Clicked wedding invite, lost Rs2.75 lakh: Pune retired auditor falls prey to APK fraud
Pune: Cybercrooks stole Rs2.75 lakh from a 75-year-old retired PMC auditor via a fake online wedding invite that downloaded a remote-access APK.
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Trump weighs in on Flock debate: ‘I like them’
President Trump on Sunday backed the use of Flock cameras, a controversial surveillance tool. “Speaking of [artificial intelligence], Flock cameras. You haven’t talked a lot about these Flock cameras. A lot of law enforcement say they really help them. Would you be willing to back that?” a reporter asked Trump on Air Force One. “No,…
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ confined migrants in ‘small metal enclosures’: DHS internal watchdog
A new report reviewing the conditions at the now-closed “Alligator Alcatraz” center in Florida slammed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for failing to meet a variety of federal standards, describing “unprecedented” treatment of migrants, including containing them in cages about the size of a phone booth. The Monday report from the Department of Homeland…
ClickFix attacks are tricking Mac and Windows users into hacking themselves | TechCrunch
If you clicked on a fake HBO Max ad on Reddit in the past week, you might have fallen victim to a rising "ClickFix" security threat.
‘All of us are going to pay’: 30% of Americans are taking out BNPL loans to pay for groceries, and it’s probably going to cost you
A Washington University study found that as more consumers finance their purchases, the cost of goods goes up for all.
Automattic’s board is reportedly out, after Matt Mullenweg’s 33 hour departure.
Following a very Sam Altman-ish arc, TechCrunch reports that Mullenweg’s return as CEO of the parent company for WordPress has come with the departure of the board that had voted to put him on a paid leave of absence. It notes changes to public bios for Toni Schneider and Sue Decker, and that an internal announcement may come today — if anyone has more info, we’re all ears. [Link: Sources say Automattic's board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg | TechCrunch | https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/14/sources-say-automattics-board-is-out-after-failed-attempt-to-oust-ceo-matt-mullenweg/ | TechCrunch]
Brothers rescue group of elderly people from burning California assisted living facility
(KTLA) — Two young brothers worked quickly to rescue a group of elderly people after a fire broke out at an assisted living facility in Glendale, Calif., on Friday. Glendale firefighters responded to the burning home on the 1800 block of Mountain Street around 4:45 p.m. As the flames grew and heavy smoke billowed from…
GLP-1-driven vitamin deficiency linked to rare brain disorder: Study
Researchers found a rare but potentially life-threatening brain disorder in a small number of people taking Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs.
States and cities sue over ‘public charge’ green card restrictions
A coalition of Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration to block a rule that makes it harder for immigrants to obtain green cards or even enter the country if they rely on public benefits. The 22 states and D.C. are challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “public charge” rule, set…
Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to avoid energy targets as fuel prices rise
President Trump said Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to avoid energy targets in their ongoing war as global fuel prices rise. “Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do likewise!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The post comes as both gasoline and diesel prices are rising worldwide.…
AI leaders call for development slowdown
A growing chorus of artificial intelligence leaders are calling for a slowdown of the technology’s development following a researcher’s ominous warning that AI could soon destroy humanity. Shortly after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called to slow down AI capability development, several of his competitors, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and xAI CEO Elon Musk, followed…
Ballmer apologizes as Clippers accept $30M salary cap circumvention fine
Billionaire owner Steve Ballmer has apologized for his role in an effort by the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap by funneling money to star player Kawhi Leonard through endorsement opportunities. “This has been a very difficult time for everybody associated with the Clippers, and for that, I have sincere regrets,” Ballmer…
Carney Says US Deal Possible, Blow-Up Helped Clarify ‘Red Lines’
The dramatic collapse of trade talks with the US in August helped clarify Canada’s negotiating “red lines,” said Prime Minister Mark Carney, who added he’s r...
Is Trump-era Washington capable of taking on AI?
Concerns that advancements in AI are becoming a threat to humanity dominated discourse in Washington over the weekend and have quickly moved near the top of the congressional agenda. While little is likely to happen weeks before the midterm elections, Democrats and Republicans alike are now grappling with rising anxiety over the issue. Join The…
Ranked: Which Countries Rely Most on U.S. Trade
The United States absorbs just 18% of exports for the average G20 country. For Canada and Mexico, there's a lot more dependence.
Scammers know the best time to text you
Malwarebytes data reveals scam texts peak around noon ET with 874% higher volume than overnight, and Fridays bring roughly 50% more messages.
Your iPhone may die faster this week: Here’s why
As annoying as it may be, it should be short-lived.
GOP congressman who survived plane crash: ‘God was looking after us’
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.), who is running for governor in Wisconsin, on Sunday recounted his experience over the weekend after his plane made an emergency landing on a lake. “We’re really fortunate that God was looking after us last night. And we’re also really fortunate that the first responders, those behind me, the fire department,…