2 more Russian disinformation videos are circulating online, sources say

Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say

Moscow is employing a variety of tactics, including torture and forced Russian citizenship, to try to obliterate Ukrainian identity, former detainees and human rights groups say.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

EY fires workers for taking 2 online training courses at same time

EY employees canned after consultancy rejects claims of multitasking by those who signed up for multiple sessions.

This Expert Says AI Efficiency Soars When it Uses Video to Crunch Numbers

The key to optimal chatbot use hinges on making the right prompt to get the AI to respond precisely. A researcher found out we may be doing it wrong.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Microsoft says Russia trying to smear Harris with deepfake video, AI

Russia is attempting to “undermine” Vice President Harris’s campaign using artificial intelligence (AI) generated videos while China has begun targeting a series of GOP congressional candidates ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Video showing voters' ballots being ripped up is fake, officials say

Law enforcement officials in Bucks County said a video showing ballots being torn up is fake and is being investigated by the FBI.

Politics - CBS News - October 24

Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault video was not leaked, prosecutors say

Prosecutors said they didn't have the video when CNN aired it.

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Intel seeks billions for minority stake in Altera business, sources say

This move that would represent a sharp about-face from its earlier public messaging about the larger company's prospects.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Elliott, Southwest in early settlement talks for significant board representation, sources say

Southwest reports third quarter results before the market opens on Thursday.

Business - CNBC - October 20

Israel blowing up entire villages in Lebanon, security sources say

World - Yahoo News - October 20

49ers' Aiyuk tears ACL, MCL; Deebo in hospital

49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, while Deebo Samuel is hospitalized with a form of pneumonia.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Raiders signing ex-Falcons QB Ridder, source says

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing quarterback Desmond Ridder, a former third-round draft pick, off the Arizona Cardinals practice squad, a source confirmed to ESPN on Monday.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, sources say

Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood mogul whose alleged sexual misconduct fueled the #MeToo movement and who was recently indicted on new charges, has chronic myeloid leukemia, two sources ...

Onions are likely source of deadly McDonald’s E Coli outbreak, USDA says

Batches of the vegetable produced in Colorado, where many people fell ill after eating Quarter Pounders, were recalled. Fresh onions are the probable source of an E coli outbreak at McDonald’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

China targeted phones of Trump, Vance and Harris campaign affiliates, sources say

A broad Chinese hacking campaign against U.S. telecommunication networks targeted the phones of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate.

China-backed hackers targeted Trump, Vance, sources say

Federal authorities believe China-backed cyber criminals attempted to tap into phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance, multiple sources familiar with the matter ...

Data centres could be a source of heat for European cities, says Danfoss boss

Danish executive calls for clear regulation for green transition to avoid the continent’s companies being ‘left on the platform’

World - Financial Times - October 29

121-loss White Sox turn to Venable, sources say

The White Sox are hiring Rangers coach Will Venable to be their next manager after a 121-loss season, sources told ESPN, confirming a report by MLB.com.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

White Sox hire Will Venable as manager, AP sources say

The Chicago White Sox have hired Will Venable to take over as manager, turning to the former big league outfielder to help turn around the team after a miserable season

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

CDC says slivered onions are 'likely source' of McDonald's E. coli infections

Slivered onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are the “likely source” of an outbreak of E. coli infections, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday. The number ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Chicago White Sox hire Will Venable as manager, AP sources say

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Liam Payne's body will be released to his family, police sources say

Liam Payne's body will be released to his family, police sources say.

North Koreans fighting in Ukraine alongside Russians, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that North Korean troops are now fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, appearing to confirm reports that have been circulating in recent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Woodward compares Putin to Hitler, says Russian leader 'trying to play' Trump

Veteran journalist and author Bob Woodward compared Russian President Vladimir Putin to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, claiming Putin is “trying to play” former President Trump, putting the U.S. in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Georgia's president says the country was the victim of a Russian 'special operation' in election

World - ABC News - October 27

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

World - ABC News - October 27

North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine will ‘surely return in body bags’, US envoy says

Envoy to UN Robert Wood gives warning ahead of security council meeting, as US and South Korea defence chiefs urge North Korea to withdraw. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war The ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

North Korean troops in Russian uniforms moving towards Ukraine, Pentagon says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said some of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia are headed towards the border with Ukraine in Russian uniforms and with Russian equipment.

Russian bomb hits building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 3, including 2 teens

Russian forces have struck a residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing three, including two teenage boys, and injuring scores of others

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Pika 1.5 updates again to add even more AI video Pikaffects: crumble, dissolve, deflate, ta-da

The move to further differentiate Pika 1.5 from competitors Runway, Luma, Kling, and Hailuo comes amid intensifying competition

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

Russian prosecutors seek more than three-year prison term for French citizen accused of collecting military information

World - ABC News - October 14

Paul Whelan speaks out after more than five years in Russian prison

Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan spent more than five years detained in Russia before he was released in August in one of the biggest prisoner swaps since the Cold War era. NBC News' Andrea Mitchell ...

This Group Refuses to Stop Tracking Disinformation

Though a larger coalition of fact checkers has disbanded, a team of students and researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle is still working to document how lies online threaten to ...

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

No More Room In Hell 2 Succeeds In The Zombie Genre's Most Important Way

Sometimes people talk about zombie games with an air of fatigue, like they've had their fill and are ready to ignore the concept, but you'll never catch me sounding that way. I play as many as I ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Ozempic and Wegovy considered 'available' after more than 2 years in shortage

The diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy are now considered to be available after more than two years of being considered in shortage by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ...