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Is the US already in World War IV — and losing?
What if our enemies bypass weapons and tactics imagined for World War III, and instead just hit us the crippling cyberattacks of World War IV?
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Shake Shack worker allegedly calls out before robbing own restaurant, returns in uniform 2 days later
An Arizona Shake Shack employee has been accused of robbing the Phoenix restaurant where he worked, allegedly at gunpoint, after calling in sick for his shift. The case is notable because police say he returned to the same workplace in uniform two days later, while facing allegations that two colleagues were locked in a walk-in…
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‘Hacks’ Star Lauren Weedman on Appearing in Four Emmy-Nominated Comedies This Year and How Bell’s Palsy Changed Her Career
Lauren Weedman discusses how her recurring role as Las Vegas mayor Jo Pezzimenti in HBO Max’s “Hacks” gave her unusual creative freedom and led to her first Emmy nomination. She says the show’s creators encouraged improvisation, allowing her to bring a more energetic and unpredictable style to a character than she had often been able…
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What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on U.S. water utilities
A series of cyberattacks has reportedly affected water utilities across the United States since late July, raising concerns about the security of critical infrastructure. Although the US government has not publicly attributed the incidents, Iranian state-backed hackers are the leading suspects, and the scale of the campaign may represent an escalation beyond previous opportunistic attacks.…
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A RAMageddon guide to back-to-school laptop shopping
The Verge says ongoing shortages of RAM and storage have made back-to-school laptops unusually expensive, with prices expected to keep rising into next year. It advises students to avoid buying the cheapest machine available if possible, as a more capable laptop should remain usable for longer. – Apple MacBook Neo: a straightforward budget Mac option…
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Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
Dutch cyber-security officials say attackers are actively exploiting a high-severity macOS flaw that can let unauthenticated users gain control of affected Macs. The issue is particularly serious where Screen Sharing is enabled and port 5900 is exposed to the internet, as attackers have already obtained root access and installed cryptocurrency-mining software. Apple patched CVE-2026-65400 last…
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Bomb threats and cyberstalking: Wife and children of healthcare CEO killed by Luigi Mangione threatened and forced to keep a low profile after shooting
Paulette Thompson, widow of UnitedHealth chief executive Brian Thompson, made a rare public appearance at a Manhattan federal court hearing involving Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing her husband. The article says she and her two sons have kept a low profile amid alleged stalking, abuse and threats from people supporting Mangione, highlighting the…
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Is Cyberpunk 2077 wet enough?
Polygon examines the long-standing association between cyberpunk and rain-soaked, dramatic weather, asking whether Cyberpunk 2077 matches the visual legacy of films such as Blade Runner. The piece matters chiefly as a cultural critique of how the game adopts, adapts or falls short of a defining genre aesthetic. The article frames wet weather as a recurring…
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You’ll Have to Wait Until 2028 to Play PS5’s Shiniest, Jankiest Sci-Fi Adventure
Neo Berlin 2087, a cyberpunk detective thriller announced in 2023, is now expected to launch on PS5 in 2028. A new Gamescom trailer highlights its ambitious visuals and crime-solving premise, but the long development timeline and apparent roughness may raise questions about whether the game will meet expectations. Players control detective Nolan, voiced by Elias…
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Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win
It is “almost inevitable” Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.