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Owner of spyware used in alleged WhatsApp breach ends contract with Italy
Exclusive: Decision comes after it emerged an Italian investigative journalist and two activists targeted by Paragon Solutions spyware. Paragon Solutions, whose military-grade hacking software was ...The Guardian - 5h -
Trump tariffs will lead to US brand boycotts, Jim Beam owner warns
Suntory boss expects to sell less in Europe, Canada and Mexico as a result of US president’s protectionist trade policiesFinancial Times - 9h -
House Dem proposes bill named after Musk ending federal contracts for special government employees
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wash.) introduced a bill Wednesday named Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy (ELON MUSK) Act seeking to ban special government employees ...The Hill - 17h -
Google owner drops promise not to use AI for weapons
Alphabet guidelines no longer refer to not pursuing technologies that could ‘cause or are likely to cause overall harm’. The Google owner, Alphabet, has dropped its promise not to use artificial ...The Guardian - 1d -
Italian founder of migrant rescue group ‘targeted with spyware’
Luca Casarini is most prominent person to come forward since WhatsApp said that 90 people, across two dozen countries, had probably been hacked. The Italian founder of the NGO Mediterranea Saving ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ontario premier to end Starlink contract in response to U.S. tariffs
Leader of Canada's most populous province says he's "ripping up" contract with Elon Musk's Starlink over tariff war.CBS News - 2d -
Ontario will end provincial contract with Musk's Starlink amid Trump tariffs
Ontario’s premier said he’s “ripping up” the contract between his province and Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service, following President Trump’s decision to target Canada with 25 percent tariffs, ...The Hill - 2d -
Critic of Italy-Libya migration pact told he was target of Israeli spyware
Husam El Gomati, who reports on links between Italian government and Libya’s coastguard, fears for his sources. A Sweden-based Libyan activist who has been a vocal critic of Italy and its dealings ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Why did we give back this alleged criminal?’ Pressure grows on Meloni after Italy releases wanted Libyan police chief
Critics accuse prime minister of pandering to Tripoli over migration after Osama Najim was freed despite an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes. After stepping off an aircraft belonging to the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Italian investigative journalist targeted on WhatsApp by Israeli spyware
Francesco Cancellato, whose reporting exposes fascists within PM Meloni’s far-right party, condemns ‘violation’. An Italian investigative journalist who is known for exposing young fascists ...The Guardian - 5d -
WhatsApp says a spyware company targeted journalists and civilians in a global campaign
Around 90 users of Meta’s chat service WhatsApp are suspected to have been targets of a spyware campaign conducted by Paragon Solutions.NBC News - 5d -
WhatsApp says journalists and civil society members were targets of Israeli spyware
Messaging app said it had ‘high confidence’ some users were targeted and ‘possibly compromised’ by Paragon Solutions spyware. Nearly 100 journalists and other members of civil society using ...The Guardian - 5d -
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says it's 'difficult for us owners' to match Dodgers' spending
It's tough for the Yankees when the big, bad Dodgers are outspending them.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 30 -
DeepSeek blocked from some app stores in Italy amid questions on data use
Italian and Irish regulators want answers on how data harvested by chatbot could be used by Chinese government. The Chinese AI platform DeepSeek has become unavailable for download from some app ...The Guardian - Jan. 29 -
OpenAI ‘reviewing’ allegations that its AI models were used to make DeepSeek
ChatGPT creator warns Chinese startups are ‘constantly’ using its technology to develop competing products. OpenAI has warned that Chinese startups are “constantly” using its technology to develop ...The Guardian - Jan. 29 -
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner laments Dodgers' spending spree: 'It's difficult for most of us owners'
Steinbrenner's estimated net worth is $1.5 billion, according to ForbesCBS Sports - Jan. 29 -
Yankees plan to discuss contract extension with manager Aaron Boone, owner Hal Steinbrenner says
Boone led the Yankees to the American League pennant last season but is entering the final year of his contractCBS Sports - Jan. 29 -
A$AP Rocky trial: day ends with cliffhanger at moment of alleged gunfire
Hip-hop star’s friend and key witness, A$AP Relli, testified regarding fraying relationship and seeming standoff . A$AP Rocky’s accuser, former friend and the key witness at his trial testified ...The Guardian - Jan. 29 -
