Booked By Big Brother? Stephentown Burglar Nabbed Using Controversial Cameras, Sheriff Says
A bookstore burglar was captured in New York with the assistance of controversial surveillance technology, police said Tuesday, April 14.
Cops said Thomas Luxton, 22, was spotted at Braveheart Book and Bazaar in Stephentown on Monday, April 13, according to Albany ABC affiliate WTEN.
The store’s owner, Louise Hendry, said she was on the property and observed Luxton on her own cameras inside the store while it was closed, WTEN reported. Officers actually walked past Luxton unknowingly when they arrived to investigate, Rensselaer County Undersheriff Michael Dinardo told the station.
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Teen Peeping Tom Recorded Women While Working At Clarksburg Banana Republic: Police
A 19-year-old Peeping Tom working at a Maryland clothing store was arrested after allegedly filming multiple women in a dressing room, according to police.
Now, detectives in Montgomery County are concerned there may be additional victims who have not come forward.
Fabio Delrio, 19, of Clarksburg, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 11, after investigators say he secretly recorded women inside dressing rooms at the Banana Republic in the 22000 block of Clarksburg Road.
The investigation began on Saturday, May 10, 2025, around 7 p.m., when Delrio — who was employed at the store at the time — al…
Payments Start In $725M Facebook Settlement: How Much You Could Get
If you had a Facebook account from 2007 to 2022, you may soon see money from a massive class action settlement.
Payments have begun in Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement. Every Facebook user in the US between Thursday, May 24, 2007, and Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, was eligible for payouts.
The case stems from Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm tied to far-right strategist Steve Bannon, the Associated Press reported. Cambridge Analytica harvested data from millions of Facebook users to support President Donald Trump’s 2016 election win.
In December 2022, Me…
Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies
Giorgio Armani, the visionary who redefined men’s style with his impeccably tailored suits and minimalist elegance, has died.
The trailblazing Italian designer was 91 years old.
The fashion house announced that he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones" on Thursday, Sept. 4.
The company said that a funeral chamber would be open in Milan on Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, with a private funeral to follow at a later date.
In announcing its founder's death, the company noted that he “worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections,…
Matt Meredith Found Dead Days After Vanishing From PA Home: Family
A man who disappeared after leaving a home in Hanover has been found dead, his mother said in a public message filled with grief and gratitude.
Matt Meredith, 41, was reported missing after he failed to return to a residence in Hanover, Pennsylvania on Friday, June 6, 2025. According to a flyer circulated by his family, he had left behind his phone and wallet, and never made contact again—something his mother described as out of character.
There is now a tip line number anyone can call day or night!! Please share!! 717-640-4022. Posted by Wendy Meredith on Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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You Could Get Up To $100 In Apple's $95M Siri Eavesdropping Settlement: Here's How
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million after its Siri voice assistant was accused of secretly recording private conversations.
The tech giant approved the settlement in the class action lawsuit, which claimed Siri sometimes turned on by mistake and captured the conversations of unaware users. Apple has denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case.
Anyone who bought or owned a Siri-enabled device between Sunday, Sept. 17, 2014, and Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, can file a claim. The settlement covers iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, HomePods, iPod Touches, and Apple T…
Lucchese Mob Ran Illegal Gambling Ring Across NJ; 39 Arrested Including Councilman: AG
A two-year investigation into an underground gambling empire allegedly run by members of the Lucchese Crime Family has led to charges against 39 individuals, including mob leaders, poker club managers, sportsbook agents — and even a sitting Prospect Park councilman, authorities said.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the takedown on Friday, April 11, following multi-agency raids at 12 locations across northern New Jersey earlier in the week. Among the sites: four poker clubs operating out of Totowa, Garfield, and Woodland Park, including two hidden behind functioning restaurants,…
Major Upgrade Now Available Across Apple Devices: What’s Inside
Apple is rolling out a sweeping software update packed with new tools, privacy-forward AI features, and expanded support for users worldwide.
The latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS—iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 — are now available after being launched late in the day on Monday, March 31.
The update brings Apple Intelligence capabilities to more regions and languages, including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Simplified Chinese. English localization has also expanded to Singapore and India.
For the first time, iPhone and iP…
