THEFT

Jan 10 2026CRIME

A Spree of Crime and Consequences

A man has been given a 10-year prison sentence for a series of crimes that took place in February and March. These crimes included breaking into homes, stealing cars, and running from the police. The man, Kevin Aguirre, admitted to his crimes in court. He was given credit for the time he had already

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Jan 10 2026CRYPTO

Data Leak: French Tax Worker Accused of Selling Secrets

A French tax official, known as Ghalia C. , is in hot water. She's accused of selling private details from government databases. This info allegedly led to a violent home attack on a prison guard and his wife. The attack was linked to a prison phone smuggling dispute. Ghalia also looked up details

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Jan 09 2026CRIME

A Dangerous Trend: Crypto Heists on the Rise in France

Criminals in France are getting bolder with their crypto heists. Recently, three masked men broke into a home in Manosque. They tied up a woman and threatened her with a gun. Their target? A USB drive full of crypto data. The woman managed to escape and call the police. This is not an isolated incid

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Jan 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

ESA's Data Leak: A Wake-Up Call for Space Security

The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently faced a significant security breach. Hackers managed to access and claim to have stolen around 200 GB of data from some of ESA's external science servers. These servers are primarily used for collaborative engineering projects within the scientific commun

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Jan 04 2026CRIME

Crypto Crime Wave: A Dark Side of Digital Money

In 2025, as Bitcoin's value soared, so did the number of violent crimes linked to cryptocurrency. These attacks, known as "wrench attacks, " involve physical violence to force victims to hand over their digital money. At least 65 such cases have been recorded in a public database, but experts believ

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Jan 03 2026LIFESTYLE

Hidden Help: Finding Food When Money Runs Out

Many people struggle to make ends meet, especially those relying on fixed incomes like Social Security. For some, the monthly check disappears quickly, leaving little for essentials like food. This is a reality for many older adults and low-wage workers who find themselves in a tough spot. They earn

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

Syracuse's Crime Drop: What's Behind the Change?

Syracuse saw a big drop in crime in 2025. There were only 14 murders. That's the lowest number in over 10 years. It's also a big drop from the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 and 2021, there were 32 murders each year. That's almost double the number in 2025. Crime isn't just down in Syra

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Dec 31 2025CRIME

A Toddler and a Dog Left Behind in a Car Theft Gone Wrong

In a bizarre turn of events, a car thief in Los Angeles left behind a toddler and a dog after a failed attempt to steal a vehicle. This incident happened in Highland Park on a Sunday morning, around 10 a. m. The man tried to take a car from the 300 block of North Avenue 52 but fled on foot, leaving

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Dec 30 2025CRIME

Mailing Checks: A Risky Move in the Digital Age

Sending checks through the mail might seem like a safe bet, but it's not always the case. A recent incident highlights the risks involved. A person from Perry Township sent a check for nearly $4, 000 to an insurance company. The check was stolen, altered, and cashed by a thief. The thief removed the

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Dec 30 2025CRYPTO

Digital Thieves Strike Big in 2025

In 2025, digital thieves made off with a staggering amount of cryptocurrency. The total haul reached $2. 7 billion, marking a new high. This surge in thefts targeted various platforms, including crypto exchanges and DeFi projects. The most significant breach occurred at Bybit, a Dubai-based exchange

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