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Coles brings in overseas specialists to investigate cyber incident
- Coles brought in global experts after a cyber security incident.
- The affected systems and potential impact have not been specified.
- The incident comes amid warnings of rising cyber attacks.
Coles has called in international cyber security specialists after identifying an incident affecting its systems. The Australian supermarket chain said it was working to understand and respond to the issue, as warnings point to a rise in cyber attacks worldwide. The article provides no details about when the…
Auston Trusty scores for USMNT with heavy heart after arriving to camp from father’s funeral
- Trusty scored soon after joining camp from his father’s funeral.
- Adams presented him with the match ball in support.
- The US beat Haiti 6-0 and will meet them again in Cincinnati.
Auston Trusty scored in the 10th minute of the United States’ 6-0 win over Haiti, dedicating the goal to his father, who died last month. The centre-back had travelled to national team camp after attending his father’s funeral, making the match his first since the loss. US captain…
Oxford Reform Society president accused over antisemitic writings
- Oxford Reform Society president faces accusations over antisemitic writings.
- His 2024 newsletter articles targeted Jews and disputed antisemitism.
- The society’s speaker events have also drawn protests and academic support.
Oxford University’s Reform Society president, Vittorio Cuneo-Flood, has been accused of antisemitism after writings he published in a Catholic newsletter in 2024 described the “Jewish nation” as aligned with Satan and called antisemitism a “false notion”. The remarks have renewed scrutiny of the society and its plans to…
How long can a 1000 watt-hour power station run your devices?
- A 1,000Wh station’s runtime depends on real device use and conversion losses.
- Jackery estimates four hours for a fridge and 11 for a laptop.
- USB charging and moderate temperatures can help conserve usable power.
A 1,000 watt-hour portable power station can keep essential devices running during an outage or support electronics away from home, but its runtime is not reliably predicted by dividing capacity by a device’s rated wattage. The actual duration depends on conversion losses, how hard a device is working…
Maoists, A-bombs, and Ohio: How Cold War tensions fuelled Pere Ubu’s post-punk masterpiece
- Pere Ubu channelled Cold War anxiety into ‘Chinese Radiation’.
- A Cleveland Maoist urban myth helped inspire the song.
- The track appeared on the band’s 1978 debut album.
Pere Ubu’s song ‘Chinese Radiation’, from their 1978 debut album *The Modern Dance*, turned Cold War fears into an unconventional post-punk anthem. The article argues that the track captured the period’s nuclear anxiety and misinformation through the band’s experimental sound, drawing on Cleveland’s industrial setting and local lore.…
3 Country Songs From 1963 We Hear All the Time in Shopping Malls and Grocery Stores
- Three 1963 country songs still turn up in shops.
- Johnny Cash, Flatt and Scruggs, and Loretta Lynn are featured.
- Their familiar sound is framed as part of their lasting appeal.
The article highlights three country songs from 1963 that it says shoppers may still hear in malls and grocery stores: Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire”, Flatt and Scruggs’ “The Ballad of Jed Clampett” and Loretta Lynn’s “Success”. It presents their continued play as a sign of how these…
Raiders share official Brock Bowers ankle injury update
- Brock Bowers was ruled out with an ankle injury.
- Fernando Mendoza lost a key target in his first NFL start.
- Michael Mayer is likely to have a bigger role.
The Raiders ruled tight end Brock Bowers out of Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks after he injured his ankle on the opening series. His absence leaves rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza to complete his first NFL start without one of the team’s most effective receiving options, increasing the…
Greaves out of Grand Slam despite win over Zonneveld
- Greaves won 5-3 but exited at the group stage.
- A heavy defeat by Littler had left her needing more.
- Zonneveld must beat Littler 5-2 or better to progress.
Beau Greaves beat Niels Zonneveld 5-3 in her final group match at the Grand Slam of Darts, but was eliminated despite the victory. Her earlier heavy defeat by Luke Littler left her unable to progress, ending the campaign for the three-time women’s world champion. Greaves recovered from 3-1…
‘SNL’ Imagines Bob Dylan & The Pope’s Conversation in Cut-for-Time Sketch
- SNL imagined Dylan and Pope Leo XIV’s private conversation.
- John Mulaney and James Austin Johnson starred in the sketch.
- The cut-for-time bit was later shared on YouTube.
Saturday Night Live released a cut-for-time sketch imagining what Bob Dylan and Pope Leo XIV might have discussed during their private Vatican meeting earlier this month. The parody features host John Mulaney as the Pope and James Austin Johnson as Dylan, offering a comic take on an encounter…
Rams star Aaron Donald reminds NFL he’s still a problem 1,050 days later
- Donald recorded his first sack in 1,050 days.
- He finished with 1.5 sacks against Arizona.
- The 35-year-old returned after retiring in 2023.
Aaron Donald ended a 1,050-day wait for an NFL sack, taking down Arizona rookie Carson Beck as the Los Angeles Rams faced the Cardinals on Sunday. The 35-year-old defensive tackle’s return to the stat sheet after retiring in 2023 is a sign he can still make plays at…
Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, architect of Mexico’s drug trade, dies aged 80
- Mexican cartel founder Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo has died aged 80.
