The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation revealed that an air traffic controller at Brisbane Centre, one of Australia’s major air traffic control hubs, was found asleep at their post during a night shift.The incident occurred on December 9, 2022, when the controller monitored airspace around Cairns, 850 miles north of Brisbane.The controller, who had been on duty from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., was discovered asleep by a colleague who arrived for the morning shift at 5:15 a.m. The worker was lying across two chairs with a blanket, still wearing their headset, while the air-situation display had entered screensaver mode.After confirming that there were no active flights in the airspace, control was smoothly handed over to the incoming shift.The ATSB’s report attributed the incident to several factors, including fatigue due to consecutive night shifts, a low workload, and ineffective fatigue management protocols.The controller, who had ten years of experience, had been working their seventh night shift in nine days due to last-minute schedule changes without adequate rest periods.The report also noted that Brisbane Centre’s night shifts are known to be colder, and it was common practice for staff to use blankets during these hours.The incident occurred in airspace that

ICYMI **In a tragic incident at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and cruelty to children after his 14-year-old son, Colt Gray, was accused of fatally shooting two teachers and two students.** Prosecutors allege that Colin’s failure to prevent his son from accessing a firearm contributed to the devastating attack. Colt Gray is charged as an adult under Georgia law and set to face four counts of murder. Investigators are looking into whether Colin purchased the AR-style weapon used in the attack as a gift for his son, marking one of the most severe charges against a parent in such an incident. This is not the first time concerns were raised about Colt. In May 2023, the FBI alerted local police to online threats he made about a school shooting, which were tied to a Discord account associated with Colt. Despite a police visit, Colin Gray assured officers that his son did not have unsupervised access to firearms. However, the ongoing investigation suggests a different story, with officials uncovering troubling signs of instability in Colt’s life, including family turmoil and bullying. The case echoes the earlier

ICYMI **Federal prosecutors have announced new charges and additional suspects in a major national security investigation with global implications.** This case, initially reported in June when the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office issued a reward for the capture of alleged Russian cybercriminal Amin Stigal, has now expanded. The Department of Justice revealed charges against five Russian military officers, accusing them of conducting cyber operations dating back to at least 2020. Among those charged is Colonel Yuriy Denisov, a commanding officer of cyber operations for Russia’s GRU Unit 29155, along with four other lieutenants. These individuals are alleged to have carried out state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting Ukraine, the U.S., and other NATO allies. The FBI is offering a $60 million reward for their arrests, as authorities claim they were involved in a global cyberwar campaign. In a coordinated effort known as “Operation Toy Soldier,” the hackers allegedly attacked critical infrastructure and government systems worldwide, including scanning a Maryland-based federal agency 63 times. The indictment is part of an international collaboration involving numerous countries and marks a critical step in the fight against malicious cyber activity.

ICYMI **Two Nigerian brothers were sentenced to 17 1/2 years in U.S. federal prison for running an international sextortion ring that targeted over 100 young men, including a Michigan teenager who tragically died by suicide.** Samuel Ogoshi, 24, and Samson Ogoshi, 21, pleaded guilty after being extradited to the U.S. for sexually exploiting victims by posing as young women on social media. Among their victims was 17-year-old Jordan DeMay, who took his own life after being blackmailed. Prosecutors revealed that the brothers operated from Nigeria, using hacked social media accounts to lure victims, soliciting compromising images, and threatening to share them unless the victims paid. Their scheme, which included both minors and adults, is part of a growing global trend of financial sextortion. U.S. Attorney Mark Totten emphasized that criminals engaged in such schemes would face justice regardless of location and warned the public to exercise online caution. The case highlights the increasing dangers of sextortion, especially for teenage boys, with reports of thousands of cases and numerous suicides linked to these schemes across the U.S.

ICYMI **The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $90 million in grants to organizations across 44 states and Puerto Rico to support migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents.** These grants, part of the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), will provide training, career services, and work-based learning opportunities to help individuals build skills for careers in agriculture and other sectors. Administered by the Employment and Training Administration, the NFJP will fund 51 organizations, focusing on worker-centered, industry-partnered training. Notably, eight of these organizations, receiving a combined total of over $15.8 million, are first-time recipients in this grant cycle. The NFJP aims to empower farmworkers and their families by offering pathways to industry-recognized credentials in agriculture and beyond. These grants follow a funding availability announcement from March 5, 2024. They are authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, designed to address workforce needs and enhance opportunities for workers and employers in various industries.

