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Data Centers Become Targets in Wars in Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East
Military forces have sought to damage the computing hubs that power online services and artificial intelligence systems.
UK is prepared to align with EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, minister indicates
LONDON — U.K. Trade Minister Anas Sarwar has said Britain and the European Union must “work together and act in lockstep” to tackle China’s dominance in the automotive sector.
Tech Stocks Drop Further Amid Doubts Over AI Spending
Tech stocks plunged, led by a steep drop in South Korea’s benchmark index, as concerns over soaring A.I. spending and stubborn inflation fueled a sell-off.
Tough Texts in the Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 7:15-20 – “You Will Know Them By Their Fruits”
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are discussing another text that is often misused in reference to eternal salvation. “By their fruits your shall know them…”. Let’s do a hermeneutics practicum… What are the “Fruits” and who is the “Them?” — Thanks for listening & never miss an episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!
OpenAI Engineer, Who Is Charged With Planting Bug, Advised Saudis
The employee, now fired, had said he advised government agencies in Saudi Arabia. He was also listed as a partner at a venture firm with a Saudi prince.
Roy Cooper and Noam Scheiber: We Gotta Rein Trump In
Elon is now pitching in to help POTUS sabotage Ukraine while Trump makes a payout to Putin and works on his next self-enrichment scheme. A Cooper victory in North Carolina would be key to a potential Democratic Senate majority—a first step to reining in Trump—but the former governor warns Tim that Republicans have historically been undercounted in the polls and his lead should not be taken for granted.
Brussels says EU countries partly to blame for failure on key climate rule
BRUSSELS — EU leaders on Thursday are expected to push the European Commission to further delay major climate rules that governments say are unworkable. But the EU executive thinks they should take a look in the mirror.
EU leaders fight over carbon pricing scheme — live updates
This European Council was meant to move the bloc closer to getting a deal on the bloc’s next seven-year budget. Instead, leaders face two days of talks ranging from energy prices and trade with China to Ukraine, maritime security and migration.
How to watch the EU leaders’ summit like a pro
From China to energy prices, EU leaders face two days of political firefighting. Here's what to look out for.
498 — More From Sam: Bond Villains, Useful Idiots, Firing Squads, and More
In this latest episode of the More From Sam series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events. They discuss Alex Gibney's documentary on Elon Musk, Dara Horn's insights into antisemitism, the Democrats' Hasan Piker problem, Abdul El-Sayed and Zohran Mamdani, the Pentagon's plan to livestream a military execution, Trump's $5,000 voter promise, tech leaders' capitulation to Trump, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.
India’s cockroach protesters defy Modi’s crackdown – The Latest
A fresh wave of protests by India’s youth-led Cockroach movement has been met with a brutal crackdown by Narendra Modi’s government and the closure of a historic protest site in Delhi. Two of the movement’s leaders have been imprisoned for five days for violating suppression measures. The protests, which began over frustration about education and unemployment, are now focused on voting rights. Modi’s government denies claims that it is seeking to disenfranchise millions of voters.
Ukrainian officers warn Starlink slowdown ‘comparable to a nuclear strike against us’
Reported restrictions on Elon Musk's satellite system have revived questions over Kyiv's reliance on a service controlled by a U.S. company.
US-IRAN-YEMEN WARCAST - DAY 229/91 Live w/Malcolm, Dexter, Jacob, Wajeeh
A recording from Jacob Kaarsbo and Black Man Spy - Malcolm Nance’s live video
As Ukraine Raises Alarm Over U.S. Backing, Europeans Pledge Support
President Volodymyr Zelensky, who met with Britain’s prime minister, has said Ukraine received no warning of Russian attacks, but President Trump has said Washington is still “sharing intel.”
Podcast: Be skeptical of health skeptics: When debunking goes too far
Debunking misinformation is a big business. For every health "influencer" selling a supplement on Instagram, there's probably a doppelganger with a Ph.D. making a lot of money arguing against supplementation. That's not inherently wrong—unscientific nonsense should be confronted. But when skepticism becomes our identity, we may reflexively dismiss a conclusion before we've considered all the data. Veteran science journalist Matt Fuchts explains how to avoid the ditch on both sides of the road: hyper-skepticism on one, gullibility on the other.
Are All Believers Guaranteed the Blessings of The Beatitudes
Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are discussing the preamble to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes. Do the beatitudes necessarily describe someone who is a believer? Is the “Blessed” equivalent to the “Believer?” Are the beatitudes a checklist to see who is a “True Believer?” Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus podcast!
The Pandemic Recovery Revolution
In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie speaks with Bruegel’s Zsolt Darvas and Debora Revoltella about the European Union’s unprecedented, joint-debt funded Recovery and Resilience Fund, paid for with the NextGenerationEU bond sales program. As the European Commission gets ready to make the program’s final disbursements, did the project work? How much of its promised funding was actually spent? Did countries meet the conditions they agreed were necessary to get EU money? What about Italy?
‘Why Did They Kill Him?’ Mourning Victims of Houthi Attack on a Saudi Airport
The strike was the Iran-backed militia’s most lethal against Saudi Arabia, by far, during their long conflict.
From the archive: ‘Voters are unhappier with the NHS than they’ve been for 30 years. As a GP, I feel the same’ – podcast
This week, from 2023: Even those at the top admit the NHS can’t do what is being asked of it today. But it is far from unsalvageable – we just need serious politicians who will commit to funding itBy Gavin Francis. Read by Greg Miller Burns
EU’s cyber unit turns to AI to fend off ‘high-risk’ hacks
BRUSSELS — The European Commission’s cybersecurity division is rolling out a plan to use artificial intelligence to respond to high-risk cyberattacks, according to a document obtained by POLITICO.
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