Pakistani defense minister tells CNN they’re ‘prepared for an all out war.’ https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/07/world/video/pakistan-india-conflict-defense-minister-digvid India launched strikes on both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir early Wednesday local time. It comes after gunmen killed more than two dozen civilians, mostly tourists, in Indian-controlled Kashmir last month. India accused Pakistan of being involved, which it denied. Pakistan’s defense minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif told CNN that India’s latest assault marked an “invitation to expand the conflict” between the two neighbors — but cautioned that Islamabad is “trying to avoid” a full-fledged war. originally posted at

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Pakistani defense minister tells CNN they’re ‘prepared for an all out war.’ \ stacker news

India launched strikes on both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir early Wednesday local time. It comes after gunmen killed more than two do...

Disney to open its first theme park in the Middle East

Disney to open its first theme park in the Middle East

The company's seventh park will be on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

Walt Disney has announced plans to open its first theme park in the Middle East. The resort, which will be in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, is a collaboration between Walt Disney and local leisure and entertainment company Miral. Disney already has six theme parks spanning North America, Europe and Asia. Its most recent opening was in 2016 in Shanghai. originally posted at

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Disney to open its first theme park in the Middle East \ stacker news

Walt Disney has announced plans to open its first theme park in the Middle East. The resort, which will be in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Abu...

IT Guy Let Girlfriend Enter into Highly Restricted Server Rooms

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IT Guy Let Girlfriend Enter into Highly Restricted Server Rooms

A major security breach at Deutsche Bank's New York datacenter has come to light through a lawsuit filed by a former Computacenter manager who...

A major security breach at Deutsche Bank’s New York datacenter has come to light through a lawsuit filed by a former Computacenter manager who claims he was wrongfully terminated after reporting unauthorized access incidents. James Papa, previously a service delivery manager at Computacenter, alleges he was fired in July 2023 after raising alarming security concerns about one of his subordinates who repeatedly allowed his Chinese girlfriend into highly secure server rooms. originally posted at

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IT Guy Let Girlfriend Enter into Highly Restricted Server Rooms \ stacker news

A major security breach at Deutsche Bank’s New York datacenter has come to light through a lawsuit filed by a former Computacenter manager who cl...

Meta awarded $167.25 million over Pegasus spyware attack

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Meta awarded $167.25 million over Pegasus spyware attack

Meta plans to secure a court order against similar attacks.

NSO Group, the Israeli spyware-maker behind Pegasus, must pay Meta $167.25 million for hacking 1,400 users across WhatsApp. A federal jury in California made the decision on Tuesday after the court found the NSO Group liable for the attacks last year. originally posted at

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Meta awarded $167.25 million over Pegasus spyware attack \ stacker news

NSO Group, the Israeli spyware-maker behind Pegasus, must pay Meta $167.25 million for hacking 1,400 users across WhatsApp. A federal jury in Calif...

OpenAI's for-profit U-turn apparently isn't enough for Elon Musk

OpenAI's for-profit U-turn apparently isn't enough for Elon Musk

Elon Musk apparently is not satisfied with the announcement that OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) would ensure its nonprofit remains in control of the artificial intelligence upstart. Musk's lawyer, Marc Toberoff, said OpenAI's latest corporate reshuffling plan changes nothing about Musk's legal claims against the creator of ChatGPT, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. originally posted at

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OpenAI's for-profit U-turn apparently isn't enough for Elon Musk \ stacker news

Elon Musk apparently is not satisfied with the announcement that OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) would ensure its nonprofit remains in control of the artificial ...

Introducing a new generation of Windows experiences

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Introducing a new generation of Windows experiences

Windows has always been for doers. As we debut the newest Surface devices designed for a new generation, we

Windows has always been for doers. As we debut the newest Surface devices designed for a new generation, we’re also excited to share the next wave of Windows experiences to help you get more done. We believe that everyone should be empowered to achieve more on a Windows PC. That starts with exploring how we can make our experiences more intuitive, more accessible and ultimately more useful. originally posted at

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Introducing a new generation of Windows experiences \ stacker news

Windows has always been for doers. As we debut the newest Surface devices designed for a new generation, we’re also excited to share the next wav...

US expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology

US expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology

The U.S. Justice Department is doubling down on its attempt to break up Google by asking a federal judge to force the company to part with some of the technology powering the company's digital ad network. The proposed dismantling coincides with an ongoing federal effort to separate Google's Chrome browser from its dominant search engine. originally posted at

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US expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology \ stacker news

The U.S. Justice Department is doubling down on its attempt to break up Google by asking a federal judge to force the company to part with some of ...

