'Heist of a new kind': AI-enabled scam reportedly managed to steal $110 million from French bank
That's reportedly one quarter's profits for the bank.
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Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Debuts ‘Farewell to Seasons’ Title Track, an Ode to Seattle’s Music Scene
The musician released the single alongside an animated music video directed by Cyrus Entezam
‘One Sweet Hour’: One Aging Elvis Impersonator. One Monk. Two Estranged Irish Brothers Facing Trauma.
The late Gary Lydon and Brian F. O'Byrne star in Declan Recks' road, or: boat, movie, which premieres in Tallinn's competition. Watch an exclusive clip and read what O'Byrne and Recks shared about the film.
Ron Wood to Play Rare U.S. Solo Concert at New York’s Beacon Theatre
"Now that the Stones have got a little sabbatical," Wood says. "I'm making the most of it and keeping my chops together, using my fingers, and getting the blood running"
Steam’s Angriest New Game Is the Perfect Place to Channel Your AI Hate
Virtue and a Sledgehammer is a rage-filled takedown of AI, but it's more interested in what makes us human.
11 Ocarina Of Time Characters, Ranked By How Chewy They Look
I'm not saying I *would* chew them, I'm just saying...
US-Africa: Trump picks pastor and early backer as US ambassador to the DRC
John Mark Burns, a South Carolina preacher with no diplomatic experience, would fill a post left vacant for almost a year as Washington tightens its grip on Congo’s cobalt and copper.
Trail Cameras Show Coyotes Using the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing
It officially opens next month The post Trail Cameras Show Coyotes Using the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing appeared first on Nautilus .
Renny Harlin, Fixture of ’90s Blockbusters, Launches Production Company Focusing on New Directors
The director behind 'Cliffhanger' and 'Die Hard 2,' has put together an advisory board including Colin Trevorrow and Tim Miller.
Capitol agenda: Van Hollen's challenge puts Senate Dems in tough spot
Dozens of Democratic senators who have been lying low will now find it harder to hide.
COVID-era Wuhan party boss under investigation, says China's anti-graft watchdog
Wang Zhonglin is under investigation for "suspected serious violations of discipline and law", China's anti-graft watchdog said in a statement on Friday (Nov 13).
Scientists discover a hidden danger of viral infections that vaccines may prevent
A new study reveals that viral infections may leave behind hidden damage to the immune system long after symptoms disappear. Researchers found that mice recovering from an acute infection experienced lasting changes to their spleens and weakened immune responses, potentially
‘Kantara: A Legend,’ ‘The Kerala Story 2,’ Volker Schlondorff’s ‘Visitation’ Among 15 Films in Goa Festival International Competition
Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1,” Kamakhya Narayan Singh’s “The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond” and Volker Schlöndorff’s “Visitation” (Germany) are among 15 films competing in the International Competition at the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI),
Africa: How African Women's Rugby Teams Broke The Glass Ceiling At Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
[Bird Story Agency] Kenya's all-women coaching staff turned a squad full of wingers into a team that could come from behind to win Olympic gold. As Madagascar's players balanced school and training to earn a historic bronze, both teams showed what it took to reach the rugby
Truck and bus collision in India's Assam kills at least 23 people
GUWAHATI, India, Nov 13 - At least 23 people were killed, and several others injured after a container truck collided with a bus in India's northeastern state of Assam on Friday, police said.
Study of 750,000 pregnancies reveals a surprising twist about Ozempic and Wegovy
A study of more than 750,000 pregnancies found that early exposure to Ozempic, Wegovy, and similar drugs was not linked to increased pregnancy complications when used for weight loss, but was associated with a higher risk of premature birth when prescribed for diabetes. The
Microsoft’s massive Outlook outage continues
Service is gradually starting to recover for Microsoft Outlook and 365 after an almost two-day outage impacting millions of users around the world. While some apps and features are still running in a degradated state, some people (including Verge staffers) are reporting that
Exiled Cambodian politician denounces Francophonie summit, citing repression
Heads of state and senior ministers, including French President Emmanuel Macron, are meeting in Phnom Penh this weekend for a summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).
