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TechCrunchMeet the Chinese 'Typhoon' hackers preparing for war
Of the cybersecurity risks facing the United States today, few loom larger than the potential sabotage capabilities posed by China-backed hackers, which top U.S. officials have described as an “epoch-defining threat.” In recent months, U.S. intelligence officials said Chinese government-backed hackers have been burrowing deep into the networks of U.S. critical infrastructure, including water, energy and transportation providers. The goal, officials say, is to lay the groundwork for potentially destructive cyberattacks in the event of a future conflict between China and the U.S., such as over a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
- Yahoo Finance
Google's new antitrust defense is AI
In response to the Justice Department's proposal to potentially break up Google, the company showed another way tech giants can rely on AI.
- BANG Showbiz
Kanye West ‘told his wife Bianca Censori he wanted to have sex with her mother’
Scandal-hit Kanye West allegedly told his wife Bianca Censori he wanted to have sex with her mother, according to a bombshell lawsuit filed against him by his ex-assistant – who is accusing him of drugging and raping her at a Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs recording session.
- INSIDER
Singaporeans are used to paying less than $5 for a meal. This 30-year-old chef charges double, and diners keep coming.
Gwyneth Ang, 30, is now opening a modern Asian grilled seafood restaurant in Singapore's latest lifestyle hub, New Bahru.
- The Independent
Kanye West accused of drugging and sexually assaulting former assistant at party hosted with Diddy
Allegations are part of suit accusing music mogul of wrongful termination and ‘serial’ sexual harassment
- People
Donald Trump Calls Kamala Harris the R-Word at Dinner with Billionaire Donors: Report
The former president reportedly lashed out about donors not appreciating him at the dinner, according to 'The New York Times'
- INSIDER
I'm a Hindu and my wife is Christian, so we have different beliefs and traditions. Somehow, our marriage still works.
I am a Hindu raised in London, while my wife is a Christian from Pittsburgh. She believed I was going to hell, but we work through our differences.
- Deadline
Ariana Grande & Bowen Yang Kiss To Break “Crazy Tension” In ‘SNL’ Sketch
One of the Saturday Night Live moments that got a roaring reaction this week was Ariana Grande and Bowen Yang kissing. The moment occurs in a sketch where Grande plays a mother meeting her son’s (Michael Longfellow) new boyfriend (Yang). The family plays charades in the sketch, and Michael notes that his mom “is a …
- Hello!
Nicola Peltz's 'no trousers' look for night with Victoria Beckham leaves fans with questions
Brooklyn Beckham's wife Nicola Peltz seriously divided fans when she became the latest celebrity to rock the 'no trousers' trend, stepping out with David and Victoria Beckham wearing nothing but a tailored leotard and tights.
- Evening Standard
Jurgen Klopp slammed by former player after joining Red Bull
Former Liverpool boss has been widely condemned in Germany for joining multi-club organisation
- BuzzFeed
I Just Spent The Past 20 Minutes Laughing Uncontrollably At All These Pictures And Now I Really Need You To See Them
Let me catch my breath.
- BuzzFeed
"I Asked For A Divorce That Night": People Are Sharing The Definitive Moment When They Knew They Wanted A Separation From Their Partner
"I had told him many times over the years that this would be the death of our relationship, and I was right."
- HuffPost
'F**k Off': Megyn Kelly Slams Vogue For Kamala Harris Cover
“What message does this send to little girls?" the conservative host asked.
- Evening Standard
England player ratings vs Finland: Trent Alexander-Arnold stars as Angel Gomes impresses again
Three Lions suspect in defence at times but still too strong for Finland
- Reuters
Analysis-Lessons from Iran missile attacks for defending against China's advanced arsenal
Iran's missile barrage this month against Israel, after a similar large-scale attack in April, shows the value, as well as the shortcomings, of U.S and allied missile defences in a potential Indo-Pacific conflict with China, analysts say. Although differences between the two scenarios limit the lessons that can be learnt, the nearly 400 missiles of different types that Iran has fired at Israel this year offer the United States and China some idea of what works and what does not. For Washington, the main takeaway from Iran's Oct. 1 attacks - the largest sample yet of ballistic missiles fired against modern defences - could be that Beijing's missiles would be more difficult to intercept than Iran's and that the ability to strike back would be needed to deter a mass attack, said Collin Koh of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore.
- The Daily Beast
TV Host Claims ‘Scary’ Diddy Parties Hooked Friends on Drugs
A British TV host has shared insights from inside Sean “Diddy” Combs’ notorious parties, saying that she saw a lot of drug-taking from models who ended up either becoming addicts or meeting an untimely death.Precious Muir moved to New York City in 2005 when she was in her early twenties, and was told she had to “network” with big-name celebrities if she was going to make a name for herself.Muir said she was then approached to attend a party hosted by Combs in 2007 with a driver shuttling her fro
- BuzzFeed
15 Things People Would Never Have Been Able To Identify If The Internet Hadn't Come To Their Rescue
Honestly, I need one of those Victorian-era book carriers, stat.
- The Telegraph
Former Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of raping woman at London hotel
A former Premier League and international footballer has been arrested on suspicion of raping a young woman at an upmarket London hotel.
- The Telegraph
Girl, 13, raped by three strangers who lured her from Tube station to their flat
A 13-year-old girl travelling by herself on the London Underground was raped by three strangers who lured her back to their home.
- INSIDER
A 101-year-old former doctor who worked until he was 85 shared his 3 longevity secrets — including eating sardines
William is 101 years old and walks and lifts weights daily. His doctor said he hopes to live a long life full and stay curious like his patient.