From Sourdough to Sats: My Journey to Accepting Bitcoin https://www.henryherbert.co.uk/post/from-sourdough-to-sats-my-journey-to-accepting-bitcoin **Why I Take Bitcoin at Feast (and Why I Bang On About It)** Some of you might’ve noticed a little orange symbol pop up on our website recently. Yep—I’ve started accepting Bitcoin at Feast. And I know, I know… you’re probably thinking, “Oh here we go, another bloke who thinks he’s going to retire off some internet money.” But give me five minutes, and I’ll try to explain why this actually matters—to me, to the business, and maybe even to you... originally posted at

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From Sourdough to Sats: My Journey to Accepting Bitcoin \ stacker news

Why I Take Bitcoin at Feast (and Why I Bang On About It) Some of you might’ve noticed a little orange symbol pop up on our website recently. Yep�...

Maker of AI ‘vibe coding’ app Cursor hits $9bn valuation https://archive.is/20250505042028/https://www.ft.com/content/a7b34d53-a844-4e69-a55c-b9dee9a97dd2 Anysphere, creator of the fast-growing programming tool Cursor, has closed a new round of funding that more than triples its valuation to about $9bn, as money continues to pour into Silicon Valley’s hottest artificial intelligence start-ups. OpenAI backer Thrive Capital led a $900mn round for San Francisco-based Anysphere, according to people familiar with the deal. Andreessen Horowitz and Accel are among the other investors who participated. Anysphere was founded in 2022 by a quartet of twenty-somethings who met studying maths and computer science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It was previously valued at $2.5bn in January when it raised $105mn, also from Thrive and Andreessen Horowitz. originally posted at

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Maker of AI ‘vibe coding’ app Cursor hits $9bn valuation \ stacker news

Anysphere, creator of the fast-growing programming tool Cursor, has closed a new round of funding that more than triples its valuation to about $9b...

Bali plunged into mass island-wide blackouts

Bali plunged into mass island-wide blackouts as tourists are issued a frightening warning | Daily Mail Online

The entire island of Bali has been hit by a blackout which knocked systems offline around 4pm local time on Friday.

The entire island of Bali in Indonesia has been hit by a blackout that holidaymakers and locals have been warned might take up to 36 hours for authorities to fix. Power outages impacted thousands of homes, businesses and resorts across the tourist hotspot around 4pm local time on Friday. originally posted at

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The entire island of Bali in Indonesia has been hit by a blackout that holidaymakers and locals have been warned might take up to 36 hours for auth...

Apple ‘iPhone Air’ rumor suggests a bigger screen coming in 2027

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Apple ‘iPhone Air’ rumor suggests a bigger screen coming in 2027

Big Air coming.

Apple’s rumored super-slim iPhone “Air” isn’t expected until this fall, but supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says development has already begun on a redesigned version with a bigger screen. According to Kuo, Apple’s second iPhone Air / iPhone “Slim” model is planned for launch in the fall of 2026 as part of the usual annual refresh, but with the same overall size and design before the third iteration expands things the following year. Bloomberg reported in March that the 2025 iPhone Air was originally supposed to come with a 6.9-inch screen, but Apple reduced its size to 6.6 inches to avoid another bendgate scenario. originally posted at

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Apple ‘iPhone Air’ rumor suggests a bigger screen coming in 2027 \ stacker news

Apple’s rumored super-slim iPhone “Air” isn’t expected until this fall, but supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says development has already ...

UK shares security tips after major retail cyberattacks

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UK shares security tips after major retail cyberattacks

Following three high-profile cyberattacks impacting major UK retailers, the country's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published guid...

Following three high-profile cyberattacks impacting major UK retailers, the country's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published guidance that all companies are advised to follow to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses. The cybersecurity breaches that prompted NCSC's alert are the recent hacks at Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods, all multi-million British retailers. originally posted at

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UK shares security tips after major retail cyberattacks \ stacker news

Following three high-profile cyberattacks impacting major UK retailers, the country's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published guidance ...

Hypergravity facility could revolutionize our understanding of time and space

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Groundbreaking hypergravity facility could revolutionize our understanding of time and space

Hypergravity refers to environments where the force of gravity greatly exceeds what we experience on Earth.

Set to transform the landscape of hypergravity research, a cutting-edge facility is rising in Hangzhou, China. originally posted at

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Hypergravity facility could revolutionize our understanding of time and space \ stacker news

Set to transform the landscape of hypergravity research, a cutting-edge facility is rising in Hangzhou, China.

764 Arrested and Charged for Operating Global Child Exploitation Enterprise

Leaders of 764 Arrested and Charged for Operating Global Child Exploitation Enterprise

Leonidas Varagiannis, also known as War, 21, a citizen of the United States residing in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Prasan Nepal, also known as Tripp...

Leonidas Varagiannis, also known as War, 21, a citizen of the United States residing in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Prasan Nepal, also known as Trippy, 20, of High Point, North Carolina, are charged for their crimes operating an international child exploitation enterprise in connection with a nihilistic violent extremist (NVE) network known as 764. Nepal was arrested on April 22 in North Carolina. Varagiannis was arrested yesterday in Greece. originally posted at

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Hypergravity facility could revolutionize our understanding of time and space \ stacker news

Set to transform the landscape of hypergravity research, a cutting-edge facility is rising in Hangzhou, China.

