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Global Floods Claim Hundreds of Lives: A Look at the Devastation Worldwide

May 12, 2024,05:07pm EDT Over the weekend, devastating floods swept through several countries, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the lives of hundreds. In Afghanistan’s Baghlan Province alone, at least 315 people lost their lives, with over 1,600 others injured as flash floods wreaked havoc. Among the casualties were 51 children, according to UNICEF, …

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Greta Thunberg Detained During Eurovision Finals Featuring Israel’s Eden Golan

May 11, 2024,04:36pm EDT Eden Golan Advances to Eurovision Finals Amidst Controversy: A Look at the Ongoing Protests and Political Tensions The Eurovision song competition, known for its celebration of music and culture, has found itself embroiled in controversy once again as Israeli singer Eden Golan advances to the finals amidst a backdrop of protests …

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Columbia University President Clings to Position Amid Escalating Student Protests

Updated May 1, 2024 12:37 am ET Columbia University President Minouche Shafik is facing increasing scrutiny for her handling of pro-Palestinian demonstrations, with calls for more decisive action mounting after she called in the New York Police Department to intervene on Tuesday night.   Late Tuesday, hundreds of police officers entered the university campus, breaching …

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Email Security Alert: FBI Issues Warning Amid Hacker Attacks – One Critical Step for Email Senders

May 8, 2024,06:08am EDT Joint Cybersecurity Advisory: North Korean Hacking Campaign Exposed In a collaborative effort, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), and the U.S. Department of State have issued a critical cybersecurity advisory. This advisory serves as a warning against state-sponsored email hack attacks that cleverly evade authentication security measures. …

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Viral AI-Generated Met Gala Pictures of Katy Perry and Rihanna: Tips for Identifying Deepfakes

May 7, 2024,05:04pm EDT  Topline: Counterfeit AI-Generated Images of Katy Perry and Rihanna at Met Gala Gain Traction, Highlighting Deepfake Concerns  Key Facts: Deepfakes, a product of “deep learning” AI, manipulate videos and images, often deceiving internet users into believing false narratives involving celebrities and politicians. While some deepfakes are humorous, like Nicolas Cage inserted …

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Rapper Toomaj Salehi became an icon in Iran. It could cost him his life.

May 2, 2024 at 12:46 p.m. EDT A banner featuring rapper Toomaj Salehi’s image hangs prominently from a Tehran highway overpass, as seen in a video shared on Telegram. Off-camera, a woman recites lyrics from Salehi’s 2021 breakout hit, criticizing authorities: “Forced officer, forced executioner, one who just follows orders, go find a rat hole.” …

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US Labor Market Falls Short of Expectations, Adds 175,000 New Jobs

3rd May, 2024 The United States saw an increase of 175,000 jobs in April, falling short of expectations and marking the smallest gain in six months as the labor market cools down in the world’s largest economy.   This figure from Friday’s non-farm payrolls contrasts with predictions of a 241,000 increase in a Bloomberg survey, …

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Boeing’s Starliner Prepares First Human Launch In Bid To Catch Musk’s SpaceX — How To Watch And Why It Matters

May 3, 2024,07:38am EDT Boeing’s Starliner Ready for First Manned Space Mission, Signaling Industry Competition   Key Points Boeing’s Starliner is set to embark on its inaugural manned space voyage on Monday, a significant achievement for the company amidst challenges and in a competitive race with SpaceX. The mission, scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral …

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Russian Troops Enter Niger Air Base Hosting American Forces

May 3, 2024,02:50am EDT Russian military personnel arrived at an airbase in Niger’s capital Niamey on Thursday, where some U.S. troops are stationed amidst an ongoing withdrawal of American forces from the country, confirmed Pentagon authorities.   KEY FACTS  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, speaking to reporters in Honolulu, acknowledged the presence of Russian personnel at …

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Trump Incorrectly Claims He’s Barred from Testifying in Hush Money Trial

May 2, 2024,06:00pm EDT Former President Donald Trump claimed that he cannot testify in his hush money case due to what he called “an unconstitutional gag order” against him. However, this order does not explicitly prevent him from taking the stand. Trump made the statement after a court session on Thursday, asserting that his legal …

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