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thenextweb.com | 15 min. ago NEW

The UAE is splitting up its $30bn AI data centre after Iran named it as a target

The United Arab Emirates has gone back to the drawing board on the biggest AI construction project in the Gulf, according to an exclusive report by Reuters. The original idea was a single campus covering ten square miles of desert outside Abu Dhabi, roughly 26 square kilometres of computing in one place. What is being drawn […] This story continues at The Next Web

thehindu.com | 36 min. ago NEW

Initiative to improve confidence of govt. school students launched in Perambalur

The six-month ‘Manathil Urudhi Vendum’ programme targets over 700 students of Classes IX to XII studying in three government schools; the structured sessions are to be conducted in batches

theguardian.com | 1 hrs. 9 min. ago

Tartuffe (Remixed) review – Mark Rylance sinks his false teeth into Molière’s trickster comedy

Marylebone theatre, LondonDarren Raymond’s update drops Rylance’s impostor into a Jamaican-Nigerian wedding, with clever rhyming couplets but less political stingSpitting posh platitudes through false teeth so bucked they might enforce a liquid diet, raking one hand across an oily comb-over while the other holds a Bible as tight as a manbag stuffed with gold, Mark Rylance extends the long English tradition of comedy vicars to a French source: Molière’s 1664 comedy Tartuffe, about a trickster who fakes piety to defraud a devout family.The original targeted the Catholic church, the arrows sharp enough that the archbishop of Paris threatened excommunication to any Catholic who saw the play, forcing Molière to write a new version, The Impostor, where the fakery was less directly sacred. Continue reading...

theguardian.com | 1 hrs. 9 min. ago

Memo to King Charles: you can’t stop the Sussexes’ reality show bandwagon. You only spice up the script

Marina Hyde | If the monarch thought his sniffy letter would put Harry and Meghan at a disadvantage, he doesn’t understand how the celebrity world worksOnce again, it has been a lively week for the Real Housewives of Windsor franchise, with Harry and Meghan back in the UK for precisely 12 days before the king fired out a letter via the lord chamberlain on Monday, reminding viewers that the Sussexes are “private citizens” and not to treat them as working royals. You have to say the producers on this unscripted reality show are truly at the top of their game with these targeted provocations. Harry and Meghan duly took the bait and issued an intemperately hurt rejoinder – but we’ll get to that in a bit.First, let’s deal with King Charles’s missive to “relevant senior stakeholders across government, the military and Lord Lieutenancies”. Ugh. Not to be too aesthetically sensitive, but I think we can all live without the sovereign being reduced to the ghastly language of “relevant senior stakeholders”. What next? Seeking “buy-in” for ribbon-cutting events and referring to posies as “high levels of audience engagement”? It does all rather reinforce the idea that the Windsors’ cringe-makingly self-styled “the firm” really is some dreary mid-range company with a wan Meet Our Team page on its website, in which Prince William – carefully photographed without a tie – explains that he “enjoys long walks with the dog and is a passionate Aston Villa supporter”.Marina Hyde is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

thedailybeast.com | 1 hrs. 43 min. ago

TV Icon, 83, Reveals Bombshell Career Decision

Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty ImagesJudge Judy has heard her final case.The iconic TV judge, real name Judy Sheindlin, announced that she is ending Judy Justice after almost five years on the air.The sharp-tongued 83-year-old has been on the nation’s screens for 30 years and was the highest-paid woman on TV, but is now making way for her son, Adam Levy. Read more at The Daily Beast.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 1 hrs. 53 min. ago

Former AT&T worker accused of SIM-swap scheme targeting $600,000 from victims

dw.com | 1 hrs. 55 min. ago

Germany charges 7 suspected Hamas members over attack plot

Prosecutors say the suspects had moved beyond general preparations and were already pursuing a concrete plan for a deadly attack on Israeli or Jewish targets.

