The social media giant Meta warned today that malware actors are increasingly spreading their attack infrastructure across multiple platforms, presumably to make it more difficult for individual tech companies to detect their malicious activity. The company added, though, that it views the shift in tactics as a sign that industry crackdowns are working, and it says it is launching additional resources and protections for business users with the goal of raising the barriers for attackers even more.On Facebook, Meta has now added new controls for business accounts to manage, audit, and limit who can become an account administrator, who can…
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The cool girls of rap came together for the ultimate collaboration last month, as Saweetie hopped on a remix of Baby Tate‘s 2016 viral hit, “Hey, Mickey!,” and the duo sat down with Billboard‘s Rania Aniftos to share how it all came together. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “When it came to thinking about who I would want on it, I knew it had to be somebody to match the cuteness and the energy of the song,” Tate explains, pointing out that Saweetie clearly embodies “cuteness,” as she was rocking a bikini…
The following post contains SPOILERS for Season 3 of The Mandalorian. Spoilerphobic? This is not the way.The third season of The Mandalorian ends with an image of tranquility. Din Djarin and Grogu — excuse me, Din Grogu — now officially father and son, relaxing at their new homestead on Nevarro. There are undoubtedly more adventures to come; Din has already agreed to become a freelancer for the New Republic, using his roots as a mercenary to track down criminals. But for now, the two are together and at peace.It’s a nice final image for a season of television — just not this season of The Mandalorian, which…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Kazuo Ishiguro is the critically-acclaimed Nobel Prize-winning author of eight novels. Ishiguro has also written short stories, screenplays, lyrics, and more. Recently, Ishiguro was even nominated for an Academy Award for his screenplay for the film Living. The author is widely celebrated — nearly all Kazuo Ishiguro books have been nominated for awards — and he is widely read. Ishiguro is one of my favorite authors. What makes his work so fascinating to me is his ability to play with different genres and…
Major Crimes, the continuation series of The Closer, ran for an incredible six seasons, totaling over 100 episodes, While the show didn’t receive as much critical acclaim as The Closer and didn’t earn any Emmys, the show was a success for TNT. The ensemble-driven Major Crimes featured many of the same characters and performers as its predecessor, which rarely happens on television. The show premiered after The Closer’s finale, with only a few casting changes, such as Kyra Sedgwick stepping down from her leading role. What is the cast of Major Crimes doing now? Find out below! Bonus: Corey Reynolds…
In a twist on the question, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?,” scientists have long faced a similar question about how human adenovirus replicates: “Which comes first, assembly of the viral particle, or packaging of the viral genome?” Now, in a new study published today in Nature, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have answered that question, showing that viral proteins use a process called phase separation to coordinate production of viral progeny. “This study answers a fundamentally important question: how a viral nucleic acid gets inside a particle so that viral offspring can be delivered to…
Science in meter and verse Credit: Michael Warren/Getty ImagesAdvertisement Edited by Dava Sobel When two rivers meet,they sometimes hesitate to mix.The murky sediment load carried by onekeeps its distance fromthe clear blue-green of the other.Each reflects the colorof the landscape it has carved,sometimes with caution,and sometimes with turbulence. Steep canyon walls bear witnessand scars of the steady descentof water molecules pulled by gravity,eroding crystals and grains, thirsty clay particlesthat tumble and drift in the flow.The rivers emerge and meanderaway from the rugged mountainsand toward each other,beginning to unburden their loads. The distinct paths become one,and the denser stream ducks under,hiding…
Photography courtesy of Pleats Please Issey Miyake Including new store openings and pop-ups in Toronto. By Sarah Mariotti Date April 28, 2023 It’s time to party with Pleats Please Issey Miyake Photography courtesy of Pleats Please Issey Miyake It’s hard to believe that Pleats Please Issey Miyake turns 30 this May. The iconic label — which, since its inception, has strived to create clothes full of freedom and joy — is celebrating with a special series of pleated pieces that are covered in abstract lettering and colourful hues. Combined with its stretchy, comfy and easy-to-care-for fabric, you’ll surely be hitting…
Eleven people were killed in the US crashes involving vehicles that were using automated driving systems during a four-month period earlier this year, according to newly released government data, part of an alarming pattern of incidents linked to the technology.Ten of the deaths involved vehicles made by Tesla, though it is unclear from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s data whether the technology itself was at fault or whether driver error might have been responsible.The 11th death involved a Ford pickup. The automaker said it has to report fatal crashes to the government quickly, but it later determined that the truck…
Foo Fighters and Labrinth were scheduled to perform as musical guests on May episodes of Saturday Night Live, but the shows have been canceled due to the current Writers Guild of America strike, Entertainment Weekly reports. White Lotus’ Jennifer Coolidge and Succession’s Kieran Culkin were set to host the episodes, according to the report.Pete Davidson was gearing up to host this weekend’s Saturday Night Live, with musical guest Lil Uzi Vert, but that episode was canceled, too, due to the strike. Late-night programs such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Late Show with Stephen…
