The stakes are high as the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections is set to kick off Thursday night. Democratic President Joe Biden will be facing off against former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, at CNN's Atlanta studios. The candidates will be facing off against each...

Rachel Burns, a courageous 22-year-old mother from Northern Ireland, received devastating news shortly after celebrating her daughter Raeya's first birthday. She had an advanced-stage brain tumor with a rare and aggressive mutation and only about four months to live. She never expected strangers to rally to raise $52,000 so that she could be with her baby girl in the time she had left. RELATED: She Was Going to Avoid the Doctor Until Her Body Lit Up the Airport Security Scanner She Left Her Appointment With No Real Hope The persistent dizziness and eye irritation Rachel had been experiencing led to this heartbreaking and unexpected diagnosis. As she grappled with the reality of her limited time, Rachel was determined to make the most of every moment with her precious baby girl. Faced with the unimaginable, Rachel busied herself writing birthday cards for Raeya, covering all the milestones she presumed she would miss. “I left that appointment with no real hope, and I didn't know how to tell my mum and the rest of the family,” Rachel shared. “It felt like everything had just been taken away from me at that point.” However, Rachel and her friends and family refused to give up without a fight. They quickly set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for an experimental treatment in Germany. This treatment, discovered in the past decade, targets tumor cells, potentially giving Rachel more years to spend with her family. RELATED: Little Puppy Surprise for Child Fighting Cancer Leaves Him Teary-Eyed Within 24 Hours, They Raised $38,000 The response was nothing short of miraculous. Within 24 hours, the fundraiser had accumulated $38,000, and within six days, donations continued to pour in, reaching $52,000 of their $76,000 goal. “I spoke with the doctor yesterday, and now we are able to start making plans to go over,” Rachel said with renewed hope. Rachel’s story touched hearts far and wide. “Belfast is such a small place, but you never think that people from all over would show as much kindness as they have done for me and my family,” she said. The overwhelming support from strangers during this challenging time has given her a renewed sense of hope. “It is a scary time to be going through all of this, but this has given me more hope that I can spend some more time with my family," she added. RELATED: Airplane Celebration Breaks out As Flight Attendant Announces Passenger Is Cancer-Free Rachel Burns Says Thank You With profound gratitude, Rachel expressed her thanks to all who contributed. “I just want to say thank you to every single person who has donated so far. You don't know the difference it has made to me and my family," she expressed. With time running out, these generous donations are helping her create cherished memories with her newborn and loved ones. #goodnews pic.twitter.com/zFvi1a0Kta - Good News Network (@goodnewsnetwork) June 20, 2024 In this touching story of community and compassion, we see the incredible power of human kindness and the profound impact it can have on those in need. Rachel’s journey is a testament to the goodness that exists in the world, and we thank God for the kindness of strangers who rallied to give a young mother the precious gift of time with her daughter. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Mom Hits 2 Million Dollar Jackpot After Spending Life Savings to Help Daughter Beat Cancer WATCH: Ben Fuller Mesmerizes With A Stunning Acoustic Performance Of ‘If I Got Jesus' Ben Fuller Mesmerizes With A Stunning Acoustic Performance Of ‘If I Got Jesus' from ccm-magazine on GodTube. Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” LISTEN: Danny Gokey Relives When He Learned of Mandisa's Death | Rescuers' Hearts Break As They Find Puppies in Dumpster h/t: Good News Network Featured Image Credit: Twitter/Good News Network The post Strangers Rally to Raise $52k So That Mom with Little Time Left Can Be with Her Baby Girl appeared first on GodUpdates.

