Unbiased headline news – Hanna Katzir, an Israeli hostage who was freed last year after spending 49 days in captivity in Gaza, has passed away, according to officials.
The 78-year-old faced a “complex medical condition” that persisted for “many months” following her release, Kibbutz Nir Oz stated. During Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Katzir was abducted from her home, and her husband, Rami, was killed in their safe room at Kibbutz Nir Oz, as reported by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters.
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Japan’s National Police Agency has identified the North Korea-based hacking group TraderTraitor as the likely culprit behind a May cyberattack that resulted in $308 million in Bitcoin being stolen from a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange.
The breach at DMM Bitcoin was traced back to a computer virus installed on a company employee who handled deposits and withdrawals of DMM Bitcoin virtual currency. The virus infiltrated the system via a fraudulent job recruitment message sent through LinkedIn, police stated.
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President-elect Donald Trump has maintained a long-standing feud with the media, and his recent comments, legal actions, and cabinet choices suggest he plans to escalate his fight against critical coverage.
Trump’s approach to addressing unfavorable press has included lawsuits targeting major outlets like CNN, ABC, and The Washington Post. He has also pursued legal actions against smaller entities, such as a Wisconsin TV station and smaller publishers, indicating a broad focus on silencing dissent.
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is recuperating from serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being thrown off a horse, his office reported.
The incident occurred while the Republican governor was horseback riding with family near Columbus on Sunday. The fall happened while he was riding a new horse, his office said. His injuries include “minor lacerations to his spleen and kidney, seven broken ribs, a partially collapsed lung caused by rib damage, and a minor vertebra fracture.”
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Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has tragically died in an avalanche, according to the Swiss-Ski federation.
Hediger, 26, was caught in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in eastern Switzerland, the federation confirmed. “We are stunned, and our thoughts are with Sophie’s family, to whom we extend our deepest condolences,” Walter Reusser, the CEO of Swiss-Ski’s sports division, said in a statement. No further details about the incident have been disclosed.
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One million taxpayers are set to receive automatic payments from the IRS in the coming weeks, the agency announced.
The payments, which could be as high as $1,400, are intended for individuals who missed claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. “These payments demonstrate our commitment to going the extra mile for taxpayers,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel stated. The IRS clarified that the payments will be sent automatically to eligible recipients, requiring no action on their part.
