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Cybersecurity Professor Mysteriously Disappears as FBI Raids His Homes
Xiaofeng Wang, a longtime computer science professor at Indiana University, has disappeared along with his wife, and their profiles on the school's website were wiped ahead of recent FBI raids.Wired - 3d -
Cybersecurity Professor Faced China-Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say
A lawyer for Xiaofeng Wang and his wife says they are “safe” after FBI searches of their homes and Wang’s sudden dismissal from Indiana University, where he taught for over 20 years.Wired - 1d -
FBI searches homes of Indiana University cybersecurity professor
FBI agents executed search warrants last week at two homes owned by Indiana University computer science professor XiaoFeng Wang and his wife.NBC News - 3d -
Nintendo’s mysterious ‘C’ button is for online game chat — with a camera too
The mysterious "C" button on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 system is to open online game chat with family or friends.VentureBeat - 1d -
Yale professor leaving US: Trump launching 'brutal attack' on freedom
A professor at Yale University said Monday he would be leaving his post and the country over the Trump administration’s “brutal attack” on free speech. “The message is that they’re going to do a ...The Hill - 2d -
'Miracles and Wonder' explores mysteries about Jesus with detective zeal
Elaine Pagels remains fascinated by the mysteries of Jesus after decades of study. In her latest book, she revels in the spiritual power of his teachingsLos Angeles Times - 6d -
A Mystery in the Baltic Sea
After a series of suspicious cable cuttings feared to be Russian sabotage, NATO began a new mission called Baltic Sentry to patrol the Baltic Sea. Michael Schwirtz, an investigative reporter with ...The New York Times - 3d -
An elusive worm: the Salinella is shrouded in mystery
A 19th-century zoologist found the ‘little salt dweller’, which could be a portal to the past – if only we could locate it again. Last February, with colleagues Gert and Philipp and my daughter ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Switch 2's Mystery C Button Makes A Weird Sound When Pressed
Another Switch 2 C button tease has arrived courtesy of the Nintendo Today app, on the eve of the big Switch 2 Direct . While we still don't know what the mystery button does, we now know what ...GameSpot - 1d -
After Briefly Disappearing, TikTok Went Back to Normal. Or Did It?
TikTok’s future is in limbo as another deadline looms. For some users, nothing has been the same since those 14 hours in January anyway.The New York Times - 1d -
Professors Pushed Harvard to Resist Trump. Now Billions Are on the Line.
Harvard, the wealthiest school in the world, sought compromise amid pressure to do more to combat antisemitism. The Trump administration is examining its funding anyway.The New York Times - 2d -
An MIT-educated professor, the New York Yankees and the bat that could be changing baseball
After the Yankees' home run barrage with bats that look like bowling pins, the innovation is sweeping baseball.ESPN - 1d -
GTA 6 Release Date Remaining A Mystery Could Be On Purpose
One of the biggest unanswered questions in all of gaming for 2025 is when GTA VI will be released. Take-Two and developer Rockstar Games have yet to announce a date, and that could be part of the ...GameSpot - 3d -
Scientists release plans for an even bigger atom smasher to address the mysteries of physics
GENEVA — Top minds at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could vastly improve research into the remaining enigmas of physics.NBC News - 2d -
A Mysterious Group Says Its Mission Is to Expose Antisemitic Students
Civil rights advocates say Canary Mission is doxxing critics of Israel and providing a possible road map for immigration agents as they sweep up students in a campus crackdown.The New York Times - 2d -
Search for Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Continues as Crews Work to Extract Vehicle
The search in dense, muddy swampland came after the U.S. Army vehicle disappeared in a waterlogged area on Tuesday.The New York Times - 6d -
American academics seek exile as Trump attacks universities
Professors flee elite US institutions in the face of what many characterise as a direct assault on education and scienceFinancial Times - 3d -
Why astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could potentially strike the moon
Astronomers have gotten a glimpse of the "city-killer" asteroid before it disappears until 2028, according to NASA.ABC News - 10h -
Indiana U. fired cybersecurity professor XiaoFeng Wang on day FBI searched his homes: Union
XiaoFeng Wang's research at Indiana University focused on security and privacy issues in mobile and cloud computing, and privacy issues in human genomic data.CNBC - 3d -
Shin Megami Tensei Fans Can Save On Raidou Remastered Preorders
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Launch Edition $50 for console / $44 (was $50) for ...GameSpot - 3d -
Arizona State freshman phenom Jayden Quaintance has surgery to repair torn ACL
The mystery has been cleared up for the Sun Devils. Jayden Quaintance had a torn ACL, his father said.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Eli Lilly Drug Reduces Mysterious Lp(a) Particle Involved in Heart Attack Risk
The Eli Lilly drug caused a major drop in the blood levels of Lp(a), but further research is needed to show that it will prevent heart attacks and strokes.The New York Times - 4d -
Americans are beginning to fear dissent. That’s exactly what Trump wants | Robert Reich
Attacks on the pillars of civil society are chilling speech. But American democracy was built on criticism. I was talking recently to a friend who’s a professor at Columbia University about what’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid for earthquake victims as airstrikes continue
Doctors helping with aftermath of disaster and UN special rapporteur say aid is disappearing or being blocked in some areas. Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guide Myanmar’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
Death at the Front Door: Who Shot Heidi Firkus?
A frantic 911 call captures the sound of a gunshot as a couple reports a break-in. How did the intruder disappear? "48 Hours" contributor Jamie Yuccas reports.CBS News - 22h -
Liechtenstein's public radio station ceases broadcasting after funding withdrawn
Tiny Liechtenstein’s public radio broadcaster is to disappear from the airwaves after voters decided to pull state funding and the government was unable to find a way to privatize itABC News - 15h -
Harvard-trained expert: 3 quick habits for a happier life—they take less than 20 minutes a day
Most people are wrong about what makes them happy, says Yale psychology professor and Harvard-trained happiness expert Laurie Santos. Here's what to do about it.CNBC - 5d -
Oliver Stone to testify at John F Kennedy assassination hearing
The director, whose film JFK has been derided by historians for suggesting the CIA had a role in the killing, will speak to task force aiming ‘to get to the bottom of this mystery’. Film director ...The Guardian - 3d -
Paris 2024 Olympic torches and Dionysus crown from Seine opening ceremony up for auction
Profits from the sale will go to charity groups, organizers said. One of the torches was carried by one of the mysterious masked torchbearers moving across the rooftops of Paris during the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Mole Allegedly Installed By Deel to Spy on Rippling Confesses With Lurid Details
A cell phone destroyed with an axe, a James Bond reference, and a mysterious figure called the Watchman. An Irish court filing reveals how a corporate spy allegedly fed information to Deel from ...Inc. - 1d -
Nintendo Switch 2's C Button Was A "Very Last-Minute Request"
Nintendo Switch 2's C button was a late addition, with a new interview stating it was added following a "very last-minute request." The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2's mysterious C button sparked ...GameSpot - 10h