CNN 5 Things Treasury department hacked, Guantanamo Bay release, Hollywood divorce finalized & more
Dec 31, 2024
Plans are unfolding for the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, celebrating his enduring legacy. In alarming news, the Treasury Department has reported a major hack linked to China-backed cybercriminals. Tensions rise in South Korea as an arrest warrant is issued for the president. After almost 23 years, a Guantanamo Bay detainee is finally repatriated. Meanwhile, Hollywood buzzes as a former power couple wraps up their lengthy divorce proceedings.
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Carter's Funeral Plans
- Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral will be held at Washington National Cathedral.
- His motorcade will pass by his boyhood home and lie in repose in Atlanta.
Treasury Department Hack
- The Treasury Department reported a major incident involving China-backed hackers.
- These hackers infiltrated department workstations and unclassified documents.
South Korean President's Arrest Warrant
- An arrest warrant has been issued for South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.
- This is the first time this has happened to a sitting South Korean president.