- He died in hospital after multiple organ failure.
- He had been jailed since his conviction over an agent’s murder.
Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, a founder of the Guadalajara cartel and a major figure in modern Mexican drug trafficking, has died aged 80. His role in building links between Mexican and Colombian traffickers helped reshape the international cocaine trade. Jalisco’s security ministry said Gallardo died in hospital on…
TNA’s Trey Miguel working his way to Canada for Destination X title match despite travel chaos
- Miguel was still en route to Edmonton before his title match.
- Travel problems reshaped several Destination X matches.
- His World Championship opportunity was earned in a ladder match.
Trey Miguel was still travelling to Edmonton shortly before TNA’s Destination X event, putting his scheduled World Championship match against Leon Slater in doubt. Miguel had earned the opportunity by winning a ladder match, and the travel disruption threatened a major moment in his title chase. Travel problems…
Glenn Frey on the Unsung Country Rock Pioneers He Wanted to Model the Eagles After and the Classic Hit They Helped Inspire
- Frey wanted the Eagles to learn from Poco.
- He linked Poco’s sound to “Peaceful Easy Feeling”.
- Songwriter Jack Tempchin described the song’s relaxed outlook.
Glenn Frey said Poco were the country-rock band he most admired and the group he initially wanted the Eagles to model themselves on. He aimed for the Eagles to build on Poco’s example while avoiding what he saw as the loss of momentum experienced by Poco and the…
Trump’s handpicked party chair faces a rebellion as midterm losses challenge president’s grip on GOP
- Republicans are challenging Trump-backed RNC chair Joe Gruters.
- The challenge follows major midterm losses.
- Members will vote on leadership in January.
A growing faction within the Republican National Committee is backing a challenge to chairman Joe Gruters, whom Donald Trump selected for the role. The dispute is an unusual test of Trump’s influence over the party after Republicans suffered heavy midterm losses, and could affect preparations for the 2028…
Mossad abducted Iranian general in Turkey, tortured him for weeks before killing him: Report
- A report says Mossad kidnapped and killed Iranian general Alireza Asgari.
- Israeli officials believed he might know what happened to pilot Ron Arad.
- Strikes searching for Arad in Lebanon killed at least 41 people.
A New York Times report says Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, kidnapped Iranian general Alireza Asgari in Istanbul in 2006 while searching for missing Israeli pilot Ron Arad. Israeli officials later told US counterparts that Asgari had been tortured for weeks, but investigators concluded he knew nothing about Arad;…
Major Red Sea strait falls under full Houthi control as Yemeni forces retreat
- Yemeni government forces leave Bab el-Mandeb after six weeks of fighting.
- The Houthis now hold full control of the strategic strait.
- Taiz faces blocked aid access and restricted civilian movement.
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have withdrawn from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait after six weeks of fighting, leaving the Iran-backed Houthis in full control. The retreat is a significant gain for the Houthis and could heighten risks to shipping through a vital Red Sea gateway. The coalition said its…
Joe Biden calls Zelenskyy ‘moody and stubborn,’ questions his gratitude in new memoir
- Biden calls Zelenskyy difficult and insufficiently grateful in private.
- He says he rejected authorising Trump team talks with Putin.
- Biden’s 2024 support package included $2.4 billion in assistance.
In his forthcoming memoir, Joe Biden describes Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “moody and stubborn” in private and says the Ukrainian president showed less gratitude than he expected. The comments add to public criticism of Zelenskyy by Donald Trump and revisit tensions over how Ukraine should be supported and negotiations…
Cut national insurance for under-25s to create jobs, Milburn report to say
- Milburn proposes phased NI cuts to encourage hiring 21 to 24-year-olds.
- The suggested threshold rise depends on the state of public finances.
- His review also proposes work support and changes to benefit eligibility.
Alan Milburn’s review of youth unemployment is expected to recommend gradually reducing employers’ National Insurance costs for workers aged 21 to 24, beginning in retail and hospitality. The proposal aims to encourage businesses to hire young people, amid debate about how to address youth inactivity and the rising…
Samsung to remove Quick Measure and AR Doodle from Galaxy Store on 31 December
- Samsung will remove Quick Measure and AR Doodle on 31 December.
- Existing users can keep the apps, but support will end.
- Future Galaxy operating system updates may affect compatibility.
Samsung will remove its Quick Measure and AR Doodle augmented reality apps from the Galaxy Store on 31 December. The move matters to Galaxy users who rely on the tools, as they will no longer be available for new downloads or receive updates. Quick Measure measures distances and…
In 1993, Steve Martin and Martin Short refused to star in one of the decade’s most iconic comedies. They called it “grosser than anything”
- Martin and Short declined roles in *Dumb and Dumber*.
- Short found its humour grosser than anything he had done.
- Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels eventually starred.
Steve Martin and Martin Short turned down lead roles in *Dumb and Dumber* after finding its gross-out humour too extreme for their tastes. Their decision mattered because the 1994 comedy became one of the decade’s best-known films, with Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels eventually playing the mismatched duo.…