British teenager, 19, from Bognor Regis charged over Twitter hack

A British teenager has been charged with hacking the social media site Twitter and stealing thousands of dollars worth of Bitcoin by taking over the accounts of celebrities and business leaders. The US Department of Justice charged Mason Sheppard, 19, of Bognor Regis, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and … Read more

Civil rights icon John Lewis mourned at Atlanta funeral

Barack Obama has excoriated President Trump and his administration during his eulogy for the late John Lewis by calling out efforts to stifle voting and slamming the use of tear gas on peaceful protesters by federal agents.  Speaking in front of the American flag-draped casket bearing Lewis’ body at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on … Read more

Civil rights icon John Lewis mourned at Atlanta funeral

Former President George W. Bush told mourners at John Lewis’ funeral that Americans live in a ‘better and nobler country today’ because of him, while Bill Clinton urged the US to follow in the civil rights icon’s footsteps.  Politicians, dignitaries and other mourners filed into the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday to honor the … Read more

Coinbase paused more than $280,000 in Bitcoin transactions after Twitter hack on public figures

Coinbase paused more than $280,000 in Bitcoin transactions from 1,100 users after Twitter hack on public figures like Elon Musk and Joe Biden Coinbase stopped $280,000 in bitcoin payments after a high-profile hack The payments came from  1,100 individuals who were fooled by the scam A high-profile hack affected 130 accounts last week and has cast … Read more

Twitter confirms hack targeted 130 accounts as FBI investigates

Twitter has confirmed that some 130 accounts were hacked during Wednesday night’s attack – the most serious breach of its security in history. Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Barack Obama and Elon Musk were among those targeted, with the hackers posting messages on their accounts suggesting followers make ‘donations’ via Bitcoin.   Millions of followers were told … Read more

Twitter is investigating whether hackers BRIBED an employee to get access to high-profile accounts

Twitter is now investigating whether an employee could have been bribed into assisting in a massive security breach, as the company reveals at least 130 accounts were compromised, many of them high-profile. Wednesday’s breach was among the largest ever on a social media site, affecting the accounts of former President Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and … Read more

Michelle Obama launches podcast on Spotify to debut July 29

Michelle’s fireside chats: Former First Lady to launch her own podcast with Spotify at the end of the month featuring chats with Conan O’Brien and former White House adviser Valerie Jarrett Michelle Obama is launching a podcast focused on meaningful relationships that will debut on July 29 on Spotify The ‘Michelle Obama Podcast’ is the … Read more

Mitt Romney blasts Trump after he commutes the prison sentence of Roger Stone

Mitt Romney has slammed Donald Trump for commuting the sentence of his close friend Roger Stone just days before he was scheduled to enter federal prison.  The Republican senator – who has been a vocal critic of the President on previous occasions – posted a savage rebuke to Twitter on Saturday morning, which read: ‘Unprecedented, … Read more

Mitt Romney blasts Trump after he commutes the prison sentence of Roger Stone

Mitt Romney has slammed Donald Trump for commuting the sentence of his close friend Roger Stone just days before he was scheduled to enter federal prison.  The Republican senator – who has been a vocal critic of the President on previous occasions – posted a savage rebuke to Twitter on Saturday morning, which read: ‘Unprecedented, … Read more

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Tory MP Caroline Nokes joined social media users in questioning why people cannot get their eyebrows waxed when men can have their beards trimmed. Beauty salons, nail bars, tattoo and massage studios, body and skin piercing services, physical therapy businesses and spas will reopen from Monday. Updated Covid-19 secure guidance sets out the measures that those providing close … Read more