Month: July 2026

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One Simple Question Could Have Saved $25,000


🚨 Could one simple conversation have prevented a $25,000 scam?

In this true case, an elderly woman received a fake Microsoft security warning that claimed her computer was infected. After calling the number on the screen, scammers convinced her to withdraw $25,000 from her bank and then directed her to deposit the cash into a cryptocurrency ATM.

As I reviewed this case, one question kept coming to mind…

Could one simple conversation at the bank have changed the outcome?

Fortunately, law enforcement was able to intervene and recover the victim’s money…minus the cryptocurrency ATM transaction fees, but there are important lessons for all of us.

This video isn’t about placing blame. It’s about recognizing warning signs, starting conversations, and working together to protect victims before they lose their life savings.

🏦 If you work in the banking industry, I’d especially like to hear from you. Would you have recognized the warning signs? Do you agree or disagree with my perspective? Please share your respectful thoughts in the comments. We can all learn from one another.

If you’ve been the victim of a scam, don’t give up. Visit www.uscryptocop.com and download my FREE Step-by-Step Victim’s Checklist.

🤠 I’m Agent Thomas Alber, The USCryptoCop.

Stay Alert. Stay Informed. Pause. Verify. Then Act.

👍 If you found this video helpful, please Like, Subscribe, and Share. Together, we’ll make it a whole lot harder for these crooks to find their next victim.

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NEW: Russia’s spring-summer 2026 offensive has failed to achieve operationally significant gains thus far, and Russian forces’ rate of advance in June 2026 is a fraction of the rate of advance that Russian forces achieved in June 2025. Other Key Takeaways: Russian forces have also experienced heavy casualties and equipment losses to make these relatively small gains. Ukraine continued to intensify its intermediate- and long-range strike campaigns in June 2026, which are having cascading effects on Russian logistics and battlefield operations as well as causing gasoline shortages and economic frictions across Russia and occupied Ukraine. Russian authorities announced that Russia will temporar


NEW: Russia’s spring-summer 2026 offensive has failed to achieve operationally significant gains thus far, and Russian forces’ rate of advance in June 2026 is a fraction of the rate of advance that Russian forces achieved in June 2025.

Other Key Takeaways:
Russian forces have also experienced heavy casualties and equipment losses to make these relatively small gains.

Ukraine continued to intensify its intermediate- and long-range strike campaigns in June 2026, which are having cascading effects on Russian logistics and battlefield operations as well as causing gasoline shortages and economic frictions across Russia and occupied Ukraine.

Russian authorities announced that Russia will temporarily close seven railway border crossings with Finland, Latvia, and Estonia starting July 1 for unspecified reasons.

Ukrainian forces continued their long-range strike campaigns against Russian oil and gas infrastructure and military assets on the night of June 30 to July 1. Russian forces launched one Iskander-M ballistic missile, one Kh-59 guided missile, and 151 drones against Ukraine overnight.

Ukrainian forces advanced in western Zaporizhia Oblast. (1/2)


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The mother of one of the sentenced Palestine Action terrorists said she was “proud” of her daughter and declared that “with the help of Allah, victory will be ours,” prompting chants of “Allahu Akbar” from supporters. Earlier, a Judge sentenced four Palestine Action terrorists over a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, which caused more than £1 million in damage: •⁠ ⁠Charlotte Head – 6 years •⁠ ⁠Ellie Kamio – 6 years •⁠ ⁠Fatima Zeinab – 5 years 8 months •⁠ ⁠Samuel Corner – 8 years Corner was also convicted of grievous bodily harm after a police officer was seriously injured during the raid. The court ruled that the offenses had a terrorist connection because they w


The mother of one of the sentenced Palestine Action terrorists said she was “proud” of her daughter and declared that “with the help of Allah, victory will be ours,” prompting chants of “Allahu Akbar” from supporters.

Earlier, a Judge sentenced four Palestine Action terrorists over a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, which caused more than £1 million in damage:

•⁠  ⁠Charlotte Head – 6 years
•⁠  ⁠Ellie Kamio – 6 years
•⁠  ⁠Fatima Zeinab – 5 years 8 months
•⁠  ⁠Samuel Corner – 8 years

Corner was also convicted of grievous bodily harm after a police officer was seriously injured during the raid. The court ruled that the offenses had a terrorist connection because they were intended to advance a political cause.
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How Washington is being ‘Trumpified’ for America’s 250th anniversary


As the United States prepares to mark 250 years of independence, Washington D.C. is undergoing a visible transformation. President Donald Trump is pushing for sweeping changes across the capital, from redesigned landmarks to ambitious new construction projects. Supporters say the upgrade will enhance the city’s appearance ahead of the anniversary. But critics argue the changes blur the line between national symbolism and personal branding. The debate is now playing out in courts, in politics, and on the streets of the capital.

