Computer Geek Accused of Creating Encrypted Messaging App for Crime

Explosive testimony from sister of man accused of stabbing Cash App founder

The defendant's sister delivered stunning testimony last week in the murder trial for the man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has more ...

Number of Young People Accused of Serious Crimes Surges in New York City

A 37 percent rise in the number of young people accused in serious crimes mirrors a broader increase. But it has alarmed the police, who say young offenders could grow up to break the law again.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Russians accused of crimes offered choice - go to war instead of court

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Russians accused of crimes offered choice - go to war instead of court

A former Olympic athlete has been told if he fights in Ukraine a criminal case against him will be frozen.

U.N. Warns of ‘Atrocity Crimes’ in Gaza, and Jordan Accuses Israel of ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

Jordan’s foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, appearing with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said that Israel was conducting “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Liam Payne’s Death: What We Know as 3 Are Accused of Crimes in Argentina

The former One Direction singer had cocaine, alcohol and a prescription antidepressant in his system when he fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in October.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Sean Payton has message for Panthers accusing Broncos of trying to run up score in Week 8 win: 'Play better'

Jaycee Horn confronted Payton after the game over running trick plays up big in the fourth

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

‘It’s created an internal shitstorm’: turmoil at UK law firm accused of ‘whitewashing’ Saudi World Cup report

Sources say key people at Clifford Chance were not consulted, as it emerges another company refused job due to reputational concerns. When the Saudi crown prince locked nearly 400 of his country’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Lebanese minister accuses Israel of war crime after journalists reportedly killed in IDF strike

Israel is being accused of committing a war crime by Lebanon's information minister after an Israeli strike reportedly killed three journalists in southeast Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel says five of ...

‘King of the geeks’: how Alex Gerko built a British trading titan

XTX Markets conquered foreign exchange trading and made its Russian-born founder a multibillion-pound fortune

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Super Micro Computer Stock Crashes, Wall Street Concerns Grow

Shares of the Nvidia customer have crashed since its accounting firm, Ernst & Young, resigned.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Investment apps: are they up to scratch?

Beware the time-consuming lure of gut-reaction trading from your handset

World - Financial Times - October 25

Statistical controversy is no crime

Collecting data and summarizing them with statistics is less straightforward than many believe.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Apple TV app - Top Movies

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Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

Uber’s drive for ‘super app’ status

The ride-hailing app is exploring a takeover of Expedia, which would be its biggest deal yet

World - Financial Times - October 21

Apple TV app - Top Movies

Apple TV app (Movies) charts for week ending Oct. 21

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

Gillian Apps: "It's the idea of making this better"

Barriers exist, but according to Gillian Apps who is leading a Hockey Canada steering committee to improve the game for women and girls, the aim is to make a better lifelong experience for girls in ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Apple TV app - Top Movies

Apple TV app (Movies) charts for week ending Oct. 28

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Apple TV app - Top Movies

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Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

Harris Sharpens her Message on Trump

Also, the U.S. said North Korea sent troops to aid Russia. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Americans overrun with political text messages

Cell phones across the country have been inundated with text messages about the election, particularly in the last few months. Jonquilyn Hill, host of Vox's "Explain it to Me" podcast, joined CBS ...

Democratic strategist on the party's economic message

A CBS News exit poll found that 45% of voters felt that their financial situation was worse than it was four years ago. Hyma Moore, the former director for the office of Democratic National ...

The Crime Is Mine review – François Ozon’s 1930s crime comedy is a moreish crowdpleaser

Ozon and a stellar cast serve up an entertaining, if shallow caper that shades a little too close to #MeToo. François Ozon has directed plenty of complex, demanding and serious dramas: Everything ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Perceptions of crime improve in Gallup survey

Americans’ perceptions of local and nationwide crime have improved, according to a new Gallup poll, with fewer people saying crime in their area is higher. Forty-nine percent of Americans said the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Anthropic’s agentic Computer Use is giving people ‘superpowers’

Claude uses a computer essentially as a human does. People are using it for coding, researching, 'drudge work' and even to hail Uber rides.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

Google’s strong earnings boosted by cloud computing gains

Parent company Alphabet’s shares rise 6% as results show lift from AI demand

Business - Financial Times - October 30

These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and Safer

For the disability community, technology can be the most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier to get around a new city.

Tech - Wired - October 14

Google Seeks a Pause on App Store Ruling

The tech giant tries to stave off a judge’s efforts to force it to open its Play app store to wider competition.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Cash App Founder Murder Trial Begins

Bob Lee was found bleeding to death on a San Francisco street in April 2023. Consultant Nima Momeni is being tried for allegedly stabbing the tech founder.

Business - Inc. - October 14

The Xbox App On PC Is Becoming Quicker And Easier To Use

Microsoft has released a new update for the Xbox app on PC, though the update is currently only available for Xbox Insiders. Among other things, it lets users easily visit a recently played game's ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC

The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe,

Addicted to love: how dating apps ‘exploit’ their users

Online services that promise to find people romantic matches have been likened to gambling products designed to keep customers hooked. “Designed to be deleted” is the tagline of one of the UK’s ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Buddy raises $1.1M for social utility app

Buddy, a social utility app designed to get you off your phone, announced a $1.1 million pre-seed funding round.

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

6 Tested Safety Apps for Personal Protection (2024)

Your smartphone or wearable could be a lifeline in emergencies. These apps could make all the difference.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Starbucks app goes down, customers complain

The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.

Antisemitic messages raked into golf club bunkers

The incident is being investigated as a racially aggravated hate crime, police said.

Labour’s promise of change requires a clearer message

Starmer’s government must learn from leaders who transformed Britain: Attlee, Blair and, yes, Thatcher

World - Financial Times - October 18

Austin makes political message in Ukraine trip

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Austin makes political message in unannounced trip to Ukraine ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Trump’s closing message: From cows to genitalia

Donald Trump has been making increasingly bizarre statements, such as calling Kamala Harris "retarded" and "a s--- vice president," and has been making false claims about climate change and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Computer Geek Accused of Creating Encrypted Messaging App for Crime

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