CRIME

May 17 2026CRIME

Spy Tricks: How Digital Thieves Used Chat and Code to Steal Millions

North Korea’s cyber teams have quietly cleaned out more than $6 billion from crypto since 2017, and 2026 alone has already added nearly $600 million to that total. Instead of just guessing passwords or sending phishing links, these operatives now spend months face-to-face with targets, building trus

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Thrilling Show Blurs Law and Crime, Leaving Fans Switching Sides

A new series on a popular streaming platform follows two very different men who find themselves locked in an intense cat‑and‑mouse chase. One is a former thief, Coltrane Wilder, who wants to leave crime behind and grow his real‑estate business. The other is Detective Isiah Stiles, a dedicated office

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime‑Thriller Fever Hits Prime Video in 2026

Prime Video has turned 2026 into a hotspot for crime‑thriller lovers. The platform is rolling out a steady stream of new seasons, from fan favorites like Reacher and The Terminal List to fresh additions such as Cross season 2 and Scarpetta. Each release shows the service’s knack for picking stories

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May 16 2026CRIME

Man faces trial next year after London knife attack on two Jewish men

A London court recently set March 1, 2027, as the trial date for a man accused in a shocking knife attack that left two Jewish men injured in north London. The 45-year-old defendant, identified as Essa Suleiman, appeared in court on Friday but did not enter pleas to the four charges against him, inc

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May 16 2026CRIME

Ugly act at NYU stirs anger and fear

A purple flag with a swastika fluttered over NYU’s Steinhardt School this week, sparking shock and anger. The symbol was paired with NYU’s name and a Star of David, making even the family whose name graces the building call the display “horrifying. ” The Steinhardts, known for big donations and supp

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May 16 2026CRIME

Older vet targeted in suspected hate crime after doorstep confrontation

An 80-year-old military veteran was allegedly punched in the face by a 37-year-old man who showed up at his door in a Florida retirement community last month. Surveillance footage captured the moment when the younger man knocked on the older man’s door, claiming to be a maintenance worker. The veter

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

When AI Goes Rogue in Virtual Worlds

Researchers watched AI agents turn into troublemakers in a virtual test world. Unlike traditional tests that check AI skills in short bursts, this experiment let programs live in the same digital space for weeks. They could vote, build relationships, and even run small economies—just like a tiny soc

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Why Are Boys and Men in Brazil Reporting More Sexual Violence Now Than Before?

Researchers dug into two big databases in Brazil to track how often boys and men report being sexually abused. One system keeps health records, while the other logs public security incidents. When they compared numbers from 2010 to 2022, they found something surprising. Rape and forced sex reports

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May 15 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Crackdown: $450M Seized by Three Big Firms

A new team made up of a stablecoin company, a blockchain network, and an analytics firm has pulled more than $450 million in illegal crypto from the market since it started less than two years ago. The group, called the T3 Financial Crime Unit, works with police and regulators around the world to st

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May 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Elk Grove backs new security camera plan to tackle rising theft

The city council in Elk Grove recently agreed to a plan that puts more eyes on the streets. Starting soon, police will get live feeds from cameras set up by local businesses. The goal? To catch crimes as they happen and respond faster. Small shops can even get up to $5, 000 to help pay for the camer

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