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Jan 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI's Dark Side: New Dangers for Kids and How to Fight Back

AI is not all fun and games. It can be a tool for harm, especially when it comes to kids. In Corinth, Mississippi, a teacher allegedly used AI to create fake explicit videos of teenage girls. These deepfakes are a new kind of crime, and parents, lawmakers, and law enforcement are all trying to figur

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Jan 13 2026CRIME

Prosecutors Walk Out Over ICE Shooting Probe

In a surprising turn of events, three top prosecutors in Minnesota have stepped down. This happened because they disagreed with the Justice Department. The department wanted to look into the widow of a woman shot by an ICE agent. But the prosecutors thought this was not the right move. The main pro

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Jan 13 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Firms Shift Gears on Security as AI Fraud Rises

Crypto firms are rethinking their security strategies. They are moving away from traditional methods like multi-factor authentication (MFA). This shift is happening because AI-powered fraud is on the rise. Only 28% of crypto firms now rely on MFA as their primary defense. Instead, they are turning t

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cyberattacks: A Growing Threat to Our Daily Lives

In October 2022, a routine hospital visit turned into a nightmare for a mother in Iowa. Her 3-year-old son, recovering from a tonsillectomy, was accidentally given an overdose of medication. The reason? A ransomware attack had crippled the hospital's computer systems, making it impossible for staff

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Teamwork in Action: US and Nigeria Join Forces Against Terror

Nigeria and the United States are working together to tackle security challenges. The US has sent important military supplies to Nigeria. This happened after the US attacked Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria last month. The US military's Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the supplies will hel

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Aging Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Faces Sentencing After High-Profile Trial

Jimmy Lai, the aging media tycoon and vocal critic of China, has reached the final stage of his high-profile trial in Hong Kong. The court recently concluded the mitigation phase, where defense lawyers argued for lighter sentences for Lai and eight other defendants, including former staffers of his

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin-Backed Loans: A Risky Bet for Big Investors?

Big investors are eyeing Bitcoin-backed loans, but Fitch Ratings, a major credit rating agency, has a warning: these loans are risky business. Why? Because Bitcoin's price swings wildly, and that volatility can quickly turn these loans sour. Fitch pointed out that these loans are often backed by Bi

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Keeping the Skies Safe: U. S. Takes Action Against Drone Threats

The U. S. is making a big move to keep things safe in the sky. They're spending $115 million to stop drones from causing trouble during the FIFA World Cup and the country's 250th anniversary celebrations. This is a big deal because more and more people are worried about drones being used in bad ways

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Ghana's Big Move to Fix Its Energy Money Problems

Ghana just took a huge step to clean up its energy money mess. In 2025, the country paid off $1. 47 billion in old energy debts. This big payment fixed a big problem with the World Bank and also paid back money owed to power companies. Ghana has been having a tough time with energy for a while. The

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

What's the Deal with Venezuela's Bitcoin?

Venezuela's Bitcoin stash is making headlines, but is it real? Some say the country has up to $60 billion worth of Bitcoin. But can anyone prove it? Not yet. This news came out after US forces captured Venezuela's former president, Nicolás Maduro. Now, people are wondering if the US will try to take

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