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UK Warns AI Could Target Water Supplies and Police Systems in New National Risk Register
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 06:37
The UK government updates its National Risk Register, highlighting AI-driven cyber threats to infrastructure and launching a public campaign to enhance national resilience against emergencies.
Trump's Hormuz Toll Gamble Ends Quickly: 20% Fee Abandoned After Single Day in Power Play
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 06:22
President Trump has reversed his proposal for a 20% toll on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, following appeals from Gulf allies, opting instead for expanded trade and investment deals
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
BBC - 15 Jul 2026 05:12
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.
This Is a Forever War in the Making
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 05:00
The vague language of the U.S.-Iran cease-fire memo laid the foundation for the wars resumption.
Blood test for Alzheimer's rolled out as part of 'landmark' study
Sky News - 15 Jul 2026 04:23
A blood test which could detect early signs of Alzheimer's is being rolled out to patients via their GP as part of a "landmark" study.
Iran Abused Mobile Networks' Vulnerabilities To Locate US Military In Middle East
Slashdot - 15 Jul 2026 03:30
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: The Iranian government abused well-known vulnerabilities in the global telecoms infrastructure to locate U.S. military personnel in the build-up to the Iran War, as we...
Andy Serkis Directs The Hunt For Gollum In Character: See The Set Footage
Deadline - 15 Jul 2026 02:55
Warner Bros. has released footage from the set of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. In it, we follow the director/star as he transforms back into the titular character. The video begins as Serkis makes his way ...
Cavaliers legend believes LeBron James will have a huge impact if he does come home
Sporting News - 15 Jul 2026 02:38
LeBron James looks like he is nearing a homecoming, which should get everyone in Cleveland excited.
Microsoft Patches Record 622 Flaws, Including Two Zero-Days Under Active Attack
The Hacker News - 15 Jul 2026 01:55
Microsoft shipped its largest Patch Tuesday on record today, and two of the fixes close holes that attackers are already exploiting. The release covers 622 of Microsoft's own CVEs by itsSecurity Update Guidecount, mo...
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 00:39
A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 00:39
A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.
Brace for $4 gas again: How U.S.-Iran tensions are threatening to end the price break at the pump
Market Watch - 15 Jul 2026 00:28Why Is PayPal Stock Surging? Stripe's $53 Billion Buyout Offer Marks a Major Shift in Fintech
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 13:54
Stripe and Advent's $53 billion bid for PayPal highlights a strategic shift towards consolidation in fintech, valuing PayPal's global network over its beaten-down stock price.
Trump Pressures ICE to Resume Traffic Stops After Agency Pulls Back
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 13:23
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered its officers on Tuesday to halt most vehicle stops across the country after they shot two people over the past week.
Newly Leaked Emails Show Todd Blanche Is Spearheading Trump's DOJ Revenge Push
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 13:18
Newly leaked emails suggest acting US attorney general Todd Blanche has been central to Donald Trump's drive to pursue political adversaries through the Justice Department.
China grows at one of lowest rates on record; Thames Water has funds to survive to year end - business live
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2026 13:10
Thames Water says it has £515m cash in the bank as its debts swell to £18.5bnThe CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority has taken a fresh swipe at challengers to the motor finance scandal compensation scheme through th...
Biden Will Release Memoir Just After the November Midterms
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 13:09
The former president announced that the book, Promise Me, America, will come out on Nov. 17, and will cover the tumultuous events of his presidency as well as his re-election bid.
I Play Rocky Trailer: Unknown Actor Wants To Star In Movie He Wrote, But Studios Arent Having It
Deadline - 15 Jul 2026 13:09
Yo, Adrian - I wanna star in this movie Im writing, but all Im getting is no after no. Looks like its not gonna fly now. Heres the first trailer for I Play Rocky, director Peter Farrellys film starring Anthony Ippolito a...
The Big Questions About Jeffrey Epstein: What The Times Has Learned
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 13:08
Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.
Mike Johnson Says Pentagon Wants $350 Billion To Fight 'Communism On Our Own Shores' And Much Of The Request Is Classified
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 13:06
House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a £261 billion defence funding boost, with details largely classified. The request, tied to domestic and global threats, faces scrutiny over its secrecy and scope.
EU lets wearables wriggle out of user-replaceable battery rules
The Register - 15 Jul 2026 13:05What to Know About Todd Blanches Order Granting Trump Immunity From I.R.S. Audits
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 13:04
Acting attorney general Todd Blanches decision to grant President Trump protection from I.R.S. audits is set to be a central issue in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.