X Inc., the social media platform, is recovering from a data center fire that brought down its site for some users on Thursday. The company reported a “site-wide outage” starting at 11AM PT, which was resolved by Friday morning. However, degraded performance issues with login features persist. The fire occurred at a data center leased … Read more
A child in Leander, Texas, has become the first reported measles case in Williamson County for 2025, according to health officials. The child attends Bar W Elementary School and was contagious from May 15 until possibly May 24. The school-aged child is currently recovering at home under isolation, following guidance from the Williamson County and … Read more
Jesse Armstrong has returned with his latest project, a feature-length spin-off series set in a luxurious Utah megalodge. The show, titled Mountainhead, follows the lives of four American tech plutocrats as they gather for an alpha bros’ weekend. The group is led by Venis, a preening Elon Musk-like figure, and includes Randall, an ageing investor … Read more
Xiaomi has launched a new 3-nanometre chip, marking a significant milestone in China’s efforts to increase its self-sufficiency in technology amid tightened US export controls on advanced semiconductors. The move is seen as a major counterpoint to rival products from Apple and Qualcomm. Source: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3311079/tech-war-xiaomis-new-3-nanometre-chip-takes-rival-products-apple-qualcomm
A federal judge has found that the Trump administration “unquestionably” violated a court order by quickly deporting immigrants to South Sudan. US District Judge Brian Murphy issued the ruling, which requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide access to counsel and a private fear interview with at least 72-hour notice for individuals facing … Read more
A security feature on some websites requires users to enable JavaScript in their browser settings before proceeding. This measure is designed to prevent automated bots from accessing the site without human interaction, thereby enhancing overall security and preventing potential threats such as botnet attacks or spam submissions. Source: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/unicef-deputy-executive-director-ted-chaibans-remarks-united-nations-security-council-arria-formula-meeting-freshwater-resources-and-related-infrastructure-under-attack-protecting-water-armed-conflict-protecting
US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Apple, threatening a 25% tariff on its iPhone imports if the company does not agree to manufacture products in the US. In a statement posted to Truth Social, Trump said he had informed Apple’s CEO Tim Cook that iPhones sold in the US would be made … Read more
The G7 finance ministers concluded their summit in western Canada on Thursday, emphasizing unity and cooperation despite ongoing global uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The meeting aimed to address the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs, which have triggered widespread concern over global growth. In a joint statement, the G7 leaders acknowledged … Read more
A website is currently being protected from online attacks using a security service. This action triggered the security solution, indicating that a suspicious activity or malicious input was detected. The cause may be related to submitting specific words or phrases, executing SQL commands, or providing malformed data. To report the issue, users can email the … Read more
US President Donald Trump has cleared the merger of US Steel and Nippon Steel, announcing it will form a “partnership” between the two companies. The partnership is expected to create at least 70,000 jobs and add $14 billion to the US economy. Trump confirmed U.S. Steel’s headquarters will remain in Pittsburgh, while most investment will … Read more