NASA issues warning after sudden change in the ocean surprises scientists

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NASA issues warning after sudden change in the ocean surprises scientists: 'Getting faster and faster'

An unexpected 2024 rise in global sea level has raised concerns. Warming oceans and land-based ice melt were the main culprits.

An abrupt rise in global sea level last year has raised concerns. The increase was more than what scientists had been expecting, a NASA-led analysis revealed. originally posted at

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NASA issues warning after sudden change in the ocean surprises scientists \ stacker news

An abrupt rise in global sea level last year has raised concerns. The increase was more than what scientists had been expecting, a NASA-led analysi...

Berkshire shares fall as Buffett names Abel CEO of $1.16 trillion empire

Buffett to remain Berkshire chairman but shares fall after Abel named CEO

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B, BRK-A) shares fell 2% in premarket trading after famed investor Warren Buffett said he would step down as CEO of the $1.16 trillion conglomerate after leading it for 60 years. The company's board voted unanimously to name Vice Chairman Greg Abel as president and CEO starting next year and Buffett as chairman, it said on Monday. originally posted at

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Berkshire shares fall as Buffett names Abel CEO of $1.16 trillion empire \ stacker news

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B, BRK-A) shares fell 2% in premarket trading after famed investor Warren Buffett said he would step down as CEO of the $1....

Israel fails to intercept Houthi missile targeting its main airport https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/04/middleeast/flights-halted-at-israel-airport-yemen-strike-intl A failed interception of a missile fired from Yemen forced Israel to briefly shut down its main international airport on Sunday, exposing the country’s vulnerabilities and the Houthi rebels’ continued ability to strike distant targets despite a sustained US military campaign. Flights were halted at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv for about 30 minutes on Sunday morning after a missile landed in the airport’s vicinity, following what the Israeli military said were “several attempts” at interception. “The results of the interception are under review,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. originally posted at

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Israel fails to intercept Houthi missile targeting its main airport \ stacker news

A failed interception of a missile fired from Yemen forced Israel to briefly shut down its main international airport on Sunday, exposing the count...

The Signal Clone the Trump Admin Uses Was Hacked

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The Signal Clone the Trump Admin Uses Was Hacked

TeleMessage, a company that makes a modified version of Signal that archives messages for government agencies, was hacked.

A hacker has breached and stolen customer data from TeleMessage, an obscure Israeli company that sells modified versions of Signal and other messaging apps to the U.S. government to archive messages, 404 Media has learned. The data stolen by the hacker contains the contents of some direct messages and group chats sent using its Signal clone, as well as modified versions of WhatsApp, Telegram, and WeChat. TeleMessage was recently the center of a wave of media coverage after Mike Waltz accidentally revealed he used the tool in a cabinet meeting with President Trump. originally posted at

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The Signal Clone the Trump Admin Uses Was Hacked \ stacker news

A hacker has breached and stolen customer data from TeleMessage, an obscure Israeli company that sells modified versions of Signal and other messag...

Trump orders Alcatraz prison be reopened for the 'dregs of society'

Trump orders Alcatraz prison to be reopened and expanded to house the 'dregs of society' | Daily Mail Online

Trump has directed the Bureau of Prisons to work alongside the Department of Justice, FBI and Homeland Security to

President Donald Trump has vowed to 'rebuild and open Alcatraz' as he seeks to crack down on violent criminals and make America safer. In a post shared to TruthSocial on Sunday night, Trump said 'the reopening of ALCATRAZ will serve as a symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE.' Trump has directed the Bureau of Prisons to work alongside the Department of Justice, FBI and Homeland Security to 'reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt' Alcatraz. originally posted at

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Trump orders Alcatraz prison be reopened for the 'dregs of society' \ stacker news

President Donald Trump has vowed to 'rebuild and open Alcatraz' as he seeks to crack down on violent criminals and make America safer. In a post sh...

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom https://www.npr.org/2025/05/04/g-s1-64244/france-kidnappers-cryptocurrency French police rescued the father of a wealthy cryptocurrency entrepreneur in a nighttime raid after he was taken hostage for ransom, the latest alleged criminal effort in France to extort people involved in the management of digital assets. The man was kidnapped Thursday morning in Paris, the prosecutor's office said Sunday. "The victim turned out to be the father of a man who made his fortune in cryptocurrencies, and the incident was accompanied by a ransom demand," its statement said, without giving their names or other specifics about their identities. originally posted at

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Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom \ stacker news

French police rescued the father of a wealthy cryptocurrency entrepreneur in a nighttime raid after he was taken hostage for ransom, the latest all...