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Apr 27 2026CRIME

SMS Scam Tricks: How Bad Guys Make Money From Your Phone Bill

Cyber‑security experts have found a new way that fraudsters trick people into sending dozens of text messages overseas, making the scammers money from phone companies. The scam began in June 2020 and uses fake “I am not a robot” tests that force users to text secret numbers. The messages go to 60

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Politics, Faith, and Media: A Pentagon Briefing Gets Religious

Defense officials rarely bring sermons into press conferences, but Secretary Pete Hegseth made an exception last week. Speaking at the Pentagon, he compared journalists to Pharisees—religious leaders who, according to the Bible, opposed Jesus despite seeing his miracles. Hegseth argued that modern r

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Mar 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Sneaky npm Scam That Steals Crypto and Secrets

Cybersecurity experts have found a new set of npm packages that act like harmless tools but secretly grab crypto wallets and personal data. The attackers, who publish everything under the name “mikilanjillo, ” use seven different packages. Each one pretends to download extra modules, shows fak

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

The Strait of Hormuz: Calm in the Storm

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that worries about a closed Strait of Hormuz are overblown, claiming the U. S. has plans to keep oil moving even while Iran’s forces threaten shipping. He brushed off reports that the Pentagon had no strategy before the recent conflict, noting that Iran has long u

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Jan 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Chapter for Center in the Square

Center in the Square is making room for something fresh. They're saying goodbye to the science museum that's been there for years. This move is part of a bigger plan to shake things up and bring in new experiences. The science museum had its time, but now it's time to make way for something differe

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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

Defense Companies Face New Rules on Money Spending

Defense companies might have to change how they spend their money. President Donald Trump said they can't give money to shareholders or buy back their own stock. This is until they make more military equipment and fix other problems. Trump also said defense company bosses can't make more than $5 mi

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Jan 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Unmasking Cyberbullying in Bengali: A Deep Dive into Digital Harassment

Cyberbullying is a growing problem online, and it's not just in English. In the Bengali-speaking world, it's a big issue too. But there's not much research on it. That's why a recent study looked at over 70, 000 social media comments in Bengali. The goal? To understand and detect cyberbullying bette

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Dec 02 2025LIFESTYLE

Holiday Shopping: Smart Picks from Cyber Monday Sales

Cyber Monday deals are still around, but they're fading fast. Some standout discounts are on big-name brands like Apple, Dyson, and Hoka. The sales are dwindling, so act quickly if you want to snag a bargain. Many of the best deals are on electronics and home goods. For example, Apple AirPods with

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Dec 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Monday Laptop Deals: Smart Picks for Every Need

Cyber Monday is here, and it's the perfect time to grab a great deal on a laptop. Whether you need a Windows laptop, a Chromebook, a MacBook, or a gaming laptop, there are plenty of options to choose from. But with so many deals out there, it can be hard to know which ones are worth your money. To

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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grab These Awesome PlayStation Discounts Before They're Gone!

Cyber Monday 2025 is here, and it's time to snag some amazing PlayStation deals before they vanish. The Black Friday sales were pretty good, and many of those discounts have stuck around. But now, some offers are ending, and new ones are popping up. If you're a PlayStation fan, you're in luck. Ther

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