defence-blog.com | 2 hrs. ago

U.S. Navy hires small firm for drone-mimicking planes

The U.S. Navy has awarded KestrelX, a small Florida-based aviation company, a contract worth up to $9,987,285 to supply low-observable target aircraft and engineering support for Navy and Department of War training exercises. The Navy did not obligate any funds when it signed the deal, and will instead pay KestrelX as it issues individual task […]

abc.net.au | 5 hrs. 9 min. ago

Former China ambassador warns Beijing is becoming 'smug' and closed

A former ambassador to China has sharply critiqued elements of the Morrison government's response to Beijing's coercion, saying some in the Coalition "almost delighted" in being targeted and "paraded" the famous list of 14 grievances handed over by Chinese diplomats.

iol.co.za | 5 hrs. 39 min. ago

ANC condemns killings of three IFP candidates ahead of KZN local elections

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has condemned targeted killings of councillor candidates, warning that political violence threatens democratic participation ahead of the November 4 local government elections.

smh.com.au | 6 hrs. 40 min. ago

438 rejections, $55,000 and a years-long-wait: How international talent is turned away

While the federal government grapples with population targets, workforce shortages are exacerbated by complex approvals processes.

thehindu.com | 7 hrs. 9 min. ago

What does the newly passed inter-university transfer Bill mean for teachers in West Bengal?

Explained | The statement of objects and reasons of the Bill says the State intends the govt. to optimise the utilisation of human resources in the higher education sector; Opposition MLAs flag that it will lead to selective targeting of academicians critical of the Bengal govt.

dw.com | 7 hrs. 24 min. ago

New California social media laws target addictive features

Several new laws are aimed at "psychologically exploitative" social media functions for children. Governor Gavin Newsom said the laws target the technology behind addictive use rather than age alone.

theguardian.com | 7 hrs. 42 min. ago

Ukraine war briefing: Nato ‘foils Russian undersea cable sabotage drill’

Swindon drone factory was target of Russia plot involving British man, court hears; Poland says Ukraine border crossing came under threat. What we know on day 1,661 Continue reading...

ft.com | 9 hrs. 13 min. ago

[$] Virgin Media O2 owners target £600mn in cost cuts

Telefónica and Liberty Global seek job cuts and other reductions in a bid to calm bond investors

thedailybeast.com | 10 hrs. 49 min. ago

Why Trump’s Got Reasons to Slip Natalie Harp Cash: Author

Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/ReutersDonald Trump’s eyebrow-raising cash gift to his fawning aide could have come with strings attached, his longtime biographer suggested.Appearing on the Inside Trump’s Head podcast, author Michael Wolff theorized that the president’s $45,000 “Cash Gift for Holidays” to his 35-year-old assistant Natalie Harp was not just out of the goodness of his heart.“Why are they getting this money? It’s the classic rhetorical question,” Wolff told host Joanna Coles. “There isn’t an answer, except that I think I have an answer.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

thedailybeast.com | 13 hrs. 27 min. ago

Princess Diana’s Second Most Famous Dress Is Up for Grabs

Anwar Hussein / Getty ImagesPrincess Diana’s most famous outfit, aside from her wedding dress, will be up for grabs for the first time in almost 30 years.On December 9, Sotheby’s will auction the famous “revenge dress” in New York City. The dress is expected to sell for between $150,000 and $300,000 USD.The black silk Christina Stambolian design earned its moniker when the beloved princess wore it the same evening in 1994 that her husband, King Charles III, then the Prince of Wales, publicly acknowledged his infidelity.Read more at The Daily Beast.

theguardian.com | 13 hrs. 53 min. ago

Taipei Story by Rebecca F Kuang review – the torture and hilarity of learning Chinese

