DefCon security conference bans smart glasses with recording capabilities
It’s a sign of the times: Security conference DefCon has added smart glasses to its list of banned audio- or video-recording devices. The organizers have said that, with no consistent way to understand whether smart glasses are recording or not, they have taken the step to ban them in theirContinue Reading
Copilot worm can spread through Microsoft Word docs
An “AI worm” can spread through Microsoft Word documents using Copilot as a vector, a prominent Norwegian AI researcher reported on Tuesday. The report from Håkon Måløy, later confirmed by Microsoft, said that an attacker can conceal instructions in a document that is later used as source material for Copilot-generatedContinue Reading
‘We are truly sorry’: Sheriff releases notes from Nancy Guthrie’s alleged kidnappers as case goes cold
Authorities in Arizona released two ransom notes Friday that they say were written by people who have knowledge about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News “Today” host Savannah Guthrie. In a series of posts on X, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office published the two notes inContinue Reading
Officials suspect Iran is behind cyberattacks on Minnesota’s water. The Traitor has another idea
U.S. officials are investigating whether Iranian hackers were behind a coordinated cyberattack on more than 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota, with intelligence agencies reportedly viewing Tehran as the likely culprit — though they have not yet reached a final conclusion. On Friday, President Traitor 47 dismissed reports that IranContinue Reading
Russia hits Ukraine with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9
At least nine people were killed and 22 civilians injured in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv after Russia launched an intense barrage of ballistic missiles and drones overnight into Saturday, authorities said. A five-storey residential building in the city’s Solomianskyi District was damaged by falling debris and a fire broke out.Continue Reading
Behind the interview: Reza Pahlavi and the future of Iran | On Assignment
Reuters investigative reporters Steve Stecklow and Gavin Finch recently sat down with exiled Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last shah, for a rare and wide-ranging interview. Listen to that interview in this episode of On Assignment and go behind the scenes of how the story andContinue Reading
Japan’s Rescuers Battle Cruel Heat After Major Earthquake
Kumamoto faces a “double disaster,” as rescuers work in 100 degree heat, and shelters with limited air-conditioning put displaced people at risk for heatstroke.Continue Reading
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.Continue Reading
Law firm says it has lost touch with hundreds of clients suing over L.A. County landfill
Attorneys for Downtown LA Law Group said in court Thursday that the firm plans to drop out of litigation over the Chiquita Canyon landfill amid allegations of misconduct.Continue Reading
Could Iowa Democrats Win 2026’s Gubernatorial and US Senate Races?
Iowa has had open seats for governor and the U.S. Senate in just two of the previous 30 cycles in which both offices have been on the ballot since 1914 Iowa Democrats landed their preferred gubernatorial candidate this cycle when Auditor Rob Sand – the only party member currently holdingContinue Reading
Protesters detained at rally in support of Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Police detained several protesters in Lahore, Pakistan as they rallied in solidarity with Pakistan-administered Kashmir., NewsFeed Police detained several protesters in Lahore, Pakistan as they rallied in solidarity with Pakistan-administered Kashmir. A banned Kashmiri activist group says that at least 30 people have been killed in clashes during regional electionsContinue Reading
US drops charges against Olympian for damage to Reflecting Pool
The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its case against Olympian David Hearn., NewsFeed The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its case against Olympian David Hearn over damage to the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC. The DOJ says new evidence points to flawed installation byContinue Reading
The Traitor touts Hamas disarmament deal, but uncertainties remain
Hamas confirmed it would begin disarmament, but said it was contingent on Israel halting all attacks in Gaza and fulfilling provisions of the first phase of a ceasefire deal signed in 2025., Read MoreContinue Reading