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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

AI tools make crypto hacking simpler and cheaper than ever

AI isn't just changing how we work or learn—it's also making digital crime easier and cheaper. Security experts used to count on hackers needing advanced skills and lots of time to crack systems. Now, AI tools can do the heavy lifting in seconds. Think about it: what took hackers months to achieve c

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Apr 06 2026LIFESTYLE

Cruise travelers: Know the risks before picking your ports

Cruises make island hopping look easy and fun. But not all stops are equally safe. Some popular ports have raised red flags with crime or travel warnings. Passengers often underestimate how much safety can vary from one city to another. A travel podcast recently pointed out five destinations that ne

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Apr 06 2026CRIME

Why museums keep getting robbed—and why the art is nearly impossible to sell

Museums worldwide have faced a string of bold thefts recently, including a brazen robbery in Italy where thieves took works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse in a single night. Experts say these crimes aren’t as clever as movies make them seem—they’re often just quick break-ins with little planning.

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

White House Ballroom Clash: Court Halt vs. Trump’s Push

A judge told the Trump team to stop work on a new ballroom at the White House, claiming the construction could pose security risks. The administration responded by filing an emergency appeal to undo that ruling, arguing the pause makes the presidential residence “open and exposed. ” The judge’s d

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

South Korea Seeks Gulf Help to Keep Energy Flowing and Ships Safe

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun‑cheol held talks with diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday. He asked them to make sure that oil, liquefied natural gas, naphtha, urea and other vital supplies keep moving through the Strait of Hormuz. He also wanted guarantees that Korean

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

South Korea Seeks Gulf Help to Keep Energy Flowing Safely

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun‑cheol met with diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council to ask for steady supplies of oil, LNG, naphtha and other vital resources. He also requested that the Gulf states work to protect Korean ships and crews near the Strait of Hormuz, a route that has become

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The squeeze on musicians: why touring is getting harder and who’s really to blame

The fight over Live Nation isn’t just about one big company. It’s about whether the whole system that puts artists on stage is stacked against the people making the music. For years, bands have watched ticket prices climb while their own earnings from each show shrink. When Tigers Jaw’s Ben Walsh sa

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Apr 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cheap One‑Time Office 2024 for Mac and PC

People who dislike paying monthly for software can now buy a single license of Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 for just about $100. The offer replaces the usual $249. 99 price tag with a lifetime subscription that works on both Mac and Windows computers. The bundle includes the familiar tools

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