The Canadian man sentenced last week for his role in a grandparent scam lived a lavish beachfront lifestyle, drove a Porsche and bought cocaine using money stolen from vulnerable seniors, according to the U.S. prosecutors who put him in prison.Sentencing documents filed in U.S. court say that Stefano Zanetti, 44, operated — or appeared to operate — a successful watersports rental company in Panama while he co-ordinated a multimillion-dollar fraud operation.“In reality, Zanetti was the lynchpin in an international conspiracy designed to systematically steal money from elderly victims in the United States,” Jeffrey R. Bengel, assistant U.S. attorney, wrote in…

PlayStation Plus, Sony’s subscription gaming service for its consoles, is increasing its price for new subscribers. The company blamed “ongoing market conditions” for the price increase. It’s the go-to explanation for gaming hardware companies, including Microsoft and Nintendo’s increases in pricing for the Xbox and Switch 2 consoles. The price for…

As Chinese-made products are flooding the EU market and threatening thousands of jobs, the European Commission is stepping up its work to protect the bloc’s production from the risks of China’s excess production. The move comes as data from Chinese customs showed that, in the first four months of 2026,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump is reportedly considering installing a White House helipad for Marine One, the latest potential update to the executive mansion’s grounds. “President Trump has continued to make improvements at the White House and all around D.C. to benefit future presidents and…

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Retirement accounts are among the most significant financial assets many Americans hold at death. At the end of 2025, IRAs alone held $19.2 trillion, while defined contribution plans—including 401(k), 403(b), 457, and similar plans—held another $14.2 trillion. Among families that own individual-account retirement assets, those accounts represented 65% of their…

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