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Estimated losses from global crypto wrench attacks reached $101 million in the first four months of 2026, with most attacks occurring in Europe, according to Web3 security company CertiK. With just 34 documented crypto wrench attacks, the losses have nearly doubled those of 2025, which came in at $52.2 million. Europe accounted for 82% of…
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. A fitness band is for bettering yourself, but casually. It’s lightweight, easy to wear, and not something you…
Why do governments use consultants and why has that weakened businesses and economies? University College London Professor Mariana Mazzucato joins Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal on the Odd Lots podcast to discuss why governments’ use of consultants often leads to inefficiencies and civic failures. (Source: Bloomberg) Source link
Shantel Jackson stepped into a new collaboration with footwear brand ShoeGummi this week, bringing a wellness-forward message that a lot of women are going to appreciate. She posted the announcement on Instagram. The caption was brief and direct: “Rescuing women in heels one pair at a time @shoegummi.” Short. Punchy. And pretty hard to argue…
The United Arab Emirates has borne the brunt of Iranian attacks throughout the war, hardening the government’s resolve to reassess its list of friends and foes. Source link
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across North America. Source link
Best for: A lush city stay The Dreamcatcher is a whitewashed, clay-tiled, bougainvillea-trimmed house that looks like a typical Ocean Park hacienda outside, and a Zen sanctuary inside, with Buddha statues, hammocks, fountains, lazy ceiling fans, and handmade dreamcatchers. Set in the gated neighborhood of Ocean Park, Dreamcatcher is one block from the beach and…
Powell acknowledged that recent shocks have hindered progress in lowering inflation. Source link
They have not won a competition since the 2023 League Cup, which came the year after a Scottish Cup triumph and their 2021 Premiership title. Since 2021, Celtic have won nine trophies, Aberdeen and St Mirren one each and Hearts are on course for their first top-flight title since 1960. Celtic, as well as being…