FBI links North Korea to $6.3 billion Binance crypto heist; Binance CEO says 90% of stolen assets replenished
The record-breaking October 29 theft and the exchange's effort to cover customer losses put crypto security and state-sponsored hacking back at the top of the n
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YouTube tests policy letting creators delete videos to avoid permanent account bans
The experiment would give creators a self-enforcement path short of a channel termination, a notable shift in platform moderation policy.
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Apple Intelligence is finally coming to China with iOS 27.3
Apple's long-delayed arrival of its AI features in China resolves a major gap in its largest overseas market.
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California's Proposition 45 could create a data center loophole, environmental advocates warn
The ballot measure pitched as fast-track infrastructure approval may let data center developers dodge public scrutiny, an issue at the intersection of AI growth
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Reddit stock falls 29 percent after tough earnings
The sharp drop marks one of the platform sector's worst single-day reactions to an earnings report this cycle.
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Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein story dismissed by judge
The ruling is a legal win for Dow Jones and adds to the record of failed defamation suits against media outlets.
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Big AI companies back a new standard for opting out of web scraping
A collective opt-out mechanism could reshape how publishers and sites control use of their content for AI training.
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Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself at an L.A. gun range
The director's injury drew wide attention given his long association with firearms-heavy filmmaking.
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'Criminal Minds' to end with 20th season on Paramount+; Evolution cast reacts to cancellation
The long-running procedural franchise wraps its Paramount+ revival era, prompting cast reactions about unfinished stories.
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Martha Stewart responds to backlash over homeless-person Halloween costume
The media mogul issued a statement on homelessness after criticism of her costume choice, a creator-celebrity moment that crossed mainstream audiences.
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Apple's HomeView hub code hints at security camera features
Strings found in HomeView 27.2 code point to motion detection, live streaming and recording, signaling Apple's smart home ambitions.
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Instagram's Adam Mosseri tries the platform's new long-form Features
Meta's Instagram chief publicly testing long-form posts signals further convergence between Instagram and YouTube-style video.
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A fully playable version of canceled Portal prequel F-Stop leaked
Leakers assembled the build from August's 12-terabyte Valve leak, giving fans a rare look at a shelved project.
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HomePod Mini 2 hands-on: chip bump and modest upgrades disappoint
Apple's six-years-later refresh of its entry smart speaker adds little beyond a new chip, per an early review.
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Japan's anime industry hits a record $28 billion in 2025
The milestone underscores anime's growing share of global entertainment revenue amid streaming demand.
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EA FC YouTuber Dedeco dies aged 33, weeks after getting married
The death of the well-known FIFA creator prompted an outpouring from the gaming community.
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YouTuber JaackMaate dropped from Christmas event after complaint over 2014 videos
The incident highlights how old, resurfaced content can cost creators brand and live-event bookings.
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Apple Stores reportedly received a memo about iPhone Duo screen cracks
The retail guidance suggests Apple is tracking a hardware durability issue on its folding phone.
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