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Hackers have discovered two new malicious extensions on Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) Marketplace that can steal sensitive information from developer machines. The extensions pose as premium dark themes and AI-powered coding assistants but secretly download additional payloads, take screenshots, and siphon data. The malicious extensions, “BigBlack.bitcoin-black” and “BigBlack.codo-ai,” were removed by Microsoft on … Read more

María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, was rescued by an American private rescue team, Grey Bull Rescue Foundation, led by Bryan Stern, a U.S. special forces veteran. The 15-16 hour operation took the team through rough seas to Norway, where Machado would collect her Nobel Peace Prize and be reunited with her family. The … Read more

A year marked by turmoil, a nation rebuilds itself. Inauguration Day gives way to conflict and fear, as the world’s richest man promises change, but at what cost? Federal workers are fired, and protests harden into clashes, while political violence claims lawmakers and a charismatic young conservative. Yet amidst the darkness, humanity perseveres: a mother … Read more

Rod Paige, the first African American to serve as U.S. education secretary under President George W. Bush, has died at 92. Born in Monticello, Mississippi, Paige led the Department of Education’s implementation of the No Child Left Behind law, which aimed to standardize testing standards and hold schools accountable for student outcomes. A former superintendent … Read more

Netflix has secured the deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, one of the largest traditional movie and television studios, for $72 billion plus debt. The acquisition would give Netflix control over valuable intellectual property like Batman, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones. However, the deal still faces intense regulatory review in the US and other … Read more

A Leflore County woman, Bobbie Peoples, was convicted of a misdemeanor under Mississippi’s ballot harvesting law, which she and her attorney claim is unjust and targeted at certain groups. The law prohibits people from collecting and submitting an absentee ballot on behalf of another person, except for family members or caregivers. The law was passed … Read more

Francisco Franco’s brutal regime has been marked by numerous atrocities, but one often overlooked aspect is the trauma experienced by women and their children under his rule. The Spanish government recently honored the victims of Franco’s dictatorship with a vigil, shedding light on the lives of those who suffered under his oppressive regime. Historians estimate … Read more

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Software company Adobe expects to see a revenue increase of $25.90 billion to $26.10 billion in 2026. The company is also predicting double-digit annual recurring revenue growth next year, driven by its expansion into the AI business. This growth is expected to be led by an 2.13% increase in stock price, as investors anticipate a … Read more

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