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Crypto Execs Ramp Up Security as Wrench Attacks Increase
The frequency of kidnap and ransom attempts on prominent cryptocurrency executives has skyrocketed in recent years. Referred to, perhaps crudely, in the crypto community as a “$5 wrench attack,” these attempts to extract millions from crypto bigwigs have spurred politicians to mitigate risk. Policymakers in France are currently working on safeguards, including a prevention platform announced at Paris Blockchain Week…
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Fire engulfs AC sleeper private bus in Hyderabad’s KPHB
Hyderabad: A late-night fire incident involving a private travel bus in KPHB caused alarm among passengers and commuters, though swift action by the crew prevented any injuries. The AC sleeper coach, operated by Sri Durga Maheshwari Travels, was en route from Miyapur to SR Nagar, with its final destination being Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh. Around 11 pm on Friday, as…
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22 Movies And TV Shows You Must Stream On HBO Max UK
It’s finally here. After years of watching Americans live their best, most streamlined streaming lives, HBO Max has officially landed in the UK and Ireland. The flagship streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery has settled into its new home across the Atlantic, and is giving British audiences direct access to the combined catalogue of HBO and Max originals, Warner Bros.…
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New federal Medicaid rules require one month of work. Some states demand more.
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years will have to prove they’ve been working, going to school, or volunteering for at least a month before they can gain or retain health insurance…
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Colombia convenes climate ‘coalition of the willing’ to break global fossil fuel deadlock | Fossil fuels
Everybody knows fossil fuels cause climate breakdown, but until recently, mention of them was all but erased from the annual UN climate summits. Last year, two weeks of discussions ended without fossil fuels being mentioned in the final outcome. Frustration with those talks led a small developing country with a large fossil fuel sector – Colombia, the largest coal and…
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Attempt to ban cameras in Charlie Kirk killing case reignites debate
From the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial to O.J. Simpson’s double murder case, cameras in the courtrooms have long exposed the inner workings of some of America’s most spectacular criminal cases. Now calls to bar cameras from Tyler Robinson ‘s trial in the killing of Charlie Kirk is reigniting the debate over whether they belong. Robinson’s attorneys on Friday pushed to…
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Only 3 Martial Arts Movies Are Better Than ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’
There are some martial arts movies that are so good, you can recommend them to pretty much anyone, even those who might not ordinarily like martial arts cinema. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one such film, and is honestly so good that it’s probably a gateway film into the whole martial arts genre. In other words, it’s one that could…
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PM says Israel ready for Iran war resumption, while US gears for another round of talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel is ready for the Iran war to resume, while US President Donald Trump’s administration indicated that a second round of talks with Tehran is more likely. US officials said Washington is discussing holding another meeting with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal. A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran…
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Kerala HC allows pvt hospitals to take action against striking nurses
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday, April 17, allowed private hospital managements to initiate appropriate disciplinary proceedings against striking nurses, as mediation efforts between the two sides failed. Justice Harisankar V Menon said that since private managements are being permitted to take disciplinary action, the nurses are also entitled to continue their strike. The court had on March 13…
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Combating stubbornly high Black maternal mortality with ‘Justice and Joy’ in Pa. • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
In a country with one of the highest maternal mortality rates among wealthy nations, Black women are two-to-three times more likely to die in childbirth than their peers. Years of repeated attention have barely moved the needle, but dozens of state Capitol advocates this week were clear-eyed about how they’d change those numbers. “This is about justice, but justice is…
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