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MEXICO CITY — In a small town in the western Mexican state of Michoacan, members of a criminal gang forced residents to pay exorbitant fees for internet service, threatening them with the death penalty if they didn’t pay.Following these threats, residents made monthly extortion payments while reporting the situation to the authorities.After a months-long investigation, authorities searched three properties and found evidence, including antennas, internet relay devices and connections, which they turned over to prosecutors.While it may seem surprising that a Mexican drug cartel is involved in Internet services, it comes as no surprise to those who follow the activities…

The State Department’s Holst credited the outgoing ambassador with achieving stability and strengthening U.S.-Pakistan relations. News Desk | June 29, 2024 Washington: US Principal Deputy Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Elizabeth Horst on Friday praised Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Masood Khan for significantly strengthening ties between Islamabad and Washington. “On behalf of the State Department, I want to note that U.S.-Pakistan relations are in the best state they’ve been in years, thanks in part and in large part to the work that Ambassador Masood Khan has done on Pakistan’s behalf to build bridges between Islamabad and Washington,” Holst…

This summer has been blessed with some of the most alluring shoe trends we’ve ever seen, with brands suddenly inundated with elegant ballet flats, cool kitten heels, and chunky cage sandals that make previous seasons’ offerings seem drab in comparison. While we’re debating which Mary Jane trend to get on board with (I’m personally torn between bright reds and pretty velvet styles), Sienna Miller is stepping out in a controversial summer shoe trend that only fashion people seem to really understand.Miller once again cemented her status as a fashion icon in a pair of chunky clogs from her favorite bohemian…

As a fashion editor, I can’t help but notice the trends that people around me are gravitating towards, and having spent much of this season in London, I’ve noticed one particular trend taking the streets by storm with each passing day: As the temperatures start to rise, everyone in my fashion circle has started swapping out their favorite chunky denim shorts for a lightweight pair of blue striped shorts.The trend for blue striped shorts made from breathable cotton or linen is gaining popularity in the capital this summer. These shorts are usually made with elasticated waistbands and soft, supple fabrics…

Masoud Pezeshkian could benefit from a higher voter turnout in the second round of voting, scheduled for next Friday.Tehran, Iran – Iran’s presidential election is likely to head to a runoff next week after reformist-backed Massoud Pezechkian and hardline candidate Saeed Jalili came out on top but failed to secure a majority. The latest figures released by the Interior Ministry’s election headquarters on Saturday morning showed that moderate Pezeshkian was in the lead with 8.3 million votes out of just over 19 million total votes counted, followed by former nuclear negotiator Jalili with more than 7.1 million. Conservative Parliament Speaker…

Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States has asked Washington to provide small arms and modern equipment to support the newly approved counter-terrorism mission, Operation Azmi-Istekam.Earlier this month, Pakistan’s cash-strapped federal government gave the go-ahead for a revitalized national counterterrorism campaign, but Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already made clear that the effort will not be a large-scale military operation and will not displace local residents. dawn report.”Pakistan launched Azm-i-Istekam […] “We need sophisticated small arms and communications equipment to counter and dismantle terrorist organizations,” Khan told a group of U.S. policymakers, academics, intellectuals and business leaders at the Wilson…

Taco Bell is offering a new combo menu aimed at making fast food more affordable at a time when inflation remains a top priority for consumers.Starting Thursday, the $7 Luxe Cravings Box will be available on Taco Bell’s menu for a limited time. The combo comes with a Chalupa Supreme, a beef five-layer burrito, a double-stack taco, chips, nacho cheese sauce and a medium drink. The restaurant chain says the combo is about 55% cheaper than buying each menu item individually.Many major fast-food chains have tried to address consumer concerns about price. Last week, McDonald’s began selling a limited-time meal…

According to Tianjin University, this is “the world’s first open-source brain-on-a-chip intelligent complex information interaction system” and could lead to the development of brain-like computing.”[This] “This is a technology that combines an in vitro-cultured ‘brain’, such as a cerebral organoid, with an electrode chip to form a ‘brain-on-a-chip’ to encode and decode stimulation feedback,” Ming Dong, vice president of Tianjin University, told the state-run Science and Technology Daily on Tuesday.BCI technology has attracted widespread attention thanks to the Elon Musk-backed Neuralink, an implantable interface designed to allow patients to control devices using only their thoughts.Tianjin University now says its research…

It’s clear to see that Who What Wear’s fashion editors are following certain trends head on, whether it’s sharing their latest purchases in a shared Slack channel or recent runway or Instagram looks that have caught their eye. Additionally, it’s clear to see others in the fashion editor industry endorsing certain items via social media. This season, it seems like we’re all looking to step up our sandal game, as evidenced by the constant buzz around certain sandal trends.We’ll share the latest deals as soon as we get our hands on them, including fun jelly sandals, heeled flip-flops, and stylish…

Professional basketballFormer Virginia Tech guard Hunter Catulle has signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers to play in the NBA Summer League, alongside former North Carolina State star DJ Barnes.A number of other familiar names are expected to be on the summer league roster, according to various reports.Armando Bacot, a former undrafted North Carolina star out of Richmond, will be teammates with Kyle Filipowski, a former Duke player drafted out of Utah, on the rival Jazz.Former Virginia guard Reece Beekman, who signed a two-way contract with Golden State, will play for the Warriors. The New Orleans Pelicans roster includes former Providence and…