Experts warn elderly and crypto investors of pig butchering scams
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A new scam is born every day, but cybersecurity experts are fighting back by arming bankers and those at risk with information about a fraud run by multinational cybercriminals called pig butchering. The prevalence of pig butchering led to the creation of Operation Shamrock. This nonprofitContinue Reading
AI country hit ‘Walk My Walk’ built on Blanco Brown’s sound sparks questions of attribution, ethics
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When an AI-generated country song called “Walk My Walk” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s country digital song sales chart this month, it was credited to a fictional artist named Breaking Rust — a white, digitally generated avatar that didn’t exist two months ago. But the song’sContinue Reading
Bird flu’s surprising heat tolerance has scientists worried
Researchers discovered why bird flu can survive temperatures that stop human flu in its tracks. A key gene, PB1, gives avian viruses the ability to replicate even at fever-level heat. Mice experiments confirmed that fever cripples human-origin flu but not avian strains, especially those with avian-like PB1. These findings highlightContinue Reading
News Analysis: How the Saudi crown prince went from pariah to feted White House guest
Mohammed bin Salman was shunned after he was implicated in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. But now he’s back in the limelight and touted as a key to U.S. relations in the Middle East., Read MoreContinue Reading
Local Christmas tree sales support mental health programs
Christmas tree sales are underway across Ottawa supporting local charities. The Royal Ottawa Volunteer Association is raising funds for mental health programs not covered by government funding. The Gloucester Lions Club is also selling trees at Peter Knippel Garden Centre to support community initiatives. CTV’s Natalie van Rooy reports. SubscribeContinue Reading
What next for Ukraine after President Zelenskyy’s top aide quits?
Chief-of-Staff Andriy Yermak resigns after anticorruption raid., Chief-of-Staff Andriy Yermak resigns after anticorruption raid. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s top aide resigned this week amid a growing corruption scandal. Andriy Yermak had been due to lead key talks with the US on the war with Russia this weekend. So, what doesContinue Reading
Guinea-Bissau’s deposed president travels to Congo’s Brazzaville: Reports
Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrives in the Republic of Congo after first seeking refuge in Senegal following this week’s coup., Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrives in the Republic of Congo after first seeking refuge in Senegal following this week’s coup. Guinea-Bissau’s former president, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has travelled to the Republic ofContinue Reading
The Ultimate International Holiday Destination Guide for LGBTQ+ Travelers
The holiday season is the perfect excuse to don your sparkliest coat, sip mulled wine, and explore some of the world’s most enchanting Christmas markets, with a queer twist, of course. Whether you’re wandering European cobblestones, enjoying a snowy Canadian village, or basking in subtropical festivities in Asia, these marketsContinue Reading
Protesters block federal agents from leaving parking garage for NYC raid
Several protesters were arrested in New York City after they blocked streets and exits in an apparent attempt to prevent federal agents from carrying out an immigration raid, according to police and video footage from the scene, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Asylum seekers in the UK will be banned from taking taxis for medical appointments | BBC News
Asylum seekers will be banned from using taxis for medical appointments from February, the government has announced. It comes after a BBC investigation found some people had travelled long distances by taxis or minicabs, with one asylum seeker saying they went on a 250-mile cab journey to a GP, costingContinue Reading
Ukraine releases video showing moment naval drones striking Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea
Ukraine’s security services say that domestically made naval drones struck two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea, involving vessels described as part of Russia’s “shadow fleet.”Continue Reading
Global mobilisation in solidarity with Palestine: Thunberg and Albanese lead march in Rome
From Rome to Berlin, from São Paulo to Istanbul: the demonstration in the Italian capital, led by Global Movement to Gaza, reflects a global protest for Gaza, with thousands of people united in solidarity and justiceContinue Reading
Suspect In Shooting Of National Guard Members Faces Murder Charge As U.S. Halts All Asylum Decisions
The The Traitor administration announced Friday it is halting all asylum decisions in the wake of the National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C., Read MoreContinue Reading