On Wednesday night, federal agents seized the phone of Senator Richard Burr of NC as part of an investigation into Senator Burr's suspicious stock trades just before the COVID-19 virus hit the US. The …
Soaring Prices, Rotting Crops: Coronavirus Triggers Global Food Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic occurred during a plentiful harvest season as nearly no countries faced food shortages. However, analysis supports that after transport disruptions, restrictions, and processing …
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Israel swears in new government after 3 deadlocked elections
Israel is swearing in a new government later today after a year and a half of political paralysis and three deadlocked elections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will serve a historic fifth term in …
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US Embassy says Covid-19 threat in Tanzania’s main city ‘extremely high’
In Tanzania, the US Embassy claims that many hospitals in one of its largest cities, Dar es Salaam, have been overwhelmed in recent weeks due to the COVID-19 crisis. Tanzania has not released any …
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Coronavirus Not Slowing Russian, Chinese Space Activities, U.S. General Says
On Tuesday, a top US general revealed that Russia and China's space operations have not been slowed by the global pandemic, adding that both countries continue to test military rockets and space …
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USPTO Adds Company to $50M Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Contract
On Monday, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) announced that it was awarded a $50 million contract through the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The contract was awarded through …
Scammers steal $10 million from Norway’s state investment fund
Norfund, Norway's state investment fund, has reportedly been the victim of a cyberattack in which cybercriminals stole $10 million from the organization. The fraudsters were able to launch the attack …
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COVID-19 blamed for 238% surge in cyberattacks against banks
On Thursday, a new report attributed a 238% surge in cyberattacks against banks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The report is the third edition of VMware Carbon Black's Modern Bank Heists report, …
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Chinese, Iranian Hacking May Be Hampering Search for Coronavirus Vaccine, Officials Say
According to US officials, Chinese and Iranian hackers are targeting American universities and health-care firms, allegedly aiming to hinder their efforts to uncover a COVID-19 vaccine. Since early …
Despite virus, Pompeo in Israel to talk West Bank annexation
On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo traveled to Israel despite virus concerns to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over plans to annex parts of the West Bank. The visit came amid …
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