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Reeves seeks to revive City of London links with China
Chancellor to promote closer ties between London and Shanghai stock exchanges while on Beijing tripFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Man detained near Kenneth Fire not accused of arson
A man who was detained by citizens shortly after a wildfire exploded near Calabasas and West Hills is not accused of starting the fire, authorities announced Friday morning. Los Angeles police ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
AI is taking the 'human' out of human resources
Companies increasingly rely on AI-based tools to replace everyday HR functions, from tracking job applications to monitoring employees’ performance to making decisions about promotions and layoffs.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
LAPD: Arson suspect in custody linked to Kenneth Fire
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said they apprehended a suspect on Thursday accused of sparking the Kenneth Fire. LAPD Senior Lead Officer Charles Dinse noted that the fire began Thursday ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
South Africa police find 26 naked Ethiopians held by suspected traffickers
Three people arrested after group escapes Johannesburg house by breaking a window and burglar bar. South African police have rescued 26 Ethiopians from a suspected human trafficking ring in ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
The uncomfortable truth about social media networks
It may be impossible to run an uncensored network while presenting an environment where anyone can feel safeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Venezuelan opposition leader detained ahead of Maduro's inauguration
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was detained amid antigovernment protests in Caracas on Thursday, a day before President Nicolás Maduro is expected to be sworn in to a third full ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
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Japan mafia leader pleads guilty in U.S. to nuclear material trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa allegedly conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it for nuclear weapons.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in U.S. to trafficking nuclear materials
The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by U.S. authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty on Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Japanese yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar
US authorities charged Takeshi Ebisawa with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar for expected use by Iran in nuclear weapons. A member of the Japanese criminal underworld has ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
California authorities warn of Amber alert scam targeting parents
Scammers will call asking if you'd like to register your child in the event that they go missing.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation
Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human traffickingABC News - Jan. 8 -
Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI
The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.Wired - Jan. 8 -
Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave
With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Suspect in Gaudreaus' deaths pleads not guilty
The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road pleaded not guilty to the indictment Tuesday after turning down ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
India confirms first HMPV cases amid surge in China
India confirmed its first cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children, with a total of seven cases reported as of Tuesday. The cases were reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously
The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.Wired - Jan. 7 -
Louisiana mayor arrested after drug trafficking investigation
Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
McAfee launches scam detector to stop scams before they strike
Scams are everywhere. McAfee’s new scam detector spots and stops scams across text, email, and video to keep you from being fooled.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
1st human bird flu death in US reported
The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human bird flu death in the United States on Monday.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
This space stock is up on new orders for its satellite networking technology
Shares of Gilat Satellite Networks ended Monday’s session up 9.8% after the Israel-based company said that it has received $9 million in orders from major satellite operators.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
What is HMPV? CDC 'monitoring' reports of spiking cases in China
The CDC’s actions come in response to China's government-run media confirming that positivity rates of HMPV hare rising in children under the age of 14, despite respiratory illnesses being down ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Sugary drinks linked to millions of new diabetes and heart disease cases – study
Tufts University analysis highlights rise in global health inequalities, with fastest growth in linked diseases in Africa. Sugary drinks are responsible for more than 2.2m new cases of diabetes and ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Volkswagen and Xpeng to build super-fast charging network in China for EVs
Volkswagen has ramped up its focus on China via an investment in Xpeng and an aggressive electric vehicle launch schedule.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?
Surging HMPV cases in northern China have prompted some online alarm but experts say the risk of another Covid-like pandemic is low. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory disease that ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
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Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?
The discovery that other vertebrates have healthy, microbial brains is fueling the still controversial possibility that we might have them as well.Wired - Jan. 5 -
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Scam Recruiters Are Hiring for Your Company. Here’s How to Fight Back
Employers are collateral damage in a common hiring scam. These scammers can harm prospective hires and damage your company reputation.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
Alon Alexander Is Denied Bail in Sex Trafficking Case
Mr. Alexander’s brother, Oren Alexander, was granted a hearing extension by a judge in Miami. A third brother, Tal Alexander, was denied bail on related charges in December.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
South Korean officials fail to detain impeached president
South Korean officials left the home of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol without him after a near-six-hour standoff. Yuna Ku with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
At Lorna Simpson’s Show, a Constellation of Galactic and Human History
In celestial hues the artist’s turn to the cosmos, and abstraction, bring us back to vital matters on earth.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
AARP’s AgeTech Investor Network is helping tech entrepreneurs target the aging population
AARP has started its AgeTech Investor Network, aimed at helping startups get off the ground in the AgeTech market.VentureBeat - Jan. 2 -
Europol dismantles network of illegal streaming of sports and other pirated content
A Europol operation during last summer’s European Championship and Paris Olympics dismantled a network of several hundred providers of illegal streaming of sports and other pirated contentABC News - Jan. 2 -
Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub
The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.Wired - Jan. 2 -
'I died inside – I had fallen victim to a scam'
People are being warned to remain vigilant as the number of holiday scam reports rise.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
The Papers: 'America under attack' and crack down on people traffickers
Coverage of an attack in New Orleans which has killed at least 15 people dominates Thursday's front pages.BBC News - Jan. 2