Last October, it was announced that the the producers of the Western film Rust had settled a wrongful death lawsuit over the October 2021 incident that took the life of the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins. At the time, the producers claimed that with the suit settled, the film would actually resume production, with Hutchins’ husband, Matthew, now listed as an executive producer on the project.But then in January, the local district attorney in New Mexico charged Rust star and producer Alec Baldwin and production armorer Hannah Guitierrez-Reed with involuntary manslaughter for their role in the incident. Some three months later, after a series of setbacks for the prosecution, Baldwin’s…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Keep Your Doors Locked? Last year, a dangerous prisoner escaped in our area. While this is NOT that story, I did draw upon my own feelings of apprehension and fear to express what my protagonist felt. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Keep Your Doors Locked, what would they be? The 70’s classic by Gloria Gaynor, “I Will Survive”. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? I enjoy many different genres, although I do…
You probably know her as Abby, the feisty villainess of the drama-fueled cul-de-sac on Knots Landing, but Donna Mills has been acting since the 1960s and she doesn’t intend to stop now! With an upcoming feature film currently in post-production, an adaptation of the book Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, and a four-part Lifetime movie series based on V.C. Andrews’ Dawn book series releasing this July, she’s got quite the busy schedule! May 13 is the 30th anniversary of the series finale of Knots Landing, which aired in 1993. Can you believe it? We recently caught up with Donna Mills to…
Ice sheets can retreat up to 600 metres a day during periods of climate warming, 20 times faster than the highest rate of retreat previously measured. An international team of researchers, led by Dr Christine Batchelor of Newcastle University, UK, used high-resolution imagery of the seafloor to reveal just how quickly a former ice sheet that extended from Norway retreated at the end of the last Ice Age, about 20,000 years ago. The team, which also included researchers from the universities of Cambridge and Loughborough in the UK and the Geological Survey of Norway, mapped more than 7,600 small-scale landforms…
Photography by Getty Images Here’s what dressing in honour of Karl Lagerfeld might look like. By Natalie Michie Date April 28, 2023 Arguably the best thing about the Met Gala? The discourse, darling. In the days leading up to fashion’s biggest night, the internet is rich with guest list speculations and couture conspiracies. And in 2023, there’s no shortage of opinions surrounding the annual ball, which will pay tribute to Karl Lagerfeld. The late designer helped shape contemporary fashion through his work at Fendi, Chanel, and his own eponymous brand. He was also famously controversial — making fatphobic, misogynistic, and…
“We have an opportunity here to change the way users think about signing in,” says Christiaan Brand, an identity and security product manager at Google and co-chair of the FIDO2 technical working group. “If we can change the way that signing in works for your Google account, we hope that consumers will start to get more accustomed to the technology, and also signal to industry that we’re not just talking about this stuff—it is ready for prime-time adoption.”Passkeys can sync between your devices through end-to-end encrypted services like Google Password Manager and iCloud Keychain. Or you can set up passkeys…
UPDATE (APRIL 16, 2023): This past Thursday (April 13), Gene Simmons took to social media to guarantee fans that he’s doing well following his onstage health scare the prior night.Specifically, Simmons tweeted: “Hey everybody, thanks for the good wishes. I’m fine. Yesterday at Manaus Stadium in Brazil, experienced weakness because of dehydration. We stopped for about five minutes, I drank some water, and then all was well. Nothing serious. Tomorrow, Bogota Stadium. See you there!” An hour later, he posted another bit of reassurance: “Ok, kids. Not a big deal. Thanks for your kind wishes. Last night we played Amazon jungle Stadium/Brazil. Humidity…
Sometimes, in Hollywood, you have to cut corners. Especially when it comes to television. Some of the most popular TV shows were filmed on sets that were recycled for a completely different series — and you probably never even realized it.Unlike movies, which often shoot on location anywhere in the world, television shows (and especially sitcoms) predominantly shoot on one fixed set. At least, they did up until around a decade ago. Nowadays, TV series are granted the freedom to be filmed just like movies — and that includes a greater variety of onscreen locales. Even so, a great deal…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write River of Mercy? Years ago, as a young newspaper reporter, I did a story on boating safety in the Sacramento River. I rode along with the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department for a week in their river patrol boat, hearing all kinds of stories. “There are bodies in the river that will never be found,” the sheriff told me. “Submerged cars conceal crimes that may never be solved.” This stuck with me because how can there be justice if someone gets away with murder? And what is mercy? Who deserves it?…
