Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims reponsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack / TechCrunch
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:20 pm permalink
Amid escalating regional conflict, pro-Israel hacktivist groups claim a significant cyberattack targeting Iranian institutions, with one report alleging a breach at an Iranian bank. This digital offensive underscores the increasingly blurred lines between traditional geopolitical conflict and cyber warfare.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:21 pm permalink
In an ironic twist amid today’s high-stakes digital drama, social media giant X has filed suit against New York over a new hate speech disclosure law it calls a bureaucratic overreach. Critics argue the regulation stifles free speech, and X isn’t holding back as it challenges the measure head‐on.
Bluesky: @djnoneya.bsky.social, @arstechnica.com
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 3:21 pm permalink
In a significant government move, OpenAI has landed a $200 million deal with the US Defense Department to develop advanced AI solutions for national security. This landmark contract underlines the accelerating convergence of cutting-edge AI technology and defense innovation.
Bluesky: @techcrunch.com
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Monday, June 16, 2025, 8:21 pm permalink
The US Department of Defense has finalized a $200 million contract with OpenAI aimed at integrating frontier AI into military operations, including warfighting and cyber defense. Officials stress the pilot project’s potential, even as skeptics muse over the marriage of cutting‐edge tech and battlefield strategy.
Bluesky: @flipperpa.bsky.social
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SaskTel continues offering credits for Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees / Mobile Syrup
Monday, June 16, 2025, 4:21 pm permalink
SaskTel is extending financial relief to residents displaced by wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. Affected communities will receive continued bill credits and data support to help offset rising living costs amid emergency evacuations, as the utility strives to ease the economic burden on evacuated households.
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Dark web drug market busted by European and US authorities - Reuters / Reuters
Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:21 am permalink
European and US authorities have coordinated a decisive operation that dismantled an illicit dark web drug marketplace. The crackdown resulted in key arrests, dismantling a platform that had facilitated large-scale narcotics trafficking and underscoring the international resolve to combat cyber-enabled criminal networks.
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Britain appoints first female head of MI6 spy agency - Reuters / Reuters
Sunday, June 15, 2025, 6:20 pm permalink
In a landmark move, Britain’s MI6 has named its first female head, breaking decades of tradition. The appointment signals a fresh era for the agency, promising shifts in culture and approach while challenging its entrenched legacy. The decision underscores a commitment to diversity and a hint of modern reinvention in a world of espionage.
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The fallout from Israel’s strikes on Iranian energy sites - Financial Times / Financial Times
Sunday, June 15, 2025, 10:20 am permalink
Israeli forces recently launched strikes targeting Iranian energy sites, prompting significant regional ripples and strategic recalculations. In related developments, diplomatic channels have been activated—Cyprus has been tasked with conveying messages from Iran to Israel—and Tel Aviv’s stock market response hints at cautious optimism from investors as analysts weigh Israel’s measured operational successes.
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Minnesota state lawmakers shot, one killed, search underway for suspect, state governor says - Reuters / Reuters
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 2:20 pm permalink
Authorities are probing a deadly shooting incident involving a Minnesota lawmaker, with early reports hinting at a suspect impersonating a police officer. The unsettling event has sent shockwaves through local politics, prompting heightened security measures and urgent governmental reviews amidst a turbulent political climate.
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Friday, June 13, 2025, 1:20 pm permalink
The U.S. Army has tapped top technology executives from Meta, OpenAI, and Palantir to help pioneer its new AI Reserve Unit. In a move that blends military discipline with Silicon Valley ingenuity, these execs are expected to bolster the Army’s tech capabilities amidst rampant innovation and occasional eye-rolling industry skepticism.
Bluesky: @techcrunch.com
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