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What Really Happened With the DDoS Attacks That Took Down X
Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that's not how it works.Wired - 4h -
Amazon GameLift Streams lets game devs deliver high-fidelity, low-latency games to players
AWS announced Amazon GameLift Streams, which enables developers to deliver high-fidelity, low-latency game experiences to players.VentureBeat - 5d -
Ukraine launches ‘massive’ drone attack on Moscow
Massive drone strikes on Moscow left a trail of destruction in residential areas in Ukraine’s largest ever attack on the city according to local officials. The attacks come as the U.S. and Ukraine ...NBC News - 6h -
Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage
Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.BBC News - 1h -
At least 6 killed in a militant attack on a hotel in Somalia
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At least 450 taken hostage in Pakistan train attack
At least 450 people were taken hostage and six military personnel were killed when the Balochistan Liberation Army attacked a train in Pakistan.ABC News - 2h -
U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink
The aircraft came under fire as it tried to rescue wounded soldiers, the United Nations said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse, risking all-out ...The New York Times - 3d -
Kyiv launches 'largest' drone attack on Moscow as Ukraine and U.S. try diplomacy
Ukrainian forces targeted Moscow on Tuesday with what Russian authorities are describing as the largest ever drone attack on the Russian capital.NBC News - 9h -
Australian surfer feared dead after shark attack, police say
A surfer is feared dead after being attacked by a shark in shallow water on a remote beach in Western Australia, police said Tuesday.NBC News - 8h -
Separatists say they have taken hostages in attack on train in Pakistan
Separatist militants said they had taken hostages during an attack on a train carrying hundreds of people in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday.NBC News - 5h -
Palantir delivers first two AI-enabled systems to U.S. Army
Palantir is rolling out the first two artificial intelligence-enabled systems as part of its $178 million contract with the U.S. Army, the company said Friday.CNBC - 3d -
Núñez's days at Liverpool might be numbered, but he is still delivering
Mohamed Salah added to his legend, but the Reds' win over Southampton was all Darwin Núñez.ESPN - 2d -
Civil servants told to deliver or leave as Labour overhauls Whitehall
Highest-paid mandarins at top of organisation will face stricter performance monitoringFinancial Times - 2d -
From hover points to trampoline packaging: how Amazon is aiming to deliver by drone
US tech group awaiting approval to start flying packages to customers’ doorsteps in northern English town of DarlingtonFinancial Times - 13h -
Russia launches devastating attack on Ukraine after Trump’s defence of Putin
Latest attacks came hours after Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin was ‘doing what anybody would do’. Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least 14 people and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk
A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.CBS News - 2d -
Moscow and region hit by 'massive' drone attack - Russian officials
At least one person is killed in the overnight attack Russian officials say - coming hours ahead of key talks between the US and Ukraine in Riyadh.BBC News - 12h -
Surfer attacked by shark in Australia is presumed dead, police say
A body has not been recovered after a surfer was attacked by a shark off the coast of Australia. Police say drone footage that captured the aftermath of the incident.CBS News - 5h -
Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyber-attack’ caused X outages
Billionaire owner speculates ‘coordinated group/and or country’ involved after platform was unresponsive for many. Elon Musk claimed on Monday afternoon that X was targeted in a “massive ...The Guardian - 21h -
Party drug MDMA may have protected survivors of Nova attack from trauma, study suggests
Neuroscientists in Israel find signs that the drug helped festival survivors in the attack and the aftermath.BBC News - 3d -
Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report
Calls grow to control military use of unmanned aerial vehicles which, despite claims of precise targeting, are claiming civilian lives. Almost 1,000 civilians have been killed and hundreds more ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘Not good enough and overpaid’: Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s attack on United players
Co-owner backs Ruben Amorim to stay for ‘long time’ He admits not sacking Erik ten Hag in summer was error Sir Jim Ratcliffe has launched a blistering attack on Manchester United players, ...The Guardian - 21h -
One killed in largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, authorities say
At least 91 drones descended on Russian capital, forcing flights and train services to be suspended. Ukraine targeted Moscow early on Tuesday in what authorities said was its largest ever drone ...The Guardian - 11h -
Ukraine, Russia trade attacks as Rubio efforts talks in Saudi Arabia
Ukraine and Russia traded drone attacks as Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds chats in Saudi Arabia with Ukrainian officials. Michael Bociurkiw, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia ...CBS News - 54m -
Explosives-filled caravan planted by criminals to play on fears of antisemitic attacks, Australian police say
A fake plan to attack a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organized crime network in order to divert police resources, Australian police said.NBC News - 1d -
Stocks tumble after Trump imposes tariffs and Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow: Morning Rundown
Trump changes tone on markets as stocks tumble. Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow. Love isn’t blind to politics. Push to treat measles with supplements.NBC News - 7h -
Kentucky's unsung MVP delivers again: Andrew Carr powers No. 19 Wildcats past No. 15 Missouri on the road
Kentucky put a bow on the regular season with one of its most impressive victories of the seasonCBS Sports - 2d -
No. 4 UCLA finds new tough, aggressive approach delivers Big Ten title win over No. 2 USC
Coach Cori Close challenged UCLA to arrive at the Big Ten Tournament as a tougher, more aggressive group than the one that lost to its dreaded rival, USC, last weekendABC News - 1d -
US-Ukraine peace talks begin after Moscow hit by ‘largest ever’ drone attack – Europe live
US and Ukraine officials meet in Jeddah after Moscow authorities said one person was killed in a drone attack on the Russian capital. As the talks in Jeddah take place behind the closed doors, ...The Guardian - 6h -
U.S. and Ukraine discuss ending war as Kyiv launches its largest drone attack on Russia
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials begin peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Kyiv carried out its largest drone attack on Russia since the war began. Russian officials claim they shot down hundreds of ...CBS News - 4h -
Latest on ceasefire efforts in Ukraine as Russia continues attacks
Top U.S. negotiators will meet with Ukrainian officials on Tuesday to try and kickstart ceasefire talks. Meanwhile, Russia is intensifying its air strikes on Ukraine. CBS News' Holly Williams has ...CBS News - 1d -
Palestinians: Casualties after Israeli drone attack in Gaza
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Trump’s Attacks Give Zelensky a Popularity Boost in Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader’s approval rating is rising, and critics have backed off after he was humiliated and criticized by President Trump, who has also demanded new elections in Ukraine.The New York Times - 19h -
Trump’s New Charm Offensive, and a Drone Attack on Moscow
Plus, a D.O.J. dust-up over Mel Gibson.The New York Times - 7h -
Ukraine Targets Moscow With Large-Scale Drone Attack
The assault, which the mayor called the largest on Russia’s capital since the war began, was a reminder of Ukraine’s power to strike as its president proposes an air truce.The New York Times - 36m -
England shine in the sun but Cardiff cauldron awaits
England delivered the scoreline and style that fans craved, but they will face a stiff test to repeat that feat on the final day of the Six Nations.BBC News - 1d -
Trump deported fewer people last month than Biden a year ago, but border crossings have plummeted
NBC News obtained data that provides early indications on how the Trump administration is delivering on promises it made about the immigration crackdown.NBC News - 23h -
Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025) Review: Small but Mighty
For creatives who need the very highest level of performance, the Mac Studio delivers it—and then some.Wired - 5h -
Apple delays Siri AI improvements to 2026
"It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year," the company said Friday.CNBC - 3d
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