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Between 1974 and 1986, the Golden State Killer carried out 13 known murders, more than 67 sexual assaults, and 120 burglaries across 11 jurisdictions in California — then vanished without a trace. His identity stayed hidden for over three decades until a groundbreaking investigative method finally brought him to justice. By combining forensic DNA analysis with genealogical research — a technique known as Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) — we cracked the case, and I led the prosecution team that held him accountable. Since that breakthrough, law enforcement agencies worldwide have used IGG to solve more than a thousand cold cases.…

The strength of any AI model depends entirely on the knowledge base behind it. A well-organized, accurate knowledge base boosts both the speed and precision—two aspects where today’s models frequently struggle. Recent research even reveals that leading AI chatbots provide incorrect answers for nearly half of all user queries. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to create a trustworthy knowledge base, including detailed steps and common pitfalls to steer clear of. 6 steps to build an effective knowledge base Steps to build a knowledge base | Image by author Following a structured method when building a knowledge base…

Cybercriminals on underground forums and messaging platforms are increasingly developing systematic fraud techniques designed to exploit gaps in the operational workflows of financial organizations. These are no longer random or opportunistic schemes; instead, they represent a coordinated, process-oriented strategy that blends stolen personal information, social engineering tactics, and an in-depth understanding of how financial institutions operate. In these discussions, smaller organizations—especially small to mid-sized credit unions—are frequently mentioned as more appealing targets because of perceived weaknesses in their verification procedures and limited resources dedicated to fraud prevention. Researchers at Flare recently uncovered a comprehensive loan fraud scheme being shared within…

Terry Gerton It feels like we can finally breathe a sigh of relief—DHS funding is back after a 76-day lapse. But honestly, this doesn’t feel like a satisfying resolution. For one, we’ll be right back here in five months. So, Mitchell, walk us through how this final deal actually came together. Mitchell Miller This was truly unprecedented, even by Congress’s standards. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Here’s the thing: 35 days before the House finally passed the DHS funding bill by voice vote to end the partial shutdown, the Senate had already approved the exact same bill—also by…

A logistics firm begins by deploying asset trackers in Western Europe. Initial operations run smoothly. However, as vehicles extend into Eastern Europe, some trackers lose connectivity. The hardware remains functional, and the platform continues operating. The core issue is that a single-carrier SIM agreement fails to deliver reliable coverage across all regions.The connectivity layer is frequently the final component designed by enterprise teams—and the first to fail when scaling. A poorly configured IoT connectivity solution doesn’t just lead to lost signals; it triggers chain reactions of operational issues, unexpected data expenses, and security vulnerabilities throughout every device in the fleet.5G,…

Colin Angle already left a lasting mark on home robotics through the creation of the Roomba under iRobot. That innovation didn’t merely produce a hit gadget—it fundamentally changed how society envisions robotic helpers in domestic spaces. Now, he’s taking on what many consider an even bolder mission. His latest venture, Familiar Machines & Magic, has stepped out of secrecy with the unveiling of a companion robot. This segment of the market has been littered with disappointing attempts—devices that initially intrigued but ultimately couldn’t forge the kind of enduring emotional bonds needed to survive long-term. The company’s robots are engineered to…

Managing Physical AI is growing more complex as autonomous AI systems are increasingly embedded in robots, sensors, and industrial machinery. The central concern is no longer simply whether AI agents can carry out tasks, but rather how their actions are tested, overseen, and halted when they interact with real-world systems.Industrial robotics already forms a substantial foundation for this conversation. According to the International Federation of Robotics, 542,000 industrial robots were deployed globally in 2024—more than twice the annual figure recorded ten years prior. The organization forecasts installations will climb to 575,000 units in 2025 and surpass 700,000 units by 2028.Market…

During Paris Blockchain Week, BeInCrypto conducted an exclusive interview with Aleksandr Vat, Head of Business Development at Ethplorer.io, to explore the company’s newly launched Aggregated Ethereum Rich List. Ethplorer contends that conventional Ethereum rich lists have grown increasingly deceptive because they rank wallets solely based on ETH holdings. The new ranking instead evaluates the total USD value held by each address, factoring in ETH, ERC-20 tokens, and stablecoins. Photo provided by Aleksandr Vat According to Vat, this shift reshapes the understanding of Ethereum wealth, liquidity, and risk. It also leads to one of Ethplorer’s more striking conclusions: altseason may have…

Published on May 4, 2026 by Marina Moore, Evan Anderson, and Sherine Khoury, CNCF Technical Advisory Group CNCF projects featured in this article RecipeGitHub Actions CI dependenciesTarget audience (the chef)Project maintainers and developers looking for clear, actionable steps to secure CI dependencies in their GitHub Actions workflowsScope (ingredients)Dependencies within GitHub Actions, GitHub Action runner images, selecting CI dependencies, and responding to vulnerabilities in CI dependenciesOut of scope (do not add)Creating custom actions, other CI tools, other dependency types (code, test, container, etc.), transitive dependencies, SBOMs – provenance TLDR: 🗹 Source the Best Ingredients: Assess before adopting / Trust the provider:…

# Introduction Claude Code is incredibly handy, but the costs can escalate surprisingly quickly. The reason is straightforward: you’re not just paying for the prompt you typed. More often than not, Claude also carries along previous messages, files it has accessed, tool outputs, memory documents like CLAUDE.md, and embedded instructions. So when token usage rises, it’s rarely just about poorly written prompts. The real culprit is usually overstuffed context. A lot of the general advice floating around isn’t very actionable. Saying "keep chats brief" is accurate, but it doesn’t explain what actually makes a real difference. What truly helps is…