Rocker Marilyn Manson has agreed to drop a lawsuit against his former fiancée, “Westworld” actor Evan Rachel Wood, and to pay her attorneys' fees, lawyers for both sides said Tuesday. The move comes 18 months after a Los Angeles County judge threw out much of the 2022 suit in which Manson, whose legal name is Brian Warner, claimed Wood had fabricated public allegations that he sexually and physically abused her during their relationship and encouraged other women to fabricate their own allegations. “After four years of fighting a battle where he was able to tell the truth, Brian is pleased to dismiss his still-pending claims and appeal in order to close the door on this chapter of his life," Manson attorney Howard King said in a statement. Manson had been appealing the judge's decision but his attorneys reached out to Wood's seeking a settlement in the spring. Wood's attorneys said Tuesday that she rejected requests that the terms be kept confidential. Manson “filed a lawsuit against Ms. Wood as a publicity stunt to try to undermine the credibility of his many accusers and revive his faltering career,” Wood’s lawyer Michael J. Kump said in a statement. “But his attempt to silence and intimidate Ms. Wood failed.” Manson agreed to pay nearly $327,000 in attorney fees for Wood. The settlement comes nearly four years into a criminal investigation of the 55-year-old Manson involving multiple women that remains unresolved. Outgoing LA County District Attorney George Gascón said in October that his office's sex crimes division had just discovered new evidence and that a decision on whether to file charges would be made when the picture was more complete. The women involved in the criminal case have not been identified, but “Game of Thrones” actor Esme Bianco has said she was among them, and criticized the district attorney for taking so long to investigate. Bianco settled her own lawsuit against Manson last year. The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly as Wood and Bianco have. Manson has denied engaging in any non-consensual sexual acts. In 2017, with the #MeToo movement gaining momentum, Wood said publicly that she had been raped and abused, and gave testimony on the subject to a Congressional committee in 2018, but did not name anyone in either instance. Then in a 2020 Instagram post, Wood said it was Manson who had “horrifically abused me for years.” The two revealed they were a couple in 2007, and were briefly engaged in 2010 before breaking up. Manson's original lawsuit alleged that Wood and another woman, Ashley Gore, also known as Illma Gore in court papers, defamed him, intentionally caused him emotional distress and derailed his career in music, TV and film. It says they used false pretenses, including a phony letter from the FBI, to convince other women to come forward with sexual abuse allegations and coached them on what to say. The suit said Wood had only glowing things to say about Manson during their relationship. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Teresa A. Beaudet dismissed the part of the suit dealing with the disputed FBI letter, which Wood denied forging. Beaudet also tossed out a section that alleges Wood and Gore used a checklist found on an iPad for other women to use to make abuse claims about Manson. Other parts of the lawsuit had remained because they were not subject to Wood’s motion, including allegations that Gore hacked Manson’s email, phone and social media accounts, created a phony email to manufacture evidence that he was sending illegal pornography, and “swatted” him, using a prank call to send authorities to his home. Gore reached her own agreement with Manson to dismiss the lawsuit. A message to her attorneys seeking comment wasn't immediately returned.
Kyverna Therapeutics Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate Next Phase of GrowthThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged triumphant in the Maharashtra state elections, capturing five of the six assembly seats in the Chandrapur district. This signifies a robust show of strength from the BJP, with Congress managing to retain just one seat through Vijay Wadettiwar in Brahmapuri. Notably, Sudhir Mungantiwar, a senior BJP figure and former minister, marked his continued dominance by securing his fourth consecutive term in the Ballarpur constituency. Additionally, BJP candidates Deorao Bhonge, Kirtikumar alias Bunty Bhangdiya, Kishore Jorgewar, and Karan Deotale further fortified the party's stronghold by winning in Rajura, Chimur, Chandrapur, and Warora respectively. Overall, the BJP is leading in 132 out of 288 state assembly seats, as per the latest from the Election Commission. The Mahayuti coalition partners Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are on track to claim 57 and 41 seats. In contrast, the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance is seeing only moderate success, with expectations of just 16 seats won. (With inputs from agencies.)
