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Криптобиржа WhiteBIT уточнила, что в рамках прекращения работы в России в 2022 году заблокировала всех пользователей из РФ и Беларуси, а также убрала торговые пары с рублем, что привело к потере около 30% клиентской базы. Эти действия были предприняты в ответ на обвинения Генпрокуратуры РФ.

A European Central Bank report from June 2026 indicates that gold has surpassed U.S. Treasuries as the top global reserve asset. This development coincides with renewed calls from German politicians and economists for the repatriation of Germany's gold reserves from U.S. vaults due to geopolitical uncertainties.

Representative Eric Burlison is leading an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the case of Watson v. Republican National Committee. The brief urges the court to uphold federal law mandating a single, uniform day for federal elections. The case specifically addresses Mississippi's law that permits counting absentee ballots received after Election Day if they were postmarked by Election Day.

House Republicans have introduced the 'End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act,' aiming to end automatic birthright citizenship in U.S. territories for births after January 1, 2027. This legislation follows the Supreme Court's ruling that upheld birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. regardless of parents' status.

Plaintiffs have appealed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction against two Missouri municipalities that prohibit conversion therapy with minors. This appeal will be reconsidered in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's March 31, 2026, decision in Chiles v. Salazar.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states can ban transgender athletes from participating in sports teams aligned with their gender identity, upholding restrictions in 29 states. Justice Brett Kavanaugh stated that "sex" in Title IX refers to biological sex, and separate teams for biological males and females ensure fair competition and reduce injury risk.

The Louisiana House has passed a redistricting plan that would eliminate one of the state's two majority-Black congressional seats, following the Supreme Court's April 29, 2026, ruling that the Voting Rights Act does not require additional majority-minority districts. This move could allow Republicans to gain an additional seat.

Luis Miguel has reportedly reactivated private investigations into the 1986 disappearance of his mother, Marcela Basteri. The Netflix series "Luis Miguel: The Series" explored this mystery, showing Luis Miguel searching for his mother. Despite numerous theories, her whereabouts remain unknown.

Joe Cripps' status has been updated to Endangered Missing as of July 20, 2024, with the Little Rock Police Department confirming the investigation remains open. There have been no public updates on his whereabouts since late 2017.

A YouTube video published in June 2025 explores a new lead concerning the disappearance of Alain Kan, suggesting a potential re-examination of the cold case.

Forrest Schab was not officially reported missing for three months after his disappearance, which contributed to the trail going cold. Investigators found no hotel records or credit card activity to trace his movements.

Judge Joseph Force Crater disappeared on August 6, 1930, after stepping into a taxi on West 45th Street, and his absence went unreported for 27 days.

The Joliet Area Historical Museum submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to the FBI, seeking unredacted files related to Molly Zelko's 1957 disappearance. This marks a new procedural effort to uncover information about the cold case.

A UK investigation into a drug rape report made by Levi Davis days before his disappearance in Barcelona has been closed due to insufficient evidence. This closure adds to concerns about the handling of his case, with a separate investigation highlighting alleged police failings in both the UK and Spain. Davis had claimed his life was in danger due to a sextortion gang.

The FBI has released files pertaining to Thomas Hale Boggs Sr., including an account of an incident in 1970 where he was forced off the road in Washington D.C. These documents provide some insights into Boggs' life and potential adversaries, though they do not resolve the mystery of his 1972 disappearance.

In March 2010, possible remains of Sean Flynn were found and sent to the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command for forensic testing.

While police were searching Weldon Kees's apartment after his disappearance, the phone rang but no one was on the other end.

The FBI has issued a federal arrest warrant for Felipe De Jesus Quiroz-Jimenez, the father of missing child Hansel Quiroz, for international parental kidnapping. Authorities suspect Hansel was taken to Mexico by his father after a scheduled visit on June 16, 2023. The investigation involves the FBI, Interpol, and the U.S. Department of State, with cooperation from Mexican officials.

New details emerged about the shooting of Robert Abdelkader III, indicating that 'uninvited individuals' arrived at the graduation pool party he was hosting, leading to shots being fired and injuring five others.

The FBI has released age-progressed photos of Crystal Ann Tymich, who disappeared 32 years ago. A $10,000 reward is active for information leading to her whereabouts. She was last seen on June 30, 1994, playing near her South Los Angeles home.

The annual remembrance walks for Ilene Misheloff, a tradition since 1990, were permanently canceled in 2022.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office and FBI are investigating a man who approached Jennifer Lin's father shortly before her 1994 murder, releasing a sketch of the individual. A $200,000 reward remains for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

The search for endangered missing person Sydney Rosenthal has concluded with the discovery of her body in FDR Park. Ina Rosenthal confirmed the body found was Sydney. Rosenthal was last seen on January 15, 2026, near South 15th Street and FDR Park.

The Philadelphia Police Department issued another plea for public assistance on January 19, 2026, in locating 17-year-old Thomas Clemson, who was last seen on January 15, 2026, on the 5300 block of Gainor Road in Philadelphia and is considered endangered. As of January 19, 2026: Clemson remains missing, and police have not released details about his clothing. He was previously reported missing on July 17, 2025, when he was 16 years old, last seen on the 7xx block of Cathedral Road in Roxborough. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Southwest Detectives at 215-686-3183.

The Philadelphia Police Department issued a public appeal for help in locating Megan Mangiamele, stating she was last seen on January 12, 2026.

A community vigil was held for Angelo White on January 25, where friends, family, and neighbors gathered to pray for his safe return and raise awareness about his disappearance.

