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North Korea’s Cybercrime Empire: Billions in Stolen Crypto, Bunny Meat for the Masses

How does a country with no open internet become the world’s most dangerous cybercriminal state? National security expert and former NSA officer John R. Schindler explains how Pyongyang’s hacker army—operating under state orders—has stolen billions in cryptocurrency, infiltrated U.S. companies under fake names, and turned online theft into a key revenue source for its nuclear ambitions.

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From Rothko to Revenue: Unlocking Liquidity Through Art-Backed Lending

Philip Hoffman, CEO and founder of The Fine Art Group, has spent the last two decades turning passion-driven collections into strategic financial instruments. As global markets tighten and liquidity becomes king, Hoffman is helping collectors see their Picassos and Pollocks not just as prized possessions—but as capital, collateral and leverage for the future.

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Mom-Tested, Observer-Approved: The Only Mother’s Day Gift Guide That Matters

This isn’t a guide for the vaguely thoughtful or the last-minute panicker. It’s for those who understand that luxury isn’t about logos—it’s about precision, longevity and never having to second-guess the details. These are gifts tested by a woman with two young children, a demanding career and a finely tuned allergy to mediocrity. They’re built for real life—fast mornings, tight schedules, disappearing margins of error—but still honor taste, elegance and the quiet power of a mother who knows exactly what she’s doing.

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The Role of Human Creators in an A.I. Ecosystem

Linda Bloss-Baum, director of the Business and Entertainment Program at American University, has spent years teaching students how to defend the human imagination from digital encroachment. But as generative A.I. tools move from curiosity to industry disruptor, her curriculum—and the culture at large—are facing an existential rewrite.

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Trump Kills the Firewall, Musk Lights the Match

National security expert and former NSA officer John R. Schindler dissects a stunning week in American cyber policy: the Trump administration has defunded the crucial CVE Program, threatened mass layoffs at CISA and unleashed a political vendetta against Chris Krebs. As the government’s digital defenses erode from within, Schindler warns, America edges closer to a self-inflicted cyber catastrophe.