An American Chinese student studies Mandarin in Taiwan, in this heartfelt journey of self-discovery and family secretsWhat is Taiwan? A former Japanese colony? A centre of the semiconductor industry? A democracy overseen by American imperialism? China’s next military target? An island of Austronesian Indigenous tribes? Is Taipei a cultural emblem of Taiwan, or just another booming global capital out of touch with the rest of the country? What stories will Lily Chen, an American Chinese student at Yale and Rebecca F Kuang’s funny and deadpan protagonist in Taipei Story, discover in this melting pot while spending 10 weeks learning Mandarin?A prolific maverick with rare satirical wit, Kuang has built a career debunking authoritative institutions. Babel (2022) highlights the prejudices of the British empire through a fantastical Oxford translation institute; Yellowface (2023) transplants a heist thriller into the dark heart of American publishing; Katabasis (2025), a journey into the underworld, gives the academic inferno at Cambridge a new lease of death. Centring on a tough Mandarin language school, Taipei Story explores the torture, hilarity and pretension of learning a second language, but here Kuang also offers a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and family wounds. Continue reading...

thedailybeast.com | 14 hrs. 50 min. ago

Trump’s Twisted Revenge Scheme Ends in Humiliating Fiasco

Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagA Trump goon tasked with investigating the president’s political enemies has thrown in the towel.Joe diGenova submitted his resignation to Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday after less than five months at the Justice Department, according to ABC News.Sources told the outlet diGenova’s resignation comes amid frustration from Trump and senior DOJ officials regarding his oversight of the so-called “grand conspiracy” investigation in Florida.Read more at The Daily Beast.

nbcnews.com | 15 hrs. 3 min. ago

Prosecutor who led ‘grand conspiracy’ probe of Trump targets resigns without charging anyone

Joe diGenova, 81, was part of a group that tried to overturn the 2020 election.

marketwatch.com | 15 hrs. 5 min. ago

SpaceX is inching closer to this lofty $100 billion milestone

SpaceX has set an ambitious revenue target and a newly disclosed computing-power deal could get the company a bit nearer to its goal.

thedailybeast.com | 16 hrs. 29 min. ago

Opinion: The Tragic Truth About How Harry and Meghan Really See Themselves

ReutersFollow Tom Sykes’ royal reporting at The Royalist on Substack, and get exclusive insight on everything going down behind the palace gates.An extraordinary briefing from the Sussexes has revealed that they consider themselves not mere humble private citizens but “public figures.”Insight into the Sussexes’ belief that, despite allegedly accepting Queen Elizabeth’s ruling that they could not be half in and half out, and despite allegedly accepting that they are no longer HRH, they still think they are public figures, came courtesy of British newspaper The Daily Telegraph.Read more at The Daily Beast.

thedailybeast.com | 16 hrs. 29 min. ago

Scouted: Plot Twist: These Cannabis Gummies May Curb Your Appetite and Boost Energy

TribeTokes.Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.Whether CBD or THC, most cannabis products (including gummies) are usually associated with stimulating your appetite (aka giving you “the munchies”) and promoting relaxation—and, with some strains, even sleep. If you’ve ever wanted the mood-boosting benefits of cannabis sans the snacking and napping, THCV, an under-the-radar cannabinoid known for its potentially energizing effects, may be just what you’re looking for.According to TribeTokes, a women-owned cannabis brand, THCV may not only help support focus, energy, and alertness but could also have the opposite effect on appetite as traditional THC. While THC activates receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system associated with hunger, THCV interacts with these receptors differently and is being studied for its possible appetite-regulating effects. In other words, it may offer a gentle mood and energy lift without the usual snack attacks. Read more at The Daily Beast.

kyivpost.com | 17 hrs. 5 min. ago

Poland Expects Russia to Target Its Border Crossings With Ukraine

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday, Sept. 10, that Poland expects Russia to target its border crossings with Ukraine after averting an overnight threat. He cited a similar drone strike on a Ukraine-Moldova crossing, and said the CIA reports warn of “possible events” on the eastern flank.

thehill.com | 17 hrs. 52 min. ago

US military takes lighter touch toward new targets in boat strike campaign

A year into its deadly sea-based campaign to stamp out “narco-trafficking,” the U.S. military is zeroing in on a new target — “floating refueling stations” — and taking a more human approach to sinking the vessels.   Since last September, U.S. forces have carried out more than 60 lethal drug boat strikes and have killed more...

