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Society news — August 13, 2026

Society publications published on August 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

44 publications

  4. SocietyWhite-collarFraudLaundering

    Roseanne Barr's Son Accuses 'Roseanne' Cast of Conspiracy

    Roseanne Barr's son, Jake Pentland, has accused the cast of 'Roseanne' of conspiring to take the show from his mother after her 2018 racist tweet led to its cancellation. Pentland blasted Michael Fishman for defending the show's cancellation, stating that the cast sold out Barr, who launched their careers. ABC quickly canceled 'Roseanne' and launched 'The Conners' with the original cast minus Barr, who also lost her creative and financial rights.
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  5. SocietyFraudCybercrimeCyberattackBreach

    Game-based Scams Exposed: How Students Are Targeted

    A recent video has exposed the step-by-step process of scammers targeting students within games. Scammers use tactics like free skin giveaways, low-price account sales, and prize draws to attract players and gain their trust. They then guide victims to scan QR codes, transfer money, or download software, ultimately stealing their money. Many students and minors are vulnerable to these scams due to their frequent interaction with games and the allure of 'free rewards' or 'low-price deals'. Always be cautious when encountering strangers asking for money transfers, QR code scans, verification codes, or downloads of unknown software.
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  6. SocietyCivil RightsPeaceThink Tanks

    Retirement Bonus in 2026: Latest Developments

    The Constitutional Court has merged two cases regarding the 8,770 TL increase in the retirement bonus for retired civil servants, which was not included in the scope in 2023. The decision on whether the retirement bonus will come in 2026 is eagerly awaited by millions of SSK, Bağ-Kur, and civil servant retirees. The latest developments suggest that the final decision on the merits of the case is imminent.
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  10. SocietyLocal GovAsiaDefense

    Off-Duty Police Officer Shoots Robbery Suspects in Belo Horizonte

    An off-duty police officer intervened during an attempted robbery at a dealership in Belo Horizonte's Barreiro region, shooting two suspects aged 19 and 26. The incident was captured on security camera video. The suspects managed to flee the scene despite being shot. A 44-year-old delivery woman was also injured by shrapnel. The police officer was treated and released. The suspects were later arrested with injuries. The motorcycle used in the robbery was tampered with.
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  11. SocietyPeaceIndictmentArrest

    Army Gynecologist Pleads Not Guilty to Secretly Recording Patients

    Major Blaine McGraw, an Army gynecologist, pleaded not guilty to charges that he secretly recorded patients during medical examinations. The case involves 93 alleged victims and thousands of unauthorized photos and videos found on McGraw's devices. The prosecution identified nearly 3,000 former patients who may have been affected. McGraw's defense argues that the examinations were medically appropriate and no non-medical touching occurred. The case is set for a general court-martial.
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  12. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentFraud

    Federal Court Rules Against Planned Parenthood in Major Blow

    A federal appeals court has ruled against Planned Parenthood in a case alleging Medicaid fraud, potentially exposing the organization to massive financial penalties. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Planned Parenthood's appeal, finding that the organization continued billing Medicaid after being banned from doing so in Texas and Louisiana. The potential damages could reach up to $1.8 billion if the plaintiffs ultimately prevail.
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  13. SocietyEarthHealthcareMental Health

    Student Dies After Taking Weight-Loss Medication Despite Not Being Obese

    University student Josephine Nasr, a 19-year-old law student, died after taking weight-loss medication Zepbound, despite not being obese. She experienced severe vomiting and was found dead in her dorm room. An inquest ruled that a combination of a congenital heart condition and the medication's side effects caused her death. The incident adds to the ongoing debate about the risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
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  14. SocietyCorruptionFraudCybercrime

    Beware of New Video Call Scam: Police Warn Against Showing Payment Codes

    Police in Binhu, Bengbu, and Baohe have recently cracked cases involving a new video call scam. Scammers trick victims into showing their WeChat or Alipay payment codes during video calls, claiming various excuses like verification or membership opening. High-definition video is then used to remotely capture and steal funds without needing the victim's phone. Police warn against displaying payment codes during video calls.
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  15. SocietyAsiaUkraine

