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DOJ drug, organized crime task force chief fired
The head of a Justice Department task force dealing with organized crime and drug trafficking was fired by the Trump administration Friday, and he indicated he believes politics may have played a ...The Hill - 8h -
Explosives-filled caravan planted by criminals to play on fears of antisemitic attacks, Australian police say
A fake plan to attack a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organized crime network in order to divert police resources, Australian police said.NBC News - 12h -
Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup
President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.ESPN - 2d -
Restore America's crime-plagued capital
Washington, D.C. has one of the highest murder rates in the developed world, and has seen a recent increase in crime, including a stabbing at Safeway and a knife-brandishing hooligan terrorizing ...The Hill - 2d -
Robert De Niro on playing a crime boss in "The Alto Knights"
Robert De Niro talks about his latest movie, "The Alto Knights," where he plays two rival crime bosses.CBS News - 9h -
Are Genetically Modified Pigs The Future of Organ Transplantation?
How have the first patients fared after receiving organ transplants from genetically modified pigs? Roni Caryn Rabin, a health reporter on the Science desk of The New York Times, looks at the ...The New York Times - 14h -
'Deli Boys' is a quirky and smartly written crime comedy
Hulu's comedy centers on a pair of brothers, played by Saagar Shaikh and Asif Ali, who learn their father ran a drug ring and are sucked into a criminal underworld.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force
"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.CBS News - 3d -
Robert De Niro on taking dual crime boss roles in "The Alto Knights"
Robert De Niro revealed the dual role, where he portrays both Frank and Vito, required precise positioning and careful coordination.CBS News - 6h -
Trump Organization Sues Capital One for Closing Its Accounts
President Trump’s family business accused the bank of violating consumer protection laws by closing its accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack.The New York Times - 3d -
World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts
Health authorities say that the Trump administration’s gutting of USAID raises the risk of a global surge in tuberculosis cases and deaths.NBC News - 1d -
How the A-MEM framework supports powerful long-context memory so LLMs can take on more complicated tasks
A-MEM uses embeddings and LLMs to create dynamic memory notes that automatically link to create complex knowledge structures.VentureBeat - 5d -
Family and friends kept abuse by French doctor a secret, but his crimes spanned decades
Joël Le Scouarnec, a once highly respected surgeon, is now standing trial after being charged with raping and sexual abusing 299 people, many of whom were children.NBC News - 2d -
Trump Organization sues Capital One bank over account closures after Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The Trump companies accuse Capitol One of having "'woke' beliefs that it needed to distance itself from President Trump and his conservative political views."CNBC - 3d -
DOGE Has Deployed Its GSAi Custom Chatbot for 1,500 Federal Workers
Elon Musk’s DOGE team is automating tasks as it continues its purge of the federal workforce.Wired - 3d -
What you need to know about Manus, the new AI agentic system from China hailed as a second ‘DeepSeek moment’
Manus AI is designed as a multi-agent system, meaning it combines several AI models to handle tasks independently.VentureBeat - 5h -
Backyard s'mores named cause of massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say
Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday’s brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Manorville.NBC News - 3h -
FTAV’s further reading
Capital One shakedown; pig organs; more DOGE; and gummy candy rankedFinancial Times - 17h -
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Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk
A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.CBS News - 1d -
Mark Carney Will Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister. Here’s What to Know.
Mark Carney, a former central banker, now heads the Liberal Party and will soon lead Canada, tasked with responding to President Trump’s threats.The New York Times - 12h -
Inside Broadcom’s data simplification strategy that enables 26 business units to use the same data analytics platform
Broadcom’s CIO explains how his organization has consolidated the data analytics needs of 26 different business units, including VMware onto a single platform and what other organizations can learn ...VentureBeat - 10h -
Clearing the Way for Bicyclists, for a Healthier Planet
Jill Warren heads the European Cyclists’ Federation, a Brussels-based nongovernmental organization that advocates cycling to help lower carbon emissions.The New York Times - 4d -
WATCH: Endangered cheetah sanctuary breaks ground in Africa
Cheetah Conservation Fund founder Laurie Marker discusses her organization’s fight to save cheetahs throughout the continent.ABC News - 3d -
These are the 10 best countries for working women—the U.S. isn't in the top 10: 'It really should be doing better,' expert says
The Economist compared working conditions for women across the 29 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.CNBC - 2d -
Who bought this smoked salmon? How ‘AI agents’ will change the internet (and shopping lists)
Autonomous digital assistants are being developed that can carry out tasks on behalf of the user – including ordering the groceries. But if you don’t keep an eye on them, dinner might not be quite ...The Guardian - 1d -
What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs
President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.CBS News - 1d -
DOGE’s AI App Replacing Fired Federal Workers Proves ‘About as Good as an Intern’
After mass firings at the General Services Administration, DOGE issued remaining staff an app to take up the excess work — but severely limited its use to a handful of repetitive tasks.Inc. - 4h -
'Deli Boys' aims to flip the script on the stories of guys behind the counter
The stars of Hulu's new crime comedy, Saagar Shaikh and Asif Ali, joined series creator Abdullah Saeed to discuss how their show breaks assumptions about South Asians.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Donald Trump is turning America into a mafia state | Jonathan Freedland
The pattern is inescapable – with just one caveat: organised crime bosses occasionally display more honour. Behold Donald Corleone, the US president who behaves like a mafia boss – but without the ...The Guardian - 3d -
From Ben Affleck to Seth Rogen, Hollywood finds a 'spiritual home' at SXSW
The lineup of the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival in Austin is full of returning talent. The Times spoke to organizers and filmmakers about why they keep coming back.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
France’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH
Bernard Squarcini was found guilty of organizing a bizarre illegal surveillance operation on a gadfly journalist at the request of the luxury company, among other offenses.The New York Times - 3d -
How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks
Organizations funded by the United States helped keep dangerous pathogens in check around the world. Now many safeguards are gone, and Americans may pay the price.The New York Times - 1d -
For Patients Needing Transplants, Hope Arrives on Tiny Hooves
Some scientists are confident that organs from genetically modified pigs will one day be routinely transplanted into humans. But substantial ethical questions remain.The New York Times - 1h -
Drop review – a standout from White Lotus excels in tight first date thriller
SXSW film festival: Meghann Fahy lands a killer star vehicle with a fun, seat-edge piece of pulp entertainment, playing a woman tasked with killing her date. I have a special place in my heart for ...The Guardian - 5h -
US charges Chinese hackers and government officials in a broad cybercrime campaign
China is denying the U.S. Justice Department’s accusations against 12 Chinese nationals charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. ...ABC News - 4d -
'Gracias Gustavo': Details of the L.A. Phil's plans for Dudamel's final season
A golden era at the Los Angeles Philharmonic approaches its end as the organization announces its final season under Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel before he departs for the New York ...Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases ...ABC News - 3d -
Rubio: 83 percent of USAID programs to be canceled
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that 83 percent of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) programs would be canceled, essentially capping a dramatic fall for the ...The Hill - 9h
