Swiatek defeats Rybakina to claim Canadian Open title
Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek defeats Elena Rybakina in Toronto to claim the WTA Canadian Open title.
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UK far-right leader Farage re-elected in boycotted by-election
Nigel Farage re-elected in Clacton by-election after resigning amid scrutiny over his finances.
Apple trained its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba
Apple has reportedly trained a custom AI model for the China market alongside domestic tech giant Alibaba, a rare cross-border partnership that cuts across growing tensions between Beijing and Washington. The China-focused large language model was developed in partnership with Alibaba and trained with the company's support, Reuters reports, citing three unnamed people familiar with […]
Over 1,000 Charities Hit by Beacon CRM Data Breach
The root cause of the incident is believed to be a compromised AWS access key that was exposed in publicly available JavaScript build artifacts. The post Over 1,000 Charities Hit by Beacon CRM Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek .
A year after student protests that shook Valjevo: Serbia at a crossroads
Protests that erupted after railway station canopy collapsed, killing 16, have grown into a broad social movement.
Nintendo shares pop 7% after 'Pokémon Pokopia' sales top 5 million
Nintendo has been grappling with rising memory prices which forced the company to raise prices of its Switch 2 console which went on sale just over a year ago.
Emotional hygiene
After doing an autopsy at the morgue, it’s a good idea for doctors to wash their hands before delivering babies. A few hundred years ago, Ignaz Semmelweis proved this now-obvious insight about hygiene. Doctors don’t scrub because it’s fun or convenient, they do it because it’s a powerful way to create better outcomes. When I […]
Fill in the blank on this week's quiz: Rep. AOC is documenting ____ on Instagram
Plus, which beloved animal crossed the rainbow bridge, and what bit of papal paraphernalia did Chicago baseball fans get this week?
What is a ‘ceasefire’ supposed to achieve?
Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Ukraine: four ceasefires, none that held. AJLabs on why truces keep collapsing.
ICE uses controversial program to boost deportations. Here's how it works in 1 county
Details on how ICE cooperation agreements work in practice have been hard to come by. NPR took a close look at how sheriff's deputies in Walton County, Fla., approach immigration-related arrests.
Patriot missiles have been a godsend for Ukraine against Putin, but they’re running out. Kyiv needs help and fast | Jack Watling
Europe and Nato have known for years that interceptor production can’t keep up with demand and now disaster looms, putting us all in danger “Invincible.” That was how Vladimir Putin described Russia’s latest generation of ballistic missiles in 2018 . In 2022 he would unleash this arsenal to strike across Ukraine, hitting command centres, critical infrastructure and airfields. Then, in 2023, Ukraine received Patriot air defence systems from its international partners. The US-supplied missile interceptor would prove to be an effective shield against Russian strikes. But this year, supplies of Patriot missiles have run out and Kyiv has suffered the consequences. Intercepts have gone from more than 70% to none, so that night after night Russia strikes Ukraine’s infrastructure with impunity. This tragedy was long foretold, and there are no quick fixes. Jack Watling is senior research fellow for applied military sciences at the Royal United Services Institute Continue reading...
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Lawmakers and families raise concerns about conditions aboard USS Lincoln, as the U.S.-Iran war drags on, Iranians seek a break from the conflict, Russian-held Crimea faces Ukrainian drone campaign.
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Tanzid makes history as Bangladesh dominate first Australia Test
Tanzid Hasan hits first Bangladesh ton in Australia as tourists close Day Two of first Test on 351-6, leading by 153.
Help build a monument to that ‘sad little bitch’ Elon Musk
Cards Against Humanity is gearing up to build "something that will annoy Elon Musk," and it's crowdfunding the project with its usual flavor of vulgarity. The company behind the card game announced plans to build "a grand monument" to Musk on the parcel of land it owns near Starbase, Texas, with the aim to "make […]
US accuses dozens of countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs
White House report claims tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue lost to transshipments.
Tell us: have you struggled to find work later in your career?
We’re interested in hearing from people who have found themselves unexpectedly out of work in midlife and have struggled to get another job despite years of professional experience For many people in their 50s and 60s, losing a job can be the start of a long and unexpected struggle to get back into work. Despite years – or even decades – of professional experience, some say they are applying for hundreds of roles without success , while others have had to take lower-paid work or claim benefits to make ends meet. The number of people aged 50 to 64 receiving out-of-work benefits has reached 2.15 million, according to recent analysis by the Centre for Social Justice . We’d like to hear from people across the UK who have found it difficult to find work later in their careers. Continue reading...
14,000 Trezor Customers Impacted by Data Breach at ShipMonk
Hackers stole the customers’ shipping information, including names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers. The post 14,000 Trezor Customers Impacted by Data Breach at ShipMonk appeared first on SecurityWeek .
The Gambian women turning grief into song
Known as Kanyeleng, the women have transformed infertility and child loss through a tradition of music and sisterhood.
Hunger stones: The history behind 'if you see me, weep'
Centuries-old hunger stones are emerging as Europe's rivers recede. Among the most famous is the Decin hunger stone in the Elbe River with its cryptic message.
Germany news: Wildfire forces evacuations in western woods
Hundreds of villagers have been evacuated in western Germany after a wildfire spread close to a village. Meanwhile, farmers have warned that drought and high temperatures could cause major crop losses. DW has the latest.
Stolen Matisse art found in Brazil
Stolen Matisse art found in Brazil
Prichard Colon dies from boxing injury that resulted in 221-day coma
Prichard Colon suffered neurological damage that required emergency surgery following a boxing bout in 2015.
Nigel Farage defeats Count Binface to reclaim UK parliamentary seat
The Reform UK leader received 22,239 votes in the Clacton by-election, compared with 9,455 for Binface.