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After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug
A security researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse has publicly disclosed a new Windows zero-day, ShieldBreak, after Microsoft previously threatened legal action over disclosures made outside its reporting policies. The flaw reportedly enables a low-privilege user to obtain full access to a Windows device and its data, increasing the risk for organisations and individuals before an…
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‘I want the money’: Secret sex texts, nudes and cash demands sent by accused ‘honey trap’ killer before dad-of-one fell to his death – as we track her down living with rich eastern suburbs businessman, 60, who paid her $100,000 bail
The article reports allegations surrounding Jade McCaskie, who is accused of murdering Nathan Hill after he fell to his death. It says messages, nude photographs and demands for money were exchanged before Mr Hill’s death, and portrays the case as an alleged “honey trap”; these claims remain matters for the legal process. The report says…
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Mamdani’s team said NYPD would accompany his wife on Middle East vacation — cops say that’s not true
The NYPD says it will not provide a security detail for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife during an upcoming holiday in Lebanon and Syria, contradicting an earlier statement from the mayor’s office. The dispute matters because it raises questions about security arrangements for the mayor’s family and the use of city police resources…
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At least five fire engines at scene of blaze at Sheffield city centre student flat
“I looked out of my window and saw thick smoke from the flat below.”
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You and Me (and Whoever Comes Next) review – theatre crafted with love and care
Patch of Blue’s new Edinburgh production explores disabled actor Keron Day’s experiences of employing live-in personal assistants, focusing on his changing friendship with a new PA, Dani. The review praises its compassionate, humorous and emotionally truthful approach to the difficult boundaries between care, employment and personal connection. Written by Day with Helen Chong and director…
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A wildly popular ‘cream puffs’ restaurant is shut down owing almost $1million to the ATO… yet Aussies are defending the owners and demanding it be reopened
Emperor’s Garden, a popular Australian restaurant known for its cream puffs, has reportedly been closed after accumulating a tax debt of almost A$1 million with the Australian Taxation Office. The closure has prompted a public backlash from customers, many of whom have defended the owners and called for the business to reopen, highlighting its place…
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Silkroad Innovation Hub’s Road to Battlefield competition continues
Silkroad Innovation Hub’s Road to Battlefield startup competition has entered its second year, offering founders across Central Eurasia a route to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt in San Francisco. The programme matters because it aims to connect emerging regional startups with international investors and technology ecosystems that have previously been less accessible at this…
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Sunny Sandler leads sentimental teen musical about family illness
The review describes Don’t Say Good Luck as a heartfelt but highly sentimental teen musical drama centred on Sunny Sandler’s performance as Soph, a shy aspiring actor. It argues that the film’s early hints of comedy and satire give way to a more earnest story about family illness and adolescent ambition, likely appealing most to…
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The internship economy is broken — here’s how to fix it
To combat a tightening entry-level job market where many internships remain unpaid and inaccessible, higher education must embed structured, employer-designed work experience directly into the academic curriculum.
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Spies in the Woods: Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys on Their Emmy Nominations, Watching ‘Widow’s Bay’ and That ‘Diplomat’ Cliffhanger
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys will attend this year’s Emmys as nominees for separate projects, marking a notable milestone for the long-term couple after their earlier awards-season association with “The Americans”. Russell is nominated for playing a morally conflicted ambassador in “The Diplomat”, while Rhys is recognised for roles in “Widow’s Bay” and “The Beast…