US and Israel have increasingly been hitting civilian sites in Iran as efforts to end the weeks-long war are under way.
I’m a woman living with HIV – UK aid cuts are a betrayal to women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa
It is a confusing paradox to behold: while financial aid is being slashed, we are also in the middle of a transformative medical breakthrough, writes Yvette Raphael. The needs to support the rollout of the HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir
Apple’s Camera Indicator Lights
A thoughtful review of Apple’s system to alert users that the camera is on. It’s really well-designed, and important in a world where malware could surreptitiously start recording.
The reason it’s tempting to think that a dedicated camera indicator light is more secure than an on-display indicator is the fact that hardware is generally more secure than software, because it’s harder to tamper with. With hardware, a dedicated hardware indicator light can be connected to the camera hardware such that if the camera is accessed, the light must turn on, with no way for software running on the device, no matter its privileges, to change that. With an indicator light that is rendered on the display, it’s not foolish to worry that malicious software, with sufficient privileges, could draw over the pixels on the display where the camera indicator is rendered, disguising that the camera is in use…
Tiny European nation to send troops to Gaza under US-backed peace plan
The plan from the Board of Peace aims to maintain stability and support a transitional administration in the territory
GOP lawmakers and MAGA figures have their say on Trump’s troops on the ground threats
Trump may launch a ground invasion of Iran according to reports as the war in the Middle East enters its fifth week
Trump floats siege on Iran stronghold as Tehran loosens grip on Strait of Hormuz – Fox News
Trump floats siege on Iran stronghold as Tehran loosens grip on Strait of Hormuz Fox NewsIran threatens to ‘rain fire’ on US troops as possible ground war looms CNNIran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking …
How Google DeepMind Chief Scientist Jeff Dean has been an outspoken voice on politics, a rare tech leader openly criticizing Trump actions and an ICE shooting (Katherine Blunt/Wall Street Journal)
Katherine Blunt / Wall Street Journal:
How Google DeepMind Chief Scientist Jeff Dean has been an outspoken voice on politics, a rare tech leader openly criticizing Trump actions and an ICE shooting — AI pioneer Jeff Dean is a rare t…
Scottish Influencer Caught With Cannabis Worth 150,000 Pounds At Edinburgh Airport, Faces Jail
Prosecutor Emma Laing told the court that officers discovered 17 sealed packages inside her baggage, containing a total of 17.7kg of cannabis.
Wedding Photo Sparks Backlash: Candace Owens–Erika Kirk debate turns racial; fans split online
A viral post comparing Candace Owens and Erika Kirk from a wedding photo sparked intense online reactions. What began as a bold claim quickly turned into heated debates, with users arguing, defending, and criticizing each other. The discussion escalate…
Paris ring road go-slow: French hauliers demand fuel aid from government
Hauliers from OTRE stage a go-slow protest on the Paris ring road, demanding stronger government support as soaring fuel prices squeeze margins.