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Oregon Man Accused of Operating One of Most Powerful Attack 'Botnets' Ever Seen
Slashdot - 21 Aug 2025 00:02
A 22-year-old Oregon man has been charged with operating one of the most powerful botnets ever recorded. The network, known as Rapper Bot, launched over 370,000 DDoS attacks worldwide, including against X, DeepSeek, U.S....
Trump backs down from 250% EU pharma tariff in deal
BBC - 21 Aug 2025 13:46
The US and EU have released details of the new trade deal reducing tariffs between teh two partners.
Scattered Spider Hacker Gets 10 Years, $13M Restitution for SIM Swapping Crypto Theft
The Hacker News - 21 Aug 2025 12:15
A 20-year-old member of the notorious cybercrime gang known as Scattered Spider has been sentenced to ten years in prison in the U.S. in connection with a series of major hacks and cryptocurrency thefts. Noah Michael Urb...
Tim Cook's gift to Trump is mocked by 'South Park'
AppleInsider - 21 Aug 2025 11:46
Continuing the current season's series of digs at Trump, "South Park" has now lampooned Tim Cook's presentation to him of a commemorative plaque.Tim Cook in "South Park" -- image credit: Comedy Ce...
Trump Officials Demanded Confidential Data About Transgender Children Seeking Care
The New York Times - 21 Aug 2025 02:15
A June subpoena to the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia sought Social Security numbers and addresses of patients who received gender-related care, as well as every writing or record made by doctors on such treatments.
Braves' Hurston Waldrep is on a historic rookie run only seen in MLB by Fernando-Mania in 1981
Sporting News - 21 Aug 2025 02:13
This is absolutely amazing in Atlanta.
Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist
BBC - 21 Aug 2025 01:45
The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50.
Jair Bolsonaro Planned to Seek Asylum in Argentina, Brazils Police Say
The New York Times - 21 Aug 2025 01:11
The police said they found a request for asylum, addressed to Argentinas leader, on the phone of the Brazilian ex-president, who is accused of plotting a coup.
US Navy sailor convicted of spying for China
BBC - 21 Aug 2025 01:00
He is found guilty of selling details about warships' locations and weapons to a Chinese spy for $12,000.
The role that began Jared Letos overcommitment to the method: I went off the deep end
Far Out Magazine - 21 Aug 2025 00:30
It set the ball rolling. The post The role that began Jared Letos overcommitment to the method: I went off the deep end first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
Judge Frank Caprio Dies: Caught In Providence Jurist Whose Clips Have Billions Of Views On Social Media Was 88
Deadline - 21 Aug 2025 00:06
Judge Frank Caprio, who starred for two seasons on the syndicated courtroom show Caught in Providence and became a social media star in clips displaying his compassion, kindness and empathy, died Wednesday of pancreatic ...
5 features that convinced me to ditch Chrome for Firefox Focus
Pocket-lint - 21 Aug 2025 00:00
I never thought I'd give up on Google Chrome, but these Firefox Focus features make the switch feel like a real upgrade.
Walmart disappoints Wall Street in one crucial way
The Street - 21 Aug 2025 23:42
Walmart released its second-quarter earnings results.
The future of manufacturing depends on empowering workers
Fast Company - 21 Aug 2025 23:05
Expanding human potential with AI is better for operators and for business. There is a very real anxiety around automation, especially in America-where once-thriving communities have been gutted by waves of displacement,...
Tesla FSD faces more trouble as government opens investigation
The Street - 21 Aug 2025 23:03
Tesla's advanced driver assistance system has been the subject of court battles and regulatory investigations.
Target might be having an identity crisis, but some analysts are still standing by the stock
Market Watch - 21 Aug 2025 22:39Amazon is selling a 'very soft' $26 washable area rug for $12, and 'the pattern is lovely'
The Street - 21 Aug 2025 21:30
"I get so many compliments on how soft it is."
Heres the $863 billion secret Powell, Trump and Bessent arent telling us about gold and bitcoin
Market Watch - 21 Aug 2025 21:20The Rise of Right-Wing Nihilism
The New York Times - 21 Aug 2025 21:00
Rather than conserve or build, some people just want to destroy.
OpenAI CEO joins chorus of industry experts warning about "AI bubble"
The Street - 21 Aug 2025 21:00
The CEOs of leading tech firms are warning about an AI bubble. Investors would be wise to listen.
Trump appoints Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia to new chief design officer role
Fast Company - 21 Aug 2025 21:00
Gebbia, who joined the Trump administration earlier this year, is poised to help lead the next phase of remodeling federal agencies. U.S. President Donald Trump will appoint Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia to lead a team cha...