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Brother of late Mexican cartel leader is sentenced to 22 years in prison for drug trafficking plot

Brother of late Mexican cartel leader is sentenced to 22 years in prison for drug trafficking plot

A man whose brother led one of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels has been sentenced to more than 22 years in U.S. prison for his role in a sprawling drug trafficking conspiracy that brought cocaine and methamphetamine to American streets
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Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas Damages Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal, Causing $2.1 Million in Costs

Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas Damages Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal, Causing $2.1 Million in Costs

In 2022, Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas struck a mooring structure at the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal in Alaska while approaching the dock. This incident resulted in an estimated $2.1 million in damage to the pier. The damage subsequently impacted cruise ship traffic to the terminal for the remainder of the 2022 season. An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) identified miscommunication and an overreliance on electronic navigation charts as contributing factors. Additionally, the port had extended the pier by 395 feet the previous year but failed to notify the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the agency responsible for updating U.S. coastal nautical charts. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from this incident. This event highlights the challenges and potential costs associated with docking procedures for large cruise vessels.
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Justice Department Disrupts North Korean Cryptocurrency Theft Operations, Seizes Over $1.2 Billion

Justice Department Disrupts North Korean Cryptocurrency Theft Operations, Seizes Over $1.2 Billion

The Department of Justice has announced coordinated actions to disrupt North Korea's government-backed schemes to fund its regime through massive cryptocurrency theft. These actions include the seizure of cloud-based infrastructure used in the 'FaceStealer' social engineering scheme, which has resulted in the theft of over $400 million in cryptocurrency. Additionally, the Justice Department has obtained court authorization to seize and restrain more than $1.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency recently stolen from Binance, a virtual currency exchange. North Korean hackers, known by various names including Sapphire Sleet and APT38, employ sophisticated tactics such as luring targets into video meetings using stolen accounts, recording webcams, and playing prerecorded videos of trusted contacts to gain trust. They also utilize 'super intelligence' (SI) to create deepfake videos of influential individuals in the cryptocurrency and web3 industries to enhance the effectiveness of their schemes. These hackers then ...
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Senate Appropriations CJS Subcommittee Proposes $24.9 Billion for NASA in FY2027, Exceeding Administration Request

Senate Appropriations CJS Subcommittee Proposes $24.9 Billion for NASA in FY2027, Exceeding Administration Request

The Senate Appropriations Committee's Commerce-Justice-Science (CJS) subcommittee has proposed $24.874 billion for NASA in Fiscal Year 2027. This figure is slightly higher than the $24.438 billion approved for FY2026 and significantly exceeds the $18.8 billion requested by the President Trump Administration for FY2027. The CJS bill also funds the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, and the National Science Foundation. The subcommittee's report noted that NASA's recent major reorganization of mission directorates and budget structure occurred too late and lacked sufficient detail to be fully incorporated into this bill. The House Appropriations Committee had previously approved its version of the CJS bill, recommending $24.4 billion for NASA, also rejecting the Administration's proposed cuts.
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National Police Association Urges House to Pass Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act for First Responders

National Police Association Urges House to Pass Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act for First Responders

The National Police Association (NPA) is advocating for the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025 (S. 825). This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Senator Chuck Grassley (IA), aims to enhance access to mental health treatment for police officers and other first responders. The Senate already passed S. 825 by voice vote on June 10, 2026. The bill mandates the Department of Justice (DOJ) to propose at least one treatment and preventative care option for job-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD). These options would emphasize evidence-based care, peer support, professional counseling, and family support. The Attorney General, in collaboration with the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), would submit a report to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees, incorporating input from law enforcement agencies, police families, and other stakeholders. The proposal also seeks to establ...
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FBI Disrupts North Korean 'FaceStealer' Cryptocurrency Theft Scheme Targeting Web3 Industries

FBI Disrupts North Korean 'FaceStealer' Cryptocurrency Theft Scheme Targeting Web3 Industries

The FBI and the Department of Justice have successfully disrupted cloud-based infrastructure used by North Korean hacking groups in a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft scheme known as 'FaceStealer.' These cyber actors, identified by various names including Sapphire Sleet, UNC1069, Stardust Chollima, and APT38, have aggressively targeted companies and individuals in the cryptocurrency and Web3 industries. The scheme involves highly tailored social engineering campaigns, utilizing imposter versions of popular video conferencing platforms and secretly recorded webcam videos. The FBI identified and seized over 900 webcam videos of victims globally, primarily those working in the crypto and Web3 sectors. This operation follows the theft of more than $400 million in cryptocurrency over the past 18 months attributed to this group. The hackers aim to compromise software supply chains by infiltrating accounts of trusted developers and maintainers, potentially distributing malicious code to millions of users.
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Son of former CIA Director John Brennan arrested on child sexual abuse images charge

Son of former CIA Director John Brennan arrested on child sexual abuse images charge

The son of former CIA Director John Brennan is facing a federal charge related to child sexual abuse images, according to court papers unsealed Friday
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Travel Industry Offers Significant Black Friday Deals for 2026 and 2027 Bookings

Travel Industry Offers Significant Black Friday Deals for 2026 and 2027 Bookings

Travel Industry Offers Significant Black Friday Deals for 2026 and 2027 Bookings
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Brother of slain Mexican cartel leader is sentenced to 22 years in prison for drug trafficking plot

Brother of slain Mexican cartel leader is sentenced to 22 years in prison for drug trafficking plot

A man whose slain brother led one of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels has been sentenced to more than 22 years in U.S. prison for his role in a sprawling drug trafficking conspiracy that brought cocaine and methamphetamine to American streets
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Pianist Rescued After Nine Hours Adrift Off California Coast

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Pianist Rescued After Nine Hours Adrift Off California Coast

A pianist working aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, was rescued by two fishermen after spending approximately nine hours treading water in the Pacific Ocean. The incident occurred about 20 miles off the coast of Long Beach, California, near Catalina Island. Fishermen Sean Norton and Grant Garrett discovered the man while returning from a fishing trip. Upon his rescue, the man was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. The U.S. Coast Guard has initiated an investigation into how the individual went overboard from the cruise ship. This event follows other recent incidents involving passengers on cruise ships, including a separate case of a British woman who went missing from a cruise ship in the Atlantic.
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Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas Adjusts Embarkation for Scheduled Maintenance in Tampa

Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas Adjusts Embarkation for Scheduled Maintenance in Tampa

Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas Adjusts Embarkation for Scheduled Maintenance in Tampa
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Shell Faces Discrimination Lawsuits from White Employees Amidst DEI Initiatives

Shell Faces Discrimination Lawsuits from White Employees Amidst DEI Initiatives

Shell Faces Discrimination Lawsuits from White Employees Amidst DEI Initiatives