Crime fiction doesn’t get much sharper than the work of the writers behind The Wire. These authors turned their firsthand experience into gripping stories long before they shaped the show’s legendary writer’s room. Dennis Lehane’s Mystic River, for instance, drops readers into a childhood friendship
Cybercrooks with AI help don’t need years of coding skill anymore. A new AI model can scan systems, find weak spots, and break in almost instantly. The problem isn’t that attacks are smarter—it’s that they happen so quickly, defenses can’t keep up. When a breach can be set in motion before lunch and
Cyber‑security experts have found a new way that fraudsters trick people into sending dozens of text messages overseas, making the scammers money from phone companies. The scam began in June 2020 and uses fake “I am not a robot” tests that force users to text secret numbers. The messages go to 60
Crime Mob and Dem Franchize Boyz were the sound of early 2000s Atlanta. They made rap feel like a party, with fast beats and bold fashion. Their songs “Knuck If You Buck” and “White Tee” became anthems for many. The two groups came together again on the Boys 4 Life tour. They shared stag
Defense officials rarely bring sermons into press conferences, but Secretary Pete Hegseth made an exception last week. Speaking at the Pentagon, he compared journalists to Pharisees—religious leaders who, according to the Bible, opposed Jesus despite seeing his miracles. Hegseth argued that modern r
Cybersecurity experts have found a new set of npm packages that act like harmless tools but secretly grab crypto wallets and personal data. The attackers, who publish everything under the name “mikilanjillo, ” use seven different packages. Each one pretends to download extra modules, shows fak
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that worries about a closed Strait of Hormuz are overblown, claiming the U. S. has plans to keep oil moving even while Iran’s forces threaten shipping. He brushed off reports that the Pentagon had no strategy before the recent conflict, noting that Iran has long u
Crime dramas are making a big splash in 2026. Shows like Run Away and Cross have grabbed people's attention. Now, Fox has joined the party with its own crime thriller, Memory of a Killer. This series follows Angelo Doyle, a hitman played by Patrick Dempsey. He keeps his family life separate from his
Crime movies have always been a hit with viewers. In early 2026, several new ones came out, like "Dead Man's Wire" and "The Rip. " These films often follow a familiar pattern, which is part of their appeal. But where did this trend start? It's hard to pinpoint exactly, but one film stands out as a t
Crime rates in the U. S. have been going down since the pandemic. This is true for both violent and property crimes. In fact, aggravated assault and burglary rates hit their lowest points last year since the pandemic started. Homicides have also dropped significantly. In 52 of the largest cities, ho