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WAYLAND — A change in momentum put its resilience to the test Saturday afternoon, but there was no stopping the Randolph football team from getting back to the Div. 8 Super Bowl for the second time in four years. Mekhi White (183 rushing yards, touchdown) and Abraham Cornet (46 rushing yards, three touchdowns) ran wild for the top-seeded Blue Devils (10-1), pairing with a strong defensive response in the third quarter to fuel a 28-12 state semifinal win over No. 4 Nashoba Tech at Wayland High School. The previously unbeaten Vikings (10-1) started the second half by nearly tying the game at 14-all, but Randolph denied the neutralizing conversion attempt and followed with 14 unanswered points to ice the win. “This is my first time going, this is going to be a new experience for me,” White said. “I’m just glad I was able to take my teammates to the Super Bowl and help them get here.” Big rushes of 33 yards from Haggai Joseph (15 carries, 76 yards) and 71 yards from White turned into an early 14-0 lead for the Blue Devils, only for Nashoba Tech to claw back. Vikings quarterback Colby Catterton (11-for-26, 126 passing yards, touchdown) bounced back from a slow start with a 16-yard touchdown pass to Chase Carney (seven catches, 106 yards) in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 14-6. And after he connected with Carney again on a 58-yard deep ball early in the third, freshman Zack Deschenes (18 carries, 92 yards) ran in a 1-yard touchdown to put Nashoba Tech within a two-point conversion of tying the score. The run attempt failed for a second time. “That’s in our preparation, we talk about those two-point plays all the time,” said Randolph head coach Jon Marshall. “We just covered it down all week and we talked about how two points in a game can be a really big difference. ... The fact that your team is able to respond after getting scored on and shut down those two-point plays is a huge testament to their resiliency.” What followed was a 14-play drive from the Blue Devils that ate over eight minutes of clock, twice converting on fourth down before Cornet ran in his second 15-yard touchdown rush of the day for a 21-12 lead. The ensuing kickoff was fumbled deep into Vikings territory, and Randolph finished the quarter at the Nashoba Tech 12-yard-line. “We call that a Randolph quarter,” Marshall said. “We talk about ball security and controlling the clock. ... That kind of drive, especially (to convert) two fourth downs on that series and (be) able to execute on those short-yardage plays, is something we pride ourselves on.” Much like it did all game, the rushing attack delivered yet another touchdown for a 28-12 lead when Cornet took a fourth-down attempt seven yards for his third touchdown. It capped off a memorable performance for White, who was frustrated with an early fumble. He paired with Joseph, Cornet and Senecca Spencer to run for well over 300 yards – often getting extra pushes from teammates in a scrum for additional five or more yards. “Ever since that (fumble), I just worked on ball security and played hard,” White said. “All glory goes to me, but the linemen really do the dirty work. The linemen should be getting the credit. ... I really want to give credit to my whole O-line.” “We always say the pride of our program is our offensive and defensive lines,” Marshall added. “We’re really blessed to have some big guys that play for us, and they work hard, too.” The Vikings weren’t done threatening down 28-12, even thriving in the hurry-up offense to quickly drive down the field with about eight minutes left. Andy Vilceron ended the scoring bid with an interception for Randolph at its own 7-yard-line. Nashoba Tech’s defense got the offense the ball back twice more after that, but the Blue Devils forced turnovers-on-downs both times.None
