Month: July 2023
Paul Rusesabagina Speaks Out on His Captivity in Rwanda
In his first interview since his release from prison, the hotelier-turned-dissident spoke about how he was duped by a Rwandan government informant, and his plans to disregard an agreement to stay quiet.
Schools Say US Teachers’ Retirement Fund Was Breached By MOVEit Hackers
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Two U.S. schools have confirmed that TIAA, a nonprofit organization that provides financial services for individuals in academic fields, has been caught up in the mass-hacks targeting MOVEit file tra…
JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley to boost dividends after clearing Fed stress test
Big banks like JPMorgan are planning to increase their quarterly dividend payouts after clearing the annual Federal Reserve stress test earlier this week.
5.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java on Friday, damaging several buildings and prompting panic.
Riots over teen’s killing spread to Brussels, 64 arrested
Protesters responding to social media callous set fires, constructed barricades, and played chicken with police
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Commentary: Why Ukraine has been unable to capitalise on the Wagner Group rebellion
The short-lived revolt by the Wagner Group in Russia hasn’t yet resulted in any significant military gains for Ukraine. A military historian explains why.
Commentary: Airlines may be reaching limit of passenger tolerance for high fares
Anyone betting that travellers have become immune to price might be taking a big risk, says Peggy Hollinger for the Financial Times.
Commentary: Are we ready for AI nannies to raise our children?
We may live to see a future where artificial intelligence can mimic human behaviours, including the delicate task of raising children. NUS lecturer Jonathan Sim weighs in on the potential pitfalls.