Spanish Word of the Day: Friki
Here’s an example of an anglicism that Spaniards have twisted to give it its own meaning.
Month: October 2025
Skydiver, 52, plunges to her death after ‘faulty’ parachute failed to open during solo jump
A SKYDIVER plunged to her death after her faulty parachute failed to open during a jump.
Rosana Mabel Back, 52, was jumping from her regular local centre near Buenos Aires, Argent…
OneLogin Bug Let Attackers Use API Keys to Steal OIDC Secrets and Impersonate Apps
A high-severity security flaw has been disclosed in the One Identity OneLogin Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution that, if successfully exploited, could expose sensitive OpenID Connect (OIDC) application client secrets under certain circumsta…
Taliban Government In Afghanistan Rejects Reports Of Nationwide Internet Ban
The Taliban government on Wednesday rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and are being replaced.
Broadway actors preparing to strike over union negotiations
Healthcare is a central issue in the ongoing negotiations between the Actors’ Equity union and the Broadway LeagueBroadway actors are preparing to walk off the stage in a strike that would shut down 32 stage productions as theater attendance approaches…
Afghans celebrate return of mobile, internet services after 48-hour shutdown
Hundreds of people poured onto the streets of Kabul on Wednesday night to celebrate the return of the internet across Afghanistan nearly two days after the Taliban shut down telecommunications, sparking closures of banks, businesses and airports, in a…
Greek Ferries, Trains Halted As Thousands Protest Over 13-Hour Workdays
Greek trains, ferries and taxis were halted as thousands of workers, including teachers and seafarers, marched to parliament in Athens in a one-day general strike against labour reforms and a government plan to allow employers to extend working hours
Agnikul Cosmos Unveils Falcon 9–Like Fully Reusable Rocket Roadmap At IAC 2025
India’s private space start-up Agnikul Cosmos announced ambitious plans to build a fully reusable launch vehicle similar to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 at the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney, Australia. The company aims to deliver globally competitive, cost-efficient satellite launch services by ensuring no part of its rockets is expended or left behind.Central to their strategy are
Why a downturn in container markets may not be a bad thing
Buying ships at elevated prices doesn’t make sense, says GSL boss
Federal employee caused shooter hoax to bond with co-workers, prosecutors say
An active shooter hoax that plunged New Jersey’s largest military base into lockdown was prompted by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with her colleagues.