French professor facing probe for creating fake Nobel-style prize – only to award it to himself
The fictional distinction was reportedly also awarded to renowned linguist Noam Chomsky in an elaborate – but false – ceremony
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Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping woman
The multimillionaire fashion boss was convicted by a unanimous jury at Cirencester Courthouse last week.
EU prosecutors probe alleged misuse of funds linked to France’s Bardella
European Union prosecutors have launched a probe into a possible misappropriation of EU funds, after a complaint alleged France’s far-right National Rally had used European grants to benefit its leader Jordan Bardella, a source close to the case told …
Dozens of cocaine packages seized in Pacific, 11 rescued from shipwreck
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
China hands two former defence ministers suspended death sentences – Financial Times
China hands two former defence ministers suspended death sentences Financial TimesChina gives suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers CNNChina Sentences 2 Former Defense Ministers on Bribery Charges Th…
New species of wasp named after David Attenborough for his 100th birthday
It is the environmentalist’s 100th birthday on Friday.
Rat virus outbreak sparks grim Covid flashbacks as anxious Canary Islanders brace for infected ship – and ask ‘why us?’
TERRIFIED Canary Islanders fear they will “not be able to cope” when the rat virus cruise ship docks in Tenerife, as they suffer grim Covid flashbacks. The hantavirus-infected MV Hondius is steaming towards the Spanish archipelago, leaving locals anxio…
An interview with Google VP for Health and Home Rishi Chandra on shutting down Fit by the end of 2026, Fitbit’s rebrand to Google Health, Health Coach, and more (Julian Chokkattu/Wired)
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An interview with Google VP for Health and Home Rishi Chandra on shutting down Fit by the end of 2026, Fitbit’s rebrand to Google Health, Health Coach, and more — Google is sunsetting Google Fit by year’s e…
Researcher Shows Edge Browser Stores Saved Passwords in Plaintext
Cybersecurity expert Tom Rønning finds Microsoft Edge loads all saved passwords into computer memory as cleartext, making them easy for hackers to steal.
The Top Security Risks That Rise with Warmer Weather (and How to Prevent Them)
As the weather warms up, daily routines start to shift. Windows are opened to let in fresh air, garage doors stay up a little longer, and more time is spent outdoors. It’s one of the best parts of the season, but it also creates new opportunities for security risks. Property crime tends to increase in […]