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New York City
fromNewsday
8 months ago

Queens man arrested in Hicksville, charged with fortune-telling, stealing from LI woman

A Queens man was charged with fortune-telling and grand larceny after allegedly scamming a woman out of $62,000.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

NYC fortune teller allegedly scammed 43-year-old mom of two, who cleans hotel rooms for living, out of $87,000

A fortune teller is accused of scamming a woman out of $87,000 using fear tactics.
Pamela Ufie faces multiple charges for defrauding vulnerable individuals.
Victims reported being coerced into giving money under false pretenses.
A private investigator has helped police with multiple cases against Ufie.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Will AI take my job?' A trip to a Beijing fortune-telling bar to see what lies ahead

Many young Chinese are turning to ancient divination methods for guidance in an era of uncertainty and economic struggles.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

The spiritual economy: young Chinese turn to fortune tellers as anxiety about the future rises

Fortune telling bars have emerged in Chinese cities, blending modern desires with traditional divination practices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

In Thailand, where mysticism thrives, AI fortune telling finds fertile ground

In Thailand, a nation steeped in a rich tradition of fortune-telling, a rising number of young people are now consulting ChatGPT for insights into their futures.
Artificial intelligence
Coffee
fromWIRED
10 months ago

Never Drink Alone: A Guide to Turkish Coffee

Turkish coffee is more a cooking method than a drink, characterized by unique preparation and cultural significance.
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