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Trump voters reveal their biggest fear heading into midterms — and it’s not rising prices
Voters at Donald Trump’s rally in Wichita, Kansas, said the cost of living was a serious concern, but many feared Democrats taking control of Congress even more. Their comments reflect the stakes for Republicans in a midterm cycle that will shape the balance of power and the president’s ability to advance his agenda. Kansas Senator…
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Nvidia tackles chip shortages as AWS reports early PHP exploit attempt
Tesla plans Cybercab sales by 2026; the Philippines suspends an official over alleged misconduct. Sebastian Koch joins Apple TV’s Disavowed, while BioWare’s legacy is debated amid fears for its future.
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Airbnb bans hosts from demanding time-consuming checkout chores
Airbnb will generally stop hosts from requiring guests to do checkout chores that take significant time or effort, or would normally be handled by a cleaner. The global policy takes effect on 20 November and follows complaints from guests who faced chore lists despite paying cleaning fees. Hosts will not be able to require guests…
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AI firms urge UK to win public backing for datacentres within a year
AI infrastructure firms have warned ministers that the UK has about 12 months to secure public support for new datacentres, or face protests that could delay or prevent construction. They say local opposition is growing as people question the effects of these facilities on energy bills, the environment and trust in technology companies. A taskforce…
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Neil Bush says he voted for Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Neil Bush, brother of former president George W. Bush, said he voted for Democrat James Talarico in Texas’s Senate race, opposing Trump-backed Republican Ken Paxton. He said the decision reflected concern about Paxton’s record and admiration for Talarico’s character, adding to signs of dissent from the Republican Party within a family long associated with Texas…
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US troops evacuate bases across Middle East due to ongoing threats as Trump mulls major strike on Iran
US forces have been moved from bases in Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait, while the State Department is reducing staffing at diplomatic posts in the Middle East. The measures come amid security threats from Iran and Iran-backed Houthi rebels, as President Donald Trump weighs possible renewed military action against Iran. The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia…
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UK and global organisations assess leaked PHP flaws as attacks emerge
Governments and major companies are working to find and fix vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language used by many websites, after details of the flaws leaked online. The warning triggered a global cyber-security response because attackers may be able to exploit the weaknesses to reach servers and access sensitive information. Amazon reported attempts against its…
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AWS reports hackers targeted PHP flaws before disclosure, Nvidia tackles shortages
The Philippines’ Ombudsman suspended a senior official over alleged misconduct. Sebastian Koch joins Apple TV’s *Disavowed*, while *Below Deck Mediterranean* scores its strongest launch in five years.
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What is PHP, and how bad is the computer language flaw causing website shutdowns globally?
A newly disclosed PHP flaw has prompted governments and businesses to take websites offline while they install security patches. The vulnerabilities could let attackers corrupt memory and reach a server’s files or database, putting a widely used part of internet infrastructure at risk. PHP is used by an estimated 70% of websites, including sites built…
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Starbucks China to require purchases before café seating opens nationwide
Starbucks China will require customers to make a purchase before sitting in its cafés, introducing the policy across all 8,000 stores from Thursday. The company says the change is intended to improve the in-store experience as it competes with cheaper local coffee chains. The rule follows complaints about people occupying seats without ordering, and many…