These old blockbusters feel like previews from a future that’s already here. Back when the web was a novelty and smartphones were luxury gadgets, filmmakers imagined worlds full of spying cameras, stolen identities, and machines that learn on their own. Critics called the ideas creepy, but today the
In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a group of nurses and doctors is standing against the relentless spread of Ebola. Their days are long, their wages thin, and their rest is scarce. The outbreak began in the eastern provinces, where communities are still learning to live with the v
A time ago, when a company’s iPad or MacBook disappeared, IT staff faced two worries: sensitive data might leak and the physical device was gone for good. Thieves could wipe the machine, reinstall macOS, and sell it on second‑hand sites as if nothing had happened. The situation changed when Apple
A new kind of scam has emerged that relies on a tiny audio clip to trick people into sending large sums of money. The trick works by copying the sound of a loved one from just five seconds of recorded speech. Once the voice is cloned, scammers can call or message victims pretending to be someone
A robbery at a San Francisco yoga studio last January ended with the thief slipping away in a white driver‑less Jaguar, sparking police curiosity. The suspect stole several pieces of merchandise from the Hot 8 Yoga Studio in Marina, then vanished in a Waymo autonomous vehicle parked outside. P
A Dutch museum lost some of Romania’s oldest gold treasures last year in a bold overnight robbery. Thieves blew up a back door to sneak in, sneaking off with a 2, 500-year-old helmet and three bracelets that once belonged to the Dacian people. The Drents Museum called the theft a major blow, while R
Steven Sandoval, 47, tried to dodge jail by dialing a bomb threat from a payphone near King Soopers in Brighton. The call triggered an evacuation of about 1, 000 courthouse staff and the store’s customers for four hours. Police traced the call quickly because they already knew Sandoval, and he was t
The day began early with a disturbance at a gas station. A man in a white bathrobe shouted at shoppers. He left before police arrived, just as he had earlier that morning in the parking lot. Police were called to his house several times during the week. Once he smashed windows. Another time he thre
A 31‑year‑old man in Oakland now faces two new vehicle theft accusations. He already has 13 felony convictions, six of them for stealing cars. Police say the latest incidents happened on May 19. On that day, a 76‑year‑old truck owner was unloading furniture when the suspect saw an empty car parked
Having your purse stolen while out with friends is more than just an inconvenience—it can derail your day and lead to weeks of hassle. Cathy learned this the hard way when her bag vanished during a meal, taking her wallet, keys, and ID along with it. Replacing cards, locks, and documents isn’t just
