In 2025, hackers linked to North Korea stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency, setting a new record. Meanwhile, global law enforcement made significant strides, recovering $439 million and arresting hundreds of money launderers across 40 countries. This raises an important question: Are these crimi
Food banks across the country are preparing for a surge in demand as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) faces a potential cutoff. The federal government shutdown, now in its second month, has created a lot of uncertainty. The Trump administration announced that Snap, which helps ar
The U. S. has decided to reduce its military presence along Europe's eastern border with Ukraine. This change is part of a broader review of U. S. military strategy. Around 80, 000 to 100, 000 U. S. troops are typically stationed in Europe. The reduction involves pulling out a brigade that has been
The Institute of World Politics (IWP) has been around for 35 years. It was started by John Lenczowski, who used to work on the Reagan National Security Council. He noticed that many people working in government jobs related to strategy were not well-prepared. This was especially true for those in th
Retirement can be a daunting prospect for many. The idea of living comfortably without a steady income for decades requires a significant amount of money. In fact, some estimates suggest that you might need around $1. 26 million to retire comfortably. However, this amount can vary greatly depending
A major telecom company, Ribbon, recently revealed that hackers, likely backed by a government, had been sneaking around its systems for nearly a year. This news came out in a public report filed with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Ribbon, which is based in Texas, offers phone, inter
In the heart of Arizona, a significant shift is happening in the world of manufacturing. A major international company is making a huge bet on the U. S. by investing a massive amount of money to build advanced factories. This move is part of a broader plan to bring back manufacturing jobs and reduce
A major crackdown has been launched against a complex criminal network operating out of Cancun. This group, led by Vikrant Bhardwaj and his wife Indu Rani, has been accused of smuggling people from various parts of the world into the United States. The U. S. Treasury Department has taken action, fre
A recent classified briefing about U. S. military strikes on suspected drug vessels near Venezuela has sparked controversy. The Trump administration held a meeting that only invited Republicans. This has raised eyebrows and concerns about the increasing politicization of national security. Senator
In a move to strengthen cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the UK, a new service has been introduced. This service, called BT Business Antivirus Detect and Respond, is a team effort between BT Group and CrowdStrike. It uses CrowdStrike's Falcon Go platform, which is powere
