Police say the man, who set a fire to escape, was held captive by his stepmother from age 11. He weighed 68 pounds when he was freed.
Month: March 2025
Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says
Children under five constituted more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and Central Asia last year.
Meta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoir
Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.
Donatella steps down as Versace creative director
Versace is facing a creative shift as Prada looks to potentially buy the Italian fashion house.
Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground
At least 17 soldiers from Malawi and South Africa have been killed in DR Congo.
Peace talks are in parallel universe, say Ukraine front-line troops
Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield say they don’t expect to see the war end any time soon.
Lazarus Group Deposits 400 ETH to Tornado Cash, Hackers Target Crypto Vets on Zoom
The notorious Lazarus Group continues moving the crypto funds it has stolen in recent exploits. Now, the alleged North Korean hackers are targeting crypto execs via Zoom.
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Ledger Claims Trezor Safe Devices Remain Vulnerable to Supply Chain Attacks
Ledger claims Trezor Safe devices, despite upgrades, are still vulnerable to supply chain attacks targeting their microcontrollers, raising concerns about firmware integrity. Although Trezor has patched the flaw, some risks remain.
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Rootstock Reveals Three Major Upgrades, 60% Lower Transaction Fees
Rootstock, a Bitcoin sidechain for smart contracts, announced a major three-pronged upgrade that boosts its scalability, security, and decentralization.
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Turkey Introduces Stricter Crypto Regulations for Exchanges and Investors
Turkey introduced stricter crypto regulations for exchanges and investors, mandating oversight by the Capital Markets Board and setting guidelines for operations and capital adequacy. These reforms aim to enhance consumer protection and align with global standards.
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