President Biden pardoned two Chinese spies and the relative of a high-ranking member of the Chinese Communist Party who was caught with tens of thousands of images of child pornography on his computer last month in a prisoner swap between the two countries that was made public Thursday when the three received clemencies. Yanjun Xu and Ji Chaoqun, who were both convicted of espionage, were granted clemency last month, along with Shanlin Jin, who was convicted of possession of more than 47,000 images of child pornography while a doctoral student at Southern Methodist University in Dallas in 2021. Their clemencies, signed by President Biden, are dated Nov. 22 Five days later, on November 27, the Chinese government released three Americans who were serving prison sentences in the Communist country: Mark Swidan, a businessman from Texas, who was arrested in 2012 and accused of drug related offenses; Kai Li, who had been held since 2016 on espionage charges; and John Leung, who was sentenced in 2023 to life in prison on spying charges. The news of the pardons for the Chinese nationals comes comes months after federal authorities in New York have cracked down on alleged Chinese spies in both state and local governments, and a Congressional committee has blasted the Department of Justice for its lack of enforcement against Chinese espionage in the country. “DOJ is insufficiently enforcing national security laws against the CCP and its proxies,” said an October report from the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Xu was the first Chinese government intelligence officer ever to be extradited to the US to stand trial for targeting US aviation companies to steal technology, according to a DOJ press release. He was convicted by a federal jury in 2021 on conspiracy to commit economic espionage and conspiracy to commit trade theft, among other charges. The career intelligence officer who was a director of the Chinese Ministry of State Security, the country’s main intelligence and security agency, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a federal court in Cincinnati a year later. According to court documents, Xu began targeting US companies, including GE Aviation, in 2013, using aliases, front companies and universities to deceive employees at aviation companies and collect information. Xu also worked with other Chinese agents to hack computers in hotel rooms while his “guests” — aviation company employees — were taken to dinner. In one case, he invited an employee of GE Aviation to China to give a presentation about the company at a Chinese university. When the employee returned to the US, an FBI agent began posing as the employee. Xu was arrested in Belgium in 2018 where he had arranged to meet with the employee to exchange information, court papers say. Xu was extradited to the US with the help of the Belgian Federal Police, according to the DOJ press release. After Xu’s sentencing, Attorney General Merrick Garland praised the DOJ. “Today’s sentence demonstrates the seriousness of those crimes and the Justice Department’s determination to investigate and prosecute efforts by the Chinese government, or any foreign power to threaten our economic and national security.” Xu worked together with Ji Chaoqun who was found guilty of conspiracy to act as an agent of a foreign government, among other espionage charges, and sentenced to eight years in prison last year. Ji, who lived in Chicago, worked at the direction of intelligence officers in the Jiangsu Province Ministry of State Security, a department within MSS. Xu assigned him to recruit other spies for the operation to obtain access to advanced aerospace and satellites being developed by companies in the US, according to a DOJ press release. In 2016, Ji enlisted in the US Army Reserves under the Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest program, which allowed the US military to recruit foreigners whose skills are deemed vital to the national interest. Ji failed to disclose his connection to Chinese intelligence, court papers say. Earlier this year, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn hit a former aide to New York State governor Kathy Hochul with a host of espionage and money laundering charges. Linda Sun received lavish gifts from Chinese officials and used her position as a mid to upper level staffer in New York government to help advance China’s agenda in the US. At one point she allegedly worked to stop state officials from recognizing Taiwan as an independent country. In New York City, T he Post revealed a Chinese police station in Lower Manhattan that was part of a CCP directive to harass and spy on Chinese dissidents in the city. The Post also revealed an alleged Chinese agent among the highest ranks of the New York Police Department as well as City Hall. Gui’an Lin worked as the right-hand of former NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban. Winnie Greco , a former Asian Affairs aide to Mayor Eric Adams with high-level ties to the CCP, resigned in October, months after her homes in the Bronx were raided by the FBI.
