South Koreans are voting for a new president in a snap election triggered by the ouster of Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative who is facing rebellion charges over his short-lived imposition of martial law late last year. Voting began at 6 a.m. local time Tuesday at more than 14,000 polling …
Read More »Crypto kidnappings on the rise as criminals resort to “wrench attacks”
The recent case of an Italian tourist who was kidnapped in New York City and tortured by people allegedly after his cryptocurrency is drawing attention to a rash of crimes dubbed “wrench attacks,” which combine cybertheft with old-fashioned thuggery. The term stems from an XKCD comic that depicts a “crypto …
Read More »Elon Musk leaving DOGE, but he’ll continue to advise Trump, White House says
Elon Musk announced Wednesday night that his time as a “special government employee” with the Trump administration is winding down. But that doesn’t mean he’s leaving President Trump’s circle. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President [Trump] for the opportunity …
Read More »Better stay buckled up until your plane stops in Turkey or you’ll face fines
Ankara, Turkey — Airline passengers in Turkey who unbuckle their seat belts, access overhead compartments, or occupy the aisle before their plane has fully stopped now face fines under new regulations issued by the country’s civil aviation authority. The updated rules, which aim to enhance safety and ensure a more …
Read More »Trump marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery
President Trump on Monday visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivered remarks at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day by honoring those who have died while serving their country. “Every day the Republic stands is only possible because of those who did what had to be done when duty …
Read More »New Jersey couple accused of abusing, confining child in dog crate and bathroom for years
A Gloucester Township, New Jersey, couple has been arrested after they allegedly abused and confined a child in their home for years, according to the Camden County prosecutor and police. Branndon Mosley, 41, and Brenda Spencer, 38, were arrested Sunday and charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of …
Read More »Over a year after Georgia college student Brianna Long killed while working at a bar, men are charged
Two men have been charged with murder more than a year after a college student was killed by a stray bullet as she was working at a bar in south Georgia, authorities said while announcing multiple other related arrests in a wide-ranging indictment of alleged gang members. Tsion Clayton, 23, …
Read More »Do you need a measles vaccine booster? What to know as a Texas outbreak spreads
A measles outbreak in the U.S. has grown to at least 124 cases, prompting questions about how to stay safe. The outbreak is primarily affecting children and teenagers in Texas, nearly all of whom were unvaccinated, and health officials say one child has died. Nine cases have been reported in New …
Read More »Honda and Nissan make it official: Their merger talks are off
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan on Thursday confirmed they had scrapped merger talks announced in December, bringing an end to a tie-up that would have created the world’s third-largest automaker. The firms said in a joint statement that they “agreed to terminate the MOU (memorandum of understanding) signed on …
Read More »Why the toy aisle is where to find this year’s hottest gifts for adults
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the 20- or 30-something in your life? It might be in the toy aisle. Many adults are unabashed from sharing their obsessions with what others would categorize as kids’ toys — from Mini Brands mystery packs that have long been sold in retailers’ …
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