0:00 US President Donald Trump givesthe country’s landmarks a makeover for the upcoming Independence day celebrations
3:13 Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
8:16 Max Boot, Historian, best-selling author, senior Fellow for National Security Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations

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WH is worried about crowd size for Trump’s July 4th event


President Donald Trump has billed his July Fourth rally on the National Mall as a culmination of the “most unforgettable birthday party any country has ever seen.” But inside his White House, there’s growing angst over how many people will actually show up to celebrate.

The lackluster attendance for Trump’s speech on the mall last week — a fact that has infuriated the president behind the scenes — has sparked fears of a similarly disappointing turnout when he headlines an Independence Day celebration, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. He has teased the event as one of the most consequential moments of his presidency.

0:00 Trump will go on with Fourth of July speech despite heat
1:32 How Trump took over an originally bipartisan event
6:51 Trump’s history of obsessing over crowd size

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Antoni z Kijowa: Przypominam, że to, co Rosjanie zrobili dziś w nocy, jest ich „odpowiedzią” na przecięcie logistyki na wszystkich okupowanych terytoriach, paraliż dostaw paliwa i rafinerii na terenie całej Rosji, wielokilometrowe kolejki na stacjach paliw, w których ludzie stoją po kilka dni,


Przypominam, że to, co Rosjanie zrobili dziś w nocy, jest ich „odpowiedzią” na przecięcie logistyki na wszystkich okupowanych terytoriach, paraliż dostaw paliwa i rafinerii na terenie całej Rosji, wielokilometrowe kolejki na stacjach paliw, w których ludzie stoją po kilka dni,

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Escalating Ukraine War Reshapes Global Alliances and Security


Summary

The Ukraine-Russia war enters a critical phase as Russian forces advance near key Ukrainian strongholds, while Ukraine escalates long-range strikes into Russian territory. Global alliances shift with China’s covert military support for Russia and the EU’s infrastructure investments in the South Caucasus. Domestic and economic instability in Russia, including fuel shortages and political dissent, contrasts with Ukraine’s push for defense industrial exports to sustain its war effort.

Key Stories

Russian forces breach Ukraine’s eastern fortress belt amid stalled advances — Russian troops reached the outskirts of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk, a critical stronghold, but gains elsewhere have stalled. Analysts warn Ukraine’s defenses may collapse if the fortress belt is broken, a scenario underreported in Western media. Putin has ordered new plans to capture Kyiv, signaling a potential escalation.

Ukraine launches long-range strikes deep into Russia, exposing air defense gaps — Ukraine’s drone strikes hit energy sites over 800 miles inside Russia, paralyzing supply chains and revealing vulnerabilities in Russian air defenses. A confirmed intercept of a Ukrainian missile near Moscow underscores the intensifying exchange of long-range attacks. Ukraine’s defense minister warns the window to counter Russian adaptation is closing.

China’s covert military support for Russia raises Western concerns — China conducted covert military training for Russian forces in 2025, approved by Putin’s defense minister and involving high-ranking generals. The collaboration, revealed by European officials, suggests deepening Sino-Russian ties amid Western sanctions. China also joined South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, signaling a broader geopolitical realignment.

EU invests 200 million euros in South Caucasus infrastructure amid regional tensions — The EU allocated 200 million euros to boost connectivity and economic development in the South Caucasus, aiming to strengthen regional resilience. The move follows Russia’s suspension of railway crossings with the EU, further isolating Moscow. The funding may counterbalance Russian influence in the strategically vital region.

Russia’s economic and political instability deepens under war pressures — Russia faces severe fuel shortages, with prices in annexed Sevastopol surging 30% in a week due to nationwide deficits. A top Russian banker warned the economy cannot survive prolonged war, while Belarus pardoned political prisoners but still holds 863. Putin’s delusional rhetoric and internal dissent highlight growing fragility.


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DEAL OR STRIKE?: Trump weighs military options as Iran talks continue…


Indirect U.S.-Iran nuclear talks continue as President Donald Trump keeps military options on the table to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

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Russia Presses UN to Condemn Bryansk Bus Strike; Ukraine Denies It


Russia and Belarus took the deadly June 17 Bryansk bus strike to the UN Security Council. Ukraine again denied involvement, and the drone’s origin remains unverified.

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Korea advances AI agent identity standards with global partners – CHOSUNBIZ