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How international authorities took out the popular cybercrime platform ‘Ghost’
An international law enforcement operation took down an encrypted cybercrime communication platform known as “Ghost,” and led to dozens of arrests around the world. Australian federal authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 18, it made 38 arrests in raids across the country while authorities in Canada, Sweden, Ireland and Italy conducted similar raids. “We allege hundreds of… -
CDC data shows major drop in overdose deaths, as many as 20,000 lives saved
New public health data shows a significant drop in drug overdose deaths across the United States, according to national surveys compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data indicates a decline in overdose deaths by approximately 10.6% from April 2023 to April 2024. In states with rapid data collection, the decline is… -
Virus known to paralyze kids spreading across the US
A respiratory virus that can paralyze children, much like polio, is spreading in the U.S., wastewater samples show. The virus – an enterovirus called EV-D68 – is known to affect the nervous system, causing severe weakness in the arms and legs called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), especially in children. Wastewater samples from across the country… -
Microsoft says Russian disinformation videos targeting Harris Campaign
Microsoft revealed on Tuesday, Sept. 17, that Russian operatives have recently intensified their online disinformation attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. These operatives have been producing and spreading videos promoting conspiracy theories designed to “deepen racial and political divides in the U.S.,” according to Microsoft’s warning. One video, viewed millions of times, falsely… -
MrBeast, Amazon sued for alleged ‘Beast Games’ reality show abuses
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Amazon and YouTube star MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, by participants of the reality competition show “Beast Games,” citing severe mistreatment and unsafe working conditions. The lawsuit, lodged in Los Angeles Superior Court, involves allegations ranging from insufficient wages and unpaid overtime, to physical injuries and… -
Senator tells witness ‘hide your head in a bag’ during heated hate crimes hearing
A contentious exchange occurred on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Sept. 17, during a hearing focused on the rising incidence of hate crimes, particularly in light of the Israel-Hamas conflict that began nearly a year ago. The confrontation involved Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana and Maya Berry, the executive director of the Arab American Institute. Berry… -
Study reveals issues Gen Alpha has making friends
Researchers in Michigan have revealed the top reasons children struggle to make friends. Experts at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital talked with 1,031 families and found that 19% of parents fear their child has no friends. According to the poll, 90% of parents said they wanted to help their child make more friends. About 20% of… -
US Air Force invests $409M to revitalize Pacific airfield as China tensions rise
The U.S. Air Force awarded a $409 million contract to Fluor Corporation to restore a long-dormant World War II airfield on Tinian Island, part of the Northern Mariana Islands. The move, aimed at bolstering military operations in the Indo-Pacific, is a critical component of the U.S.’s strategy to counter growing tensions in the region, particularly… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail in racketeering, sex trafficking case
Rapper and hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail and will remain in custody as he faces serious charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Authorities said Combs will be held by himself at a “special housing unit” in a detention center in Brooklyn. In a federal… -
Trump, Harris use assassination attempt to highlight policy proposals
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris commented on this past weekend’s apparent assassination attempt during campaign events on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Trump was back on the campaign trail, holding his first event since the incident at his golf club in Florida. During a town hall in Flint, Michigan, Trump told Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee… -
Hezbollah blames Israel for deadly pager explosions
Hezbollah is blaming Israel after pagers used by the militant group exploded killing at least nine people and injuring thousands. And former President Donald Trump holds his first campaign event since the second apparent assassination attempt on his life. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Hezbollah blames Israel… -
National Zoo gets 2 new giant pandas with $10 million from David Rubenstein
As the National Zoo prepares for the arrival of two new pandas later this year, it’s getting some major financial support. The donor is local philanthropist David Rubenstein, who announced on Tuesday, Sept. 17, a $10 million pledge to support the zoo’s giant panda conservation program. Back in May, the Smithsonian Institution was preparing for… -
Miss America, Miss World pageants challenged over rules excluding mothers
A 25-year-old mother is challenging the rules of the Miss America and Miss World pageants by filing a discrimination lawsuit against them for excluding either some or all mothers from competing. Miss America disqualifies contestants with “legal dependents,” while Miss World bars anyone who is married, has children, or is pregnant. Danielle Hazel, a mother…
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