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Apr 06 2026CRIME

Drift Protocol hack: How trust and security gaps led to a $280 million loss

A $280 million hack on Drift Protocol, a Solana-based DeFi platform, didn’t happen overnight. Instead, it unfolded over months of careful deception. Attackers didn’t break in with brute force—they walked in through the front door, slowly gaining trust before slipping in malware. According to a legal

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

The hidden threat to digital money from super-fast computers

Right now, most of our online money—Bitcoin, passwords, and banking apps—runs on math problems that are easy one way but nearly impossible the other way. For example, multiplying two huge numbers takes seconds, but splitting them apart takes regular computers billions of years. That’s why hacking lo

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Could Google's Quantum Step Change How We View Online Security?

Alphabet’s latest breakthrough isn’t about just another tech upgrade—it’s about reshaping how the world thinks about online safety. Their new work hints that the tools needed to crack today’s encryption might arrive sooner than anyone expected. While breaking Bitcoin or blockchain right now is still

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Crypto Miners Are Powering the AI Revolution

A handful of former cryptocurrency mining companies have swapped digital coins for data center dominance. Once known for burning through electricity to mint virtual money, these firms now lease out massive computing power to tech giants racing to build artificial intelligence systems. Names like Cor

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Apr 05 2026BUSINESS

Young Man Turns Hard Work Into a Job

Jackson Boutilier, once a 16‑year‑old without a home, now runs his own odd‑jobs service. After a rough year that forced him and his family into a shelter, he started doing tasks like stacking firewood, gardening, cleaning garages, and even scrubbing ovens. The work began as a way to earn extra money

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Gluteal Pain: What Patients Really Think About Their Treatment

Many people who suffer from gluteal tendinopathy, a common source of hip and buttock pain, have no clear idea about the best way to treat it. The medical community has not yet agreed on a single approach, and patients’ voices are rarely heard in the decision‑making process. To fill this gap, rese

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Apr 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

China’s Private Tech Companies Offer Live Tracking of U. S. Forces in Iran Conflict

Private firms in China are using satellite images and AI to provide what they say is real‑time information on U. S. troops involved in the war against Iran. One startup, Jingan Technology, announced that its “Jinqi” system could intercept radio chatter and track the paths of four B‑2A Spirit bombers

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Apr 05 2026SPORTS

New Ping Clubs Give a Fresh Boost to My Game

Ping’s newest women‑specific line of clubs has taken my golf bag for a spin and, honestly, it’s made a big difference. When I first tried the G Le3 set two and a half years ago, it felt like a game changer. It was lighter, easier to hit, and gave me more distance than my old clubs from 2015. F

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dance, Music, and Art Showcases Shine in Arkansas

The Inspiration Point Center for the Arts will feature a fresh ballet called “The Sacred Veil. ” Dancers from the University of Oklahoma School of Dance and the Windsong Chamber Chorale will perform a piece choreographed by Sophia Smith. The music comes from Eric Whitacre’s choral work, which was fi

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Apr 05 2026BUSINESS

Insurance Companies Turned Into TV Stars

The world of insurance has changed in a way that feels almost like magic. Instead of fighting over the same old products, some firms have swapped their sales tactics for a new game: creating beloved characters that people watch and talk about all year long. Think of the tiny green mascot that has

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