What happens when cybercriminals outsmart the gatekeepers of your personal data? That’s exactly what Allianz Life’s 1.4 million North American customers are now wondering. On July 16, hackers infiltrated a cloud-based CRM system used by the insurer—not by brute force, but by social engineering. In plain terms? They tricked their way in. “Allianz Life experienced
What happened during that family trip to Lake George? That’s what police and an entire community are struggling to understand. Luciano Frattolin, a 45-year-old from Montreal, is now facing murder charges. His 9-year-old daughter, Melina, was found dead in a pond near Ticonderoga, New York. Just days earlier, Frattolin had called 911, claiming strangers had
In a bleary-eyed pre-dawn vote, the U.S. Senate passed a bill Thursday slashing $9 billion from previously approved federal funds. So, what’s getting cut? Public broadcasting, global health aid, and more. The 51-48 vote followed an all-night “vote-a-rama,” as senators argued over what stays and what goes. It’s part of a broader push by Republicans—and
What starts with a lightning strike can end in a massive evacuation—and that’s exactly what’s unfolding in Arizona. The White Sage Fire, ignited on July 9 near the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, has ballooned into a 19,000-acre inferno. It has grown more than tenfold in under 24 hours. And officials say it’s still 0% contained.
What should’ve been a routine ferry ride between Java and Bali turned into a nightmare on Wednesday night. A passenger ferry carrying 65 people — or possibly more — sank near Bali, killing at least six and leaving dozens unaccounted for. The ferry, en route from Banyuwangi to Bali, went under just before midnight. Only
Could your brain be quietly under attack—by a cat poop parasite? According to a new study from UC Riverside, as many as 100 million Americans may be infected with Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasma gondii is a sneaky parasite that can disrupt how brain cells talk to each other. You can catch it from eating undercooked meat
Will the US jump headfirst into another Middle Eastern war? That’s the question hanging over Washington. President Donald Trump weighs America’s next move in the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Trump says he’ll make the call within two weeks. “I may do it, I may not,” he teased, keeping everyone guessing. According to White House Press Secretary
A skydiving adventure turned frightening on Sunday in Tullahoma, Tennessee, when a twin-engine plane carrying 20 people crashed shortly after takeoff. Thankfully, no lives were lost, but several passengers were injured and rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The DeHaviland DH-6 Twin Otter went down around 12:30 pm local time at Tullahoma Regional Airport, just
Ever wondered what heartbreak smells like? For rescuers in North Carolina, it reeked of waste, neglect, and matted fur. This week, the SPCA of Wake County swooped into a home-turned-puppy-mill and rescued 101 dogs crammed into cages. Five or six at a time, stacked floor to ceiling, or wandering in filth. “They were surrounded by
What do you do when a truck carrying millions of bees flips over near the Canadian border? If you’re in Whatcom County, Washington, you call in the experts—and then some serious buzz begins. On Friday, a lorry hauling about 31,750 kilograms of active honey bee hives overturned, unleashing a swarm that sent authorities scrambling. At
Scientists have uncovered the earliest known use of whale bones by humans—dating back over 20,000 years. This reveals our ancestors were far more resourceful than we imagined. The discovery was made along Spain’s northern coast, where more than 60 whale bone fragments—mainly ribs and vertebrae—were found. Many were fashioned into spear tips. “These bones are
Tokyo police have arrested a former taxi driver accused of drugging and raping a female passenger. The story only gets more disturbing. Authorities reportedly uncovered a chilling digital archive: around 3,000 images and videos. These showed him assaulting dozens of women, some dating back to 2008. “This wasn’t a one-off,” a Tokyo police spokesperson confirmed.
