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«The Rio Times» 

Bitcoin’s Great Identity Crisis: The Power Struggle That Could Redefine Money

(Analysis) Imagine a world where money moves as freely and cheaply as email—a world where no bank or government decides who can pay, save, or invest. A decade ago, Bitcoin’s pioneers thought they’d found the key. But today, instead of being a simple, fast, and universal digital cash, the world’s most famous cryptocurrency is locked […]

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Bulgarian officials seize 420 pounds of cocaine hidden on a cargo ship from Peru

Bulgarian customs officials have found about 420 pounds of cocaine hidden on a ship at the Black Sea port of Burgas. Police said Sunday the cocaine seized from the Peruvian cargo was valued at $7 million. Police said the drugs were scattered in various places along the vessel’s pipelines. Bulgaria has recently intensified a crackdown on drug trafficking and is considered a transit point for cocaine from Latin America to Western Europe.

The Hindu 

Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73

The percussionist, one of India’s most celebrated classical musicians, received the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023

Cycling Utah 

Improved Infrastructure Increases Individual Excursions

By Charles Pekow — We all know that city bike riding is increasing in the USA. So is the amount of cycling infrastructure. But to what extent do increases in the latter cause increases in the former? And what aspects of increased infrastructure might help? Researchers at several institutes of higher education took a look […]

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«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

French police detain man and seize firearms after 5 people shot dead near Dunkirk

A 22-year-old man is in custody after surrendering to police over the killings of five people shot dead near Dunkirk, in northern France, according to authorities and local media. The Interior Ministry said a company owner in Wormhout, located south of Dunkirk, was killed first on Saturday and then two private security agents and two migrants were killed in Loon-Plage, located just west of Dunkirk. A prosecutor said officials are trying to determine the suspect’s motive.

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French police search for motive after five shot dead near Dunkirk - The Guardian

  1. French police search for motive after five shot dead near Dunkirk  The Guardian
  2. Migrant survivor saw ‘angel of death’ as friends shot dead by French gunman  The Independent
  3. What these murders in Dunkirk have done is heighten tensions in migrant camps  Sky News
  4. In France, Dunkirk region in shock after quintuple murder  Le Monde
  5. Pictured: Five victims of 'angel of death' French gunman, 22, who went on rampage at Dunkirk migrant camp afte  Daily Mail