TikTok and Universal settle music royalties dispute
The deal means songs from artists including Ariana Grande and Drake can be used on the platform again.
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Petrobras hits new environmental achievement
Brazil's state-run Petrobras oil company announced this week a 41% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions between 2015 and 2023, Agencia Brasil reported. The result was “exceptional,” said Petrobras' Energy Transition and Sustainability Director Maurício Tolmasquim.
Chrisean Rock Claps Back At Speculation Over Son’s Health: ‘My Baby’s Blessed’
Chrisean Rock has responded to rumors about her son with Blueface, affirming that he is perfectly fine and has no health issues at all.
EU announces $1 bn in aid for Lebanon to shore up economy
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced $1 billion in aid for Lebanon during a visit to the crisis-hit country and urged it to tackle illegal migration to the bloc. The European Union has already agreed deals with Tunisia, Mauritania and other countries to stem
Money goes elsewhere, aid workers flee, Haitians endure on their own
The United Nations asked this year for $674 million in aid for the beleaguered Caribbean nation. Donors have contributed $94 million — less than 14 percent.
The Most Infamous Cop in New Orleans History
In 1994, a corrupt cop ordered a hit on a civilian. He went away for murder, but he left a trail of other victims in his wake. They are still crying out for justice.
What China seeks on the far side of the moon
China is attempting to recover the first-ever soil and rock samples from the lunar far side. The surface mission, Chang’e 6, named after the Chinese moon goddess Chang’e, is a successor to the successful sample return mission, Chang’e 5, and a part of the Chinese lunar
How the Cannes Film Market Will Shine a Spotlight on Switzerland as Country of Honor
Switzerland is set to take center stage at the 2024 Cannes Film Market, with the Alpine nation picked as this year’s country of honor at the Marché du Film, which runs May 14-22 alongside the Cannes Film Festival. National film promotion group Swiss Films, together with the
Kew Gardens unveils sculpture exhibition, fusing art and nature
The visual artist Marc Quinn was inspired by scientists' research about plants in London’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With their collaboration, he has created an exhibition of 16 sculptures integrated into the Kew garden.
How the Houthis created an alternative economy in Yemen
In-depth: The rise of two rival economies has had a severe impact on the cost of products and services, compounding Yemen's humanitarian crisis.
Novo Nordisk beats Q1 estimates as weight-loss drugs drive growth
Danish pharmaceutical titan Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announces a significant year-over-year increase in net profit and sales for the first quarter of 2024.
Dissecting LockBit v3 Ransomware
Article URL: https://blog.calif.io/p/dissecting-lockbit-v3-ransomware Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40234254 Points: 7 # Comments: 1
Harvey Weinstein: Prosecutors seek retrial after rape conviction overturned
US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York. The shamed movie mogul could face a fresh trial as early as September.
‘Streets Loud With Echoes’ Director Katerina Suvorova on Challenging Kazakhstan’s Political Regime, Clip Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
In “Streets Loud With Echoes” filmmaker Katerina Suvorova captures a youth-powered civil movement sparked by the shocking murder of Denis Ten, who made history when he became the first ever Kazakhstani figure skater to win an Olympic medal. The doc follows Kazakhstan citizens
Russia riding US right out of West Africa
Armed troops in Niger overthrew the government in July 2023, seizing power for themselves. The following months were rife with speculation that the military government would align with Moscow and possibly form ties with the Russian military or its associates. This has now
8 things you may not know about Chinese billionaire and XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng
CNA sat down with the 46-year-old entrepreneur to find out what makes him tick, in the first of a series of interviews with prominent figures making waves around East Asia.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Manchester Shows Canceled Due to Technical Issues at Venue
The singer was scheduled to perform at the new Co-Op Live arena on May 3 and 4
RIP Paul Auster: Hear the Master of the Postmodern Page-Turner Discuss How He Became a Writer
In the Louisiana Channel interview clip from 2017 above, the late Paul Auster tells the story of how he became a writer. Its first episode had appeared more than twenty years earlier, in a New Yorker piece titled “Why Write?”: “I was eight years old. At that moment in my life,
British Museum explores final decades of Michelangelo's life in new exhibition
Among the exhibition's highlights is Michelangelo's sole surviving complete cartoon (Epifania), a full-scale preparatory drawing, which is one of the largest Renaissance works on paper.
Megan Thee Stallion Sheds It All In Steamy 'Megan May' Photo
Megan Thee Stallion is poised to make a powerful entrance into the month of May, igniting excitement with a sizzling new photo shoot that sets the tone.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting is coming soon. 3 things to watch
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is hosting its annual shareholders meeting this Friday through Sunday. The conference, dubbed “Woodstock for Capitalists” by its fans, is a three-day event hosted in Buffett’s hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. It’s full of luxurious experiences
Google Fit, Apple Health — Here's how different systems help you track your meds
Keeping track of medications is vital in most cases, but it can be hard to do without alarms and an extra nudge to make it a habit. I’ve personally had difficulty staying on schedule since I started taking daily medications decades ago. But these last few years, as more
Dreaming of a red Senate wave? McConnell: Don’t get ‘too excited’
Republicans have a shot at more than a half-dozen Senate seats, but they're purposefully tempering expectations after failures in 2020 and 2022.
Biden to expand two California national monuments Thursday
President Biden will expand two new national monuments in California Thursday morning, the White House confirmed. President Obama first designated the two monuments, the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. A White House
Biden to announce $3 billion to replace lead pipes
President Biden will announce Thursday that his administration will be doling out $3 billion in funds to replace lead pipes, which can pose a health hazard. Biden will announce the funds, part of a total of $15 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, during a trip to
OnlyFans faces probe over claims children could access adult content
UK watchdog says the video-sharing site used by sex workers lacks robust age-verification checks.
Russia using choking agents in Ukraine, US says
The state department says Moscow has used a World War One-era weapon to "dislodge" Ukrainian troops.
