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    CIA warned Europe of possible Russian drone attack●The CIA warned European governments of a possible Russian drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy American intelligence𝕏xFRWarDefense4K21 min ago

    American intelligence, according to the CIA's warning to several European governments, indicates Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. The information was reportedly shared with officials in the affected countries. The report is drawing heavy attention across Europe, particularly in Spain, France, and Italy, as concerns grow over Russian covert activity on NATO territory.

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    UK military jamming other nations' satellites, BBC told●UK military jamming other nations' satellites to defend itself, BBC toldYhnWorldDefense17011 min ago

    The UK military is jamming satellites belonging to other nations as a defensive measure, according to information given to the BBC. The disclosure highlights electronic warfare in orbit as an emerging area of military activity, with the UK reportedly interfering with adversarial satellite signals to protect itself. Satellite jamming has become increasingly significant as militaries depend on space assets for communications, navigation and surveillance.

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    A jury has found Facebook liable for deceiving its users in the long-running Cambridge Analytica case, stemming from the scandal in which data from millions of people's profiles was harvested without proper consent and used for political targeting. The verdict marks a rare legal reckoning for the company over its privacy practices. Observers say it could set a precedent for future data-privacy litigation against major tech firms and revive scrutiny of how social platforms handle user information.

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    Ukraine Braces for Worst as Russia Hits Internet Infrastructure●Ukraine Prepares for Worst-Case Scenario as Russia Targets Internet Infrastructure✉newsWarUkraine35 min ago

    Ukraine is drawing up contingency plans after renewed Russian strikes on the country's internet and communications infrastructure. Officials are preparing for a worst-case scenario in which large parts of the network could be knocked offline, threatening government operations, military coordination and civilians' access to information during continued attacks on critical infrastructure.

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    Farmer's early-morning discovery sparks RAF Fairford bomb plot investigation●SUMMARY: What we know so far about the RAF Fairford suspected bomb plot - A farmer driving home in the early hours found𝕏xGBWarTerrorism13.8K21 min ago

    A summary of what is known so far about a suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford in the UK is circulating widely. According to the account, a farmer driving home in the early hours found three white vans blocking a village road with no one inside. She became suspicious and turned around, before reportedly seeing a group described as Middle Eastern-looking nearby. Details of any arrests or charges have not been confirmed, and much of the case remains unverified.

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    China May Let Alibaba Buy Nvidia's RTX Chips●China May Let Alibaba Buy Nvidia’s RTX Chips, Information Says✉newsTechnology32 min ago

    China may allow Alibaba to purchase Nvidia's RTX chips, according to a report by The Information. The potential approval would mark a notable shift in Beijing's stance on access to American AI hardware, which has been tightly restricted amid US-China tech tensions. The report was also picked up by Bloomberg, drawing attention across the semiconductor and cloud computing industries.

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    South Korea and Uruguay are meeting on the football pitch, with Brazilian sports outlet LANCE! publishing a preview offering predictions, analysis and team news ahead of the 28 September clash. Fans in Brazil are searching for line-ups, odds and where to watch as both sides use the friendly to test squads ahead of upcoming competitions.

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    China may let ByteDance and Alibaba buy new Nvidia chips●China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips, The Information reports✉newsTechnologySemiconductors32 min ago

    China is considering allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase new Nvidia chips, according to a report by The Information picked up by CNBC and Reuters. The move would mark a potential easing of restrictions on access to advanced American AI hardware for Chinese tech firms, and comes amid ongoing US-China tensions over semiconductor exports. Markets and industry watchers are following the story closely for signs of a shift in export policy.

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    Scientists Warn Very Strong El Nino May Hit in 2026-2027▼NEDTalk—The Very Strong El Nino of 2026–2027: How a Warm Tropical Pacific Ocean May Reshape Weather Worldwide✉newsEnvironmentOceans21 min ago

    The US National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service is highlighting the outlook for a very strong El Nino in 2026-2027. The agency says an unusually warm tropical Pacific Ocean could reshape weather patterns worldwide, with potential effects on rainfall, droughts, storms and temperatures across multiple continents in the coming years.

