Posts by Kevin Harson
The ‘phantom hacker’ scam currently targeting Apple and Android products
A rapidly growing scam dubbed the “Phantom Hacker” is targeting users of Apple, Android and other platforms, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns. The scheme exploits trust in banks and other financial institutions, and it has already led to major losses across the country. Authorities urge the public to exercise caution and stay informed.…
Read MoreCease-fire in Gaza Strip was widely welcomed. It may not last. Here’s why.
WASHINGTON — Even before the first phase is completed, the fragile cease-fire agreement that has paused 15 months of war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas faces increasingly long odds of lasting or even reaching phase two. The deal — drafted by the Biden administration last year, negotiated for months with Qatar and Egypt, and finally…
Read MoreOpinion: It’s now clear that America’s death penalty is dying one generation at a time
The Death Penalty Information Center’s recent annual report contained good news for those opposed to capital punishment. The number of new death sentences remained small by historical standards in 2024, at 26 nationwide, as did the number of executions, 25, and the number of people on death row, about 2,250. Public support for the death…
Read MoreNorth Korea’s Kim expected to send more troops, weapons to Russia
South Korea’s military reported Friday that it suspects North Korea is preparing to send more troops to fight with Russian forces and a Ukrainian military chief supported this assertion, saying missiles and artillery could also by sent by North Korea to Russia. Why It Matters South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff also assessed that Pyongyang…
Read MoreTrump pressures California to reroute water to farms, cities
As President Donald Trump prepares to tour wildfire damage in Los Angeles, he has reignited criticism of California’s water management. Trump has repeatedly accused state officials of diverting excessive water to environmental causes instead of allocating it to Southern California cities and Central Valley farms. Trump recently directed federal officials to prioritize water routing to…
Read MoreDonald Trump attacks Zelensky: “he’s no angel”
President Donald Trump pictured with Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron in Paris in December. President Donald Trump pictured with Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron in Paris in December. Sipa/AP Images Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! President Donald Trump has said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is “no angel” and suggested that he shares the…
Read More‘Wordle’ today #1,315 hints and answer for Friday, January 24 game
If you’re struggling with today’s Wordle puzzle, you might be relieved to know that even the game’s inventor often finds it a challenge. “[My partner] and I play it on the couch together each morning,” New York-based software engineer Josh Wardle told Newsweek in January 2022. “She will consistently get it in three goes, which…
Read More“Connections” January 24: Answers and hints for puzzle #593
Connections is the second-most popular game at The New York Times after Wordle. Even though it’s popular, it can be tough to solve, so Newsweek has come up with some clues to get you over the line in today’s game. How to Play ‘Connections’ In Connections, players must group together words they think have common…
Read MoreBryan Kohberger lawyer raises questions about Idaho murder roommate’s story
An attorney representing Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of killing four University Idaho students during a home invasion, questioned the credibility of one of two surviving roommates in court on Thursday, Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz reported. Newsweek reached out for comment to the Latah County prosecutor’s office via email on Thursday night. Why It…
Read MoreTrump’s order declassifying JFK files praised by his detractors
President Donald Trump‘s critics couldn’t contain their excitement Thursday when he ordered the remaining records related to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy be declassified. Why It Matters Trump has long promised to release the remaining so-called “JFK files.” “That’s a big one,…
Read MoreFury at what MIL does at restaurant during son’s birthday: “Disrespectful”
A tense family dispute escalated at a birthday dinner when a woman’s mother-in-law (MIL) attempted to take her baby from her arms without speaking to her. The woman, posting under the username One-Pineapple6919, described on Reddit how tensions had been growing between her and her husband’s family of seven after she and her husband stopped…
Read MorePete Alonso in Talks With Blue Jays But ‘No Momentum,’ Per Canadian Media
When the Toronto Blue Jays signed former Baltimore Orioles home run hitter Anthony Santander to a five-year, $92.5 million free agent contract over the weekend, the general belief around MLB was that the Blue Jays were now out of the picture as a contender for Pete Alonso. The pairing of Santander with Toronto’s home-grown 100-RBI…
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