For years, the identity of the leader of the notorious ransomware gang known as LockBit has remained a mystery. The comments, which did not disclose LockBitSupp’s alleged name, had more in common with trolling tactics used by hackers than typically dry statements by law enforcement. It was a reversal of fortune after years of LockBit taunting law enforcement agencies. Jon DiMaggio, chief security strategist at Analyst1, has researched LockBit and talked to many of its leaders online, including LockBitSupp. “It’s rarely personal.”LockBitSupp was likely Russian, based on his writing style, the slang he uses and his association with other known Russian hackers, according to DiMaggio.

On Friday, US authorities announced that the Seattle police officer involved in the fatal collision with Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula, while responding to an overdose call, will not face criminal charges due to insufficient evidence. The decision was made by the King County Prosecutor’s Office, as reported by media reports. Despite acknowledging the tragic impact of Kandula’s death, the Prosecutor’s Office stated that they would not pursue charges against Officer Kevin Dave. Kandula, aged 23, was struck by Officer Dave’s speeding police vehicle while crossing a street in Seattle on January 23. Also Read: ‘It Is ‘No Coincidence’ That Putin’s Critic Navalny Is Missing’, Russia’s Ex Minister Ahead Of Presidential Election

The High Court has declared that the popular Kikuyu brew known as muratina is not an illicit drink. The judge said the use of muratina as part of the Agikuyu culture was not prohibited by any law because the Alcoholic Beverages Control Act 2010 only regulates alcoholic beverages, including traditional alcoholic beverages. They said they were duly authorised by the Kikuyu cultural elders (Kiama Kia Ma) to prepare muratina for traditional ceremonies and not for commercial purposes. They said the classification of muratina as illegal suppresses traditional Kikuyu celebrations and discriminates against Kikuyu culture. He said no traditional Kikuyu ceremony can be performed without muratina as such cannot be regulated under the Alcoholic Beverages Control Act.

Google apologised Feb 23 for its faulty rollout of a new artificial intelligence image-generator, acknowledging that in some cases the tool would “overcompensate” in seeking a diverse range of people even when such a range didn’t make sense. The Associated Press was not able to independently verify what prompts were used to generate those images. Google added the new image-generating feature to its Gemini chatbot, formerly known as Bard, about three weeks ago. Musk, who has his own AI startup, has frequently criticised rival AI developers as well as Hollywood for alleged liberal bias. Raghavan said Google will do “extensive testing” before turning on the chatbot’s ability to show people again.

The spotlight at the Four-Day Series game between the Warriors and KwaZulu-Natal Inland Tuskers may have been on Tristan Stubbs' 302*, but a return of even more significance transpired in the fixture. The match marked Mondli Khumalo's return to first-class cricket after he was the victim of a brutal assault in Bridgwater on 29 May 2022 and was hospitalised at the Southmead Hospital Bristol.

According to his widow, he was in the process of getting approval for the construction plans from the district government. Throughout the construction process, the house attracted the attention of Kenyans, some of whom criticised and even ridiculed the project. Workers construct the house for the late World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum at his farm in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu County on February 18, 2024. A compound where the remains of the late Kelvin Kiptum, the World Marathon Record Holder will be buried at Naiberi in Usain Gishu County on February 23, 2024. The project steel gauge technology used to deliver the project is the fastest construction technology on the market today, although it is not yet common in Kenya.

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According to reports, the announcement of the new Vande Bharat on the Patna-Lucknow route is expected next month. This Vande Bharat train from Patna to Lucknow will stop at Ara, Buxar, Deendayal Upadhyaya Junction, Jaunpur, Ambedkar Nagar, and Ayodhya before reaching Lucknow. According to reports, passengers traveling via Vande Bharat will complete the journey from Patna to Ayodhya in eight hours. Through this Vande Bharat train, passengers from Patna and Ara will be able to travel to Ayodhya and Lucknow. With the introduction of the Vande Bharat train via Ayodhya, travelers from Patna to Lucknow will have a new option available to them.

Abbott Elementary has been having fun surprising its audience with many star-studded cameos. Multiple celebrities have since made appearances as Abbott Elementary continued to please fans and critics alike. Series star and creator Quinta Brunson previously opened up about getting celebrities to guest star on the show. “I think it’s so nice when people look at it as an opportunity to be in something that their kids can watch also,” Brunson told Entertainment Tonight in February 2024. That said, sometimes it’s very hard to resist.”Keep scrolling for a guide to the biggest surprise cameos on Abbott Elementary:

In a Gazette Notice published on Friday, February 23, NLC, acting on behalf of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO), informed the landlords of the intention to construct a wayleave corridor on their parcels of land. In particular, the landowners were notified that the plan would involve the construction of an electricity transmission line consisting of towers and conductors. "This notice serves to inform the listed landowners of the plan to construct an electricity transmission line, a public project, consisting of the construction of towers and conductors overlying their land." According to the notice, the majority of the landlords owned parcels measuring less than 1 hectare, save for a handful. Following its completion, the transmission line will boost access to electricity which is part of President William Ruto's green energy drive across the country.

PS Hinga tells off critics over Kiptum’s house, says it’s beautifully doneThe Principal Secretary for Housing, Charles Hinga, at the handing over of the house of the late marathon world record holder, Kelvin Kiptum, expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the construction, saying the house was beautifully done. Speaking to reporters at Kiptum’s Naiberi home in Uasin Gishu county, PS Hinga took a swipe at critics who have been debating the construction online. I hope they can now swallow their words because this is a beautifully done house,” said PS Hinga. The PS defended the precast technology used, arguing that it was more affordable than brick and concrete structures. PS Hinga also urged Kenyans who wanted to build houses in the future to adopt the technology that had proved successful.

Nakuru - The troubles at the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital seem to be far from over following the disappearance of a body in the facility's morgue. Police officers and county askaris keep guard at the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital entrance. How was body stolen from Nakuru War MemorialThe matron disclosed that the Umash Funeral Home called her after receiving a body which had no original burial permit. She added that after breaking into the morgue, the thieves tried to move the body to the Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary, but the management declined. Nakuya Lusamamba, who worked in a hospital's engineering department from early 2021 to August 2022, said he approached the hospital's morgue attendant to ask him for a quick soft loan as he was broke.

Scores of Pipeline estate, Embakasi residents are sharing stories of witnessing what they say are ghosts haunting the area. The story was first covered in a bulletin of a media house, where a woman testified about a mysterious death. The ghost sightings are in a particular building on the second and third floor where it is claimed children are most at risk. The theories gained momentum this past week after a rumour of a ghost allegedly sucking the blood of minors.

Here are some tips that experts say will help you stay cool and hydrated during the adverse weather. Remember to take frequent breaks in shaded areas and avoid strenuous activities during the peak heat hours. These items, tools, and actions will help you beat the heat. Cut down or stay away from protein-rich foods, like red meat, as they generate metabolic heat. Take breaks when needed - stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy your travels regardless of the heatwave!

In 2023, Ukrainian Defence Forces achieved decisive success in the battle for the Black Sea. Ukrainian Defence Forces destroyed 23 out of 80 Russian Black Sea fleet warships and damaged 13 more, effectively pushing the enemy out of the western part of the Black Sea. Russian military capabilities in occupied Crimea were significantly weakened by effective attacks against the headquarters of Russian fleet, military airfields and air defence systems. According to Corruption Perception Index 2023, Ukraine ranked 104 improving its score by 3 points and climbing up 12 position in comparison to 2022. A substantial number of world countries fully support Ukrainian initiatives to ensure peace in Ukraine, in particular the Peace Formula.