Russia’s president reiterated that attacking NATO countries was a ‘crazy’ idea but warned against Ukraine interference. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that his country would not rule out using nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or territory were threatened. On Wednesday, Putin met in person with leaders from international news agencies, including Reuters and The Associated Press, for the first time since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He answered questions ranging from the threat of nuclear war to possible repercussions for countries that support Ukraine’s efforts to launch attacks within Russian territory. When asked about the…
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Microsoft’s new Copilot+ AI-powered computer history saving feature, Recall, was already being likened to one of the many fictional dystopian tech products found in episodes of Black Mirror on the very day it was announced last month. Now that Recall is in the hands of cybersecurity experts, the reaction to the new Microsoft feature is somehow even worse than what critics imagined. “Stealing everything you’ve ever typed or viewed on your own Windows PC is now possible with two lines of code,” wrote cybersecurity expert Kevin Beaumont, who formerly worked at Microsoft as a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, in a…
The UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has passed a resolution calling on Iran to urgently cooperate and reverse its decision to bar some of its inspectors. There are concerns Iran is trying to develop a nuclear weapon, an accusation Tehran denies. The resolution, drafted by Britain, France and Germany, passed by the 35-nation board of governors was voted for by 20 countries, with only China and Russia voting it down. Twelve nations abstained and one country did not take part. Iran called the decision “hasty and unwise”, Iranian state TV reported. The resolution, passed at a…
For the past few years, live music has enjoyed an explosive post-pandemic revival, as ‘revenge spending’ fans itching to get back into concert venues paid top dollar for massive stadium tours such as Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour and Beyoncé’s “Renaissance.” But a recent spate of tour cancellations and changes by well-known artists indicate that consumers’ appetite for live music may be slowing. On Friday, Live Nation announced that Jennifer Lopez was canceling her “This Is Me . . . Live” tour to spend more time with her family, a week after the Black Keys said they were scrapping an arena…
High-profile players and breakout stars are expected to dominate the limelight at this year’s European Football Championship. But the monthlong tournament in Germany is also the final Euros – and in some cases, the final international tournament – for some of the greatest footballers of the 21st century. Here’s a list of the top five players who are making their final Euros appearance at the 2024 event: 1. Toni Kroos Midfielder Toni Kroos will hang up his boots forever at the end of the Euros as he tries to lead a fading Germany outfit to a dream championship on home…
For Starbucks and Delta loyalty members, the simplest way to earn SkyMiles won’t be as simple anymore. The Atlanta-based carrier announced on Wednesday that it is changing how SkyMiles members will earn miles from Starbucks purchases — but it’s not necessarily all bad news. Effective June 12, eligible travelers will only receive SkyMiles on reloads of $25 or more to their Starbucks accounts. As part of the changes, Delta and Starbucks are incentivizing bigger reloads. Travelers who purchase $100 reloads will receive two miles per dollar spent — a nice bonus for those who drink lots of Starbucks. The earning…
**SPOILERS AHEAD**!!!!!! As the fictional Freud writes of his own approaching death, he foresees the death of his sister Dolfi (who will die three years later in historical time, on the way to the camps). To put it mildly, death is everywhere. “Pain will be with me until I take my final leave,” Freud/Miéville/Reeves writes. He is ready to take it, to be clear. Freud then offers us a case study of a patient he met only three times, the last time when the world was at war. This patient offers Freud a riddle, not unlike the one the Sphinx…
Longtime technology news and review site Gizmodo has been sold for the third time in the past eight years, this time to a European publisher looking to expand its coverage of the digital scene. Switzerland-based Keleops didn’t disclose how much it paid for Gizmodo in its Tuesday announcement of the deal. Gizmodo was part of a $135 million deal in 2016 when Univision Communications bought its previous owner, Gawker Media, after that company filed for bankruptcy in the fallout from a losing legal battle with former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. Univision subsequently sold Gizmodo and the satirical publication The Onion to Boston investment firm…
A local candidate has been reportedly attacked in the German city of Mannheim, five days after the fatal stabbing of a police officer in the market square. The man, described as a local election candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, was left with cuts in the attack, German press agency DPA reported. His party said the incident took place close to the market square on Tuesday night. The local AfD association said its candidate had confronted a man tearing down election posters who then cut him with a knife. He was taken to hospital for treatment, it…
The two men clash over tax, health and the cost of living in fractious debate that failed to land any knockout blows. The leaders of the United Kingdom’s two top political parties have faced off in their first live television debate of the election campaign, attacking each other over issues from tax to immigration and the National Health Service (NHS). Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, the leader of the opposition Labour Party, took the floor on Tuesday night in the northwestern town of Salford with a month to go before the July 4 election. Sunak, whose party…
Americans fear for a future where they age without adequate social support for older adults. According to the newly released Survey on Aging in America, published Tuesday, the vast majority of people under 65—73%—fear Medicare will not be around to support them when needed. It’s a jump from 67% in 2022. The survey, conducted by West Health, a non-profit supporting aging adults, in partnership with Gallup, underscores the growing fear many have of being unable to afford the health care costs of a longer life. Eighty percent of Americans under 62 surveyed are concerned about the future of Social Security,…
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has emerged victorious in India’s 2024 general election, but with a smaller majority compared to 2019. According to post-election analysis by Goldman Sachs, UBS, Bernstein and Citi, this slimmer mandate may push the government – known for transforming India into a global manufacturing powerhouse and making investments in sectors to reduce the country’s reliance on Western nations – to embrace a more populist stance in its third term, prioritizing the demands of lower-income segments and rural development. The NDA’s likely victory signals policy continuity for businesses and startups, with ongoing investment in infrastructure, digitization…