LockBit 3.0, a Russian ransomware group, reportedly claimed it had breached the U.S. Federal Reserve and allegedly held approximately 33 terabytes of stolen data. According to reports, the hacking organization provided a deadline of June 25, 2024, or else they would publish’ Americans’ banking secrets.’ “US Federal Reserve has been listed as a victim by the LockBit 3.0 ransomware group. The hackers allegedly exfiltrated 33 TB of banking information. Ransom deadline: 25th Jun 24,” HackManac wrote. #CyberAttack #USA: US Federal Reserve has been listed as a victim by the LockBit 3.0 ransomware group. The hackers allegedly exfiltrated 33 TB of banking information. Ransom deadline: 25th Jun 24.#Ransomware pic.twitter.com/JGC1YG7y4A — HackManac (@H4ckManac) June 24, 2024 However, the alleged threats didn’t come to fruition. “The first link for downloading the files redirects to a press release of the Federal Reserve Board,” HackManac stated. “The other links lead directly to the download of the published files,” the page continued. The other links lead directly to the download of the published files. pic.twitter.com/J4z3KKnY94 — HackManac (@H4ckManac) June 25, 2024 “It appears that the exfiltrated terabytes come from the American bank Evolve Bank,” it added. It appears that the exfiltrated terabytes come from the American bank Evolve Bank. pic.twitter.com/1DgkiCPlHj — HackManac (@H4ckManac) June 25, 2024 UPI reports: While the Federal Reserve has not confirmed the hack, a number of cybersecurity experts are discounting LockBit’s claims, saying there are no published samples of the stolen data. “No proof so prolly just blowing off steam,” said security researcher Dominic Alvieri. “LockBit’s claim is likely complete and utter bollo … erm, nonsense, and a tactic designed to get its ailing RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service) back into the limelight,” Brett Callow, threat analyst at the cybersecurity firm Emisisoft, told the Daily Dot. LockBit has conducted numerous high-profile ransomware attacks on companies, banks and government departments around the world since 2019, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the Port of Nagoya in Japan, British Royal Mail, Fulton County in Georgia and Boeing. “To summarize briefly, here’s what’s in the LockBit leak in the claimed attack on the US Federal Reserve: They have apparently breached the American bank Evolve Bank & Trust. For now, there is still no trace of ‘secret’ files, but the analysis is ongoing,” HackManac wrote. “However, there is an interesting article about Evolve Bank from June 18th stating that the US Federal Reserve Board has issued a cease and desist order against Evolve Bancorp and its subsidiary, Evolve Bank & Trust, for deficiencies in risk management and AML compliance,” it noted. #CyberAttack Update: To summarize briefly, here's what's in the LockBit leak in the claimed attack on the US Federal Reserve: They have apparently breached the American bank Evolve Bank & Trust. For now, there is still no trace of 'secret' files, but the analysis is… https://t.co/bkL3x0NUH2 pic.twitter.com/49rUW4ilT4 — HackManac (@H4ckManac) June 25, 2024 “Evolve Bank & Trust confirmed that it was affected by a cybersecurity-related incident, but has not yet said whether the LockBit ransomware gang was responsible,” TechTarget stated. BREAKING: FEDERAL RESERVE HAS BEEN HACKED The Lockbit ransomware group just announced that it had breached the US Federal Reserve and exfiltrated 33 TB of sensitive data.@federalreserve @TheFed_Online #hacker #lockbit #cybersecuritytraining #cyberwars #BreakingNews… pic.twitter.com/n8rC6LrhfV — The News You Dont See (@Crazynews4real) June 24, 2024 Per TechTarget: The LockBit ransomware gang claimed it had breached the U.S. Federal Reserve, but it ultimately leaked data belonging to a single bank. On June 23, LockBit listed the U.S. Federal Reserve on its data leak site and claimed to have obtained roughly 33 TB of stolen data. The gang also published a countdown on its leak site with a deadline of June 25, at which point LockBit would publish the stolen data. When the timer ran out, researchers analyzed the data that was published and found that it belonged to a single organization: Evolve Bank & Trust, a banking company based in Arkansas. In a statement shared with TechTarget Editorial, Evolve confirmed that it was investigating a cybersecurity incident, but did not specifically name LockBit. However, it did confirm that stolen data was published on the dark web, effectively confirming LockBit’s claims. Evolve provided the following statement to TechTarget Editorial: Evolve is currently investigating a cybersecurity incident involving a known cybercriminal organization. It appears these bad actors have released illegally obtained data, on the dark web. We take this matter extremely seriously and are working tirelessly to address the situation. Evolve has engaged the appropriate law enforcement authorities to aid in our investigation and response efforts. This incident has been contained, and there is no ongoing threat. In response to this event, we will offer all impacted customers (end users) complimentary credit monitoring with identity theft protection services. Those affected will be contacted directly with instructions on how to enroll in these protective measures. Additionally, impacted customers will receive new account numbers if warranted. Updates and further information will be posted on our website as they become available.

