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ATF investigates ‘major’ cybersecurity incident as ransomware group claims attack
The ATF is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving a standalone system that senior Justice Department officials have classified as a “major incident” under federal guidelines. The Qilin ransomware group has claimed the agency as a victim, but the claim has not been independently verified and ATF has not attributed the incident to the group; the…
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Cyborg cockroaches with tiny syringes designed to join search and rescue teams in major disasters
Australian researchers are testing giant burrowing cockroaches equipped with cameras and tiny medical injectors as possible first responders in earthquakes and other disasters. The cyborg insects could enter unstable, narrow spaces that rescuers cannot safely reach, locate trapped people and deliver emergency assistance under human control. The University of Queensland and UNSW team fitted the…
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27 August lunar eclipse will redden most of the Moon
On 27 August, a partial lunar eclipse will cover most of the Moon, turning much of its surface reddish or orange as it passes through Earth’s shadow. The event is most significant for observers in North and South America, where its peak will occur at night, while European viewers will have limited pre-dawn visibility. The…
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Paint the town red! Thousands take over Spanish village for the La Tomatina food fight
Thousands of people gathered in Buñol, eastern Spain, for La Tomatina, the annual tomato-throwing festival that turns the village streets red. The event remains an important local tradition and international tourist attraction, bringing visitors and revenue to the small town while requiring ticketing to manage crowd numbers. Tonnes of over-ripe tomatoes were unloaded for around…
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Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers
A former Facebook safety engineer and key witness in the US case against Meta has said the company’s settlement with dozens of states does not adequately address the risks its platforms pose to teenagers. Arturo Béjar argues that limiting screen time is insufficient if Facebook and Instagram’s underlying algorithms continue to promote addictive or harmful…
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The 8 Most Fun Playstation Games of All Time, Ranked
Collider ranks PlayStation games by their overall entertainment value, combining gameplay, narrative, creativity, fan opinion and critical acclaim. – The Last of Us is praised for its post-apocalyptic story, character development and influential approach to game storytelling. – Shadow of the Colossus stands out for its melancholic atmosphere and memorable battles against 16 enormous creatures.…
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Dolly Parton Has One Last Song Buried in a Time Capsule: ‘My Place In History’
Dolly Parton’s representatives say she has died following a brief battle with cancer, but a previously undisclosed song will remain unheard until 2046. The track, titled “My Place In History”, was sealed in a time capsule at Dollywood in 2015, creating a notable posthumous milestone in the singer-songwriter’s long cultural legacy. The chestnut “Dream Box”…
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3 Country Songs From 1991 That Every 90s Kid Still Knows by Heart Today
The article highlights three country songs released in 1991 that it argues remain especially familiar to people who grew up in the 1990s. Together, they reflect the era’s commercial and stylistic importance for country music, spanning Alan Jackson’s traditionalist approach, Trisha Yearwood’s breakthrough hit and Garth Brooks’s successful cover of a Billy Joel song. -…