A French tax official was arrested for selling crypto investors' home addresses and financial records to criminal networks, leading to 41 kidnappings since January 2026—occurring roughly every 2.5 days. The criminals obtained the data from a government insider rather than through hacking.
The ongoing U.S. military engagement with Iran has significantly depleted American stockpiles of key, expensive weapons systems, including precision-guided munitions and air defense missiles. The high cost of replenishing these supplies, combined with sustained combat operations, has strained the Defense Department's budget and raised concerns about readiness for potential future conflicts.
A fire broke out at a petroleum complex in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, following an Iranian drone attack, according to UAE authorities. The attack marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, targeting key energy infrastructure in the emirate.
The majority of US military bases in the Middle East have sustained damage following strikes by Iran, according to video reports. The attacks targeted multiple American military sites in the region, resulting in widespread damage across facilities.
Iranian strikes have damaged a majority of US military bases across the Middle East, according to new imagery and reports. The attacks mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to cut the National Science Foundation's (NSF) budget by 20%, a move that would significantly reduce federal funding for scientific research and education across many disciplines if enacted.