Africa: Conflict and Disease Outbreaks Deepen DR Congo's Hunger Crisis As Record Numbers Are Projected to Face Acute Food Insecurity
[WHO] Severe hunger is expected to deepen in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with a record 30.3 million people projected to face Crisis levels of acute food insecurity or worse (IPC Phase 3 or above) between January and June 2027, according to the latest Integrated
Respiratory illnesses rise in Gaza with worst to come as winter floods arrive, WHO says
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Nov 13 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization warned on Friday of surging respiratory illnesses in Gaza, with worse expected after heavy rains flooded tens of thousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians. “The numbers already show the
Belgian ministers at odds over Iran's alleged role in refrigerator cyberattacks
BRUSSELS, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said Iran was "very likely" behind the recent refrigerator cyberattacks on European shops, while Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said there was insufficient evidence to draw conclusions. "There was enough
Xbox Shares New Fable Trailer that Divides the Fanbase
Xbox shared a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming Fable reboot, and the bleak footage divided fans.
From Ukraine peace to Europe's future: How Russia is shifting the debate
As talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine make little progress, Moscow is pushing for a wider deal on Europe’s security, raising fears that the Kremlin is seeking to reshape the continent’s future on its own terms.
AMD has patched its SSD-eating GPU driver bug with an optional Adrenalin update for RX 7000-series graphics cards and above
It looks like it's got some quirks of its own, though.
Vampire Santa Claus Is Coming to Town in Ilja Rautsi’s Charades-Sold ‘Red Snow,’ Which Debuts Clip: ‘It’s a Gruesome Christmas Present’ (EXCLUSIVE)
He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. In Ilja Rautsi’s horror-comedy “Red Snow” Santa Claus is coming to town, but this time, cookies won’t suffice. He’s thirsty for blood. In the story, teenage Johanna dreams of a glittering Twilight vampire prince.
Lithium, gold, uranium… The quiet US counter-offensive against China and Russia in West Africa
Hunting for gold and lithium in Mali, the US is trying to muscle in against Chinese and Russian players. Amid opaque deals and geopolitical rivalry, we go inside the battle for the Sahel’s resources.
New York is running out of room for its waste even with Statue of Liberty sized landfill
One company is proposing elongating the life of the dump, pungent smell and all, several more decades As a visual representation of how New York is running out of places to put its waste, the largest active landfill in the state is a striking one. The hulking Seneca Meadows
US, UK investors tighten grip on Kenya’s $23.1bn retail industry despite China threat
Following Quickmart’s oversubscribed IPO, foreign investors now control roughly 60% of Kenya’s $23.1bn supermarket sector alongside Naivas and Carrefour, even as low-cost Chinese retailers mount a fresh competitive challenge.
Hamas had far more control over the media's Gaza coverage than people realize
Photographer Motaz Azaiza was celebrated worldwide for showing Gazans' suffering. But over the course of the last months, we have since learned how selective he was about what he chose to show. In September, the Palestinian photographer told podcaster Ahmed Biqawi that on Oct.
UN watchdog 'increasingly concerned' over Iran nuclear site
It says it has never been able to inspect a uranium enrichment plant at Isfahan which Iran announced over a year ago.
How a sex scandal at Nvidia is putting pressure on the White House
Jensen Huang's personal life may have triggered the crisis, but the questions now reach into the White House itself.
Huang’s fall exposes contradictions in America’s China strategy
Jensen Huang’s resignation as Nvidia chief executive this week followed a convergence of corporate governance concerns, intelligence allegations and scrutiny of semiconductor exports to China. Since Washington imposed sweeping chip controls in October 2022, tightened them in
How the Alaska Senate vote count could play out from here
In today's issue: ▪ The last uncalled Senate race ▪ Huang to testify before Congress ▪ Zelensky says Starshield slowed again ▪ Trump threatens Mexico over caravan Alaska will release another batch of votes tonight that could show whether Democrat Mary Peltola is on track to win
Africa: Tuggar Calls for Stronger African Unity, Condemns Xenophobia
[This Day] Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for stronger African unity and greater tolerance among citizens of the continent, condemning discrimination against fellow Africans as a betrayal of the ideals of Pan-Africanism.
