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World - / Jun 20, 2026 - 'Extreme alert': Suspected cyberattack prompts Brazil to shut down emergency alert network - Brazil's emergency alert system was temporarily shut down after a suspected cyberattack flooded the nation with false "Extreme Alert" messages overnight. Residents were jolted awake by the disruptive notifications, which authorities believe were remotely activated by an intruder. The Civil Defense agency is now working with the Federal Police to investigate the hack and will restore the system only after enhancing security measures.

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World - / Jun 20, 2026 - Two years after fatal bridge collapse in Baltimore, Indian-origin chief engineer admits he did this mistake - On March 26, 2024, container ship MV Dali left the Port of Baltimore as it was heading for Sri Lanka. Shortly after leaving the port, the ship lost power and struck one of the pillars of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. A large section of the bridge

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