Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France in connection with the app’s moderation, Reuters reported. Elon Musk, who acquired Twitter (now called X) in 2022, has already taken to his own platform to speak about Durov’s reported arrest. In one of...

Elon Musk on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Arrest: ‘Executed for Liking a Meme’

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A female influencer who was recently posting about a trip she's suspected to have taken with Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has gone missing since Durov's arrest.

Influencer Who Posted Trip With Arrested Telegram CEO Now Missing

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Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov was arrested by French police after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport north of Paris. Arrest warrant due to the lack of moderation on Telegram.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested on warrant for app's lack of moderation

The Hill

The founder and CEO of the messaging service Telegram was arrested at a Paris airport over the weekend, according to reports. French broadcasters LCI and TF1 reported that Pavel Durov was taken into custody Saturday evening at the Paris-Le Bourget Airport, according to The Associated Press. French media reported he was detained on an arrest warrant…

Telegram CEO arrested in Paris

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Choosing the right place to retire involves balancing affordability, access to healthcare, and proximity to loved ones. But safety is also crucial, especially for older adults.

Lovely North Carolina City Was Just Crowned America’s Safest Place To Retire

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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Providers of Denver’s traditionally homeless have been finding unhoused migrants in their lines, too, in search of everything from diapers to shampoo. An organization that for decades has provided services to Denver’s unhoused, Haven of Hope, may land a $6 million contract to administer the Denver Asylum Seekers Program for the migrants.

Denver postpones vote on $6M contract for migrant program with homeless services provider

He knew 'nuteeng' except how to make people laugh and be successful, despite enormous challenges in his life and career. He was an actor best known as Seargent Hans George Schultz on TV's long-running military comedy, Hogan's Heroes (CBS, 1965-1971). His name was John Banner, and he died from an abdominal hemorrhage on his 63rd birthday in 1973. This is his triumphant and tragic story.

In Memory of Actor John Banner (TV's 'Hogan's Heroes'): 50 Years After His Tragic Death

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According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – An Inglewood man and a father-daughter duo have been charged for stealing nearly $400,000 in goods and selling counterfeit items at a swap meet, following an investigation by the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Organized Retail Crime Taskforce (ORCTF).

Father and daughter arrested in Anaheim facing charges for stealing retail goods worth over $10K

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

The crypto market has experienced a significant uptick, driven by positive investor sentiment and promising technological advancements. The crypto market has surged with renewed confidence. Traditional giants have stabilized as altcoins have gained traction. Despite the rally, one asset has faltered under external pressures. Over the past week, the crypto...

9 Out of 10 Top Coins Experience Significant Weekly Gains

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The arrest of Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov is part of a broader investigation into the social media app that is accused of allowing criminal activity to run rampant while failing to reliably cooperate with law enforcement, French prosecutors said. 

Durov, 39, is suspected of being complicit in global drug trafficking, pedophilia and fraud allegedly conducted on Telegram because the company is unwilling to work with police, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said in a statement.

“At the heart of the case is the absence of moderation and cooperation on the part of the platform,” Jean-Michel Bernigaud, secretary general of France’s Ofmin...

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest part of major investigation into app, French officials say

MakerDAO has rebranded into SKY and introduced two upgraded tokens, including a decentralized stablecoin. MakerDAO has rebranded into a new name. The protocol also introduced new token upgrades. The newly rebranded ecosystem and upgraded tokens will launch in September. MakerDAO announced on Tuesday a major rebranding and introduced its two...

MakerDAO Rebrands to Sky, Introduces Two Upgraded Tokens

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When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Cordele, GA

Officials with the Middle District of Georgia recently announced that Rontavious Jamal Jackson, a 33-year-old from Cordele, Georgia, has admitted guilt to the charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon after his involvement in a burglary where 62 firearms were stolen from a Macon pawn shop in 2023. Jackson faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison, along with three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than 60 Firearms from Pawn Shop

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PARIS/MOSCOW (Reuters) -Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire founder and owner of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris shortly after landing on a private jet late on Saturday and placed in custody, three sources told Reuters.

Telegram founder Durov arrested in France, sources says

According to a press release issued by the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office on 26 August 2024, Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular instant messaging platform Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget airport near Paris on 24 August 2024. The press release confirms that Durov was taken...

Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office Explains Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest and Detention

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TON Plunges 20% on Reports of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest in France

Toncoin (TON) witnesses a dramatic plunge on reports of the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Toncoin (TON) plunged over 20% on Sunday. The development came...

TON Plunges 20% on Reports of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest in France

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