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Anthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours
A backdoored Anthropic VS Code extension distributed through Cursor affected up to 5,000 developers. The malicious version installed persistent SSH access and targeted source code, credentials, and developer tools.
Prop 45 in California could be hiding a loophole for data centers
California’s Proposition 45 would accelerate environmental reviews for essential infrastructure, but critics warn data centers could exploit the measure’s broad language to bypass public scrutiny.
In Arkansas, Democrats see an opening at the edge of the competitive midterms map
Arkansas Democrats are mounting unexpected challenges in a conservative state, with Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner and others framing their campaigns around shared values and economic hardship rather than partisan identity.
UK savings: 5% interest rate deals may not last, say experts
UK National Savings and Investments has raised rates on its British savings bonds to over 5% for the first time in nearly three years, though experts warn such attractive deals may not persist long in the competitive market.
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Diageo to nearly double Guinness production and cut jobs in turnaround plan
Diageo’s CEO plans to nearly double Guinness production and cut a significant portion of its 30,000-person workforce as part of a turnaround strategy targeting $1bn in annual savings.
Sweetgreen cuts full-year outlook as cyclospora fears weigh on sales
Sweetgreen slashed its full-year sales guidance due to consumer hesitancy surrounding a cyclospora outbreak affecting fresh produce, despite the chain not being directly implicated in the contamination.
Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million for failing to warn of child safety dangers on its platforms, marking the largest child safety fine against the company.
Thames Water faces row over £1m payment to finance chief
Thames Water paid its chief financial officer a £1m signing fee last month despite financial scrutiny and environmental sanctions against the company serving 16 million customers.
Harvey Nichols warns it could collapse without rescue deal, as bidders circle
Harvey Nichols warns it will collapse without investment as its Hong Kong owner seeks buyers, with Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group among potential bidders for the struggling luxury retailer.
Nigeria’s mass wedding – and how to tell lovers from fraudsters in Kano
Kano, Nigeria hosted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples sponsored by the state government, which spent 1.5 billion naira to cover dowries and household goods while authorities worked to verify genuine partnerships.
Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee
Canada’s federal government mobilized assistance as unprecedented fast-moving wildfires in British Columbia killed one person and forced approximately 22,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
New Houthi missile and drone attacks kill seven in Yemen’s al-Makha
Houthi forces launched fresh missile and drone strikes on Yemen’s al-Makha port city, killing at least seven people and wounding 30 others in attacks that extended a broader assault on government-held coastal areas.
Could Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa become its next prime minister?
Morocco’s budget minister and football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has joined a political party ahead of parliamentary elections on September 23, sparking debate about managerial competence versus traditional politics.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedure
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical examinations and procedures on specialist advice, with observation expected to last two days. The announcement coincided with his 79th birthday.
Israeli forces kill one in Gaza as another body recovered from rubble
Israeli forces have killed at least one Palestinian in Gaza, with another body recovered from rubble, as attacks continue in the war-affected territory.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes in reduced third phase amid unrest
Pakistan-administered Kashmir held its third and final phase of Legislative Assembly elections on Monday, though only four of eleven planned constituencies participated due to regional unrest and security concerns.