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WASHINGTON —  A man who stormed the U.S. Capitol and smashed glass panels on a door — moments before a police officer fatally shot another rioter climbing through the opening — has been sentenced to eight years in prison.Zachary Alam was one of the first rioters sentenced since this week’s electoral victory by President-elect Donald Trump, who has repeatedly vowed to pardon and free supporters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Before learning his sentence, Alam said he and all other Jan. 6 rioters should get what he called a “pardon of patriotism.” He told U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich…

Bitcoin price struggled to clear the $102,000 resistance zone. BTC is correcting gains and might test the $97,500 support zone. Bitcoin started a downside correction from the $102,000 zone. The price is trading above $98,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support at $101,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $97,500 support zone. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price formed a base and started a fresh increase above the $98,800…

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… In 2011, in the province of Cocle in Panama, a major discovery was made. A pre-Columbian cemetery was found with the remains of bodies, weapons and artifacts made of gold that dated back to between 400 and 900 AD, a period in which the Maya civilization had reached their highest state of development. The excavation that took place, in collaboration with the National Geographic Society and Panama’s National Institute of Culture and National Secretariat of Science, Technology, and Innovation, discovered several tombs of warriors that belonged to an unknown society.  The tombs were found in multiple levels…

The FBI is warning iPhone and Android users that texting could expose their devices to potential hacks. Learn more about the warning below. Image Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images The FBI is warning all iPhone and Android users to take action to prevent potential hacks. According to a recent report by Forbes, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been actively monitoring this issue, as texting between different platforms can be riskier than texting within the same phone ecosystem. Jeff Greene, the Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at CISA, shared with Politico, “Strongly urging Americans to ‘use your encrypted communications where…

The Subaru Forester compact crossover was redesigned for the 2025 model year, with the new sixth-generation model debuting at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show. Still absent from the lineup is a rugged Forester Wilderness variant. However, Subaru fans can still purchase a new Forester Wilderness for 2025, albeit one based on the outgoing Forester generation. Last week, Subaru announced that the 2025 Forester Wilderness will reach dealerships early next year with prices starting at $36,415, including a $1,420 destination charge. 2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness There aren’t many changes from the previous years. The vehicle still features longer coil springs…

Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. His family has issued a statement. Image Credit: Getty Images Luigi Mangione has officially been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The Ivy League graduate was taken into custody by police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 2024, five days after Thompson was shot in New York City. While speculation continues about the motive behind the alleged shooting, new information about Luigi’s parents and relatives has come to light. Shortly after Luigi was arrested, his cousin Nino Mangione issued a statement from…

Congress Narrowly Averts Government Shutdown — And Rejects Trump’s Debt Ceiling CommandsSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump has posted his traditional rambling Christmas message calling out various foes, taunting adversaries, and reiterating his desire for U.S. territorial expansionism — including retaking the Panama Canal, incorporating Canada into the union, and buying Greenland.A Danish official said an announcement that the country is boosting defense spending for Greenland, was an “irony of fate.”Troels Lund Poulsen, the Danish defense minister,…

You probably don’t remember the BMW Vision M Next concept from 2019. The svelte sports car was supposed the replace the i8 and usher in a new era of electrified performance for the BMW M brand. Instead, the concept was relegated to the history books, never to see the light of day. But that almost wasn’t the case. In a recent interview published by automotive YouTuber Joe Achilles, BMW author and historian Steve Saxty explains how the BMW Vision M Next concept—internally referred to as the i16—nearly made it to production. Saxty says the car was “95 percent ready” and…

Reigning US junior cyclocross national champion Matthew Crabbe wasted no time in winning his first-ever race in Europe, grabbing glory on the first day of a four-event swing with the Eurocross Academy (ECA). The Buford, Georgia 16-year-old used a final lap sprint to outdistance Bas Vanden Eynde of Belgium for the victory in the men’s U17 race on Saturday at Parkcross in Belgium.Of the nine US riders competing at the Belgian race, all placed 16th or better, including third place for Aida Linton, the reigning 15-16 junior women’s Pan-American champion. The following day the group raced in Almelo, Netherlands, Linton taking…

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with a domestic manufacturer, has begun testing a control station designed for managing units equipped with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This was reported by the Ministry’s press service, as cited by Ukrinform. It is noted that the Ministry of Defense’s requirements for the control station include, in particular, maximum autonomy, equipping with modern communication tools, and electronic warfare systems. The new equipment model must ensure the management of UAV units in all weather conditions, both in stationary settings and while on the move. The station’s cabin will be equipped with automated workstations featuring…