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    Manchester City's 115 Premier League charges explained▼Man City vs. Premier League: 115 financial charges explained✉newsSportSoccer12 min ago

    Manchester City are facing 115 financial charges from the Premier League, among the most serious allegations in English football history. The case centers on alleged breaches of the league's financial fair play rules, including claims that the club misrepresented sponsorship revenue and failed to provide accurate financial information across several seasons. Outlets are laying out the specifics of each charge as the long-running legal battle continues to unfold.

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    SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Orbital Mission for Starship Flight 14●Starship Flight 14 Goes Orbital! SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Mission | Starship Update▶youtubeScienceSpace252.8K30 min ago

    SpaceX has outlined plans for Starship Flight 14, describing a mission lasting around ten hours in orbit. The flight profile would mark a significant step for the Starship program, which has been iterating rapidly through test launches from Starbase, Texas. Space enthusiasts and analysts are weighing in on what a longer orbital duration would mean for future missions, including reentry testing and preparations for lunar and Mars ambitions.

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    Israel says it killed October 7 attacker in Gaza●Israel says it killed in Gaza October 7 attacker who abducted hostage couple✉newsWarMiddle East55 min ago

    Israel says its forces have killed in Gaza a militant it identifies as one of the October 7 attackers who abducted an Israeli hostage couple during the assault. The announcement ties the strike directly to the hunt for those responsible for taking hostages, as fighting continues and families of captives press for information. The identity of the militant and further details were not immediately provided.

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    Meta has launched Muse, a new AI agent. Details about its capabilities, availability and intended uses have not been confirmed, and reaction so far is limited to the announcement itself, with technology watchers passing the news along and awaiting further information from the company.

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    A video clip of computing pioneer Alan Kay is circulating on Hacker News, in which he discusses Claude Shannon, the mathematician who founded information theory. The snippet shown references Shannon's work on handling noisy communication channels, a foundational idea behind modern digital communication and computing. Commenters appear drawn to Kay's reflections on computing history and theory, though the full context of the discussion is limited to a single post with around 140 points and no visible thread detail.

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    China Weighs Approving Nvidia Chip Sales to ByteDance and Alibaba●China Weighs Allowing Purchases of New Nvidia Chips by ByteDance, Alibaba✉newsTechnologySemiconductors32 min ago

    Chinese regulators are considering allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase Nvidia's newest chips, according to The Information. The reported deliberations come as Beijing and Washington continue to negotiate over export controls, with Chinese tech firms seeking access to advanced American semiconductors for artificial intelligence work. A decision would signal how far China is willing to relax restrictions on US chip imports.

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    Five arrested on terrorism charges near UK base used for Iran strikes●Five arrested on ‘terrorism’ charges in UK near base used to strike Iran✉newsBusinessLabor41 min ago

    British police arrested five people on terrorism charges near a UK air base that was used in strikes against Iran. The arrests, reported by Al Jazeera, come amid heightened security around military sites involved in the Iran operation. Authorities have not disclosed detailed information about the suspects or the alleged plot.

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    A Quanta Magazine article explaining the holographic principle in physics is being discussed on Hacker News. The idea is that gravity in a volume of space can be described by information encoded on that volume's boundary, as in the AdS/CFT correspondence, suggesting three-dimensional reality may emerge from lower-dimensional information. Commenters on the post are debating what this implies about the fundamental nature of space, time and whether reality is a projection.

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    AI-generated fake intelligence report said to nearly spark a war▼AI generated a fake intelligence report that 'almost started a war'✉newsWar39 min ago

    A report circulated by Mashable says an artificial intelligence system produced a fake intelligence report that, according to the account, 'almost started a war'. The story highlights growing concern that AI-generated disinformation, if it enters intelligence or government channels, could escalate into serious geopolitical consequences. Details about which countries or agencies were involved have not been made clear in the coverage so far.

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    Flutter Entertainment to cease sports betting and iGaming operations in Brazil●Flutter Entertainment - Ceases Sports Betting And Igaming Operations In Brazil As Of Sept 25, 2026 - SEC Filing✉newsCultureEntertainment4 min ago

    Flutter Entertainment has disclosed in an SEC filing that it will cease its sports betting and iGaming operations in Brazil as of September 25, 2026. The filing confirms the gambling group's planned withdrawal from the Brazilian market on that date. Further details about the reasons behind the decision or its financial impact have not been disclosed in the available information.

