‘Operation Porterhouse Parlay’: 22 defendants plead not guilty in alleged gambling ring after NW Indiana restaurant FBI raids

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HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) — Suspects appeared in court Thursday following “Operation Porterhouse Parlay,” a series of raids last month in Northwest Indiana. Federal agents have been investigating illegal gambling and extortion rings allegedly involving restaurant owners James Gerodemos, Dean Gialamas and Filippo Rovito, among others. All 22 defendants pleaded not guilty Thursday. While it hasn’t…

Civil Society Demands Debt Relief at France-Africa Summit

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African Debt A coalition of civil society organisations and trade unions has called on France to cancel unsustainable African debts and reverse its opposition to a United Nations (UN) sovereign debt restructuring framework, as Africa prepares to spend nearly $90 billion on external debt payments in 2026 alone. The joint statement, issued ahead of the…

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Best Budgeting Apps for Living Paycheck to Paycheck

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Living paycheck to paycheck can mean a lot of things, whether it’s a sign that you’re stretched too thin or a signal that you’re spending with no direction. Whatever the case, you’re not alone. According to an April CNBC affordability survey, 59% of Americans say they’re there. While a budgeting app won’t change your cash…