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Microsoft Says Chinese Hackers Attacked US Infrastructure

Microsoft has accused the Chinese state-sponsored hackers of attacking critical infrastructure in the United States. A Chinese group of hackers had been spying on key infrastructure based in the US and other US territories in Guam which mostly has military bases.

US Intelligence Warns China Is Set to Unleash Cyber Attacks

Amid increasingly violent behavior from China in the East China sea, Experts are worried about China’s cybersecurity warfare against the United States. China just ceased its military drills around Taiwan, which were focused on US and western support to the island. Cybersecurity experts have warned that China will target US military and civilian infrastructure.

More Than 40% Of US Species At Risk of Extinction

More than a third of the species in the United States are at risk of extinction according to a latest research study. The research group found that around 40% of animals and 34 % of plants and 41% of ecosystem are under extinction risk. 

Brazil And Argentina To Announce Common Currency

The Two South American neighboring countries will announce the use of a joint currency this week. Brazil and Argentina will announce to use a common currency to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and to boost trade between the two countries.

Scientists Using AI To Predict Dementia

Researchers from two well-known research institutes, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI CBS) and University of Leipzig Medical Center, have used the latest AI technology to detect rare forms of dementia. The conditions included Alzheimer’s disease and many other conditions that primarily affect language and activities of motor neurons.

Taiwanese Military Device Ends Up In China For Repair

China has constantly been threatening Taiwan, the self-ruled island 180 km east of China. The United States has also significantly increased its military help to help Taiwan defend itself from Chinese aggression. But the recent report of China repairing the Taiwanese military device has become a matter of concern. The missile was specifically developed to deter military aggression by China.

Mummified Dead Body Found In Donation Bin

A “virtually mummified” Dead body was found in a clothing donation bin in South Carolina. The authorities were notified when people reported strong odour coming from the donation bin. According to the investigation, the body “was badly decomposed”.

Netflix To No Longer Allow Password Sharing In 2023

Password sharing has been the only option for those who are unable to pay for Netflix’s services. Those who can’t afford to pay can engage with the app through someone else’s Netflix account. But that is about to end as Netflix has planned to curb the non-paying customers. According to a latest report which said that Netflix will soon put a full stop to password sharing.

Ex-Twitter Employee Spying For Saudi Arabia Jailed 3.5 Years

The ex-twitter employee has been sentenced to 3.5 years in prison by a court in California. The 45-year-old, Ahmad Abouammo, was convicted of sharing personal information of Saudi twitter users with the kingdom. Defence attorney Angela Chuang also revealed that Abouammo had received $100,000 in cash and a watch worth $40,000 from someone close to the Saudi Crown prince.

2 Russian Soldiers Arrived In US Claiming Asylum

2 Russian soldiers have arrived in Alaska by boat amid Russian aggression in Ukraine. Russian forces have been facing hundreds of casualties in its war in Ukraine and many have protested not to join Putin’s partial mobilization last month. The 2 Russian soldiers have arrived in the US by avoiding their military service in Ukraine.

Google Giving Free Cameras To Asian Business Owners

A new program by Google called AAPI Strong has been started to provide free Google Nest security cameras for Asian business owners across the US as violence against Asian has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic.