Author: Amanda Martinez

The US-China Cyber Attack has left the US Treasury Department reeling. Earlier this month, a Chinese state-sponsored hacker broke into the department’s systems, accessing employee workstations and unclassified documents. The Treasury Department has deemed this breach a major incident. American officials stated that the hackers accessed the Treasury Department’s systems through a third-party service provider called BeyondTrust. The application offers remote technical support to employees, but the hackers were able to override security using a stolen key. The compromised service has since been taken offline, and there is no evidence to suggest the hackers have continued to access Treasury Department…

Liam Payne’s death investigation is ongoing in Argentina. Five people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction singer Liam Payne. Payne died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. The hotel’s manager, Gilda Martin, and receptionist, Esteban Grassi, along with Payne’s friend Roger Nores, have been charged with manslaughter. Two others, Ezequiel Pereyra and Braian Paiz, have been charged with supplying drugs. According to court documents, hotel employee EDP is suspected of selling cocaine to Payne on October 15 and 16. Waiter BNP is also suspected of selling cocaine to Payne…

Iranian authorities detained Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for allegedly breaking Islamic Republic laws when she was there. A day before she was scheduled to return to Italy, Sala, a 29-year-old podcaster who covers world events, was arrested on December 19th. According to reports, Cecilia Sala was detained in Tehran’s Evin jail in solitary confinement.  While denying any connection to the recent capture of Mohammad Abedini in Milan, Iranian authorities confirmed her detention. Abedini, arrested on December 16th, faces charges of supplying drone parts to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), resulting in three US soldier’s deaths. United States officials suspect…

Billionaire Charles Dolan, who revolutionized television by creating HBO and building a media empire, died at 98. His family announced the news through Newsday, their Long Island newspaper, signaling an end to Charles Dolan’s HBO legacy. Born in Ohio, Dolan began his career distributing industrial and sports films before launching ventures in the cable television industry. Moving to New York, he recognized Manhattan’s broadcast issue caused by tall buildings interrupting signals. In 1964, he began wiring Manhattan buildings with cable, attracting viewers by broadcasting the Knicks and Rangers play-offs. In 1972, Dolan founded Home Box Office (HBO), the first premium…

Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange led to hundreds of prisoners of war being swapped in a significant exchange brokered by the United Arab Emirates. On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy confirmed the release of 189 Ukrainians, while Russian officials announced 150 returned soldiers. President Zelenksyy described the news as a positive development and shared photos of the freedmen waving Ukraine’s national flag. He acknowledged the UAE’s role in facilitating the exchange and promised ongoing efforts to secure the release of every remaining prisoner. Among those freed were soldiers from Mariupol, the Chernobyl power plant, and Snake Island. Outside a northern Ukraine hospital,…

Scotland’s Hogmanay weather will be severe, with heavy rain and strong winds forecasted to hit the country. The Met Office has issued alerts for rain and snow, covering the entire country. An amber warning is in effect from midnight to 5 pm on Tuesday, covering Inverness to Fort William. The Highland main line reopened on Monday after being closed due to rising water levels at Kingussie. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay outdoor events got canceled due to severe weather conditions, and the city’s Torchlight Procession got canceled on Sunday due to strong winds. Network Rail is monitoring water levels at the Lochy viaduct…

Northern China sentenced two teenagers to lengthy prison terms for murdering their classmate in a case sparking a national debate. Teen’s murder in Hebei led the court to believe Zhang and Li, both 13 years old at the time, guilty of intentionally killing Wang, a classmate. Zhang received a life sentence, while Li was sentenced to 12 years in jail. The terrible crime occurred in March when the teens lured Wang to an abandoned greenhouse and attacked him with a shovel. According to the court, Zhang instigated the plan, taking full responsibility for initiating and committing the fatal attack. Li,…

An Air Canada flight experienced a suspected landing gear issue upon arrival at an airport on Sunday. Investigators are now en route to the airport to determine the cause. Meanwhile, the aircraft remains on the runway. Air Canada is cooperating fully with the investigation. However, the airline cannot speculate on the cause of the issue. The Transportation Safety Board must release the aircraft before customer belongings can be returned. Furthermore, the airline’s spokesperson stated that the cause of the suspected landing gear issue is unknown. They added that no additional information can be provided now, out of respect for the…

Tributes are pouring in for former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump led the tributes, praising Carter’s commitment to humanity and peace. Biden described Carter as a man of principle, faith, and humility, while Trump said all Americans owe him a debt of gratitude. Carter’s life was a testament to his dedication to public service. From his early days as a peanut farmer to his presidency, Carter remained committed to his values. He was a strong advocate for human rights and social justice, and his work earned him the…

A devastating plane crash in South Korea has killed 179 People, with only two survivors. On Sunday, Jeju Air Flight, carrying 181 passengers and crew, crash-landed at Muan International Airport. The Boeing 737-800 plane was returning from Bangkok, Thailand, when it skidded off the runway and crashed into a wall, bursting into flames. Consequently, an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. The Passengers included 173 South Koreans and two Thai nationals, aged between 3 and 78. Many passengers were holidaymakers, and distraught families gathered at the airport, waiting for news of their loved ones. The plane’s pilot,…

Ukraine killed North Korean soldiers aiding Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on December 23 that North Korean casualties in the Kursk region exceeded 3,000, according to preliminary data. South Korea’s intelligence estimates place the toll at 1,100, with North Korea preparing to send reinforcements. In August, North Korea deployed 11,000 troops to bolster Russian forces in the Kursk region during Ukraine’s counteroffensive. However, their inexperience with drones has proven deadly. Ukrainian drone footage captured moments where panicked North Korean troops mistakenly shot one another while attempting to neutralize aerial threats. The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces revealed that their 8th…

Conservative voices accused Elon Musk of censorship Friday after several accounts critical of him lost premium features on X. At least 14 accounts, including prominent right-wing influencers, reported losing their blue verification badge late Thursday or Friday. Conservatives stated that Elon Musk’s silencing critics on X is linked to their criticism of Musk’s pro-immigration stance amid heated debates on future U.S. immigration policies. Many accounts losing verification removed access to key monetization tools such as subscription revenues and ad revenue sharing. Users, including media brand ConservativeOG members, called this decision a betrayal of Musk’s self-proclaimed advocacy for free expression. Musk acquired…