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Trump stuns by blaming Minnesota for mass water plant hack US spies have quietly pinned on Iran
Donald Trump reportedly blamed Minnesota for a large-scale hack affecting water plants, despite US intelligence officials having privately attributed the operation to Iran. The episode matters because it highlights a sharp gap between the President’s public comments and the reported assessment of American security agencies on a critical-infrastructure attack. The article says the alleged cyberattack…
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Ed Miliband heaps praise on ‘tireless efforts’ of US after Hamas pledges to disarm
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband welcomed Hamas’s reported pledge to disarm in return for an Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, thanking the US and regional mediators for their role in negotiations. He said the next priority was full implementation of the proposed peace plan, including a ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal and increased humanitarian aid, amid continuing severe…
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Trump blasts Spain migrant surge as ‘catastrophe,’ warns US could face worse if Democrats regain power
President Donald Trump cited scenes of migrants entering Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco as a warning about illegal immigration in the United States. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, he described the situation as a “catastrophe” and said the US could face a larger influx if Democrats regain power. The remarks were made in the context…
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Facepunch director Alistair McFarlane, who once offered to buy New World from Amazon and faked us out about Rust 2, has left the company
Alistair McFarlane, Facepunch’s chief operating officer and a director closely associated with Rust, has left the studio. He said he had lived his dream at the company but wanted to focus on other parts of his life; no next role was announced. His departure matters because he was a prominent public figure in the long-running…
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The most famous brand in physical security got pwned by ShinyHunters
Brinks Home has disclosed unauthorised access to part of its IT systems after ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen data from its Salesforce environment. The incident matters because the company provides home and business security services, although it says its products and alarm services are currently operating normally. ShinyHunters says it obtained more than 4.9 million…
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Stephen A. Smith only speaks up about important societal issues only when it’s politically acceptable
The article argues that sports broadcaster Stephen A. Smith’s recent criticism of Anthony Fauci and defence of Kyrie Irving reflect political calculation rather than consistent courage on public issues. It says Smith has increasingly acted like a political figure through media appearances, relationships with politicians and discussion of a possible presidential run. The commentary focuses…
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Emmy Contender Judd Apatow On “Piss-Your-Pants” Funny Mel Brooks, His Nikki Glazer Collab, And That Seth Rogen-Anne Hathaway ‘Knocked Up’ Story
Judd Apatow has discussed his Emmy-nominated documentary, Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, praising Brooks as a formative influence on generations of comedians. He said Brooks’s work combined broad, uncompromising comedy with attacks on Nazis, fascism, racism and government mistreatment, which Apatow and co-director Michael Bonfiglio believe explains its enduring appeal. The two-part HBO…
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Guide: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Characters – Every Hero Revealed So Far
Nintendo has revealed the first 17 characters for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, due to launch on 17 September. The guide matters because it outlines the playable cast and their likely combat roles, suggesting team building will again be central to the strategy game. – Four main protagonists: Cai, Dietrich, Leda and Queen Theodora of Saramis.…
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New SHADOWS FALL Album Is ‘Done’, Says JONATHAN DONAIS
Shadows Fall guitarist Jonathan Donais has said the band’s long-awaited new album is complete, with release planning now dependent on timing and members’ schedules. The record would be the Massachusetts metal band’s first full-length studio album since 2012’s Fire From The Sky, and is tentatively expected in 2027. Donais said he wrote the material by…
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Nexus Mods finally tightens the screws on AI, though it’s still playing softball with the tide of slop
Nexus Mods has revised how it labels generative-AI use in uploaded mods, replacing its broad AI-generated-content tag with more specific categories. The change should help users distinguish between AI used in a mod’s downloadable material, its promotional media, or as assistance during development, but the platform still permits AI-assisted uploads rather than banning them. Mods…