www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-06-27 21:57:33

SUMMARY: Scammers are using AI to create “ghost students” by stealing real students’ identities to fraudulently apply for federal student aid through FAFSA. These fake students enroll in online classes just long enough to trigger financial aid disbursements, which go to the scammers. Cybercriminals also use AI-generated deepfakes and impersonate federal aid officers to extract personal details like Social Security numbers and login credentials. The U.S. Department of Education now requires ID verification via in-person or video calls to combat this fraud. Victims face long-term credit damage, making regular credit checks and protecting personal info crucial.

“Unfortunately, whoever’s identity they’ve used to gather that financial aid is then left with the consequences.”

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-06-27 11:38:02

SUMMARY: Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York is nearing conclusion as the defense presents closing arguments. Defense attorneys argue that the alleged victims, including Cassie Ventura and another woman, were consensual partners, not coerced. They portray Combs as a self-made entrepreneur committed to diversity and care. Prosecutors counter, calling Combs the leader of a criminal enterprise using power, violence, and fear to exploit women, citing a 2016 hotel surveillance video showing Combs attacking Ventura. Combs denies all charges, maintaining all encounters were consensual. The prosecution’s rebuttal will follow before jury deliberation begins.

Prosecutors delivered closing arguments on Thursday and the defense will deliver their summation on Friday in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial.

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-06-27 08:11:54

SUMMARY: Charlie Gaddy, a WRAL legend and North Carolina’s trusted news anchor for over two decades, was laid to rest in a heartfelt funeral at Edon Street United Methodist Church. Family, friends, and coworkers shared stories celebrating his 93 years filled with laughter, compassion, and integrity. Known for his warmth, reliability, and deep connection to viewers, Gaddy was a father figure and mentor to many journalists. His empathy shone through moments like his coverage of Raleigh tornado victims. Though gone, his legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched, both on and off the screen.

Charlie Gaddy was remembered in an emotional, packed ceremony on June 26, 2025.

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