Onetime art adviser to DiCaprio sentenced for fraud
Lisa Schiff, once counting Leonardo DiCaprio among her patrons, received a 30 month federal prison term for defrauding clients of 6.5 million tied to 55 art sales. She tearfully apologized in Manhattan court, faces report date July 1, and victims describe deep personal betrayal.
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Art dealer Schiff sentenced for multi‑million wire fraud
Judge J Paul Oetken praised victims while condemning Schiff for a five year fraud that harmed more than a dozen clients. She faces 3 1/2 to 4 1/4 years, plus about 6.5 million in forfeiture and 9 million in restitution, with two years supervised release. DiCaprio was among her former clients.
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Brother Hosts Leave Messy Home After Visit
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Dear Abby: Downsizing dispute tests long marriage
Retired couple quarrels over moving from a two story home built 14 years ago. Husband urges downsizing near children. wife resists emotional attachment. Advice emphasizes shared decision, respect for her feelings, and considering living arrangements after his death. Grave decorating questions are addressed separately.
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Ohio Utilities Commission Schedules Local Hearings on Electric Rate Case
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio schedules local hearings in Case Nos. 24-468-EL-AIA 24-469-EL-ATA 24-470-EL-AAM and 24-471-EL-UNC for the application by Ohio Edison Co. Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. and Toledo Edison Co. for electric distribution rate increases tariff approval accounting method changes and customer programs. Hearings offer public testimony and will be held as specified.
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Long COVID research faces cuts amid budget tussle
Budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration threaten long COVID research, worrying advocates led by Minnesota ME/CFS Alliance. They warn discovery pace was slow before cuts and patients like ME/CFS sufferers have about a 5 percent chance of full recovery. Treatments now focus on symptom management and tailored therapy.
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