Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia’s Internet
Russia is escalating its efforts to curtail online freedom, taking new steps toward a draconian state-controlled internet.
Day: August 4, 2025
China pushes back at US demands to stop buying Russian and Iranian oil
China has taken a firm stance against U.S. demands that it stop buying oil from Russia and Iran or face a possible 100% tariff.
Woman charged after toddler is found in suitcase in New Zealand bus’ luggage compartment – NBC News
Woman charged after toddler is found in suitcase in New Zealand bus’ luggage compartment NBC NewsNew Zealand woman arrested after two-year-old found in luggage BBCNew Zealand woman arrested after 2-year-old girl found alive in sui…
China pushes back at US demands to stop buying Russian and Iranian oil – AP News
China pushes back at US demands to stop buying Russian and Iranian oil AP NewsChina standing firm against U.S. demands that it stop buying oil from Russia and Iran CBS NewsUS-China talks hit energy roadblock: Beijing defies pressu…
Secret filming exposes the ‘madams’ involved in Kenya’s child-sex trade
An undercover BBC investigation reveals the women who involve children as young as 13 in sex work.
An interview with Strava CEO Michael Martin on Athlete Intelligence, the premium AI “coach” introduced in 2024 that has alienated experienced users, and more (Haley Zimmerman/Wall Street Journal)
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An interview with Strava CEO Michael Martin on Athlete Intelligence, the premium AI “coach” introduced in 2024 that has alienated experienced users, and more — Over 150 million peop…
Demond Williams Jr., Zach Durfee impress during Day 4 of UW fall camp
Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. and edge rusher Zach Durfee enjoyed standout days at UW’s fourth fall practice as the Huskies had their most significant scrimmage sessions to date.
Scores dead as boat carrying more than 150 people capsizes off Yemen
Shipwreck in Gulf of Aden leaves only 32 survivors so far, with the rest missing and presumed dead, says UN agencyA boat has capsized off Yemen’s coast leaving 76 people dead and 74 others missing, the UN’s migration agency said.Yemeni security officia…
‘Mayday’ call: United Airlines flight makes emergency landing after takeoff from Dulles- Here’s what happened midair
A United Airlines flight, en route to Munich from Washington Dulles, made an emergency landing after a left engine failure. The pilots of Flight 108 declared “Mayday” shortly after takeoff with 219 passengers and 11 crew members onboard. The aircraft s…
Ninety laptops, millions of dollars: US woman jailed over North Korea remote-work scam – The Guardian
Ninety laptops, millions of dollars: US woman jailed over North Korea remote-work scam The GuardianNorth Korean IT worker infiltrations exploded 220% over the past 12 months, with GenAI weaponized at every stage of the hiring process &n…