The guilty plea and sentencing were publicly reported, following an investigation by the OLMS Boston-Buffalo District Office and the Pittsfield Police Department.

Nelson was scheduled to make his initial court appearance in U.S. District Court in Pikeville.

During Dilanjan Miller's sentencing, the judge noted that he had expressed remorse for stealing union funds.

Meleesa Geathers, a former employee of the Georgia Department of Corrections, has been indicted on charges of theft by conversion in Dodge County, Georgia. The indictment alleges that Geathers misused state funds as part of an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities within the GDC.

Tracy Vargas, identified as the former President of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3138, was acquitted of the charge which alleged she attempted to hide the embezzlement of union funds.

A bill, SB 5375, is progressing through the Washington state Legislature that would require clergy members to report claims of child abuse, following attention brought to the issue by Brian Drake's case. Drake was sentenced to five years in prison followed by three years of community custody for the sexual abuse of two family members. He pleaded guilty in August 2024 to charges including first-degree child rape, first-degree incest, and second-degree child molestation, with the abuse occurring between 2004 and 2009.

Despite her federal sentencing, Amy Siniscarco still faces multiple felony charges in Whatcom County Superior Court. Her embezzlement methods included using fraudulent electronic checks, company credit cards for personal use, and stealing petty cash.

James Anthony Singleton's trial for the murder of Nolan Dennett has been postponed six times due to ongoing negotiations. The case is now expected to head to trial in the fall.

Elijah Belmont was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the shooting and stabbing death of Henry King. Prosecutors accepted a plea deal for second-degree murder due to concerns about proving premeditation and the untested validity of geofence warrants in Washington state courts. King's family expressed strong objections to the plea deal and the resulting sentence.

Former Whatcom County Sheriff's deputy Austin Case faces nine felony charges, including indecent liberties and second-degree rape, after a third victim came forward with accusations from December 2020, as of April 4, 2024, in Whatcom County. The Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney's Office filed these additional charges on April 3, 2024, bringing the total to nine felonies stemming from three different victims. Case was initially fired and arrested on July 12, 2023, and pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment on July 21, 2023. His arraignment on the new felony charges was scheduled for April 23, 2024.

Tana Perkins Reneau's trial for child abuse charges is now specifically scheduled for September 15.

It was announced that Breanne Gallegos pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank robbery and faces up to five years in federal prison. Aarika Cuevas was also charged with conspiracy to commit bank robbery and faces a similar sentence.

A Memphis man has been sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison for his involvement in a series of bank robberies where he shot two individuals. This sentencing follows a string of armed robberies and bank fraud conspiracies for which another man received 42 years and his mother received three and a half years.

Bernard Wandick robbed the Chase Bank at 3699 N. Main St. in Rockford, Illinois. He entered the bank wearing a medical mask, brandished a firearm, pointed it at employees, and fled on foot with stolen cash.

Raymond Montes was arrested on May 23, 2026, following an extensive search after being spotted by an officer. He was wanted for a robbery that occurred on Hagood Street.

Four individuals in Southern California have been charged in connection with a New Year's Eve bombing plot targeting businesses and Immigration and ICE agents. The group, described as anti-capitalist and anti-government, was allegedly testing explosives prior to their arrests. If convicted, some defendants could face life in federal prison.

Avian Mayo was indicted by a federal grand jury on 21 counts including postal robbery, brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and bank robbery.

Four Venezuelan nationals have been federally charged for allegedly stealing over $529,000 from ATM machines in Connecticut between August 8 and August 18, 2025. These operations are linked to the Tren de Aragua transnational criminal organization. A total of 93 defendants have been charged in connection with ATM jackpotting activities.

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man who robbed a U.S. Bank on Wyoming Blvd NE in January 2026. The suspect, who claimed to have a bomb, is described as approximately 5'7" with brown eyes and was wearing a black and white striped poncho, dark pants, grey sneakers, a light grey cross-body bag, and a white surgical mask. This incident marked the third bank robbery in the metro area in approximately 70 days.

The Supreme Court has ruled that border officials are not required to process asylum cases unless individuals physically step onto U.S. soil and are not legally obligated to inspect or process those who are physically blocked from entering by border agents. In a separate ruling, the court determined that federal law does not grant courts the power to review executive branch decisions regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) unless a specific constitutional question is raised.

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that defendants charged with falsifying documents to obstruct a federal investigation must be tried in the district where the falsification occurred, not where the investigation was based. This decision reverses the Ninth Circuit's ruling and clarifies venue for violations of 18 U.S.C. § 1519. The ruling reinforces constitutional venue protections.

A federal judge in Atlanta allowed three ERISA claims to proceed against a former retirement plan fiduciary, including claims of fiduciary duty breaches, prohibited transactions, and co-fiduciary liability. This development follows the Supreme Court's agreement to hear *Anderson v. Intel Corp. Investment Policy Committee*, which will examine pleading standards for ERISA fiduciary duty claims.

The Department of Justice is urging the Supreme Court to uphold the legality of geofence warrants in the case of Chatrie v. United States. A decision in the case, which centers on evidence obtained through a geofence warrant for a bank robbery conviction, is expected by the end of June 2026. This ruling could significantly impact data privacy standards and law enforcement practices.

The U.S. Supreme Court has broadened the interpretation of the federal officer removal statute, holding in *Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish* that a federal contract need not explicitly authorize the challenged conduct, but only require a 'meaningful relationship' between the conduct and federal obligations. This expansive interpretation makes it easier for federal contractors to remove state-court lawsuits to federal court.