February 2023

Record $3.8 billion stolen in crypto hacks last year, report says

February 1, 2023 11:22 AM CNN

By Jennifer Korn A record $3.8 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from various services last year, with much of those thefts driven by North Korean-linked hackers, according to a report Wednesday from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The increase in crypto heists, from $3.3 billion in 2021, came as the overall market for cryptocurrencies suffered

Record $3.8 billion stolen in crypto hacks last year, report says

February 1, 2023 11:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Korn A record $3.8 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from various services last year, with much of those thefts driven by North Korean-linked hackers, according to a report Wednesday from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The increase in crypto heists, from $3.3 billion in 2021, came as the overall market for cryptocurrencies suffered

Reaction to Tom Brady announcing his retirement for 2nd time

February 1, 2023 11:09 AM Associated Press

By The Associated Press Reaction from social media and elsewhere poured in after Tom Brady announced his retirement for the second and final time on Wednesday. Brady won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records in an unprecedented 23-year NFL career. He made his announcement in a short social media post. The 45-year-old Brady

Lack of data keeps Asheville firefighters from getting help with cancer risks

February 1, 2023 11:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Emert Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — In health care, data saves lives. But in Asheville, the data not reported puts firefighters at risk. News 13’s Deadlier than Fire investigative series continues by looking into how the city’s failure to track cancers within the department may be

First on CNN: Trump Org. controller to testify to Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money payments

February 1, 2023 11:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Kara Scannell, CNN A top executive of the Trump Organization is expected to appear Thursday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s alleged role in a hush money payment scheme, people familiar with the matter said. The executive, Jeffrey McConney, the controller of the Trump Organization, is one of the highest-ranking

Multiple agencies showed up in San Diego's Chula Vista area and saved a retired police K-9 after it fell in a 40-foot well on February 8.

Dozens of animals — including dogs, tortoise, several birds — seized in cruelty case

February 1, 2023 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Kelly Doty and Samiar Nefzi Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Buncombe County woman faces felony animal abuse charges after authorities say 41 dogs and other animals were seized from a home in Leicester, North Carolina. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says officers with the Animal

Long-term exposure to air pollution may raise risk of depression later in life, study says

February 1, 2023 10:58 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN Exposure to air pollution may be tied to the risk of developing depression later in life, a large new study finds. Scientists are finding more and more evidence that people who live in polluted areas have a higher risk of depression than those who live with cleaner air. But this study

4-star QB Rashada commits to Arizona State after UF NIL flap

February 1, 2023 10:54 AM Associated Press

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Blue-chip quarterback Jaden Rashada, who signed with Florida in December and then asked to be released from the commitment when a name, imagine and likeness deal fell through, says he is going to Arizona State. Rashada made his announcement on Twitter on the first day of the

Ukraine’s anti-corruption searches reveal luxury watches, cars and thousands of dollars in cash

February 1, 2023 10:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Yulia Kesaieva, Mick Krever and Jack Guy, CNN Ukrainian authorities have conducted a series of anti-corruption raids across the country, uncovering stashes of cash as well as luxury watches and cars. Among those caught up in the investigations is the acting head of the Kyiv tax authority, who was allegedly part of a scheme

Pat Riley: Kareem never had potential, ‘only greatness’

February 1, 2023 10:52 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Pat Riley puts it this way. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar never had any potential. Riley says, “he only had greatness.” Abdul-Jabbar’s reign of nearly four decades as the NBA’s most prolific scorer has come to an end. LeBron James has taken the top spot that Abdul-Jabbar claimed in 1984. Riley coached

La policía alemana arresta a una mujer por presuntamente asesinar a su doble para fingir su propia muerte

February 1, 2023 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La policía de Alemania arrestó a una mujer sospechosa de asesinar a su doppelgänger o doble a quien buscó en línea para fingir su propia muerte. La mujer germanoiraquí de 23 años está detenida en una prisión en Ingolstadt, en el sur de Alemania, en relación con la muerte de

Safest cities in America 2023: Violent crime rate increases drive per capita cost of crime

February 1, 2023 10:51 AM Stacker

MoneyGeek looked at the most recent FBI crime statistics to estimate the cost of crime in 263 cities with populations greater than 100,000 across the United States.

Small cities and towns are getting safer, while violent crime in large cities is on the rise

February 1, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

To test the theory that small cities and towns are the safest places in America, MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics by quantifying the cost of crime and ranking 660 small cities and towns nationwide and in every state.

States with the most multigenerational households

February 1, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

Sixty million people live in multigenerational households. New Jersey Real Estate Network examined Census Bureau data to see which states have the highest rates of three or more generations living together.

Metros with the highest rates of home appreciation

February 1, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

NashvillesMLS examined data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency to see where home appreciation has grown the most over the last year.

How home equity compares in each state

February 1, 2023 10:50 AM Stacker

Is your state house-rich? Portland Real Estate examined real estate data platform ATTOM‘s quarterly home equity report to see which states have the largest share of equity-rich homeowners in the third quarter of 2022.