In 2026, North Korea-linked groups quietly made off with almost $600 million across a handful of flashy heists. The biggest headline grabber was Kelp DAO where a single “oops” in how two blockchains talk to each other let the thieves walk away with $293 million. A few weeks later, Drift Protocol los
The top teams in the NBA playoffs are set to clash on Wednesday, but only one of them can seize a 2‑0 series advantage. In the West, Oklahoma City thundered past Phoenix in the opening game and now carries a 17. 5‑point edge for Game 2. Their first‑round victory marked the second consecutive sweep,
Western Wisconsin’s rivers and streams are facing growing problems, and experts warn the situation could get worse. Heavy rains and melting snow don’t just fill up creeks—they carry pollution, dirt, and even salt from roads straight into the Mississippi River. That extra water isn’t always harmless.
A 20-year-old recently tried to set fire to a top AI executive’s home, leaving behind writings about his terror that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity. Days later, the same house faced another strange incident. Elsewhere, a local politician received gunfire at his door along with a cle
A major crypto exchange recently faced a security issue that didn't come from hackers breaking into systems, but from staff misusing their access. Two employees looked at customer support data they shouldn't have, potentially viewing details from about 2, 000 accounts. While the exchange says no mon
The Mariners didn’t waste time showing who was in charge during their four-game series against Houston. While the Astros rolled into town missing key players, Seattle treated them like a team already defeated. This wasn’t just about winning—it was about finishing the job cleanly, even when the oppon
The week started with a reminder that small software flaws can become big problems. A hidden weakness in PDF readers has been used for months to run malicious code when a victim opens a crafted file. Adobe’s quick patch shows how quickly attackers can exploit overlooked details. At the same time, a
The Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics will clash in a four‑game stretch that starts on Monday night at Sutter Health Park. Both teams sit at 8–7, but the A’s have been on a hot streak, winning five straight games, including a 1‑0 victory over the Mets where their pitching shut out the oppositi
Campaigns now spend far more on safety than they did ten years ago. Federal groups handed over over $40 million just for security in 2024, a huge jump compared to past years. The money pays for bodyguards, secure venues, and even changes to homes like locks and cameras. Most of this was unthinkable
Tensions between Iran and the US aren’t just playing out on battlefields or in diplomatic talks—they’re happening silently in cyberspace too. According to security agencies, Iranian hackers have stepped up attacks on key US systems since the conflict began. Their targets? Devices that control critic
