An 80-year-old woman in Hokkaido, Japan, fell victim to an online romance scam, believing she was communicating with an astronaut stranded in space who needed money for oxygen. She was persuaded to transfer approximately one million yen (£5,000) to the fraudster, underscoring the risks associated with online relationships where individuals are often targeted for financial exploitation.
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Archdiocese agrees to $230M settlement in clergy sex abuse case, attorneys say
The New Orleans Archdiocese has proposed a $230 million settlement for survivors of clergy sexual abuse, following prior claims of a $179.2 million offer deemed insufficient by attorneys for the survivors. If accepted by two-thirds of the survivors by late October, payments could begin next year, with ongoing concerns about the archdiocese's accountability and the emotional toll on survivors. Want More Context? 🔎
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