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Pakistani man charged with cyberterrorism for misinfo that led to UK riots
Farhan Asif, a 32-year-old freelance web developer, has been charged with cyberterrorism after allegedly spreading false information online about a deadly stabbing in the United Kingdom. Asif was arrested during the week of Aug. 18, at his home in Lahore, Pakistan, by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). According to a police report seen by various… -
Apple AirTag leads to arrest of mail theft suspects in Southern California
Police nabbed two mail theft suspects in southern California after a woman’s creative use of Apple AirTag. Frustrated by repeated mail thefts from her post office box, the woman mailed herself a package containing an Apple AirTag. Thieves stole the tagged package, along with her other mail. Law enforcement tracked the AirTag to a residence… -
Former officers’ felony charges dropped in Breonna Taylor case
A federal judge has dropped the felony charges against two former Louisville Metro Police Department officers involved in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor’s home. Taylor was shot and killed while police were executing a “no knock” forced-entry warrant for her boyfriend at her home in March 2020. Then-detective Joshua Jaynes and Sgt. Kyle Meany… -
Concealed carry advocates score win against California in federal ruling
In a win for Second Amendment rights advocates and a blow to California gun control measures, a federal judge ordered the state accept concealed carry permit applications from out-of-state resident on Thursday, Aug. 22. After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down many states’ gun restrictions that did not align with the United States’ “historic tradition… -
NATO air base in Germany elevates security amid terrorist threat
A NATO air base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, elevated its security measures to “Charlie,” the second-highest alert level on Thursday, Aug. 22. The move came after intelligence indicated a potential terrorist threat. There has also been a series of suspicious incidents at military facilities across Germany, raising concerns about possible sabotage. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned… -
Smuggling ringleader arrested for Texas migrant death tragedy
Guatemalan authorities arrested seven individuals on Wednesday, Aug. 21, linked to a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of 53 migrants in Texas in 2022. The migrants, including eight children, died of asphyxiation after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer under extreme heat. The smuggling ring, known as “Los Orozcos” is accused of transporting… -
RFK Jr. withdraws from AZ ballot, sparking speculation of Trump alliance
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sudden withdrawal from the Arizona presidential ballot sparked speculation about a potential alliance with Donald Trump. The move has the potential to reshape the 2024 presidential race. Kennedy and his running mate, Nicole Shanahan, submitted notarized withdrawal letters to Arizona’s Secretary of State late Thursday, Aug. 22, just… -
UN warns of Chernobyl-like disaster if fighting in Kursk doesn’t stop
The United Nations nuclear watchdog warned against continued fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces near a Kursk nuclear plant on Thursday, Aug. 22. The International Atomic Energy Agency fears that artillery within range of the facility could lead to a nuclear disaster. The plea from the U.N. comes as Russia accused Ukraine on Thursday of… -
Trump’s trip to the border goes on despite death threat against him
A manhunt for a suspect reportedly threatening to kill former President Donald Trump in Arizona did not stop the GOP nominee from delivering remarks on Thursday, Aug. 22, in the open air near the U.S-Mexico border. The former president spoke about immigration in front of family members of victims who were killed by undocumented immigrants.… -
CA unveils $250M tech deal to ‘revitalize’ local news; critics call it ‘disastrous’
California launched a $250 million partnership between tech giants and local news, marking a significant shift in the media landscape. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to revitalize local newsrooms and advance AI research, combining taxpayer funds with contributions from Google and OpenAI. Google will contribute $110 million, including $50 million for existing journalism programs and at… -
Australians gain the ‘right to disconnect’ under a new law over workers’ rights
Starting Monday, Aug. 26, Australians will gain the right to be left alone after office hours. That comes thanks to a new law passed earlier this year. The legislation, passed in February, protects employees who choose not to monitor, read or respond to any contact from their employers after hours. It essentially enshrines the “right… -
FBI raids homes of Americans linked to Russian state media
The FBI has raided the homes of two Americans who have ties to Russian state media. Scott Ritter, a former United Nations weapons inspector and critic of U.S. foreign policy, had his New York residence searched on Aug. 7. Dimitri Simes, a Soviet-born U.S. citizen with a history of advising former presidents and advocating for… -
Florida sheriff’s office arrests 148 in human trafficking bust
A 102-day undercover operation in Hillsborough County, Florida, resulted in 148 arrests and the rescue of seven victims, including two minors, dealing a blow to local human trafficking networks. The Sheriff’s Office’s Human Trafficking Squad conducted “Operation Summer Shield” from April to August and arrested suspects for various human trafficking crimes. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad…
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