thehindu.com | 18 hrs. 18 min. ago

W.B. Assembly passes Bill for inter-university transfer of teachers and non-teaching staffers

Opposition says the Bill will lead to selective targeting of academics critical of the State government

thedailybeast.com | 19 hrs. 3 min. ago

Scouted: These Burpless Omega-3 Softgels Support Heart and Bone Health

Oceanblue.Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.Omega-3 fatty acids support everything from cardiovascular health to brain function and mood. Yet many Americans don’t get enough through their diets, and supplementation can help fill the gaps. As with most dietary supplements, however, omega-3 formulas can vary widely in dosage, sourcing, and quality. Oceanblue’s high-potency omega-3 capsules combine EPA and DHA (the two primary forms of omega-3s found in fatty fish and algae) with DPA, plus vitamins D3 and K2. The wild-caught formula also helps sidestep one of the less appealing side effects of fish oil supplements: a lingering fishy aftertaste and burps. Read more at The Daily Beast.

nypost.com | 19 hrs. 17 min. ago

Kamala Harris faces first big test for presidential run as she explodes back on to political stage

Harris will campaign for Marni von Wilpert and Richard Pan as Democrats target competitive House seats under California’s new congressional map.

thedailybeast.com | 19 hrs. 40 min. ago

Trump Mocked for Pitching ‘Idiocracy’ Movie Idea as Reality

Reuters/GettyPresident Donald Trump has been brutally mocked by one of his former key suck-ups. The president’s big Trump-a-Palooza midterm convention entered its second day on Thursday, featuring empty seats, stacks of Trump merch, and a speech from the man himself. During his speech, Trump made an unusual claim: If the Republican Party won the midterms, he would ensure every American received $5,000. Read more at The Daily Beast.

thehindu.com | 20 hrs. 11 min. ago

Sudan army shoots down RSF drones near Khartoum: military source

Our air defences engaged and shot down all of the militia's drones that attempted to target areas in northern Omdurman, said a military source

thedailybeast.com | 20 hrs. 17 min. ago

Prince Harry Blames King Charles for Humiliating Snub

Hannah McKay / REUTERSHarry and Meghan have blamed King Charles III for an African country’s decision to withdraw from Prince Harry’s pet project. Uganda told the prince it will not participate in the upcoming Invictus Games, an Olympics-style event for disabled veterans, because it lacks the King’s approval. Its military leader, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said on Wednesday that he was withdrawing from the games to kill any support for “Harry-Meghan nonsense” in the defense ministry. The snub came less than 48 hours after Buckingham Palace confirmed that Harry and Meghan are “private citizens” and not working royals. The statement was written at the King’s instruction and was the first sign of tension between Buckingham Palace and Harry & Meghan since their U.K. return. It is unclear whether the general misinterpreted the King’s clarification. A source close to the Sussexes told ITV News later that night: “Intended or unintended, this is clearly a consequence of the Lord Chamberlain’s guidance regarding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that was rushed out without consultation on Monday.” A Palace source said that the King encouraged all action in support of wounded service personnel. Gen Kainerugaba had earlier written that Uganda was pulling out “in order not to be construed as being opposed to His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, whom we deeply revere.” Gen Kainerugaba, the president’s son, has previously threatened to invade Kenya and declared he wants to marry Beyoncé.Want more royal gossip, scoops and scandal? Follow all Tom Sykes’ reporting at The Royalist on Substack or listen to The Royalist podcast on YouTube.Read it at The RoyalistRead more at The Daily Beast.

