Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg purchases Irish Strancally Castle
Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan acquired Strancally Castle and its 440‑acre estate in Ireland weeks ago.
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought Strancally Castle, a historic property in County Waterford, Ireland. The estate includes a 440‑acre grounds surrounding the castle. The purchase was reported a few weeks ago. The acquisition places the couple’s residence near Meta’s international headquarters on the Irish coast, though no further details about future use were disclosed.
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NASA aborts rescue mission for Swift gamma‑ray observatory
NASA has cancelled the planned mission to capture the Swift gamma‑ray observatory, which is now on a trajectory to re‑enter Earth’s atmosphere later this year. The agency concluded that a rescue attempt was no longer feasible, leaving the satellite to burn up on re‑entry. Swift, launched in 2004, continues to transmit data until atmospheric drag ends its orbit.
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Ransomware affiliate poses as recovery service to steal funds
A ransomware affiliate is impersonating a recovery firm called “Ransom Busters” to trick other extortion victims. The group contacts victims before the attacks become public, claiming it can provide decryption tools in exchange for payment. In reality, the affiliate siphons the funds, exploiting the trust that victims place in supposed recovery services. The scheme highlights
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