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Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta suspended Muse’s conversation-sharing feature after researchers discovered users’ sensitive personal and business information could be easily exposed through publicly discoverable web links.
Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth
A critical memory-corruption flaw in EDK2 UEFI firmware affects most of the world’s servers, allowing attackers to execute code during boot before security defenses activate.
Nike’s India campus is a long-term growth bet amid turnaround
Nike announced plans to build a new global campus in Bengaluru, India, as part of its turnaround strategy under CEO Elliott Hill, betting on the country’s growing sports participation and retail potential.
Walmart launches joint membership with Sam’s Club as it leans into delivery, gas discounts
Walmart announced a combined membership with Sam’s Club for $120 annually, offering warehouse access, free delivery, streaming subscriptions, and gas savings to compete for price-sensitive shoppers.
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Liechtenstein to allow women to ascend the throne
Liechtenstein has changed royal succession rules to allow women to ascend the throne, shifting from male to absolute primogeniture for future generations.
America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
U.S. employers hired only 57,000 workers in June while consumer confidence remains depressed despite slight improvement, reflecting economic uncertainty from inflation and geopolitical tensions.
Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Over 200 economists and AI researchers signed an open letter Monday warning that artificial intelligence could dramatically transform the economy and displace workers, calling for urgent institutional action.
The island without child care for babies
Kauaʻi is the only major Hawaiian island without center-based infant and toddler child care, forcing families to rely on relatives, nannies, or sacrifice careers to manage child rearing on the island.
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
Higher fuel prices stemming from the Iran war are prompting many American families to scale back summer travel plans, choosing local destinations and shorter trips over expensive vacations.
Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?
A passenger on a Ryanair-Air Malta flight was nearly pulled out through a broken window mid-flight last week after the glass failed due to engine debris at 16,000 feet. The incident was extremely rare but highlights ongoing safety concerns in aviation.
Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops
An ultra-conservative Catholic group ordained four bishops without papal approval in Switzerland, triggering automatic excommunication and raising concerns of potential schism within the church.
Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi skipped a visit to Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender, apparently to prioritize diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.
There’s a reason why Israel has done little to rein in settler violence. It’s not just Netanyahu
Palestinian residents of a West Bank village have remained confined to their homes due to threats from Israeli settlers, drawing international criticism and exposing tensions over settlement policy and law enforcement in occupied territories.
While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Taliban leaders marked five years in power in Afghanistan on Saturday with celebrations, while a UN official warned of a severe human rights crisis affecting women and girls denied education.
EV prices aren’t following the ‘law of used cars,’ analyst says — what it means for buyers and sellers
Used electric vehicle prices have risen 5-7% this year despite high supply, defying typical depreciation trends and benefiting sellers while potentially raising costs for buyers.
Can your tax preparer use AI without telling you? Some experts say IRS rules aren’t clear
Tax firms increasingly use AI in their workflows, but the IRS has not clearly specified whether practitioners must disclose AI use to clients, creating ambiguity around existing privacy regulations.