Crypto expert with links to gang shot dead at Brazilian airport from the BBC
Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach had recently agreed to hand over information about the Primeiro Comando da Capital group.Read More
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Georgia’s crucial vote was marred by intimidation, European monitors say from NPR The Associated Press
European observers said Sunday that Georgia’s parliamentary election took place in a “climate of hatred and intimidation” with multiple violations and cases of violence. (Image credit: Shakh Aivazov/AP) Read More
Man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike from ABC
An Alabama man has been arrested for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price of bitcoin to spike, the Justice Department saidRead More
Companies are trying to attract more smartphone users across Africa. But there are risks from ABC
Internet-enabled phones can play a unique role in sub-Saharan Africa, where infrastructure and public services are among the world’s least developedRead More
Pick up a near-mint iPad Air plus accessories for $140 from Mashable
TL;DR: Until April 16, if you need a budget-friendly tablet, this near-mint condition iPad Air Gen 2 also comes with a stylus, screen protector, case, charger, and Beats Flex headphones for only $139.99. Finding a good gift for an Apple lover when you’re on a budget isn’t easy. Whether you’re shopping for a treat for…
Your instincts on how to fight insomnia are probably wrong from NPR Andee Tagle
When people can’t sleep, they tend to take extreme measures to correct the issue. But that only makes sleep problems worse, say experts. Here are 5 bad habits to avoid when recovering from poor sleep. (Image credit: Shirley Chong for NPR) Read More
Hunt for the nation’s oldest monuments, and prepare to get muddy from NPR Jacob Fenston
A series of small sandstone monuments marked the boundaries of the nation’s capital in the 1700s. Most are still there, but they don’t get a lot of visitors. (Image credit: Jacob Fenston) Read More
Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok. His campaign plans to stay on the app anyway from ABC
President Joe Biden’s signing of legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. runs counter to his campaign’s embrace of the platform and outreach to influencersRead More
Reddit’s NFL, NBA deals bring more sports highlights — and ads from the Verge Emma Roth
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Reddit has struck deals with major sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and the MLB, as the company looks to boost revenue following its move to go public. Through the program, Reddit will show more game highlights, behind-the-scenes videos, and ask-me-anything (AMA) sessions with players. In exchange, advertisers…
TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds from ABC
Just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok still approved advertisements that contained election disinformation even though it has a ban on political adsRead More