FEATURED
COVID 19 Articles
California’s Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections
California’s Bay Area cities are debating data centre expansion ahead of midterm elections, with residents concerned about energy grid strain and rising electricity costs.
Western Sahara: Morocco celebrates end of the UN mission Minurso
Morocco welcomed the termination of a decades-long UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after Russia and the US failed to agree on renewing its mandate in the Security Council.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in compact AI models could enable self-replicating malware targeting Internet of Things devices, potentially creating resilient computer worms difficult to stop.
333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email
Hackers hijacked 333 Tor exit nodes in early October to intercept unencrypted email and SSH traffic, stealing plaintext credentials and commands from users who bypassed security warnings.
Trending COVID 19 News
Extreme Drought Is Upending River Cruises
Severe drought across Europe has caused record-low water levels on major rivers, disrupting river cruise operations and stranding vessels as operators struggle with cancellations and itinerary changes.
Ixigo’s Next Shift: It’s Exploring a Move Into Corporate Travel
Ixigo is exploring expansion into corporate travel to offset rising airfares impacting its leisure traveler base, noting existing demand from business users on its consumer apps.
Tripadvisor’s Growth Is Way Behind Rivals. Next Question: What Gets Sold?
Tripadvisor’s growth significantly lagged competitors in the second quarter, with experiences revenue rising just 3% year-over-year compared to GetYourGuide’s 34% growth.
Delta Sells Dirt-Cheap Award Flights to Riyadh Ahead of October Launch
Delta Air Lines is offering discounted award flights to Riyadh ahead of its October service launch, with redemptions starting at 15,000 miles for basic economy seats.
Booking Holdings Has Begun Merging Agoda, Booking.com, and Priceline’s B2B Units: Scoop
Booking Holdings has begun consolidating its three brands’ separate B2B businesses into a single platform called Booking Partner Services, with migration already underway.
Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans
Israelis across political and religious lines express concern that younger Jewish Americans are weakening their connection to Israel and viewing support for the state as less central to their Jewish identity.
US asks Philippines to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
The U.S. has requested the extradition of Filipino church leader Apollo Carreon Quiboloy to face charges including child sex trafficking and fraud. Quiboloy, who leads the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, is currently detained in the Philippines on related charges.
A Tibetan studies conference is canceled in Nepal at the request of officials
Nepal canceled an International Association for Tibetan Studies conference scheduled for late August following a request from government officials who provided no explanation for the decision.
UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
UK households will be permitted to install plug-in balcony solar panels from 27 August following government legislation changes, enabling major retailers to sell DIY systems for the first time.
‘I never thought I’d fall for a scam’: the fake Spotify emails that put you at risk of fraud
Fraudsters are sending convincing fake Spotify payment alert emails that direct users to cloned websites designed to steal login credentials and payment information.
Treasury Secretary Bessent backs rate cuts but says he understands if the Fed wants to wait
Treasury Secretary Bessent expressed confidence inflation will moderate, creating room for rate cuts, while acknowledging the Federal Reserve’s caution regarding the ongoing Iran conflict.
Kraft Heinz Q2 2026 earnings beat, raises annual forecast
Kraft Heinz beat second-quarter sales estimates and raised its annual forecasts, crediting expanded marketing and innovation spending under new CEO Steve Cahillane’s turnaround strategy.