TikTok is under legal fire in France as seven families filed a lawsuit against the social media giant, alleging that its content algorithms exposed their children to harmful material that contributed to the suicides of two 15-year-olds. The case, a significant move in...
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TikTok Faces Lawsuit in France Over Content Allegedly Leading to Teen Suicides
Russia Levies Unprecedented Fine on Google – Exceeding Global Wealth
In an extraordinary escalation, a Russian court has imposed an astronomical fine on Google, charging the tech giant two undecillion roubles – a figure with a two followed by 36 zeroes. This sum, which dwarfs Google’s $2 trillion valuation and surpasses the entire...
Starship Booster Captured in Midair with “Chopstick Maneuver”
In an extraordinary advancement for space exploration, SpaceX's Starship successfully completed its fifth test flight, and this time, the company achieved an innovative feat. The Starship booster was captured in midair by a pair of enormous mechanical arms, known as...
SpaceX Starship Explodes After Successful Orbital Test Flight
SpaceX's fifth orbital test flight of its Starship spacecraft ended in a dramatic explosion after a successful run, showcasing both the challenges and triumphs of space exploration. The heavy-lift spacecraft, designed for deep space missions, launched early Sunday...
Meet the Chinese ‘Typhoon’ Hackers: Cyber Warriors Preparing for Conflict
China-backed hackers, described as an "epoch-defining threat" by U.S. officials, have been increasingly targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. These cyberattacks aim to lay the groundwork for potentially devastating sabotage in the event of future conflicts, such as...
Hackers Claim ‘Catastrophic’ Internet Archive Attack, Exposing Data of 31 Million Users
A hacker group linked to a pro-Palestinian hacktivist movement has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on The Internet Archive, compromising the personal details of 31 million users. The breach, which exposed email addresses, screen names, and encrypted...
SpaceX Launches Mission to Rescue Stranded Astronauts
SpaceX has successfully launched its latest mission to bring back two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June. The mission, using the Dragon capsule, took off from Cape Canaveral,...
Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Series: A Comprehensive Look at the Latest Innovations
Apple has officially launched the iPhone 16 series, showcasing a host of significant upgrades designed to rejuvenate interest among consumers who have held onto their older devices. With features that push the boundaries of smartphone technology, the iPhone 16 is set...
Smartphones in Schools: A Distraction, Not a Learning Tool
As the new school year begins, many schools are reinforcing policies that limit or ban smartphones in the classroom, sparking debate among parents. While some parents worry about staying connected with their children during emergencies, research suggests that keeping...
Russian Hackers Exploit Spyware Codes from NSO Group and Intellexa, Says Google
Google has uncovered evidence that Russian government hackers, identified as APT29, are using spyware exploits originally developed by NSO Group and Intellexa. These exploits, which had previously been patched, were found embedded on Mongolian government websites in a...
Twitch Apologizes After “Drop Ins” Feature Activates Streamers’ Cameras Without Consent
Twitch has issued an apology following significant backlash over its recently introduced "Drop Ins" feature, which inadvertently activated streamers' cameras without their consent. Launched on August 19, the Drop Ins feature was intended to facilitate easier...
Mark Zuckerberg Claims Biden Administration Pressured Meta to Censor Covid-19 Content
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, revealed in a letter to the House Judiciary Committee that his company faced significant pressure from the Biden administration in 2021 to censor certain Covid-19 related content. In his letter, Zuckerberg described how senior officials...
Stranded NASA Astronauts to Return Home on SpaceX in February 2025
Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over two months, are now scheduled to return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Originally, the pair embarked on...
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in Paris Amid Allegations of Criminal Activity on Platform
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire and founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has been detained by French authorities at Le Bourget airport in Paris. His arrest comes in the wake of an inquiry into various alleged criminal activities facilitated through...
Microsoft Reports 8.5 Million Devices Affected by CrowdStrike-Related Outage
A global tech outage, linked to a software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has impacted nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices, the company revealed in a blog post on Saturday. "We currently estimate that CrowdStrike's update affected 8.5 million Windows...
News Int: Global Windows PCs Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Update
On July 19, 2024, a global outage hit Windows PCs due to a problematic update from security firm CrowdStrike. The update to its Falcon service caused many systems to crash with the infamous “blue screen of death,” disrupting various services, including Microsoft 365....
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ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Implications and Reactions
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Alongside Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and senior Hamas...
Dutch Border Police Stop Nearly 500 Illegal Entries in 2024 Amid Rising Migration Concerns
Dutch border police have intercepted 497 individuals attempting to enter the Netherlands illegally by road from January through October this year. These checks, conducted at crossings with Germany and Belgium, are part of ongoing efforts to address rising migration...
Putin Updates Nuclear Doctrine Amid Rising Tensions Over Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin has amended his country’s nuclear doctrine in response to the Biden administration’s decision to allow Ukraine to target Russian territory with U.S.-made missiles. The updated policy signals a lower threshold for nuclear weapon use,...
Citgo Auction Heats Up as Creditors Push for New Bids
The court auction for shares in PDV Holding, parent company of Citgo Petroleum, has hit a roadblock as creditors challenge a $7.3 billion bid from Amber Energy, an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management. The auction, aimed at resolving Venezuela’s $21.3 billion...
Ukraine Strikes Russian Arsenal with U.S.-Made ATACMS Missiles: A Turning Point in the Conflict?
In a dramatic escalation of the war in Ukraine, Kyiv has fired U.S.-made ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems) missiles into Russian territory for the first time. This bold move marks a significant shift in Ukraine's military strategy and introduces longer-range...