On July 5, 2012, Venus passed in front of the Sun, an extremely rare astronomical event, with the next one not happening until 2117.
While observing Venus against the Sun in New Mexico, a photographer spotted a plane on the left, flying directly toward the Sun. With his camera already focused on the Sun, he captured this amazing shot! Read More...
Iranian Hackers Allegedly Leak Trump Campaign’s 271-Page Dossier on JD Vance’s Weaknesses
The Trump campaign has claimed that a massive leak of internal documents, including a detailed 271-page file on Senator J.D. Vance’s (R-OH) potential vulnerabilities, may have been orchestrated by Iranian hackers. While these claims have yet to be confirmed, the leaked information has raised significant concerns within the campaign.
Politico, the outlet that received the leaked communications, reported that the documents were sent by an anonymous source claiming to have obtained them through hacking. The Trump campaign confirmed the authenticity of the communications on Saturday, attributing the leak to foreign entities hostile to the United States. According to campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung, these documents were obtained illegally with the intent to disrupt the 2024 election and create chaos within the American democratic process.
Supporting this claim, a recent report from Microsoft indicated that Iranian hackers had compromised the email account of a high-ranking official within the Trump campaign in June 2024. This hacking incident reportedly coincided with the period when President Trump was in the process of selecting his vice-presidential running mate.
The Microsoft report further detailed that another Iranian group, believed to be connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), attempted a spear phishing attack on a senior official in a presidential campaign. The phishing email, sent from the compromised account of a former senior advisor, contained a malicious link designed to reroute traffic through a domain controlled by the hackers.
Politico revealed that it began receiving emails on July 22 from an AOL account under the alias “Robert.” These emails included internal communications from the Trump campaign, with one email containing the extensive 271-page dossier on J.D. Vance titled “POTENTIAL VULNERABILITIES.” When questioned about the source of the documents, “Robert” advised Politico not to investigate further, suggesting that such inquiries could legally jeopardize the publication of the information.
This incident is not the first time Trump has been targeted by hackers. In 2020, his social media account was compromised when a hacker guessed his password, “maga2020!” Moreover, Trump has allegedly been the target of an Iranian assassination plot, leading to charges against a Pakistani man with ties to the Islamic Republic by the Department of Justice.
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Paracas is a desert peninsula located in the province of Pisco, on the southern coast of Peru
Here's where Peruvian archaeologist Julio Tello made an astonishing discovery in 1928: a huge and elaborate cemetery with graves full of the largest elongated skulls in the world. They were known as "Paracas skulls".
In total, Tello has found more than 300 of these elongated skulls, some dating back nearly 3,000 years.
#Paracas #Peru #JulioTello #ParacasSkulls #Archaeology #ElongatedSkulls #AncientCivilizations #DesertPeninsula #Pisco #History #AncientPeru #ArchaeologicalDiscovery #MysteriousSkulls #AncientSkulls #PeruvianHistory
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In the remote desert of Libya’s Tadrart Acacus lies a geological enigma known as the "Valley of the Planets."
Among its most striking features are the peculiar disc-like boulders scattered across the landscape, resembling ancient relics from another world. These smooth, flat rock formations stand out against the more irregular shapes typically seen in desert environments, sparking intrigue among geologists and explorers alike.
While it’s generally believed that these boulders were shaped by wind and sand erosion over millions of years, their uniformity and disc-like appearance remain a mystery. How did natural forces create such perfectly rounded shapes? Some suggest the boulders are remnants of a much older geological structure, slowly worn down by time. Others theorize that unique wind patterns or underground forces may have played a role.
Yet, much remains unknown. The valley's remote location and Libya's political challenges have limited scientific exploration, leaving many questions unanswered. How old are these formations? What specific conditions led to their unusual shapes? Until more research is conducted, the Valley of the Planets will continue to perplex and captivate.
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👑✨ Cleopatra: The Scholar Queen ✨📜
At 17, Cleopatra became queen of Egypt, ruling with intelligence and diplomacy until she was 39. 🌍 A polyglot, she spoke nine languages, giving her unparalleled access to knowledge 📚 and shaping her as a scholar and ruler. 🌟
She mastered subjects like geography, astronomy, medicine, and diplomacy, 🌿 and though many of her books were lost in a fire, some herbal remedies and beauty tips survived. ✨
Cleopatra’s direct communication with leaders like Julius Caesar and Mark Antony enhanced her diplomatic strength 🏛️ and secured alliances, helping to restore Egypt’s wealth and stability 💰 after civil war.
Despite her romanticized image, Cleopatra’s legacy lies in her intellect, political acumen, and cultural influence. 🌍📜 She remains an unparalleled figure in history. 🌟
#Cleopatra #EgyptianQueen #WomenInHistory #PoliticalGenius #AncientEgypt #HistoricalLegacy
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