Attacker phished way into US defense supplier's Microsoft 365 account
Intruder gained access to engineering files and potentially export-controlled technical data
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The Legend of Zelda Movie has found its Ganondorf and Impa — and the new Nintendo film will also include a poignant final big-screen role for the late Sam Neill
An unlikely actor is reportedly set to play Ganondorf in Nintendo and Sony's live-action Zelda movie.
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This is getting embarrassing now — Microsoft sabotages its good work in fixing Windows 11 with this baffling OneDrive Photos app misfire
Microsoft needs to sort out Windows Update — we don't want random OneDrive apps shoved onto our PCs without asking.
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Community Science (Ad ASTRA) Workshop, Sept 2026
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The latest total blackouts on the island deepen Cubans’ despair and challenge the regime to carry out reforms once and for all
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Gold rises above $4,300 as traders brace for US Nonfarm Payrolls
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Ubisoft just made a classic Tom Clancy game free to keep — here's how to add it to your library before time runs out
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AI and Marginal Revolutions in Wastewater Treatment
An interesting paper from French economists, including recent Nobelist Philippe Aghion, looks at the savings from a predictive machine-learning model applied to wastewater treatment: This paper studies the environmental effects of a specialised AI aeration-control system deployed across French wastewater treatment plants operated by a…
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This emulator incorporates major improvements for Arm devices from the long-running RPCS3 emulator for PC.
Police Bust $6.928m Cocaine Haul In Tema … Dutch National, Two Ghanaians Held
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The $545 million Series G nearly doubles Whatnot's valuation—a rare consumer-marketplace breakout at a moment when nearly every venture dollar is flowing to AI.
Commodities: The Iran war curbs oil demand – with long-term consequences for the energy market
The bottlenecks in the oil market have led to a decline in demand. This brings back memories of the 1979 oil price shock, which depressed demand for ten years. Is history repeating itself?
Congress Might Give ICE the Power to Go After Shoplifters
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DRC probes how 5,000 tonnes of uranium ‘leaked’ into cobalt exports
Kinshasa will test cobalt shipments after researchers estimated thousands of tonnes of uranium left the country unnoticed.
Ukraine stalls on justice, anti-corruption reforms promised to EU
Back in December, Ukraine agreed to a comprehensive package of rule-of-law reforms, as one of the steps needed to move forward with EU accession talks and secure necessary funding.
PwC’s Embankment HQ to get major makeover ahead of Canary Wharf move
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EV retail sales break record at 3.27 lakh units in July: FADA
The growth in EV sales in July was led by the two-wheeler segment at 2,04,362 units as against 1,08,516 units in the same month last year, up 88.32%.
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10 essential tools for discovering, learning, and making music
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools , a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps.
Ardee Industries IPO Day 3: Subscription hits 133x led by NIIs demand
Robust institutional and retail participation reflected strong investor appetite, with proceeds earmarked for working capital, debt reduction and expansion
USA: Democrats' progressive wing 'can win primaries'; can they win a general election?
Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Steven Ekovich, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at American University of Paris.
Houthi missile and drone attacks kill dozens of Yemeni government troops
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SpaceX crash site on moon revealed by South Korean orbiter
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MSI's magnificent 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor returns to its lowest-ever price of $599 — save $130 on the MAG 321UPXB, the perfect 240Hz upgrade
Save $130 on this gorgeous 32-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor from MSI and experience crisp visuals in 4K.
25 Taiwanese suppliers
- Taiwan to invest $2.5 billion in American supply chains
- 25 Taiwanese suppliers already operating in U.S.
- Credit guarantee reduces risk by up to 60%
Paying for AI, freezing iPhones, & avoiding scams on the AppleInsider Podcast
Someone has to pay for all this AI, nothing is foolproof, and Apple's lawsuit with OpenAI is only just beginning, all on the AppleInsider Podcast. The cost of iPhone components is only getting higher.