    Romanowski's Whereabouts: Polish Official Hides in Pro-Russian Transnistria

    Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy minister of justice, is reportedly hiding in Tiraspol, the capital of the breakaway Moldovan province of Transnistria, which is supported by Russia. Romanowski, who is wanted in connection with an investigation into alleged corruption, has sent a letter to the District Court in Warsaw regarding the so-called 'iron list' from this address in Transnistria. Polish authorities have confirmed that the document was registered at the court last week and contains Romanowski's address in Tiraspol. Experts and politicians from the ruling coalition have no illusions: without the help of Russian special services or a huge bribe, Romanowski would not have been able to get there. Polish services may have trouble downloading Romanowski as his movement is heavily restricted in the area protected by Russian services and military.
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  16. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentFraud

    Ex-Ukraine Ambassador Stefaniishyna's Bail Not Paid, Colleagues Step In

    Olga Stefaniishyna, former Ukrainian Ambassador to the USA and ex-Vice Prime Minister, did not pay the required 6 million UAH bail in a case of illegal enrichment. Her former colleagues in the legal business have agreed to post the bail on her behalf while she appeals the decision. Stefaniishyna is suspected of illegal enrichment of over 13.9 million UAH, including two apartments in Kyiv's 'Fine Town' complex, a Mercedes-Benz car, and expenses for housing repairs, rent, and treatment of her mother. She maintains her innocence and has filed an appeal.
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  18. SocietyAfricaBiodiversity

    Ex-Boyfriend Arrested for Shooting Woman Dead in Istanbul

    Nazir Ilgın (35) shot and killed Nilda Müge Şahin (26) in Istanbul's Şişli district while she was waiting for her friend to pick up medicine from a pharmacy. Ilgın, who had a history of violence and six previous criminal records, was arrested seven days later in the Ayazağa forest area in Sarıyer. Şahin had filed a complaint against Ilgın nine days before the murder, and a restraining order was issued against him three days before the attack.
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  19. SocietyWhite-collarFraudCybercrimeBreach

    Thai Police Arrest Youths for Selling Stolen Government Data

    Thai cyber police have detained youths in Phrae and Pathum Thani for allegedly stealing personal data from government systems and selling it on the dark web, Telegram, and Discord. The suspects gained access through authorized user accounts rather than directly breaching databases. Police seized digital evidence and are investigating potential links to other network members.
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  20. SocietyLocal GovFraud

    Brother Owed Money, Refuses to Pay

    Multiple netizens expose their elder brothers, who are former managers of Dongfeng District or Mingyang Company, for owing them money from card games and refusing to pay back despite their current financial troubles. The brothers are described as masters of making promises but not delivering, liars, and shameless. The netizens threaten to expose their real family names if they don't contact them.
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  21. SocietyWhite-collar

    Air India Mandates Drug Tests for All Pilots After Captain Tests Positive for Marijuana

    Air India has announced mandatory drug testing for all its pilots, expanding checks beyond regulatory requirements, following a captain testing positive for marijuana after a mid-air incident. The decision comes after a Delhi-Phuket flight suddenly dropped 300 feet, injuring 24 people. The captain was found to have marijuana in his system. The testing will be conducted alongside pilot training or post-flight at various locations.
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  24. SocietyCorruptionMiddle EastHealthcareDefense

    Prosecutor Demands 9.5 Years for Sergei Petrov in 'Rolf' Embezzlement Case

    The prosecutor's office has demanded that Sergei Petrov, the founder of once the largest car dealership in Russia, 'Rolf', and a former State Duma deputy, be sentenced to nine and a half years in a general-regime colony. The case involves the withdrawal of almost 4 billion rubles from the company 'Rolf' in 2014, which was obtained from commercial activities. Petrov and his alleged accomplices are being tried in absentia as they are abroad.
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