Shiran Genzi
In a remarkable act of digital altruism, a Russian-speaking grey-hat hacker, known as Alexey, is emerging as an unexpected hero in the realm of cybersecurity. Rather than exploiting vulnerabilities in people’s MikroTik routers, Alexey is on a mission to protect them from cryptojackers, botnet herders, and other cyber-criminals. In an awe-inspiring revelation, Alexey claims to … Read more
In the heartwarming saga of the Carlton Tavern in Maida Vale, west London, a community’s resilience and determination triumphed, paving the way for the beloved pub to reopen its doors next month. The pub’s six-year journey, marked by challenges and triumphs, embodies the spirit of unity and perseverance that can emerge when a community rallies … Read more
Daryl Davis, a blues musician, has spent the last 30 years befriending members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). Despite being a black man, Davis engaged in conversations with Klansmen, leading to over 200 of them giving up their robes. Davis collects these robes as a tangible reminder of the impact he has made in … Read more
In February 2018, Lewis Hornby and his mother received a distressing call about his Grandma Pat, who had been living with dementia for five years. They were told to prepare for the worst as she had suddenly taken a downturn. However, within 24 hours of being put on a drip, Grandma Pat made a remarkable … Read more
Amidst the solitude imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenneth Felts found the courage to step into the light after concealing his true self for 90 years. This Arvada father and grandfather used his time in isolation to pen his memoir, a testament to a lifetime marked by the weight of a hidden truth. In a … Read more
In the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, where history and tradition intertwine, Jessica Wade, a beacon of change in the realm of science, stood out as she received the prestigious British Empire Medal. A 33-year-old physicist from London, she found herself in an ironic twist – being recognized for her relentless efforts to transform the landscape … Read more
In the quiet corners of our homes, we all have that spot where letters and receipts gather, waiting for the right moment of attention. For 68-year-old Jimmie Smith, this spot happened to be an old shirt hanging in his closet, harboring a trove of unchecked lottery tickets. “I always told myself, ‘I’ll check them when … Read more
In a mind-boggling move that left many shaking their heads in disbelief, the mayor of Rockport, Texas, reportedly advised residents who opted not to evacuate before Hurricane Harvey’s wrath to take out a Sharpie and inscribe their social security numbers on their arms. Yes, you read that correctly. Patrick Rios, the mayor of the small … Read more
Tomato and tobacco plants, it turns out, have a secret symphony when faced with threats like dehydration or being cut, as revealed by a recent study in Cell. Contrary to the conventional view of plants as silent spectators in the background of animal-dominated ecosystems, this research suggests that plants might be broadcasting signals that creatures … Read more
A woman from Arizona who reportedly sent a whopping 159,000 text messages to a man after they went on a single date still believes that the jury she’s facing will find her innocent. Back in March, Jacqueline Ades was deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial, but now she wants a jury to hear her case. … Read more