Al Hilal, Neymar reach agreement to end contract
Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal announced on Monday that they had reached an agreement with Neymar to terminate his contract and open the door for a return to Santos for the Brazil international.ESPN - Jan. 28 -
Neil Gaiman dropped by US comics publisher after sexual misconduct allegations
Dark Horse Comics has cancelled the Anansi Boys series after seven issues, following accusations of misconduct made against the author by multiple women. A US publisher of comics by Neil Gaiman has ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
Leslie Odom Jr. denies father's 'devastating' breach of contract, financial elder abuse allegations
Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. says 'I have no choice to defend myself in court' after his father sues him for breach of contract and financial elder abuse.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 24 -
Security breach at US Capitol: ABC News exclusive
A man who toured the Capitol was found with a gun on Tuesday, officials said.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
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Jeffries: Trump expected to find way for TikTok sale to US owner
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said President-elect Trump is expected to find a way for TikTok’s sale to a U.S. owner. Jeffries noted in an interview on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
US Names One of the Hackers Allegedly Behind Massive Salt Typhoon Breaches
Plus: New details emerge about China’s cyber espionage against the US, the FBI remotely uninstalls malware on 4,200 US devices, and victims of the PowerSchool edtech breach reveal what hackers stole.Wired - Jan. 18 -
US woman in court accused of plotting to murder Birmingham shop owner
Aimee Betro, who was extradited to UK, also charged with firearm possession and illegally importing ammunition. A US citizen accused of plotting to murder a Birmingham shop owner has appeared in ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Russian hackers target WhatsApp accounts of ministers worldwide
FSB-linked Star Blizzard attempts to lure email recipients to click on QR code that gives attackers access to account. Russian state-linked hackers have targeted the WhatsApp accounts of government ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
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US woman to face shop owner murder plot charge
Aimee Betro, from Wisconsin, is due in court over matters dating back to 2019, prosecutors say.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Italy frees Iranian wanted by US for alleged illegal drone tech exports to Tehran
Rome decision comes days after release of Italian journalist held in Iran’s notorious Evin prisonFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Italy releases Iranian man wanted by US over drone attack in Jordan
Mohammad Abedini detained on US warrant three days before Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Iran. Italy has released an Iranian citizen wanted by the US over a drone attack in Jordan ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Italy's justice minister seeks to revoke the arrest of an Iranian based on a US warrant
Italy’s justice minister has asked an appeals court to revoke the arrest of an Iranian citizen wanted by the U.S. over a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans a year agoABC News - Jan. 12 -
Death threats by WhatsApp: extortion drains Peruvians’ cash
From barbers to private schools, businesses and individuals are forced to send payments to criminals active across the regionFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Heinrich objects to quick scheduling of Burgum confirmation hearing, alleging protocol breach
The top Democrat on the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee says Republicans scheduled Doug Burgum’s confirmation hearing without their consent, which he called a breach of the Senate’s ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
US imposes sanctions on Orbán’s chief of staff for alleged corruption
Antal Rogán is Hungary’s highest-ranking official added to Treasury list since fall of communismFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
UK police face probe into handling of sex crimes allegations against Harrods owner Al Fayed
U.K. police watchdogs will investigate whether the London force bungled its handling of sex crimes allegations against Mohamed Al FayedABC News - Jan. 8 -
Mohamed Salah future: If Liverpool legend doesn't sign contract extension, where could he end up?
There are reasons why Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich don't make any senseCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
US Blacklists Tencent Over Alleged Ties With Chinese Military
In the world of video games, Tencent is one of the major players in part because it owns Riot Games--the company behind League of Legends --as well as stakes in other companies, including Epic ...GameSpot - Jan. 7