Nico Iamaleava throws 4 TD passes to lead No. 10 Tennessee over UTEP 56-0A recent report from Chainalysis revealed that cybercriminals made significant gains in 2024, stealing $2.2 billion from various cryptocurrency platforms. Of this staggering amount, $1.3 billion accounting for 61% of the total illicit funds was attributed to North Korean hacking groups. In 2024, the funds stolen increased by approximately 21.07% year-over-year (YoY), and the number of individual hacking incidents increased from 282 in 2023 to 303 in 2024. The first half of 2024 accounted for $1.58 billion in stolen funds, an 84% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Tekedia Mini-MBA edition 16 (Feb 10 – May 3, 2025 ) opens registrations; register today for early bird discounts. Tekedia AI in Business Masterclass opens registrations here. Join Tekedia Capital Syndicate and i nvest in Africa’s finest startups here . Chainalysis highlighted that the cumulative value stolen between January and July 2024 had already reached a staggering $1.58 billion an increase of approximately 84.4% compared to the same period in 2023. By the end of July, the ecosystem appeared to be on course for a record-breaking year, potentially matching the $3 billion+ annual losses seen in 2021 and 2022. However, this upward trajectory slowed significantly post-July, leveling off and remaining steady for the remainder of the year. In terms of the amount stolen by victim platform type, 2024 also saw interesting patterns. In most quarters between 2021 and 2023, decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms were the primary targets of crypto hacks. The data platform suggested that DeFi platforms were more vulnerable because their developers tend to prioritize rapid growth and bringing their products to market over implementing security measures, making them prime targets for hackers. Although DeFi still accounted for the largest share of stolen assets in the first quarter of 2024, centralized services were the most targeted in Q2 and Q3. Some of the most notable centralized service hacks include MM Bitcoin (May 2024; $305 million) and WazirX July 2024, $234.9 million). This shift in focus from DeFi to centralized services highlights the increasing importance of securing mechanisms commonly exploited in hacks, such as private keys. Private key compromises accounted for the largest share of stolen crypto in 2024, at 43.8%. For centralized services, ensuring the security of private keys is critical, as they control access to ‘users’ assets. Notably, hackers linked to North Korea have become notorious for their sophisticated and relentless tradecraft, often employing advanced malware, social engineering, and cryptocurrency theft to fund state-sponsored operations and circumvent international sanctions. North Korean hackers played a dominant role in cryptocurrency cybercrime, responsible for more than half of the stolen funds. Chainalysis suggests that a critical geopolitical event, the June 2024 meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un-may have impacted these activities. The summit reportedly included discussions on releasing millions of dollars worth of North Korean assets frozen under UN sanctions and potential advancements in missile and submarine technology. Following the meeting, the value of cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean hackers dropped by 54%. Experts have suggested that the decline in cyberattacks could also be linked to shifting priorities as North Korea strengthens ties with Russia and redirects resources toward its involvement in the Ukraine conflict. The surge in stolen cryptocurrency throughout 2024 highlights the pressing need for the industry to address an increasingly complex and evolving threat landscape. Although the scale of theft has not yet reached the record levels seen in 2021 and 2022, the trends outlined in the report underscore critical vulnerabilities in current security measures and the urgent need for innovation to counter emerging exploit techniques. To effectively combat these challenges, the report noted that collaboration between the public and private sectors is paramount. Chainalysis recommends the following strategies: Enhanced Data Sharing: Establishing robust data-sharing initiatives to improve threat intelligence and facilitate swift action against malicious actors. Real-Time Security Measures: Implementing advanced, real-time security and tracing solutions to detect and mitigate threats as they emerge. Training and Awareness: Providing targeted training to empower stakeholders with the skills to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively. Additionally, as regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrency continue to evolve, the blockchain data platform noted that scrutiny around platform security and the protection of customer assets will intensify. It added that to stay ahead, the industry must adopt and adhere to dynamic best practices that emphasize both prevention and accountability. By fostering stronger partnerships with law enforcement agencies and equipping teams with the necessary tools and expertise, the crypto industry can build resilience against fraud and theft. Such efforts are critical not only for safeguarding individual assets but also for maintaining trust and stability within the broader digital ecosystem.Technical Ceramic Market to Exhibit a Remarkable CAGR of 7.64% by 2029, Size, Share, Trends, Key Drivers, Demand, Opportunity Analysis and Competitive Outlook
