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Whole-of-society effort needed to deter Russia threat, armed forces chief says

BBC News

More UK families will know what sacrifice for our nation means as the nation seeks to deter a potential confrontation with Russia, the head of the military has said. Sir Richard Knighton said the country's security cannot be outsourced to the armed forces and requires a whole-of-society response, including harnessing UK universities and manufacturing. While the chief of the defence staff suggested there was only a remote chance of Russia directly attacking the UK, he told an event at the Royal United Services Institute that so-called hybrid attacks showed the threat was worsening . He referenced a Russian spy ship that was recently suspected of mapping undersea cables near UK waters. Every day the UK is subject to an onslaught of cyber-attacks from Russia and we know that Russian agents are seeking to conduct sabotage and have killed on our shores, he added.


Trump admin will recruit 1,000 technologists for elite 'Tech Force' to modernize government

FOX News

The Trump administration launches Tech Force initiative to recruit 1,000 early-career technologists for AI modernization across federal agencies over two years.


Contributor: Rob Reiner reshaped how California understands and invests in children

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Hollywood director Rob Reiner engineered Proposition 10, a 1998 tobacco tax that created First 5 California, generating more than $11 billion for early childhood programs statewide. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . After his tragic death Sunday, the world remembers Rob Reiner as a cinematic force -- and he was one, as an unforgettable presence on the ambitious 1970s sitcom "All in the Family" and later as the director of beloved films. I came to know him differently: as a restless thinker who transformed his own life story into bold public policy, reshaping how California understands and invests in its youngest children.


Ford Kills the All-Electric F-150 as It Rethinks Its EV Ambitions

WIRED

If a major disaster like Fukushima or Chernobyl ever happens again, the world would know almost straight away, thanks to an array of government and DIY radiation-monitoring programs running globally.


Pop music has gotten sadder over the last 50 years

Popular Science

Analysis of 20,186 songs from the Billboard Top 100 indicates that the lyrics are also more simple. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Debating the merits of today's popular music versus the hits of the past is largely a matter of taste. But regardless of your opinion on the subject, one thing is clear: pop music is objectively darker and more stressful than ever. The compelling statistics are laid out in a study by University of Vienna psychologists recently published in the journal .


Ukraine claims strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk with sea drones

Al Jazeera

How the US left Ukraine exposed to Russia's winter war Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund war? How can Ukraine rebuild China ties? Ukraine has carried out a successful underwater drone strike on a Russian submarine in the port of Novorossiysk, causing critical damage to the vessel, its domestic security service says. In a statement on Monday, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said the Kilo-class submarine was knocked out of operation in the first such attack by Sea Baby drones. The SBU said the submarine "carried four Kalibr cruise missile launchers" used to strike Ukrainian territory.


Annke WCD600 review: Big security cam coverage for a small price

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This dual-lens outdoor camera offers simultaneous wide-angle and zoomed views for broad coverage, but its third-party app experience falls short. The Annke WCD600 offers impressive coverage and durability, making it a smart choice for broad outdoor monitoring, provided you're comfortable with its wired power requirement and a less-than-polished app experience. The Annke WCD600 is a dual-lens outdoor security camera built for people who want to cover a lot of ground without cluttering their space. Each lens captures a three-megapixel view--one wide-angle, one telephoto--helping reduce blind spots across driveways, yards, and side lots.


Petco confirms major data breach involving customer data

FOX News

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LG TV owners baffled by a Microsoft Copilot app that can't be removed

PCWorld

PCWorld reports that LG TV owners discovered a Microsoft Copilot app on their smart TVs after a webOS update that cannot be uninstalled. The app stems from LG's partnership with Microsoft for AI TV features, currently functioning as a web shortcut for AI search and recommendations. While users can hide Copilot from their home screen, the inability to completely remove the pre-installed app has frustrated many owners. LG TV owners are expressing confusion and annoyance online after Microsoft Copilot suddenly appeared on their smart TVs, with no option to uninstall the app, Tom's Hardware reports. Copilot was reportedly added to some LG models in conjunction with a recent webOS update and subsequently appears pinned to the home screen.


Bubble wrap-like material could help insulate glass windows

Popular Science

Only five millimeters of this experimental material called MOCHI can shield your hand from a flame. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. A well-placed window can brighten a room with natural light and offer scenic views of the outside world. Buildings consume around 40 percent of society's energy production, and much of that energy is wasted due to poor insulation in the winter and too much heat retention during the summer. Even the most eco-friendly windows inevitably add to this energy drain.