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Surprise, surprise: America now concerned about South Korea’s move to regulate US tech
The US government is opening another front in its war on foreign regulation of American tech firms. After applying pressure to the European Union, it is now taking issue with South Korea’s proposed digital regulations.
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China ties spark exit for lead of US Cyber Trust Mark program
UL Solutions, the Illinois-based firm overseeing the FCC’s Cyber Trust Mark program, has withdrawn from its lead role following national security concerns over its ties to China.
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Job scam nightmare: Chinese influencer hospitalized after disappearing in Cambodia
A devastating experience has left a 20-year-old Chinese influencer drugged and distressed as she recovers in a hospital in Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
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Japanese insecticide firm holds annual bug memorial, sparks social media debate
The prestigious Japanese insecticide company Earth Corporation has sparked a lively social media discussion after holding its annual memorial service for insects killed during testing.
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“Maduro capture” takes on new meaning as his Nike fleece sells out
The US military's capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has sent social media into a frenzy. One image, showing the arrested leader in sports-casual wear, gained particular attention, with many users wanting to purchase the grey hoodie.
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Dubai Police warns about fake work visa scams
Dubai police is warning residents about a rise in employment scams as crooks target victims with fake sponsorship and employment offers.
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Inside China’s “fat prisons:” the $600 camps where inmates exercise 12 hours a day
As if the pressure to look good wasn’t enough, there’s an emerging trend in China that’s ramping up weight loss to lightning-fast levels, which are colloquially known as “fat camps.”
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Covenant Health data breach impacted 478,000+ people
Massachusetts-based Covenant Health has reported to authorities that over 478,000 individuals were impacted by a data breach discovered in May 2025.
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GE Profile’s smart fridge builds your shopping list automatically
GE Profile says its newest smart fridge is not a regular kitchen appliance, but an active “intelligent hub” that can help automate grocery shopping and support meal planning.
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UK honors cyber sleuth who helped takedown LockBit ransomware cartel
A seasoned cyber investigator with the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), lauded for his help to dismantle the notorious LockBit ransomware gang in 2024, is one of eight receiving the King’s New Year Honours.
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Texas Pete hot sauce-maker claimed by Play ransomware gang
Garner Food, manufacturer of the popular Texas Pete hot sauce and other spicy offerings, is claimed by the Play ransomware gang.
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Grok AI admits generating images of minors in minimal clothing
Elon Musk's xAI artificial intelligence chatbot Grok said on Friday lapses in safeguards had resulted in "images depicting minors in minimal clothing" on social media platform X and that improvements were being made to prevent this.
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Europe has lost the internet, Belgium’s cyber security chief warns
Europe has effectively lost the internet, according to Miguel De Bruycker, head of Belgium’s Centre for Cybersecurity, because it still relies on cloud services and platforms dominated by US technology giants.
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What cybersecurity experts predicted for 2025 - and what actually happened
By the end of December, inboxes (or at least mine) are flooded with cybersecurity professionals hawking their predictions for the year ahead. But before we rush into 2026, how accurate were last year’s expert forecasts?
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Higher screen exposure in infancy linked to anxiety later in life
Sure, getting a few minutes peace and quiet by sitting your little one in front of a tablet or a smartphone sounds tempting. But this could lead to slower decision-making and higher anxiety later in your kid’s life.
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Unitree opens a robot store in Beijing
Chinese robot maker Unitree Robotics is officially opening its first brick-and-mortar store on New Year’s Eve. The Beijing store is stocked with humanoid robots and robot dogs, and will offer repair services.
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Amazon pulls back on drone delivery in Italy, citing regulatory issues
Amazon has paused plans to initiate the delivery of goods by drones in Italy, saying that despite successful testing, broader business regulatory issues in the country remain in the way.
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New York will require mental health warnings for young social media users
Social media platforms with “addictive” features will be required to display warning labels about the potentially harmful effects on young users’ mental health under a new law.
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Phoenix University data breach exposes another 3.4M victims of Cl0p Oracle hacks
The University of Phoenix has begun notifying 3.5 million individuals that their personal information, including Social Security numbers, was exposed in a massive data breach carried out by the Cl0p ransomware gang this past August.
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Trump admin to delay announcement of China chip tariffs until 2027
The Trump administration said it will delay tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports until June 2027, citing Beijing's "unreasonable" pursuit of chip industry dominance.
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