Hungary’s MOL seeks EU funding as CEO warns Russian oil phase-out could trigger social unrest
MOL says it could phase out Russian oil imports by the end of 2027, but chief Bacsa warns that higher energy costs could fuel political instability in Hungary and Slovakia. He is calling for EU funding to expand alternative pipeline routes, as Brussels keeps focus on quitting
Stopping statins after 70 may be safer than expected, but there's a catch
A major study of nearly 1,900 older adults suggests that stopping statins after age 70 may be relatively safe in the short term for people who have never experienced a heart attack or stroke. However, a higher rate of serious cardiovascular events or death during longer
More than 100 companies and groups linked to fossil fuels represented at Cop31, study says
Delegations outnumber those of some countries most vulnerable to climate impacts, such as Nepal, which suffered glacier collapse Cop31 live – latest updates More than 100 corporations and industry groups linked to fossil fuel interests have sent delegations to the UN climate
Malaysian War Drama ‘The Ghost and the Gun’ Sets Global Netflix Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix will stream “The Ghost and the Gun” (“Peluru Senja”), a Bahasa Malaysia-language war drama set in Malaya in the years after World War II, around the world. The film is the third feature from Indian filmmaker Anshul Tiwari, who is based in Singapore and previously
Africa: COP31 - Nigeria Among 14 Countries Targeted for Methane Reduction Support
[Premium Times] The announcement was made at the Leaders' Level Methane and Other Non-COâ'' Greenhouse Gases Summit at the ongoing COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye
‘Ramayana,’ ‘Fatherland,’ ‘Dhurandhar’ Lead International Film Festival of India Lineup Featuring Almodovar, Kore-eda, Kurosawa
Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Fatherland,” which earned him the best director prize at Cannes this year, will open the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), set for Nov. 20-28 in Goa. Nitesh Tiwari’s “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend” will open the festival’s BRICS showcase, and
At least three killed and more than 20 injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine
It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrapped up a meeting with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Ireland on Thursday.
A super El Niño brings life and death to the California coast: ‘Like nothing we’ve ever seen’
Water temperatures are climbing the charts, high tides are swallowing the shoreline and vital parts of the food web that feed ocean diversity are disappearing On a picturesque autumn afternoon last week, the beaches of California’s Monterey Bay were teeming with life and death.
El Niño will increase risk of death in childbirth for millions, say midwives
Effects of extreme weather expected in countries that already have high maternal and newborn death rates El Niño stokes a higher risk of death in childbirth for millions of women in the world’s harshest crisis zones, midwives have warned. Converging waves of weather – floods,
After Jensen Huang’s downfall, here’s an even bigger problem that threatens the AI industry
The AI debt debacle probably isn’t something that can be fixed with better corporate governance at Nvidia.
A seven-decade presidential election trend predicts Democrats will win in 2028
Based on the historical pattern of the open-seat phenomenon where the incumbent's party loses seven of eight such races since World War II, current trends suggest a Democrat will win the 2028 presidential election unless specific economic and approval conditions are met.
How ‘Red Ink’ Pulled Off a Single-Take, 1940s Vampire Newsroom Thriller
After the L.A. fires derailed their original debut feature, directors Benjamin J. Murray and Michael Christensen made a "monumental pivot" to a low-budget period movie shot as a oner.
Africa: Aveva Named Finalist in Microsoft's 2026 Sustainability Awards
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- UK-based industrial software AVEVA has been named a finalist in the 2026 Microsoft Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Awards, recognizing its use of cloud computing and artificial intelligence to help industries improve operational efficiency