A Brazilian court has ordered Microsoft to reinstate a user's suspended Xbox account and game library after it was hacked. The user, Ordo_Liberal, filed a lawsuit after Microsoft permanently suspended the account due to unauthorized access.
A US prisoner serving time for money laundering allegedly moved $290,000 in cryptocurrency in January 2024 after a court ordered the assets forfeited, highlighting a gap in government control over digital assets.
Keir Starmer aims to pass the Hillsborough law, designed to support disaster victims' families and penalize misleading officials, in his final parliamentary week. The bill faced delays due to clashes over intelligence services' accountability.
Keir Starmer aims to pass the Hillsborough law, designed to support disaster victims' families and penalize misleading officials, in his final week as PM after months of delays. The bill faced opposition from intelligence services concerned about national security.
A poll shows 69% of Americans want AI firms to transfer 50% of their stock to a public sovereign wealth fund, amid tech layoffs and corporate profit growth. Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed similar legislation.
In November 2004, US Navy pilots and radar operators encountered an unidentified object off the coast of California. Retired Commander David Fravor described a "Tic Tac"-shaped craft with extraordinary performance, which responded to his maneuvers and disappeared rapidly. Infrared footage was captured, but the incident remains unexplained.
A landmark lawsuit held Meta and Google accountable for designing addictive social media platforms that harm children. Plaintiff Kaley was awarded $6m after a jury found the companies liable for malice, oppression, or fraud. Lawyer Mark Lanier utilized AI in his "righteous case" against the tech giants.
A Hong Kong medical council found a pediatrician guilty of professional misconduct for failing to investigate a newborn's seizure in 2009, which resulted in the child developing cerebral palsy and quadriplegia. The parents, from mainland China, expressed that while the ruling offers some closure after 16 years, they are not fully satisfied due to their son's lifelong condition.
The SEC is reviewing 'novel' ETFs, including crypto, single-stock, and leveraged products, to assess risks associated with complexity and derivatives within familiar wrappers. The agency questions whether existing rules adequately protect investors who may treat these complex products as simple.
Trump Accounts, a new tax-deferred investment option for children, officially launched on July 4. Geared towards retirement and long-term wealth building, these accounts are available to U.S. citizens under 18 and offer a $1,000 federal deposit for children born between 2025-2028.
Robinhood is expanding its autonomous trading features by enabling eligible US customers to connect third-party AI agents for crypto trades. This follows a similar rollout for equities and options traders in May, aiming to give retail investors an edge over institutions.
At least 12 people died and 23 are missing after a wildfire in Almería, Spain. Victims tried to escape flames near Bédar, with four believed to be British. Authorities cite difficult terrain and wind as factors, with a fallen power line suspected as the cause. Political blame is being exchanged between regional and central governments.
The Arles photography festival features diverse exhibitions, including "We Are Not Alone: Alien Images" showcasing UFO photographs, "Animal Model" exploring animal photography, and works by Paul Kodjo, Saodat Ismailova, and Ming Smith, challenging traditional hierarchies in art.
UK regulator Ofcom has proposed new measures under the Online Safety Act requiring major tech platforms like Facebook, X, and YouTube to ban scam advertisers. The proposals aim to prevent fraudulent ads, protect users from scams, and ensure financial service ads have clearance. Failure to comply could result in significant fines.
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Rossen Iossifov, a Bulgarian national already serving a federal prison sentence, has been charged with conspiring to withdraw and launder approximately $290,000 in crypto assets from a Kraken account subject to a forfeiture order. The alleged actions occurred in January 2024, after a federal court had ordered the forfeiture following his 2021 conviction for racketeering and money laundering.
Over 24 proposed prediction market ETFs from issuers like Roundhill and Bitwise remain stalled by the SEC, which is scrutinizing fund mechanics and investor disclosures. These ETFs aim to track outcomes of elections, cryptocurrency prices, and commodity values, but regulatory uncertainty delays their market entry.
A fast-moving wildfire in south-east Spain has killed at least 12 people and left 23 unaccounted for. The victims, four of whom are believed to be British, died near Bédar while attempting to flee the flames, despite official advice to stay put or follow evacuation routes.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of the Muse Spark 1.1 AI model on X, formerly Twitter. The announcement drew attention when X's Head of Product, Nikita Bier, proposed enabling creator monetization on Zuckerberg's account.
Conor McGregor returns to MMA in Las Vegas after a prolonged hiatus, facing Max Holloway. The fight is seen as more of a financial move for McGregor and TKO Group Holdings than a bid to regain lost glory or improve his standing, amidst ongoing controversies and a shifting public perception in Ireland.
Senator Ed Markey is pushing for federal regulation of AI, introducing an "AI accountability agenda" with bills addressing datacenter environmental impact, workplace surveillance, algorithmic bias, and economic inequality. He aims for national safeguards beyond state-level action.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk stated his hunger has stabilized on the 13th day of his indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, demanding the education minister's resignation over exam irregularities. He asserted his right to peaceful protest and urged the government to resolve Ladakh issues.
A fast-moving wildfire in south-east Spain has killed at least 11 people and left 23 unaccounted for. The victims, some of whom were trying to flee flames near Bédar in Almería, died despite official advice to stay put. The fire is spreading rapidly amid a severe heatwave and strong winds.
US authorities have arrested Avinash Narne, 30, for allegedly strangling his wife, Raajitha Sabbineni, 27, four months after their wedding. A message from Raajitha about a bitter-tasting smoothie and autopsy findings pointing to strangulation are key evidence in the homicide investigation.