Former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger endorsed Joe Biden for president in the 2024 election. He called himself a “proud conservative.” “As a proud conservative, I’ve always put democracy and our Constitution above all else,” Kinzinger said. “And it’s because of my unwavering support for democracy that today, as a proud conservative, I’m endorsing Joe Biden for re-election,” he continued. First off, the former Illinois Republican doesn’t know this country’s form of government. The United States is a constitutional republic, not a democracy. ‘Democracy’ is not mentioned one time in the founding documents. Because democracy is mob rule. “So while I certainly don’t agree with President Biden on everything, and I never thought I’d be endorsing a Democrat for president, I know that he will always protect the very thing that makes America the best country in the world: OUR DEMOCRACY,” he said. How can a public servant be in office for over a decade and be so ignorant on his country’s form of government? What’s another way to describe ‘democracy?’ Tyranny of the majority. “This is what putting your country before your party looks like. I’m grateful for your endorsement, Adam,” Joe Biden’s X account posted. This is what putting your country before your party looks like. I’m grateful for your endorsement, Adam. https://t.co/zsS6anQ00y — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 26, 2024 From the Associated Press: Kinzinger’s announcement comes on the eve of the opening presidential debate and gives Biden an example he can raise Thursday night of a well-known Republican supporting him over Trump. Biden’s camp is prioritizing outreach to moderate Republicans and independents alienated by Trump’s tumultuous White House tenure. Kinzinger becomes the highest-profile Republican official formally backing Biden, whose campaign earlier in the month tapped Kinzinger’s former chief of staff Austin Weatherford to serve as its national Republican outreach director. Republican former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan also endorsed Biden last month. On Wednesday, appearing with Duncan and Harry Dunn, a former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, Kinzinger reiterated his argument that sending Trump back to the White House would be rewarding a candidate “intent on dividing and destroying the American people to turn them against each other for his own selfish gain.” “I tell you what, I am proud to stand up here today as a conservative Republican, and endorsing Joe Biden for reelection to the president of the United States,” Kinzinger said during a news conference at the Georgia state Capitol. GOP former Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Biden, whose campaign wants to flip anti-Trump Republicans https://t.co/0K6KePXwY5 — The Associated Press (@AP) June 26, 2024 “Today I endorsed Joe Biden for President, putting country over party. I’m standing firm in defending our democracy,” Kinzinger said. Today I endorsed Joe Biden for President, putting country over party. I’m standing firm in defending our democracy. Watch my remarks live:https://t.co/dwOMtPcPWL — Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) (@AdamKinzinger) June 26, 2024 FOX 5 Atlanta reports: With recent polls showing former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden by a slim margin, both campaigns are reaching beyond their party base to secure votes. Two high-profile GOP leaders made a direct appeal to Republican voters during a news conference under the Gold Dome on Wednesday afternoon, saying democracy is at stake. “I think that there are millions of Republicans who want a reason not to vote for President Trump,” said former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan. The campaign talked about the alleged threat former President Donald Trump reportedly poses to our democracy and his embrace of “political violence.” “The nightmare has to end, and it has to end now. It’s time to purge Donald Trump from our system,” said Duncan. Before the press conference, the campaign said it would underscore President Biden’s commitment to strengthening our democracy and the reasons he is the right candidate for all Americans, regardless of political party. The ignorance is truly astounding.

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