforts to slow or reverse aging through obsessive self-experimentation and the utilization of novel medical technologies, such as plasma transfusions and red light treatment. Bitcoin halving is a regular feature of the code in cryptocurrencies. Approximately every four years, the miner's reward for mining new Bitcoins is halved, which reduces the total amount of Bitcoins mined over time. Eventually, it is expected that the last bitcoin will be mined sometime around 2140, and at that time, the Bitcoin release will cease, and the total number will reach a hard cap of 21 million. Billionaire who's fighting death makes a shocking new claim first appeared on TheStreet on May 27, 2025
