The Qilin ransomware operation has claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on Japanese brewer Asahi Group Holdings, after listing the organisation on its dark web leak site on 7 October. In the listing, which was first noted by consumer cyber site Comparitech, the Qilin gang said it had forced its victim to shutter six […]
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Astronomers have observed a gigantic cosmic “contrail” in a distant galaxy. The trail of gas and dust may have been churned out by a passing massive black hole, although there are other possible causes, scientists report in a new study. The contrail was spotted in the spiral galaxy NGC 3627, located roughly 31 light-years from
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain These recent sunny days bring the last chances to access the Rhode Island coastline before chillier weather sets in, though that won’t keep Jesse Reiblich away. When he’s not in or around the water—as an avid surfer, diver, and sailor—the University of Rhode Island assistant professor is working on a project
Twenty two new MacArthur Fellows were announced Wednesday. They include, clockwise from top left, Tonika Lewis Johnson, Jeremy Frey, Heather Christian, Nabarun Dasgupta, Tommy Orange, Ángel F. Adames Corraliza, Hahrie Han and Margaret Wicker Pearce. John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation A cartographer, a composer, an archaeologist, a neurobiologist and an astrophysicist are among
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ELWOOD, Ill. (AP) — National Guard troops are positioned outside Chicago and could also be in Memphis by Friday, as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes ahead with an aggressive policy toward big-city crime — whether local leaders support it or not. Troops’ presence at an Illinois Army Reserve center came despite a lawsuit and vigorous
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LA Johnson/NPR New survey data finds that nearly 1 in 5 high schoolers say they or someone they know has had a romantic relationship with artificial intelligence. And 42 percent of students surveyed say they or someone they know have used AI for companionship. That's according to new research from the Center for Democracy and
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The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but that resilience may not last, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says. “Buckle up,” Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in a speech at the Milken Institute think tank on Wednesday. “Uncertainty is
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Costa Rica’s national soccer team faces a defining stretch in their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup. With just two points from their first two games in Group C of the Concacaf qualifiers, La Sele sits in a tight spot behind leaders Honduras, who hold four points. Haiti also has two points, while Nicaragua
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Europe’s top clubs could cash in on streaming rights as Uefa looks to raise over £4bn per year from its next TV deals. Officials from the governing body believe the next broadcast rights sale for Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League games could bring in a minimum of €5bn (£4.3bn) annually. The current
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In a remarkable convergence of musical excellence and traditional Mexican artistry, renowned guitar manufacturer Paul Reed Smith recently presented Maná frontman Fernando “Fher” Olvera with an extraordinary custom instrument that transcends the boundaries between musical craftsmanship and cultural heritage. This unique guitar, painted by master artisan Hedilberto Méndez from the legendary woodcarving village of San
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