FBI says North Korea was behind $6.3 billion Binance heist, the biggest crypto hack in history

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An update on the Binance hack: According to the FBI, North Korea was behind the $6.3 billion Binance theft, the largest crypto hack on record. According to the bureau, the attack involved malicious cyber activity by a group called TraderTraitor, the same actors linked to a $1.5 billion Bybit hack last year.

According to The Guardian, French officials have opened an investigation into an attempted murder after a petrol bomb was thrown at a police officer during youth‑led protests. According to the German interior minister, harsh penalties are being called for following the violence that spread across France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal and Albania. According to reports, police in Portugal used dogs and baton charges to clear protest camps, while security forces in Switzerland were hit with paving stones.

According to The Guardian, police in Dallas say three separate shootings in the Deep Ellum neighborhood left four people dead and 15 injured. According to police chief Daniel Comeaux, investigators are still determining whether the incidents are related.

According to MarketWatch, almost one‑fifth of workers plan to take November 19 off to play Grand Theft Auto VI, the game’s release after a 13‑year wait.

Theo has a surprising story about a shelved Portal game.

Reporting in this segment

• FBI says North Korea was behind $6.3 billion Binance heist, the biggest crypto hack in history · PBS NewsHour
• Attempted murder probe after petrol bomb thrown at French riot police · The Guardian
• Multiple shootings in Dallas leave four dead and 15 injured on Halloween night · The Guardian
• Grand Theft Callout: ‘GTA 6’ fans are missing work on the game’s release day because they ‘don’t want to wait’ anymore · MarketWatch

Business & Tech

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Thanks, Elena. I'm Theo, with business and technology.

According to The Verge, leakers have assembled a fully playable version of the cancelled Portal prequel F‑Stop. According to The Verge, most assets were taken from a 12‑terabyte leak released in August. According to The Verge, source code and map data appeared on the Valve Cut Content Discord this week, creating a near‑complete build.

Ivy, how is today shaping up across the country?

Reporting in this segment

• A fully playable version of Portal prequel F-Stop leaked · The Verge
• Shops looted as German cost-of-living protests turn violent · BBC News

Weather

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Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, and flash flood warnings for parts of Arizona, Florida and Alabama. In the Northeast, highs in the low 60s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 60s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami. In the Midwest, highs in the mid 60s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Chicago. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with rain around, and a few thunderstorms near Phoenix. The warmest spot on our map today is Dallas at 84; the coolest, Seattle at 53. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. There’s a ground stop at Phoenix because of low clouds. Flights to Fort Lauderdale are delayed an average of 56 minutes because of thunderstorms. Departures from Miami are running up to 44 minutes late.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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