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An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: A severe security vulnerability affecting almost every version of the Linux operating system has caught defenders off-guard and scrambling to patch after security researchers publicly released exploit code that allows attackers to take complete control of vulnerable systems. The U.S. government says the bug, dubbed "CopyFail," is now being exploited in the wild, meaning it's being actively used in malicious hacking campaigns. [...] Given the risk to the federal enterprise network, U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA has ordered all civilian federal agencies to patch any affected systems by May 15.

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The child tried to run but tripped before the animal repeatedly bit at his upper thigh.

Muhammad Amaad, 26, said he had to 'defend himself' following PC Zachary Marsden's 'aggression' towards his younger brother.

Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Hailey Bieber led the red carpet glamour at the 2026 Met Gala on Monday.

Keir Starmer's only recent campaigning engagement is believed to have been folding leaflets in Camden - in his own Commons constituency - on Friday.

The Greens' manifesto in Hackney promises to 'de-twin' from the Israeli city of Haifa and help illegal immigrants access council services.

Blake Lively raised eyebrows on Monday's Met Gala red carpet after she appeared to share some stern words with the helpers assisting in lugging around her dress's massive train.

With help from Google and Intel, Big Blue brings new automation to Db2

With help from Google and Intel, Big Blue brings new automation to Db2

IBM has added support for Google Vertex AI and Intel Gaudi to boost the AI-based management of its stalwart Db2 database.…

Donald Trump has revealed his workout routine, or lack thereof.

The BBC are busy setting up for The Celebrity Traitors as the iconic Ardross Castle in Scotland is transformed on Tuesday ahead of the new series. 

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gave an eyebrow-raising answer when pressed on whether the US fields a fleet of deadly aquatic animals.

ServiceNow acquisitions Veza and Traceloop join to monitor agents and AI workflows

ServiceNow acquisitions Veza and Traceloop join to monitor agents and AI workflows

ServiceNow announced an expansion of its AI Control Tower, transforming what began last year as a governance dashboard into what the company now describes as a command center for managing AI assets across an entire enterprise, including those running outside ServiceNow's own platform.…

The Academy has clarified that only human-performed acting and human-authored writing are eligible for Oscar nominations. The Oscars will not ban AI tools broadly, but says it will judge films based on the degree to which humans remain central to the creative work. The BBC reports: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences [...], which controls the US film industry's most prestigious award, on Friday issued updated rules for what kind of work in movies and documentaries would be considered eligible for an Oscar as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology grows. In updated eligibility requirements, the Academy specified that only acting "demonstrably performed by humans" and that writing "must be human-authored" in order to be nominated for an award. The Academy called the requirements a "substantive" change to the rules for the Oscars. The need to specify awards can only go to acting and writing done by "humans" is new for the academy. [...] However, the academy did not issue a ban on AI use in films more broadly. Outside of acting and writing, if a filmmaker used AI tools in their work, such "tools neither help nor harm the chances of achieving a nomination," the academy wrote. "The Academy and each branch will judge the achievement, taking into account the degree to which a human was at the heart of the creative authorship when choosing which movie to award," the group added. "If questions arise regarding the aforementioned use of generative artificial intelligence, the Academy reserves the right to request more information about the nature of the use and human authorship."

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Sabrina Carpenter wowed in a Dior gown made of Audrey Hepburn film reels as she hit the red carpet at the Met Gala on Monday night. 

A rough guide to when your signal will behave, or not

A rough guide to when your signal will behave, or not

Shortwave radio enthusiasts are sure to know the problem: You're trying to tune in to your favorite global broadcast only to find that the signal is fuzzy. Is it you? Your equipment? It might just be the conditions in the ionosphere, which you'd know if you built this DIY device. …