South Korea to Use Drones to Deter Birds After Deadly Jeju Air Crash

Coinbase, the US cryptocurrency exchange, was hacked, resulting in the theft of customer data and a $20 million extortion demand, which the company refused. Despite a 7.2% drop in shares following the incident, Coinbase plans to reward whistleblowers with the same amount for information leading to the hackers' arrest. Additionally, the company is cooperating with the SEC over a prior investigation into its customer growth metrics, amidst a broader context of increased cyberattacks on the...

A Texas mother, Ashley Rosalinda Pardo, has been charged with aiding her son in plotting a terror attack at his middle school by purchasing him ammunition and tactical gear. Her 13-year-old son, a student at Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School, was arrested for terrorism after exhibiting violent tendencies and researching mass shootings. Despite previous interventions from police and child protective services, Pardo reportedly dismissed concerns about her son's behavior, leading to his detention and her subsequent...

US President Donald Trump visited the UAE to strengthen ties and enhance cooperation on artificial intelligence, following a trip to Qatar where he discussed a $10 billion investment in a US military facility. During his meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Trump expressed confidence in the growing relationship, highlighted a UAE pledge of $1.4 trillion investment in the US, and emphasized mutual interests in AI development. A preliminary agreement allowing the...

At the 2025 Scope Awards, Chris McCausland, winner of the Celebrity Role Model award, emphasized the capabilities of the disabled community, stating, “there really are no limits to what we can do.” The awards, hosted by actor Adam Pearson at the Kia Oval, recognized various individuals and groups, including Inkfire, which won the inclusive workplace award, and Tailo, awarded accessible product of the year. Other notable winners included Frances Ryan for journalism and Stephanie-Roxanne Blanco,...

The Bloc Québécois plans to contest the recent election result in Terrebonne, where the Liberals won by a single vote, citing an irregularity involving a mail-in ballot that was not counted. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet stated that this oversight, which could have resulted in a tie, warrants a new election as it undermines trust in democratic processes. The party aims to seek a ruling from the Superior Court of Quebec, with implications for election integrity...

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced a plan to invest $1.4 trillion in the US over the next decade during talks with US President Donald Trump in Abu Dhabi. The investments will focus on sectors such as energy, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence, while emphasizing the strategic partnership between the UAE and the US in various initiatives, including space exploration. Trump's visit marks the first by a US president to...