Cloudflare Blocks Botnet Attack on News Website

A recent attack on a news website highlights the importance of online security measures. The incident involved a botnet, which is a network of compromised computers controlled remotely by an attacker. Incapsula, a cloud-based cybersecurity provider, helped block the attack and protect the site. The botnet was attempting to overwhelm the website with traffic in … Read more

Private Credit vs BSLs: Market Trends and Outlook 2024

A shift has taken place in the debt market, with private credit emerging as a viable alternative to broadly syndicated loans (BSLs). Following two years of volatility, private credit’s growth is being closely watched. To gauge its staying power, Alternative Investment Management Association surveyed 200 Europe- and U.S.-based senior lending professionals at firms with assets … Read more

Arab Nations Unite to Reject Trump’s Gaza Plan

Leaders of seven Arab countries gathered in Saudi Arabia on Friday to discuss an alternative plan for the future of Gaza, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s proposal that would forcibly displace its residents. The meeting was attended by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, … Read more

Markets Grow, Fed Eyes Private Credit Risk

Private credit has been a hot source of funding in recent years, growing at an estimated $2 trillion and expected to nearly double by the end of the decade. However, this growth is also creating connections between traditional financial institutions and non-bank firms, such as hedge funds and private equity firms. As these non-bank firms … Read more

Minnesota Lawmakers Warn of Consumer Protection Impacts if CFPB Fades

A federal consumer watchdog’s work pause has sparked concerns in Minnesota, with lawmakers worried about the potential impacts on state residents. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created after the 2008 Great Recession to protect consumers from corporate fraud and scams. As the Trump administration seeks to revamp the government, some lawmakers fear that … Read more

Fortnite’s “Lawless” Season Brings Heists and Pickle Power

Fortnite is shaking things up with its latest season, Chapter 6: Season 2, dubbed “Lawless.” The battle royale game returns to a heist theme, where players can break into bank vaults, rob armored cars, and even pull off robberies on the train. A giant pickle named Big Dill has also joined the fray, rapping its … Read more

Maryland Faces USC in Big Ten Showdown

Maryland men’s basketball continues its three-game homestand against USC on Thursday, seeking to extend its winning streak. The Terps, winners of seven of their last eight games, look to build momentum as they take on the Trojans. USC has made strides under coach Eric Musselman, but faces a tough test against Maryland. The Trojans have … Read more

Severance Season 2: Burt’s Ties to Lumon Revealed

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Episode 6 of Severance Season 2. Outie Irving (John Turturro) appears to be on a mission to infiltrate and possibly bring down Lumon, but a dinner party with outie Burt (Christopher Walken) and his husband Fields (John Noble) has raised more questions than answers. While the evening started off … Read more

No. 5 Houston Hosts Iowa State Without Two Leading Scorers

Iowa State men’s basketball faces a tough test against top-ranked No. 5 Houston on Saturday, but without two of its leading scorers. Guards Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert will not play in the matchup due to illness and muscle strain, respectively. The Cyclones are looking to overcome this absence, having led the Cougars in their … Read more