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Online Scams Linked to $20 Billion Black Market Face Global Pushback

March 27, 2026

A shadowy online marketplace handling cryptocurrency just got hit with sanctions that could freeze its operations. The UK government named Xinbi Guarantee, a platform that lets users trade in stolen data, money-laundering tools, and even tech used for running scams. This isn’t just a small operation

technology

New Tools for AI in Crypto: What This Means for Your Wallet

March 27, 2026

For the first time, AI assistants aren’t just giving advice—they’re being given real power over people’s crypto money. Trust Wallet just showed how by launching something called an Agent Kit. This tool lets AI agents make real transactions on over 25 different blockchains. But here’s the catch: user

crime

UK Takes Action Against Crypto Scams Tied to Trafficking

March 27, 2026

The UK government recently froze assets linked to a major Southeast Asian scam network, including properties in London. The crackdown targets a crypto marketplace called Xinbi, accused of selling stolen personal data and helping launder money for North Korean hackers. Over $19 billion in crypto has

finance

Bitcoin Holds Strong Despite Global Turmoil, Eyes $80K in Slow Climb

March 27, 2026

Bitcoin keeps pushing forward even when the world feels shaky. While wars rage and markets wobble, the digital currency hasn’t collapsed like some expected. In fact, it’s holding up better than gold or silver, which took big hits recently. Experts note that Bitcoin’s price swings aren’t dramatic, bu

science

Helicopter Joins Museum’s Flying Family

March 26, 2026

A new chapter begins for a former U. S. Department of Energy helicopter as it lands in the open-air collection of a nuclear science museum. The aircraft, once part of a special emergency unit that handled nuclear incidents, is now displayed alongside iconic warplanes like the B‑29 and B‑52. The h

politics

Tech Council Made of CEOs, Not Scientists

March 26, 2026

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is usually a quiet group. It gets noticed only when something goes wrong. The new council was announced after a long delay, and most of its members are not scientists. The list shows nine seats still empty. The people who were chosen so

politics

Trump Picks Tech Titans for New Science Council

March 26, 2026

President Trump announced a fresh advisory group aimed at guiding U. S. policy on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The council, initially set to include 13 members, will later grow to a maximum of 24. Its co‑chairs are David Sacks, the former White House AI and crypto chief, and Mi

opinion

New Library? Time to Decide

March 26, 2026

El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu

politics

Short‑Term Rentals in New Franklin: A New Rule and Mixed Feelings

March 26, 2026

New Franklin City Council has just passed a new rule about renting homes for less than 30 days. The law says that any such rental must be at least 300 feet away from another short‑term rental. The vote was close, with four council members in favor and three against. The rule was debated for months.

science

Cannabis and Witness Accounts: What the Study Says

March 26, 2026

A new study looked at how people who smoke weed remember a crime video. The researchers used a special interview called the Sketch‑Cognitive Interview (Sketch‑CI). This method helps witnesses rebuild the scene in their mind. They wanted to see if being high when watching the video or when answering