Russian Basketball Star Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Ransomware Attacks

2025-07-12
Russian Basketball Star Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Ransomware Attacks

Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin was arrested in France on a US request, accused of participating in a ransomware network that targeted over 900 companies, including two federal institutions. Kasatkin denies the accusations, claiming he's not tech-savvy, and his lawyer suggests his computer might have been hacked or pre-infected. Currently in custody, his basketball career is jeopardized.

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New Blood Type Discovered: Gwada Negative

2025-06-21
New Blood Type Discovered: Gwada Negative

A French woman from Guadeloupe has been identified as the sole known carrier of a new blood type, dubbed 'Gwada negative.' The discovery, officially recognized by the International Society of Blood Transfusion, was made possible by high-throughput DNA sequencing after an unusual antibody was detected in 2011. The woman inherited the mutated gene from both parents. This finding improves care for patients with rare blood types.

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