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A Chicago jury cleared a local carpenter of charges that he circulated a $10,000 bounty for the life of U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino, ending the high-profile case over threats against the Border Patrol leadership.
A Russian company claimed to have paid 12 soldiers a total of $195,000 for shooting down a US-made F-16 fighter jet in Ukraine, as part of a bounty system for destroying Western military equipment, highlighting ongoing conflicts involving Ukraine's use of advanced aircraft.
A Russian company awarded Russian servicemen a total of $190,000 for destroying U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine, marking a rare instance of financial incentives for military achievements in the conflict.
An Oblivion Remastered player was sentenced to over 55,000 years in in-game jail after stealing items worth over a million dollars in the game, highlighting the severe consequences of in-game crimes even without violence. The incident has sparked humorous reactions from the gaming community.
The United States State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or disruption of the financial operations of five individuals financing Hamas. These individuals, previously designated as global terrorists, are involved in transferring significant funds to the Palestinian militant group and are linked to various countries, including Sudan, Turkey, and Qatar. The announcement comes in the wake of deadly exchanges between Israel and Hamas, with significant casualties reported on both sides.
Israel has dropped leaflets over Gaza offering cash rewards totaling $1 million for information leading to the capture of Hamas' top leadership, with the highest bounty of $400,000 for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Israeli forces have been trying to track Sinwar and his cohorts for weeks, surrounding his home in southern Gaza but he is believed to have taken shelter in the Hamas tunnels. Sinwar is known for his violent methods and is believed to be the mastermind behind the Oct. 7 terror attacks. Israel has vowed to continue the war in Gaza until Hamas is eradicated.
A Skyrim player, Reddit user Amelix34, claims to have killed every killable character in the game, resulting in a bounty of over 267,000. This includes 3,310 human NPCs, 693 animals, 401 creatures, 947 undead, and 55 daedra. While certain quest-givers cannot be killed, the player's rampage showcases the freedom and longevity of Skyrim, which remains popular despite its age through player challenges and modding.
Meteorite hunters are flocking to the small town of Waite, Maine, in search of pieces of a meteor that fell to Earth near the Canadian border. The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum has offered a $25,000 bounty for any piece that weighs a little more than two pounds. However, the search may not be easy as the town is heavily forested and much of it is privately owned. The potential landing field for meteorites also includes part of New Brunswick near the town of Canoose.
Hip hop producer Jermaine Dupri speculates that Tekashi 6ix9ine's recent assault was like a "bounty" with a reward for the first person to record it. Dupri expressed his concern about the perpetuation of violence on social media and the confusion it causes among black and brown people. Tekashi 6ix9ine was severely beaten by three men at a gym in South Florida, and his attackers yelled at him to "shut the f–k up" as they continued to pummel him.