thedailybeast.com | 20 hrs. 19 min. ago

This Hot New Pirate Romance Is Guaranteed to Shiver Your Timbers

Photo Illustration The Daily BeastThis piece was originally published on Substack. Get book reviews, recaps, and deep dives sent straight to your inbox by subscribing to On the Same Page on Substack.Yo ho ho, it’s a pirate book for me. And for you too. Victoria Aveyard’s debut adult novel, Tempest, will have you yearning for your own cold-hearted pirate captain—someone who single-handedly makes you question your sanity while also loving you passionately. He’s a seductive male who is sure to capture your heart with his mysterious brooding, and he’s on a slew of Jack Sparrow-like adventures, just with less rum and more spice.The central romance in Tempest is a torturous yet absolutely enthralling slow-burn read—so beware, this book probably isn’t for you if you need your main characters to get together instantaneously. But if Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann’s relationship in the Pirates of the Caribbean is up your alley, it should definitely be added to your reading list. The extreme sexual tension is infuriatingly passionate in its own right, while the characters’ inevitable complete lack of communication and arguing will have you screaming for them to just kiss and make up.Read more at The Daily Beast.

thedailybeast.com | 21 hrs. 5 min. ago

Original ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Star, 80, Reveals Her Injectable Secrets

ABC Photo Archives / Disney General Entertainment ConJaclyn Smith has revealed her method for maintaining a youthful glow at 80.The actress, who portrayed Kelly Garrett from 1976–1981 in the original Charlie’s Angels series, told People that she prioritizes “clean living, eating properly, getting the proper amount of sleep, and a lot of vitamins” to maintain her healthy, radiant appearance.In the interview, Smith wore a sleek green turtleneck that emphasized her bright eyes, while rosy blush highlighted her high cheekbones and taut complexion.Read more at The Daily Beast.

kyivindependent.com | 21 hrs. 25 min. ago

NATO allies disrupt Russian exercise involving secret weapon targeting subsea cables, Reuters reports

The operation was carried out by Russia's Main Directorate for Deep Sea Research (GUGI), which used deep-sea submersibles to simulate deploying the technology, according to two Western officials who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity.

defence-blog.com | 22 hrs. 37 min. ago

Poland unveils a new jet-powered strike drone

Polish defense manufacturer WB Group has unveiled Gladius 2, a new loitering munition built for a reduced radar and heat signature and powered by a turbojet engine for a fast run into the target area. The company also refers to the weapon as Warmate 30, tying it to WB Group’s existing Warmate family of strike […]

thehindu.com | 22 hrs. 50 min. ago

M.A. Baby hits out at ED, accuses it of acting as BJP’s ‘extended department’

CPI(M) general secretary says the agency has made a big mistake by targeting the party. Mr. He criticises Congress leadership in Keralam, particularly Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, for attaching importance to the ED action

thehindu.com | 23 hrs. 23 min. ago

Ahead of Sabarimala pilgrimage season, TDB to ramp up Aravana production

Board is targeting a buffer stock of over 45 lakh Aravana tins ahead of the opening of the pilgrimage season in November

livemint.com | 1 days ago

US senators urge Trump administration to act against 3 India-based cyber firms over data theft allegations

A bipartisan group of US senators has urged the Trump administration to take action against three India-based companies accused of conducting hacking campaigns targeting Americans, US businesses and more than 1,000 lawyers.

thehill.com | 1 days ago

The 9/11 lesson cybersecurity has yet to learn

Twenty-five years later, as cyber threats increasingly target systems that support critical infrastructure, cybersecurity faces a similar challenge: how do we build systems resilient enough to withstand the failure of any single layer?

thedailybeast.com | 1 days ago

Hollywood Star Reveals Decades-Long Rift With Tom Hanks

Win McNamee / Getty ImagesHenry Winkler has opened up about the decades-old fallout with Tom Hanks that began after Winkler was abruptly removed as director of the 1989 comedy Turner & Hooch.Winkler, now 80, had been hired by Disney executive Jeffrey Katzenberg to direct the film, which starred Hanks as a police officer partnered with a troublesome dog. But just 13 days into production, Winkler was suddenly out.Recalling the experience on the YouTube show In Depth With Graham Bensinger, Winkler said he approached the job with enthusiasm but soon realized he may have been overstepping.Read more at The Daily Beast.