ICYMI **The U.S. Department of Justice announced the sentencing of seven individuals involved in a $30 million stolen identity tax refund scheme.** The scheme, led by Abraham Yusuff of Round Rock, Texas, sought to defraud the IRS of over $110 million between 2018 and 2021. Six of the defendants from Texas were sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution for their roles in the fraudulent activity. Yusuff, identified as the mastermind, received a prison sentence of more than 14 years and three years of supervised release and was ordered to pay over $30 million in restitution. His co-defendants, Meghan Inyang of San Antonio and Christopher Eduardo of Round Rock, were also sentenced to supervised release and significant restitution payments to the IRS. The scheme involved filing over 370 fraudulent tax returns using stolen identities. Yusuff and his co-defendants manipulated IRS records to redirect tax information and refunds to addresses they controlled. They then used prepaid debit cards and money orders to launder the stolen funds, which were used to purchase luxury items, home renovation materials, and used cars. In addition to Yusuff, others sentenced include Dillon Anozie, Aydin Mammadov, Babajide Ogunbanjo, and Christian Mathurin, with prison terms ranging from

ICYMI **Elon Musk acquired the Twitter platform in October 2022, where Gary Rooney served for nearly a decade as Director of Source to Pay in the company’s European headquarters in Dublin.** Shortly after Musk’s $44 billion acquisition, he emailed all employees, asking them to commit to an “extremely hardcore” work schedule or resign. He offered three months of severance to those who did not opt-in. Rooney did not respond to the email and later received communication from HR acknowledging his “decision to resign.” However, Rooney contested this, arguing he never officially resigned. He brought the case to Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), where he won and was awarded around $600,000. The WRC documents revealed Twitter’s handling of the situation was marked by unclear communication and informal language. HR professionals pointed out that clear terms and face-to-face conversations are typically more appropriate when no-show resignations happen, especially in large organizations like Twitter. Rooney’s case also highlighted the role of internal messaging systems like Slack, where conversations between Rooney and colleagues were used as evidence in the case. Experts have emphasized the importance of understanding that Slack messages, while valuable for communication, are not private and can be used in legal proceedings.

This morning, Hurricane Francine weakened to a tropical storm after landing as a Category 2 hurricane in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, yesterday at 5 p.m. local time. The storm brings heavy rain and high winds to Louisiana, southern Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. At 8 a.m. ET, Francine was 30 miles south of Jackson, Mississippi, with winds of 35 mph and moving north at 12 mph toward Memphis, according to the National Hurricane Center. Over 450,000 customers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama are without power, per PowerOut.us. A storm surge warning remains in effect from Grand Isle, Louisiana, to the Mississippi-Alabama border, signaling possible life-threatening coastal flooding. Flood warnings cover areas impacting 12 million people, with continued heavy rainfall and possible tornadoes expected through tomorrow. Stay safe and stay informed!

Country singer Brad Paisley’s wife took to social media to provide fans of the country star with a health update. In a lengthy Instagram post, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley revealed that she lost her voice two years ago while performing at her annual Alzheimers fundraiser in Nashville. She further revealed that she recently   surgery to address an ongoing issue with her laryngeal nerve. Kimberley, 52, posted a photo of herself in the hospital after the procedure, along with an image of a scar that she had transformed into a smily face. The actress admitted that she has had a “challenging” couple of years and further revealed that her voice has not returned. CAST YOUR VOTE: Should Voter ID Be Mandatory In The 2024 Election? “It’s been a challenging couple of years, but we finally got to the bottom of it,” Paisley said in a message to her fans.  “I have damage to my laryngeal nerve. I tried everything I could to heal it (so thank you but please don’t give me any tips!). I was finally able to have surgery this week.” “I haven’t wanted to share about this much until now because it felt too vulnerable. I took for granted my