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“Porno” ad billboard sparks alarm in Baghdad

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9 months ago

August 21, 2023

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Iraqi officials have taken the unprecedented step of ordering the immediate shutdown of all electronic advertising screens across Baghdad following an incident where a hacker infiltrated one such screen to broadcast explicit adult content.

The incident occurred at a prominent road junction in the Iraqi capital and the explicit video quickly spread through social media channels.

According to the local police, a suspect has been apprehended in connection with the incident.

The individual is reported to be a technician who had been experiencing financial disputes with the company responsible for managing the electronic advertising screens. The authorities believe that the hacker’s actions were retaliatory in nature.

A security source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, disclosed that the hacker had managed to display explicit material for several minutes before the power cable was disconnected on Saturday.

The event, described as showcasing “immoral scenes,” has led to the immediate cessation of all electronic advertising screens throughout Baghdad. Authorities have cited security concerns as the primary reason for this abrupt measure.

Electronic advertising screens in the city, typically employed for promoting various products or political messages, were powered down early on Sunday morning. Iraqi officials have also expressed the need to reassess and enhance security measures around these screens to prevent any future unauthorized access and inappropriate content from being displayed.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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3 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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3 days ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending