Syria’s civil society navigates post-Assad era: Partnership or control?
Syria's civil society grapples with redefining its role as the state reasserts itself after Assad's fall.
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Suspected Russian Hackers Abuse Google OAuth and WhatsApp Linking to Hijack Accounts
Three distinct suspected Russian cyber espionage threat clusters have been observed leveraging legitimate authentication flows to single out individuals working in academia, aerospace and defense, governments, and think tanks across Europe, as well as academia and think tanks within the U.S. These clusters include UNC6293, UNC7005, and UNC5976. "These clusters engage in persistent, adaptive
Riot is ending development on its League of Legends fighting game
Riot Games is already winding down work on 2XKO, the free-to-play League of Legends fighting game, less than a year after its initial launch. Riot says "active development" will conclude at the end of 2026 because the company hasn't "seen enough players stick with the game to get to a path toward sustainability." Servers will […]
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health system
From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration's cuts last year.
The Genesis GV90 blows the bloody doors off what’s possible in EV design
Genesis, Hyundai's luxury brand, just revealed its first full-size, three-row electric SUV for the US market, the GV90. And arguably it has some of the wildest designs and features in the auto market today. Right off the bat, the coach-style doors signal that things aren't what they seem with the GV90. When the front and […]
Adobe Firefly adds AI audio tools and Google's Gemini Omni Flash
Adobe is making three AI audio tools broadly available in Firefly. Generate Music, Generate Speech, and Generate Sound Effects create royalty-free music, voiceovers, and sound effects for video projects. Adobe has also added Gemini Omni Flash to the platform. The article Adobe Firefly adds AI audio tools and Google's Gemini Omni Flash appeared first on The Decoder .
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Read Japanese kana in two weeks Discussion | Link
The August 17 outage
Article URL: https://github.blog/news-insights/company-news/the-august-17-outage-and-the-work-ahead/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49378957 Points: 422 # Comments: 465
The Iran war and tariffs are costing farmers. Will Republicans pay in November?
In some tight midterm races, how farmers frustrated with the war and rising costs vote could make a difference.
Walmart sees sales drop as US consumer spending retreats
Fuel prices above $4 per gallon impact consumer behaviour, driving spending trade-offs and slowing Walmart's growth.
Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses
Google is giving publishers a new button that lets readers make them a preferred source across Search, Discover, and Google News, potentially boosting their traffic as AI search sends fewer clicks to the web.
Runlayer, Rippling drop lawsuits — but the brouhaha is still a cautionary tale for founders
Runlayer and Rippling have dropped their lawsuits. No money was paid. Rippling celebrated by releasing a competing product.
University suspends US academic leading Jason Arday plagiarism accusations
Researcher Nathan Cofnas, an outspoken critic of DEI, was himself sacked from Cambridge in 2024 over his views on race.
Castelion hits $13B valuation to mass-produce hypersonic missiles
Founded in 2022, Castelion set out to manufacture hypersonic weapon systems at a lower cost and at faster speeds than traditional defense primes.
Thai schools hold shooter drills after deadly attack
Schools across Thailand are carrying out active shooter drills to save lives and spread awareness.
Ahmad Hassoun, Assad’s ‘barrel bomb mufti’, faces Damascus court verdict
Who is Ahmad Hassoun, the 'barrel bomb mufti' close to the inner circle of the al-Assad regime?
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
Watching TikTok and Instagram deactivates the cognitive control network: Study
Article URL: https://www.rathbiotaclan.com/tiktok-videos-deactivate-key-cognitive-brain-regions/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49378630 Points: 287 # Comments: 110
Peru: Strong earthquake shakes southern Andes
The quake has a magnitude of 6.7 according to the US Geological Survey, while Peru's Geophysical Institute put the figure even higher. There are no immediate reports of casualties.
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Voice-first AI layer for Windows (beta) Discussion | Link
Mark Zuckerberg bought an Irish castle
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg now owns an actual castle. Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan bought Strancally Castle and its 440-acre estate in Ireland "several weeks ago," according to The Irish Times. While the exact price of the purchase is unclear, the family could have paid "anywhere between €20 million and €30 million" for the […]
Debian just proposed banning AI code. Here’s why it matters for open source developers & maintainers.
The board behind open source operating system Debian has tabled proposals for and against the use of LLM-assisted contributions in The post Debian just proposed banning AI code. Here’s why it matters for open source developers & maintainers. appeared first on The New Stack .
US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
FBI raids ex-US Representative Swalwell’s home amid sexual misconduct probe
Swalwell, a vocal Trump critic, resigned from Congress and dropped out of California governor's race amid allegations.