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Oct 21 2024SPORTS

What We Saw When the Bears Took a Break

Chicago had a lovely fall weekend without the Bears, but plenty of other sports kept fans engrossed. From baseball playoffs to college football, hockey, and NFL games, the city was buzzing. Here are some key observations and fun facts from the weekend. The Blackhawks haven't secured a deal with CHS

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Faith on the Campaign Trail: Harris & Trump's Unusual Approach

In the 2024 presidential race, religion has taken a backseat compared to previous elections. Vice President Kamala Harris recently attended church services in Atlanta and spoke at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Her running mate, Tim Walz, visited a church in Michigan. Meanwhile, former Preside

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Oct 20 2024POLITICS

Trump Talks Arnold Palmer at a Pennsylvania Rally: Genitalia and All

Donald Trump rolled into Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and kicked off his rally with a surprising topic: Arnold Palmer's manliness, even referencing the late golfer's private parts. This wasn't the typical political speech, but Trump spent 12 minutes honoring Palmer, born in Latrobe in 1929. Palmer's fathe

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Oct 20 2024CRIME

Berlin Bust: How One Arrest Shook Germany's Security Debate

In a jolt to Germany's security landscape, authorities recently arrested a Libyan man planned an attack on Israel’s embassy in Berlin. The suspect, identified as Omar A. , was allegedly a supporter of the Islamic State (IS) and had been communicating about the plan with a group member online. This e

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Oct 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX Wins $730 Million for National Security Missions

SpaceX has bagged a hefty $730 million contract from the U. S. Space Force. This deal covers a series of launches aimed at boosting national security. The contract includes seven missions for the Space Development Agency (SDA) and one for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). These launches are

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Trump Blasts Judge in Election Case

Former President Donald Trump has criticized U. S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan, labeling her the "most evil person" for ordering the release of almost 1, 900 pages of sealed documents in his election interference case. Trump believes the judge's action aims to harm his chances in the upcoming

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

A Young Alabamian's Daring Bitcoin Scheme

Imagine this: a 25-year-old from Athens, Alabama, gets caught up in a plot to trick the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The plan? Hack into the SEC's X account and post fake news about Bitcoin. In January, this young man, Eric Council Jr. , did just that. He helped some unknown friends hac

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Hacked SEC Tweet Sends Bitcoin Prices Wild

Imagine someone sending a fake tweet that makes Bitcoin prices shoot up by over $1, 000 in an instant. That's what happened when a 25-year-old Alabama resident named Eric Council Jr. hacked into the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Twitter account. He posed as the SEC Chair Gary Gensler an

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Bitcoin Boom: Alabaman Man Charged in SEC Hack

In a recent event, a 25-year-old man from Alabama was arrested and charged for his alleged role in a hack that targeted the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) X account in early January. The hack, which occurred just before the SEC was due to announce its decision on spot-Bitcoin excha

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Alabama Hacker Played Bitcoin Market with Fake SEC News

In Alabama, a man named Eric Council Jr. was recently arrested for his role in a hacking scheme that sent the bitcoin market into a rollercoaster ride. The Justice Department revealed that Council and his accomplices hacked into the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) account on the X platfor

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