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    Young users swap Google for AI tools, study warns●Study: Young users (9 to 18Y) ditch Google for AI, with unknown consequencesYhnHealthNutrition6617 min ago

    A new Norwegian science study reports that young people aged 9 to 18 are increasingly turning to AI chatbots instead of Google for information and everyday questions. Researchers say the shift is happening quickly and its consequences for how children learn, judge sources and develop search skills are not yet understood, prompting calls for closer attention from educators and parents.

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    2026 VMAs air tonight: start time, performers and nominations▼2026 VMAs: How to watch live tonight, updated start time, performers, full nominations list and more✉newsCultureEntertainment4 min ago

    The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards take place tonight, with coverage detailing an updated start time, how to watch live, the announced performers and the full list of nominees. Fans are checking viewing details and debating the nominations and lineup ahead of the show, one of pop music's biggest annual award nights.

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    Unanswered questions after alleged UK terror plot arrests●Unanswered questions loom following alled UK terror plot arrests✉newsWarTerrorism53 min ago

    Several arrests have been made in the United Kingdom over an alleged terror plot, but key details remain unclear. Authorities have not fully explained the suspected plot, those detained, or how serious the threat was, leaving open questions about what investigators found and what happens next.

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    Five men arrested in counter-terror probe near RAF Fairford●Five men arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF Fairford | BBC News▶youtubeWarTerrorism301.6K53 min ago

    Counter-terror police have arrested five men as part of an investigation into what they are calling a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. The arrests were confirmed by BBC News, which is leading coverage of the story. Details about the men's identities, the nature of the alleged incident, and any charges have not yet been made public, and authorities have not said whether the airbase itself was targeted.

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    Pentagon Data Breach Exposes US Troops' Information●Troops Exposed in New Pentagon Data Breach: How Many Were Affected?✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity38 min ago

    A new data breach at the Pentagon has exposed the personal information of US service members, with the full scale of those affected not yet confirmed. Reports are focused on how many troops had their data compromised and what steps the Defence Department is taking to respond and protect those impacted.

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    Clinical trial genetic data exposed in academic database breaches●Clinical trial data including genetic and medical history information has been exposed in academic research database breMmastodonScienceBiology328 min ago

    Breaches of academic research databases have exposed clinical trial data, including genetic and medical history information, affecting thousands of study participants. Privacy advocates are urging people to use their HIPAA rights to request their medical records and a list of everyone those records were shared with, and to correct errors. The incident has reignited debate over how universities and research institutions safeguard sensitive participant data.

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    Heavy water isotopes improve weather forecast accuracy●Heavy water isotopes make weather predictions more accurate✉newsSciencePhysics29 min ago

    Researchers report that tracking heavy water isotopes—water molecules containing deuterium instead of ordinary hydrogen—can make weather predictions more accurate. By measuring these isotope ratios in atmospheric moisture, scientists gain extra information about where water vapour originated and how it moved through the water cycle. The finding suggests isotope data could become a valuable addition to existing weather models.

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    Gyazo Breach Exposes 23.6 Million User Records●Gyazo Data Breach Exposes 23.6 Million User Records and Nearly Half a Billion Image Metadata✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity38 min ago

    Screenshot-sharing service Gyazo has suffered a data breach affecting 23.6 million user records along with metadata for nearly half a billion images. The incident, reported by cybersecurity media, is drawing attention to the scale of exposure at a widely used tool, raising concerns about what personal information and image-related data may now be in attackers' hands and what affected users should do.

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    CIA warned European governments of possible Russian drone attack●The CIA warned European governments of a possible Russian drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy American intelligence𝕏xESWorldDefense4K1 h ago

    American intelligence, according to reports shared by the CIA with several European governments, has information that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on one of three Mediterranean countries: Spain, France, or Italy. The warning has drawn strong attention across Europe, topping discussion in Spain, France, and Italy, amid ongoing concerns about Russian hybrid actions against NATO members.

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    South Korea's central bank under fire over staff data breach●BOK faces scrutiny over cybersecurity after staff data breach✉newsBusinessBanking38 min ago

    The Bank of Korea is facing scrutiny over its cybersecurity after a data breach involving staff information. The incident has raised questions about how the central bank protects personal and institutional data, an especially sensitive issue for the institution responsible for South Korea's financial stability. Observers are calling for stronger security measures and greater accountability.

