TSA discovers five stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a traveler’s luggage in Alabama
TSA officers got quite the surprise at Alabama’s Gulf Shores International Airport (JKA) when they discovered a passenger trying to carry “a stolen historic relic” in their checked luggage — Civil War-era cannonballs wrapped in paper towels.
Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI says
Cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems have been reported in at least seven states this week, prompting the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency to warn utilities nationwide that hackers are trying to disrupt critical water infrastructure.
Netflix sued for $105 million after unreleased Nicolas Cage movie is stolen from desk in its studio
A movie producer is seeking $105 million in damages from Netflix after he says a copy of his unreleased Nicolas Cage movie was stolen from the streaming service’s studios in Hollywood.
Why Wall Street is betting billions that shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX will keep tumbling
Investors have placed massive bets that SpaceX stock will keep falling amid a multi-week decline following a blockbuster debut.
Infantino faces FIFA revolt after adviser quits over plan to sell World Cup stake to private equity
Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.
Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them
Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them
How a preparedness culture saves lives in Japan’s earthquakes
Tuesday’s earthquake in Japan was one of the country’s deadliest in years, killing at least 34 people in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto.
Democrats’ big Virginia plans were foiled, but it’s still at the center of the battle for the House
The Democratic redistricting plan creating four more blue-leaning seats got shot down in court. Instead, two existing GOP-held swing districts are home to hard-fought campaigns.
New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
New York’s attorney general sued prediction market operator Kalshi on Friday, claiming that its platform violates state laws against illegal gambling.
Seattle police chief resigns days after food festival shooting
A reason for Chief Shon Barnes’ resignation wasn’t disclosed. There have been questions this week over the release of information about the shooting Sunday, which killed two bystanders.