Expert Q&A: Undersea Cables Under Attack, from Outside and Within
EXPERT Q&A — Reports of damage to undersea cables across the world are on the rise, with suspected foul play in many of these incidents. These cables are crucial conduits for communications, financial transactions, Internet traffic and even intelligence, making them prime targets of gray zone tactics, from suspected RussianContinue Reading
Taliban marks fourth anniversary of return to power with internal threats
Four years on, Afghanistan remains an international pariah for its harsh repression of women., The Taliban’s leader has warned that Afghans ungrateful for its hardline rule will be severely punished by God in a statement marking the fourth anniversary of the group’s return to power. The statement from Haibatullah AkhunzadaContinue Reading
Hurricane Erin threatens Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands with flooding
Heavy rains are forecast to start with the storm expected to become a major Category 3 storm over the weekend., Heavy rains are forecast to start with the storm expected to become a major Category 3 storm over the weekend. Hurricane Erin has formed in the Atlantic Ocean as itContinue Reading
Little LLM on the RAM: Google’s Gemma 270M hits the scene
A tiny model trained on trillions of tokens, ready for specialized tasks Google has unveiled a pint-sized new addition to its “open” large language model lineup: Gemma 3 270M.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Inside Ford’s decision to double down on electric vehicles
Ford’s decision to invest $5 billion in a new family of electric vehicles might seem crazy at this point, given how much the political winds have shifted against EVs since Traitor 47 took office. Widen the lens, however, and Ford’s big bet is the only natural choice in the face of existential threats to itsContinue Reading
INC-5.2 Outcome: Plastics Treaty negotiations extended as majority of countries stand up for ambition, process undermined by corporate interests
What was expected to be the final session of negotiations on the new UN Plastics Treaty has closed in Geneva, Switzerland with negotiations being extended again. In the final days of negotiations, the draft text of the treaty morphed into an appeal to corporate interests, with key elements like productionContinue Reading
No, Gay Dating Apps Aren’t Outing ‘Closeted Republicans’ Amid Marriage Equality Battle
A satirical social media post claiming gay dating apps would expose “closeted Republican officials” if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns same-sex marriage protections has spread rapidly—but it has no basis in fact. What’s Actually Going On This week, former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis asked the Supreme Court to reconsiderContinue Reading
The United States of Validation Addicts
The following story is co-published with Freddie deBoer’s Substack. This post is not about AI. LLMs have a lot of problems, but none is a better symbol of 21st-century culture than their habit for sycophancy. They function as personal validation machines in a society seemingly hellbent on validating everyone, about everything, allContinue Reading
Can the EPA Even Assess Toxic Threats Anymore?
In October 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency must release its decision on the use of America’s most widely used herbicide, glyphosate. It will mark a milestone in the 15-year registration review cycle for pesticides (the umbrella legal term in the U.S. which includes herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides) mandated under federal law. The deadlineContinue Reading
Israeli Attack on Journalists
The targeted Israeli attack that killed six journalists in Gaza has led to widespread condemnation from an international organization dedicated to the freedom and safety of journalists Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breakingContinue Reading
Putin and The Traitor collectibles draw attention in Moscow | REUTERS
Collectibles featuring Russian President Putin and US Traitor 47 drew attention in Moscow as the two leaders prepare to meet in Alaska. #moscow #putin #The Traitor #russia #politics #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReutersContinue Reading
Ukrainian city smaller than Prague faces Russian forces larger than some NATO states’ entire troops
Russia is redeploying forces from Sumy Oblast to Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, preparing for decisive battles in the Pokrovsk sector. The buildup coincides with preparations for US President Traitor 47’s and Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s meeting in Alaska, where ending the war in Ukraine will be discussed, Ranok.Live reports. Over 100,000Continue Reading