Jamie Foxx‘s daughter Corinne Foxx has given another health update on her father amid rumors that his family was “prepared for the worst” following his hospitalization on April 12. She revealed that he’s been out of the hospital for weeks and has recuperated enough to play pickleball. “Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild. My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating,” Corinne wrote on her Instagram story. “In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks for everyone’s prayers and support. We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too!” The…
A warmer Arctic has been linked to extreme winter weather in the midlatitude regions. But, it is not clear how global warming affects this link. In a new study, researchers from Korea and USA show, using weather data and climate models, that while the “Warm Arctic-Cold Continent” pattern will continue as the climate continues to warm, Arctic warming will become a less reliable predictor of extreme winter weather in the future. Pictures of melting glaciers and stranded polar bears on shrinking sea ice in the Arctic are perhaps the most striking images that have been used to highlights the effects…
Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette was more than just the late Chanel creative director’s pet. The Birman cat was his muse, a concept I understand fully as the mother of my own two cats, Trish the Tabby and Kit the Kitten. Like Lagerfeld, my cats are always by my side; Choupette was as ubiquitous in photos of the designer as his finger-less gloves or dark sunglasses. So, it’s no wonder many celebrities paid homage to her on the 2023 Met Gala red carpet. Choupette is a star in her own right, with both a German car commercial and Japanese beauty campaign…
Xiaomi is finally rolling out the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update for some of the budget smartphones from its sub-brands in India. The smartphones in question are the Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi note 9 Pro, and the Poco M2 Pro. Despite arriving in October, these updates carry the August 2022 Android security patch along with a stable Android 12 build. These could be the last major software upgrades received by these smartphones that were released in 2020. Going forward, they are expected to only receive necessary security patches.According to reports by Xiaomiui, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is…
Fall Out Boy records have surely generated a significant amount of tears over the past two decades, but what if Fall Out Boy records were made of tears? The pop-punk veterans have announced Crynyl, a limited edition vinyl infused with the artist’s real, actual tears. First on the docket is their latest album, So Much (For) Stardust, Fall Out Boy hinted at Crynyl back in March when they posted an Instagram video of Pete Wentz applying tear stick, chopping onions, and sweetly reminiscing on his friendship with Patrick Stump, all for a secret upcoming project. Those tears apparently went towards one of the…
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Cornell University researchers have found people have more efficient conversations, use more positive language and perceive each other more positively when using an artificial intelligence-enabled chat tool. The study, published in Scientific Reports, examined how the use of AI in conversations impacts the way that people express themselves and view each other. “Technology companies tend to emphasize the utility of AI tools to accomplish tasks faster and better, but they ignore the social dimension,” said Malte Jung, associate professor of information science. “We do not live and work in isolation, and the systems we use impact our interactions with others.”…
I Am the Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the MTV Eighties by Holly Knight (with foreword by Tina Turner) What’s it About? Holly Knight’s singular music career included crafting a good part of the soundtrack to the MTV 80s with mega-hits for Tina Turner (“The Best”), Pat Benatar (“Love Is A Battlefield”), and Patty Smyth (“The Warrior”) — songs that celebrated female empowerment and shaped pop and rock for years to come. Where were you in the 80s? Even if you were too young to remember or not even born yet, music from this decade continues…
Michael J. Fox’s latest small-screen project is his most personal yet. In the new Apple TV+documentary Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, the actor reflects on his 45 years in the spotlight, with archival and scripted content illustrating his stardom. “The account of Fox’s public life, full of nostalgic thrills and cinematic gloss, unspools alongside his never-before-seen private journey, including the years that followed his diagnosis, at 29, with Parkinson’s disease,” Apple TV+ says, hyping up the May 12 release. While millions of moviegoers know Fox from the hit Back to the Future trilogy, he also made his mark on…
The Isthmus of Panama connected North and South America sometime between 23 million and 3 million years ago. (Image credit: zbruch)Aside from supercontinent formations, North and South America were unconnected up until several million years ago; then a tiny slat of land linked the continents, triggering impacts that affected the entire planet. This small stretch of land, known as the Isthmus of Panama, transformed global climate and launched a huge natural experiment in migration for plants and animals.But exactly how many million years ago did the Americas link up? The “standard model” dates it to about 3 million years ago,…
Meghan Markle showed exactly how she’s merging duchess style with Hollywood glam this evening in New York City. The Duchess of Sussex attended Ms Foundation’s Women of Vision Awards: Celebrating Generations of Progress & Power with her husband Prince Harry and mother Doria Ragland. Meghan was an honoree at the ceremony, taking home a Woman of Vision Award. She leaned into the big milestone moment by wearing an exquisite gold look.Meghan chose a strapless gold Johanna Ortiz dress with a front slit and small bodice cutout. She accessorized with a CH Carolina Herrera bag and Tom Ford shoes. Astrid Stawiarz//Getty…