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Iranian hackers ‘shut down British power plant for four days’ in unprecedented cyber attack
Iranian state-linked hackers shut down an unnamed British power plant for four days in what officials describe as the first and most effective cyber attack of its kind on UK energy infrastructure, prompting an investigation by the National Cyber Security Centre and briefings for power industry chief executives. The facility is understood to be a…
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Mark Ruffalo Rejects Paramount’s Claim His Anti-Merger Comments Were “Antisemitic”: “My Views Should Never Be Interpreted as Hostility Toward Jewish People”
Mark Ruffalo has rejected Paramount’s claim that his campaign against the studio’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros involved “antisemitic” language, insisting his criticism of Israeli military action and Larry Ellison’s Oracle should never be read as hostility towards Jewish people. In a statement posted on X, the actor called the accusation “appalling and fundamentally…
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Charlotte crime debate, Sullivan spending scrutiny and Roadless Rule repeal lead this hour
Three distinct US stories dominated coverage this hour before reporting settled. In Charlotte, debate continued over public safety and transit security after high-profile violent incidents, with city leaders weighing whether to pursue up to $150 million in federal public-safety funding from a proposed Department of Justice programme, while some council members raised concerns about federal…
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Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law
Syria has condemned an Israeli air strike on the village of Beit Jinn, southwest of Damascus, which hit a civilian vehicle and injured several people. It is the second Israeli strike inside Syria in a week, with Damascus calling it a violation of its sovereignty and international law, while Israel’s military said it had targeted…
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Bill Maher blasts Democratic Party, says it is fine with religion ‘as long as that faith isn’t Jewish’
Bill Maher criticised the Democratic Party’s approach to religion, arguing that it is accepting of faith only when that faith is not Jewish. His comments add to wider debate over divisions within the party concerning Israel, antisemitism and support for Jewish voters. The article also highlights concern about a growing anti-Israel faction among Democrats. Fox…
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Israeli October 7 survivors conquer trauma alongside legendary rock icons in powerful new documentary
“The Bridge” is a documentary following ten Israeli musicians who survived the 7 October Hamas attack and sought to process their trauma through music. It presents artistic collaboration as a route towards recovery after bereavement and violence, while drawing attention to the personal impact of the attack on survivors. The film was made by Kevin…
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The US is using the wrong measure of pressure on Iran
From Tehran’s perspective, delaying negotiations is not passive behavior — it is an active bargaining strategy.
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Iran says ‘world approved our victory’ over the US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday the war between the U.S. and Iran should end because the world has accepted Tehran’s victory in this conflict. His comments, which were reported by state media, come ahead of new economic sanctions from the U.S. expected next week. “The entire world approved our victory and the U.S. is…
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Golfer Paige Spiranac leaves playing partner speechless with awkward question, LLWS mud & WNBA wiki pages
A light-hearted sports gossip column from OutKick’s “Screencaps” series recaps a viral moment in which golf influencer Paige Spiranac played a round with LPGA veteran Mel Reid and put her on the spot with an awkward “F, Marry, Kill” question involving three legendary female golfers. Reid was left visibly stunned, reacting with a hand over…
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Iran Says The World Has Accepted It Has Defeated The U.S.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran believes the world has accepted its victory in the nearly six-month war with the United States, citing its control of the Strait of Hormuz and refusal to meet US demands. The claim matters because the waterway’s effective closure is disrupting a major global energy route, while Washington is increasing…