Day: April 19, 2023
Discord Leaks Show the Perils of Over-Classification
“The Pentagon will doubtless scrutinize the breakdown and tighten procedures in facilities that handle sensitive information. But there are limits to that approach.”
Airline blunder sells $10,000 Asia-U.S. business class tickets for $300
Eagle-eyed travelers snapped up heavily discounted tickets in the fanciest cabins on All Nippon Airways after a currency conversion blunder.
HSBC shareholders urged to vote against break-up of business
Bank warns spinning off more profitable Asia business would be complex and would lower dividendsHSBC’s board has urged shareholders to vote against a proposed break-up of its business at its annual meeting, arguing that a split would result in a “mater…
Abbott Labs shares pop as revenue, earnings defy steep drop in Covid test sales
Abbott Laboratories said Covid-related headwinds may actually be easing.
“Why Should We Stay?” Meta’s New Round Of Job Cuts Angers Employees
Meta Platforms Inc on Wednesday carried out another round of job cuts, this time hitting engineers and adjacent tech teams, as Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg further moved to streamline the business in a bid to make 2023 a “year of efficiency.”
Iran condemns G7 statement, reaffirms cooperation with IAEA, voices opposition to Ukraine war
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the accusations made in a statement of the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven against the Islamic Republic of Iran as baseless and meddlesome.
Northern Ireland’s DUP resists pressure to end govt boycott
Leaders of the U.K., the European Union and two U.S. presidents have urged Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party to restore the mothballed Belfast government and reap the reward of more economic investment.
Alleged US Pentagon document leaker Teixeira to remain in jail
Jack Teixeira, 21, makes second court appearance, as his lawyers ask for more time before hearing on his detention.
Antiquities plucked from storeroom on Roman Forum display
Remnants of ancient Roman life include rain gutter decoration depicting mythological figures and colored dice, among other items.