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As two spending bills fail in Senate, chances to avoid a government shutdown fade – NPR

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As two spending bills fail in Senate, chances to avoid a government shutdown fade  NPR Government shutdown risk grows after Dems block Trump-backed extension for a 2nd time  Fox News Senate rejects 11th-hour government funding bill  Axios Trump Threatens to Fire ‘a Lot’ of Federal Workers as Shutdown Looms  The New York Times Shutdown near certain after Senate again […]

Chinese woman convicted in UK after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure – BBC

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A Chinese national has been convicted following an international fraud investigation which resulted in what's believed to be the single largest cryptocurrency seizure in the world.The Metropolitan Police says it recovered 61,000 bitcoin worth more than £5bn ($6.7bn) in current prices.Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, pleaded guilty on Monday at Southwark Crown Court […]

Taliban internet shutdown paralyzes Afghanistan – The Washington Post

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Taliban internet shutdown paralyzes Afghanistan  The Washington Post Afghan women lose their ‘last hope’ as Taliban shut down internet  BBC What We Know About the ‘Total Internet Blackout’ in Afghanistan  Time Magazine Afghanistan’s cellphone, internet services down after Taliban ordered cut, sources say  Reuters Internet blackout hits Afghanistan as Taliban enforce morality crackdown  Politico source