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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Millionaires in Minutes: The Crypto Crime Saga

Picture this: the summer of 2023 saw two young guys pull off a massive heist, making off with over $230 million in bitcoin. Instead of lay low, they lived it up with fancy cars, plush homes, and luxury nights out. One of them was even flaunting a $500,000 watch during his arrest. Oddly enough, this

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

World Drops 'Coin', Unveils New Iris-Scanning Orb

World, the startup that once went by Worldcoin, has made some big changes. They've dropped the "coin" from their name and introduced a new iris-scanning device called the Orb. This device is designed to prove that you're a real human, not a bot or AI. The company's co-founder, Alex Blania, explained

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Oct 18 2024WEATHER

Winter Arrives Early: B. C. Border Expects Heavy Snowfall

Are you ready for an early taste of winter? Environment Canada has just issued the first snowfall warnings of the season along the British Columbia and Yukon border. Residents and travelers in the affected areas can expect a significant dump of snow. The weather office predicts that the snow will s

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google’s New Podcast Maker: A Closer Look at Illuminate

Google has introduced a new tool called Illuminate, designed to create podcasts with the help of AI. Unlike its predecessor, NotebookLM, Illuminate focuses solely on crafting podcasts. The tool is currently limited to a select few, with a waitlist for broader access. Illuminate uses Google’s Gemini

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Stay Strong and Steady: Exercises to Age Gracefully

You might think that slowing down is a natural part of getting older, but that's not the whole story. Regular exercise can keep you fit and independent as you age. It's not just about looking good; it's about feeling good too. Experts say that staying active can help prevent diseases like diabetes a

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Whooping Cough on the Rise: What You Need to Know

You might remember whooping cough as that nasty cold that turns into a long cough. Well, it's back and it's making a lot of kids sick. In fact, this year has seen the most cases in a decade. Why is this happening? Experts say it's because we're going back to normal after COVID-19 kept many illnesses

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Galaxy Ring: A Health Tracker for Your Finger

Samsung has just launched a new health tracker called the Galaxy Ring. It's a smart ring that can help you monitor your sleep, heart rate, and skin temperature. This is Samsung's first time making a smart ring, and it's designed to work best with Samsung phones. The Galaxy Ring looks a bit chunky, w

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Remedy's First Multiplayer Shooter: A Co-op Adventure Without the Daily Grind

Remedy Entertainment, famous for its single-player games like Alan Wake 2 and Control, is stepping into the multiplayer world for the first time in 29 years. Their latest game, FBC: Firebreak, was unveiled at the Xbox October Partner Preview. This three-player co-op shooter is set inside The Oldest

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Remedy's New Game: FBC Firebreak – A Co-op Shooter in the Control Universe

Remedy Entertainment is back with a new multiplayer game, FBC: Firebreak, set in the same universe as Control. This time, it's a co-op shooter where teams of three face off against waves of enemies. The game features unique weapons, like a poison-spraying gatling gun and a piston-launched aerial att

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming's Cash Cow: A Former Boss Speaks Up

Shawn Layden, a former big shot at Sony Interactive Entertainment America, has a message for the gaming industry: it's becoming too focused on money. Layden argues that games are losing their fun factor because companies are more concerned with making back their big investments quickly. Instead of d

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