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    Seoul accuses Ukraine of breaching secrecy pact on North Korean soldiers●Seoul accuses Ukraine of violating secrecy pact on North Korean soldiers✉newsWarUkraine56 min ago

    South Korea has accused Ukraine of violating a secrecy agreement concerning captured North Korean soldiers, according to the Financial Times. The dispute touches on the delicate handling of information about North Korean troops deployed in support of Russia, which Seoul has sought to keep confidential. The allegation adds friction between Kyiv and Seoul at a sensitive moment in the war.

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    Walmart denies using personal data to set prices●Walmart says retail giant and AI shopping assistant aren't using personal information to set prices✉newsBusinessRetail43 min ago

    Walmart says neither the company nor its AI shopping assistant uses customers' personal information to set prices. The statement, reported by Fortune, comes amid growing scrutiny of how retailers and AI tools use shopper data for personalized pricing, a practice critics say can disadvantage some consumers.

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    A major incident has occurred near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, but authorities have released few details about what happened. Police and emergency services were reportedly involved, and officials have not confirmed the cause or nature of the incident. Coverage notes that many questions remain unanswered as investigations continue and residents await clearer information.

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    Residents are searching for information about a possible earthquake near Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico. An early report describes a seismic event detected minutes ago in the area, though its magnitude and whether it was felt widely have not yet been confirmed. People in the region are checking for updates from authorities and monitoring services.

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    An NHS trust has removed 10 members of staff from duty following a data breach involving a patient identified as Noah Woods. Details of the breach, including what information was accessed or shared and how many patients were affected, have not been made public. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of how NHS organisations handle sensitive patient data and the disciplinary consequences for staff.

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    States Reach Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach●Attorney General Raoul Announces Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity38 min ago

    Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a multistate settlement with laboratory company Labcorp over the data breach at American Medical Collection Agency, a billing firm that handled patient information. The breach exposed millions of consumers' personal and financial data. The settlement is expected to include payments and stronger data security requirements for the companies involved.

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    Finastra agrees $3.13 million data breach settlement●News - Finastra reaches $3.13 million settlement in data breach lawsuit✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity38 min ago

    Financial technology firm Finastra has reached a $3.13 million settlement in a class action lawsuit stemming from a data breach. The agreement resolves claims brought by affected customers over the company's handling of sensitive personal and financial information. The deal awaits court approval, and details on compensation payouts have not yet been disclosed.

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    Apple finally publishes release notes for tvOS 27●tvOS 27: Apple liefert endlich Release Notes nach Apple hatte zunächst keine konkreten Angaben zu den Neuerungen im ApplMmastodonCultureEntertainment24 min ago

    Apple has published release notes for tvOS 27 after initially giving no concrete information about what had changed in the Apple TV operating system. The details are now available in a support document, drawing attention from German-speaking tech observers.

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    SIMBA data breach exposes details of over 23,000 customers●SIMBA data breach exposes IC numbers and personal details of over 23,000 customers✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity38 min ago

    Singapore telecom operator SIMBA has suffered a data breach affecting more than 23,000 customers, with national identification (IC) numbers and other personal details exposed. The incident is drawing attention to how the company stored and protected customer information, and what steps it is taking to notify affected users and prevent further leaks.

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    Dartmouth agrees to $750,000 settlement over data breach●College reaches $750,000 settlement following data breach affecting 96,000 members of the Dartmouth community✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity38 min ago

    Dartmouth College has reached a $750,000 settlement after a data breach exposed personal information belonging to 96,000 members of the Dartmouth community. The agreement resolves claims arising from the incident, which affected students, staff and others affiliated with the institution. The story is being followed closely as universities face mounting scrutiny over how they safeguard sensitive personal data.

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    Morgan Stanley Leaks Deal List in Email Misfire▼Morgan Stanley Investment-Bank Deal List Leaked in Email MisfireYhnBusinessMarkets1449 min ago

    An email misfire at Morgan Stanley accidentally exposed a list of investment-bank deals, according to a report picked up widely across finance and technology circles. The incident has drawn attention to the bank's internal data-handling practices and the risks of sensitive client information being circulated in error, with commenters debating how common such accidental disclosures are on Wall Street.