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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Crypto Money: Why Some Democrats Are Upset

In the world of politics, money talks, and right now, it's saying a lot about cryptocurrency. This election season, groups tied to cryptocurrency have been spending big bucks to support candidates. But not everyone is happy, especially some Democrats. They think these groups are playing favorites wi

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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 2024CELEBRITIES

Awkward Encounter at Cruz's Daycare: Cartwright and Taylor's Divorce Drama

Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor found themselves in an uncomfortable situation on a Wednesday outside their son Cruz's daycare center in Los Angeles. The former couple, now in the midst of a divorce, were photographed having a tense conversation. Cartwright, dressed in a white sweatsuit and sneak

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Which Dating Apps Put Your Data at Risk?

When you sign up for dating apps, you might be sharing more than just your profile. Some apps are better at keeping your data safe than others. A recent report by Nomad, a digital e-sim provider, looked into this. They found that Badoo, Bumble, and Grindr store a lot of personal information that hac

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Moves: Unpacking Taiwan’s Concerns

In the waters near Taiwan, China has launched military drills that Taiwan calls an "unreasonable provocation. " These drills include aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and warships circling the island. Beijing says it wants to warn Taiwan against independence moves, but many in Taiwan see themselves a

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Oct 18 2024LIFESTYLE

Dads Speak Out: How 'Be a Man' Rules Hurt Their Kids

One dad shares how the pressure to be tough and fit certain molds has hurt his sons. His trans son struggled with identity, and his youngest faces bullying for wearing nail polish. Even their middle son feels the squeeze to be an 'alpha' in school. These dads are working to break these harmful expec

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Threats: A Daily Battle

Did you know that over 600 million cyberattacks happen every day? That’s what Microsoft’s new report says. It’s like trying to dodge bullets in a giant game of digital dodgeball. The bad guys are getting smarter too, using fancy tech like AI to make their attacks harder to stop. One scary thing

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's Tech Chief Says: Adapt or Leave

Matt Garman, the boss at Amazon Web Services, has a clear message for workers who aren't excited about Amazon's new office policy: find a new job. In a recent meeting, Garman told employees that if they're not comfortable with the five-day workweek in the office, they should look elsewhere. He belie

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Man Charged with Trump Assassination Attempt Wants Judge to Step Down

A guy named Ryan Wesley Routh, who's accused of trying to shoot former President Donald Trump with a rifle at a Florida golf course, thinks the judge in his case should step down. This judge, Aileen Cannon, was randomly picked for Routh's case last month. Interestingly, she also decided to dismiss T

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

A Man’s Struggle: Guilt and Drugs Before Execution

Derrick Dearman, aged 36, was the fifth person put to death by Alabama this year. Unlike others, he willingly dropped his appeals. In April, he wrote a letter to the governor and attorney general, asking for an execution date. He felt he could no longer delay justice for the families of his victims.

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