THEFT

Jun 02 2026CRIME

Reckless Driver With 13 Convictions Faces New Theft Charges

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

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Jun 02 2026LIFESTYLE

How to protect your purse and avoid theft headaches

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

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Russia’s Desperate Hunt for Tech Under Sanctions

Russia is scrambling to get its hands on advanced technology from the West, not just to keep its military running but to stay relevant in the long run. With sanctions squeezing its economy and years of war draining resources, Moscow is turning to spies, fake companies, and cyberattacks to steal what

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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

MP Materials Takes Legal Action Against USAR Over Magnet Tech

MP Materials Corp. has officially filed a lawsuit against USA Rare Earth, claiming that the latter copied MP’s confidential permanent magnet technology. The case highlights a clash between two leaders in the rare‑earth industry, each vying for dominance in the global supply chain. MP alleges that US

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May 27 2026CRIME

Chainsaw Heist: A Pokémon Card Theft That Shocked Florida

A 33‑year‑old man from West Palm Beach allegedly used a portable chainsaw to break into a card shop in order to steal expensive Pokémon cards. The incident happened at Collection Realm, a store that displays rare card boxes behind glass near the register. According to security footage, the thief

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May 24 2026CRIME

How Brazil's Power Theft is Powering a New Trend in Crime

In Rio de Janeiro, police stumbled upon an unusual setup: a makeshift crypto mining operation hidden in what looked like an empty building. Instead of paying for electricity, the group tapped into a nearby power line without permission. Thirty high-powered computers sat on simple shelves, surrounded

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May 19 2026CRIME

A Man’s Mistake Leads Back to His Past

A car theft in Joliet took an unexpected turn when the thief returned to the scene of the crime, leading to his own arrest. Around 5:15 p. m. , police got a call about a stolen Hyundai Accent parked in a driveway with its locks untouched. The owner insisted no one had permission to take it, suggesti

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May 18 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Exchange Throws Red Flag After Big Money Vanishes

A crypto trading system called THORChain, known for letting people swap coins across different blockchains without wrapping tokens, hit the brakes over the weekend after hackers made off with about $11 million. A vault that holds coins for trading was cracked open, and money flowed out to unknown wa

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Great movie heists that still impress audiences

Some of the best crime films feel real because their heists aren’t just flashy set pieces—they’re carefully planned. These scenes make you root for the criminals even though what they're doing is illegal. Over decades, directors have experimented with different ways to pull off robberies on screen.

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Token Leak at Grafana Sparks Code Theft and Ransom Demand

Grafana recently revealed that someone gained access to a special GitHub token, letting them pull the company’s code. The breach did not touch any user data or affect customers’ systems, according to the company’s statements. When Grafana discovered the unauthorized activity, it immediately st

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