A former employee at a US defense contractor has been found guilty of stealing valuable hacking tools worth over $1.3 million from his employer, Trenchant. The stolen tech could have enabled government surveillance, cybercrime, and ransomware attacks across the globe. The 39-year-old Australian man, who also worked as the general manager at Trenchant, sold the … Read more
As a pastor and community leader, I’m calling into question whether Mayor Young is the right person to lead Memphis at this critical juncture. By using gratitude to avoid criticism, we risk silencing dissenting voices that could drive meaningful change. Progress shouldn’t be applauded with blind approval; it should be scrutinized to ensure it truly … Read more
UK’s shortest-serving PM, Liz Truss, met US President Donald Trump at his Florida club. The meeting was a significant boost to her already strained political career. Truss posted a photo of the two leaders on Twitter, saying “Right about everything”. This is not the first time she has attended the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), … Read more
Tesla’s plan to integrate its vehicles with Apple’s CarPlay is stalled due to a need for widespread adoption of the updated iOS Maps app in version 26. This delay affects Tesla’s ability to provide seamless integration between its cars and Apple devices. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-15/tesla-carplay-delays-related-to-ios-26-and-fsd-apple-s-new-siri-delays-ios-27
Imagine waking up with no memory of who you are outside your office. This is the chilling reality of Apple TV’s Severance, a psychological horror series that explores the darker side of modern work culture. Creator Dan Erickson’s show follows employees at Lumon Industries who undergo a medical procedure called “severance,” which separates their work … Read more
Several major stocks are worth watching this week. Boeing is near a buy point after seeing a strong move in its stock price. Viking Holdings is still holding steady in a buy zone, while Construction Partners is hovering near an entry point as it gains momentum. Other notable mentions include Axsome Therapeutics and TJX Cos. … Read more
Magicians are experiencing a golden age of popularity. Andrew Spencer, a software engineer from Boulder, Colorado, received an email about a rare opportunity to see renowned magician Dani DaOrtiz perform at Brooklyn’s 69 Atlantic magic venue. Although his girlfriend declined to join him, many fans eagerly snapped up the available seats for the six scheduled … Read more
Calvary Episcopal Church in Calvary, Georgia, is developing a memorial to honor the thousands of slaves sold at a historic slave market where the church parking lot now stands. The Mellon Foundation has donated nearly $1 million ($996,000) towards this project, which will cover costs such as design and community engagement. The “Legacy at 87 … Read more
David Greene, a public radio veteran, never heard of NotebookLM until a former colleague emailed him to ask if he’d lent his voice. The Google AI tool produces podcasts on demand using artificial voices that are uncannily similar to real people’s voices. Greene felt freaked out when listening to the virtual co-hosts engage in light … Read more
Severance has only gotten better over two seasons, despite barely scratching the surface of its complex ideas. The show’s second season expanded its world and explored Mark’s new storyline. However, with incredible writing and many mysteries still unsolved, fans can’t wait for more. One reason Severance takes so long to return is due to industry … Read more