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Chinese hackers, user lapses turn smartphones into 'mobile security crisis'
A sophisticated cyberattack, potentially linked to Chinese hackers, targeted smartphones of individuals in government, politics, tech, and journalism, raising concerns about mobile device vulnerabilities. US authorities are increasingly focused on China's cyber espionage efforts, including attempts to access texts and calls of Americans and infiltrate telecom networks.
Trump's EU tariff threat could cause economic damage beyond Europe
President Trump's threat of 50% tariffs on EU goods has sparked global economic uncertainty. Analysts warn of potential recession in Europe and slower growth in the U.S., with significant impacts on countries like Ireland and Germany.
Can Pope Leo remain a US citizen now that he's a foreign head of state?
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church, faces a unique legal situation as an American citizen and head of Vatican City. While Americans serving foreign governments aren't automatically stripped of citizenship, the State Department may review cases of foreign heads of state. Despite potential conflicts with U.S.
Trump revives old program, allowing local police to enforce immigration laws
The Trump administration aggressively expanded the 287(g) program, delegating immigration enforcement to local law enforcement. ICE signed numerous agreements, vastly increasing its enforcement capabilities. These agreements allow local officers to interrogate and detain immigrants, raising concerns about racial profiling and lack of oversight. While officials deny racial profiling, critics argue the program terrorizes communities and undermines trust in law enforcement.
CBI Director Praveen Sood gets one year's extension
The Centre has granted a one-year extension to Praveen Sood's tenure as Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), effective beyond May 24, 2025. Sood, an IPS officer from the 1986 Karnataka cadre, assumed the CBI directorship on May 25, 2023, for an initial two-year term.
$1,000 asylum fee? House Republicans propose to hike immigration costs
House Republicans have introduced a proposal to increase fees for legal immigration processes, including a $1,000 asylum application fee and a $500 fee for work authorization every six months. These fees aim to generate revenue for immigration enforcement, potentially raising $77 billion.
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Saying 'thank you' to ChatGPT is costly but maybe it's worth the price
Saying “please” to AI may waste energy and money, but experts argue it fosters human courtesy, affects behavior, and reflects cultural values. While AI lacks feelings, politeness might shape how we treat others—and how AI evolves to mirror human norms and emotions.
Karnataka tech CEO, wife, and son found dead in US home; former colleague mourns 'tragic loss'
While official investigations are underway, the news has sent waves of grief and disbelief through those who knew the couple. Stafford Michahial, Group CTO at PRS Neurosciences and former Deputy CTO at Holosuit, the company Kikkeri founded, shared a tribute with ET, highlighting the profound loss felt by those close to the family.
Who is Mark Kerr? The fighter behind Dwayne Johnson's Oscar-buzzed biopic "The Smashing Machine"
Dwayne Johnson will portray Mark Kerr in "The Smashing Machine." The film explores Kerr's MMA career and personal struggles. Kerr was a UFC champion known as 'The Smashing Machine'. His career was marked by substance abuse and health issues. The film also stars Emily Blunt. It is directed by Benny Safdie.
Karnataka tech CEO, wife, and son found dead in US home; Police suspect tragic murder-suicide
Harshavardhana Kikkeri, an Indian tech entrepreneur and CEO of HoloWorld, was found dead with his wife and son near Seattle in a suspected murder-suicide. The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, which occurred at their home in 129th Place Southeast. Their younger son, aged seven, survived the tragedy.
Billy Joel postpones tour dates to recover from surgery; check new concert schedule here
Billy Joel, 75, has rescheduled eight of his upcoming concerts across different cities as he needs time to recover from an undisclosed medical condition. In a statement, the singer said he is looking forward to getting back on stage and has thanked all his fans for understanding. In February this year, he took a nasty tumble while performing at the Mohegan Sun in Montville, Connecticut.
Ash Wednesday 2025: What to know about first day of Lent, where to get ashes in Central New York
While not all Christians observe Ash Wednesday, those who do usually attend a service to mark the occasion. This year's Ash Wednesday takes place while Pope Francis is still in hospital at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, having been admitted there on February 14 due to a respiratory illness.
Live Nation, concert organiser for Coldplay, Linkin Park & others, to make big announcement for 2025: Here's what we know
Live Nation is set to announce a major concert at different locations across the United Stated. Live Nation has called press conference in Utah, Charlotte. Speculation surrounds potential performers, with Billy Joel emerging as a strong candidate. Other possibilities include Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, and Paul McCartney. The official announcement will be made on Thursday morning.
For asylum seekers, giant US immigration backlog can be a boon
The huge backlog of cases in US immigration courts is encouraging more migrants to enter the country knowing they can work legally without being deported while their cases are being processed. The approximately 650 immigration judges are managing more than 2.4 million cases, with 313,000 cases terminated last year but over 700,000 new cases submitted this year.
Google Doodle honours legendary American photographer Corky Lee. See who is he
Google Doodle is celebrating the contributions made by the photographer Corky Lee. Learn more about the popular American activist and journalist.
Musk took over Twitter. Then some users began testing chaos
Twitter has made no announcements of any immediate policy changes and in a tweet posted on Friday afternoon, Musk said Twitter will be forming a "content moderation council with widely diverse viewpoints," and "no major content decisions or account reinstatements will happen before that council convenes."
‘The East Is Rising’: President Xi Jinping maps out China’s post-COVID ascent
“The biggest source of chaos in the present-day world is the United States,” Xi said, a county official in northwest China recounted in a speech published last week on a government website.
Facebook makes a power move in Australia - and may regret it
The power play - a response to an Australian law that would compel Facebook to pay publishers for using their news stories - might easily backfire, given how concerned many governments have grown about the company's unchecked influence over society, democracy and political discourse.
View: India needs structural reforms for growth to make a strong comeback
In response to a crisis such as the current pandemic, India needs to come up with an effective rescue plan.
Economist Arvind Panagariya to bring together experts in research initiative on Indian economic policies
"India's reform process is far from over. Good progress has been made but a considerable distance is still to be covered.
IIMK to organise 5-day communication course from December 18
This course will cover the principles and practice of effective communication from analysing the communication context and dynamics of relational status to delivering ideas,
Hillary Clinton gains ground in key states, Trump slips in popularity
She has the lead in polls of states such as Ohio and Pennsylvania and appears to expand the map with victories in traditionally red states like Georgia.
Carbon dioxide in office slows thinking: Study
It’s tempting to conclude from the climate change debate that all that carbon dioxide in the air is making everybody dumber.
Want to study abroad? Here's a list of 20 most popular college programs
The Princeton Review recently released its 2016 college rankings, which included a ranking of the 20 most popular study abroad programs in the country.
Why Einstein's theory of gravity has become the most important task for physicists after a century
In the next few decades, finishing what Einstein began may turn out to be the most important event in science for a long time.
Bengaluru boy gets offers from 6 US varsities, picks Princeton
Two of the six varsities -Princeton, Harvard, Maxwell Institute (Syracuse University), Duke, Georgetown and Carnegie Mellon - even offered to waive his tuition fee and provide aid.
Syracuse University to launch Harry Potter based programme to motivate students
Kevin Bailey says like JK Rowling, Whitman School of Management took its cues from the long history of residential colleges at Oxford University.
China will not benefit from confrontation with India: James Steinberg, Former US Deputy Secretary of States
Former US Deputy Secretary of States said that Chinese leadership should introspect on their future strategy and the country should act responsibly.
India model of development is worth emulating, says US
The Indian model of growth, based largely on local consumption and innovation and enterprise, which has unleashed the true potential of its billion plus people in the last two decades is worth emulating globally.
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