Set in the Belgian countryside, Lukas Dhont’s “Close” is about a friendship between two 13-year-old boys whose tender intimacy is tested, tragically, when one seeks to fit in with more macho boys.
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ChatGPT isn’t the only writing assistant that has emerged to replace editors. We tested it alongside two others to assess their strengths and weaknesses.
The week in fake news: It didn’t happen, but it sure went viral online
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. The Associated Press checked them out: Here are the truths behind the viral tales.
Konami Code Backdoor Concealed in Image File of Fake WordPress Plugins
The malware was first detected back in 2019 within a compromised Drupal environment. However, over the last few months, it appears to have surged in popularity among attackers. It tends to be uploaded into WordPress environments as a fake plugin.
Germany In Talks For $18BN National Missile Defense Shield
Germany is in talks with several defense manufacturers to build a multi-layered, anti-missile shield that could cost as much as €17 billion ($18.5 billion), according to people familiar with the matter. https://t.co/OJyaUX4RFM— Faytuks News Δ (@Faytuks…
New Credential-Stealing Campaign By APT34 Targets Middle East Firms
The malware had additional exfiltration techniques compared to previously studied variants
Biden avoids questions on Chinese balloon as Blinken cancels trip
The Pentagon said the airship is ‘currently traveling at an altitude well above commercial air traffic and does not present a military or physical threat to people on the ground’
Ghana athletes aim to give Olympic water polo a new look
Like most aquatic sports, water polo has historically had few players of color. Former professional U.S. water polo player Prince Asante is working to change that, training players in Ghana with a goal of one day sending an all-Black team to the Olympics.
Apple hits 2 billion devices in use, but it’s not all good news
While the Apple install base hits new highs, a combination of pressures hit iPhone revenue.