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Why North Korea’s ‘elite’ hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
Two blockchain analytics firms identified a North Korean state-backed hacking group as likely responsible for a $6.3bn Binance cryptocurrency exchange theft, marking the latest suspected cybercrime attributed to the nation.
Syria considering entry into Mecca defence pact, says foreign minister
Syria’s foreign minister says the country is evaluating entry into a mutual defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan in August.
Obama rallies rapturous Michigan crowd for El-Sayed: ‘He’ll finish the job we started’
Former President Obama campaigned in Detroit on Saturday for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, endorsing him as someone who will “finish the job” on healthcare and fight to remove money from politics.
California leader calls attack on alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law’
California’s attorney general calls Trump administration efforts to investigate alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law,’ as federal prosecutors demand verification of thousands of ballots weeks before midterm elections.
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Hims & Hers CEO says FTC lawsuit misunderstands how the company works
Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum defended the telehealth company against FTC allegations regarding data sharing practices, characterizing the lawsuit as stemming from misunderstanding.
American Airlines to restore seatback screens on US flights
American Airlines will restore seatback screens across its domestic fleet, reversing years of removals, as the carrier aims to improve passenger experience and compete with rivals.
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
A California court has heard opening arguments in a lawsuit filed by 29 US states claiming Meta intentionally hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, violating privacy laws and damaging teen mental health.
‘Banned over a pair of £2 sandals’: Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Multiple Vinted users report being permanently banned or suspended, with some claiming the platform’s fraud detection system is incorrectly flagging legitimate sales of second-hand items.
Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
President Trump announced a three-day delay of 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian imports after the countries reached a last-minute deal, pausing trade tensions between the historic allies.
Jersey business owner says minimum wage comments are ‘madness’
A Jersey coffee shop owner criticized the economic development minister’s minimum wage comments as “madness,” while business leaders and charities debated the government’s wage policy.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over ‘drip pricing’
The CMA is investigating Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and RED Driving School for allegedly not displaying full prices upfront to customers, a practice known as ‘drip pricing’ that is illegal under consumer protection law.
Wednesday briefing: Why do people think crime is going up when it isn’t?
A study from King’s College London found that most Britons believe crime is rising despite statistics showing it has decreased significantly over recent decades.
Jason Arday’s rise and fall tells a larger story about academia, a critic says
Jason Arday, Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, died Aug. 14 at age 41 amid plagiarism allegations and biographical fabrications, sparking debate about diversity in academia.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
Frank Beard, longtime drummer for blues-rock band ZZ Top, has died aged 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. The band cancelled upcoming tour dates in Utah and Colorado following his death.
Pranab Doley in Assam: The Indian activist jailed after taking on a hotel in Kaziranga
Indian activist Pranab Doley was detained under the National Security Act after participating in a protest against a proposed luxury hotel near Kaziranga National Park in Assam, reigniting debate over land rights and development.
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Ukraine’s former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections in a challenge to President Zelensky, arguing democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia during the ongoing conflict.