Hackers leaked details of more than 41,000 Homeland Security personnel
A hacktivist group stole records for more than 41,000 Homeland Security personnel and got help to release it on the web. The leaked records contain email addresses, phone numbers and office addresses of the personnel, but they also include sensitive information about the agency’s undercover and surveillance programs. Of the records that were leaked, 21,000
Microsoft Azure revenue surges 48% to $33.2B
Microsoft’s Azure cloud business brought in $33.2 billion in revenue in the September quarter, up 48% from a year earlier, blowing past the company’s own forecast and beating Wall Street’s expectations. The growth suggests that Microsoft is selling cloud and AI computing about as fast as it can install it. Azure revenue rose $10.8 billion
America: Inflation heats up again
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve accelerated last month, showing that prices remain elevated less than a week before midterm elections in which the uncomfortably high cost of living for millions of Americans has become a central issue. Consumer prices rose 3.6% in September from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said
Google faces a $500 billion stock wipeout
Alphabet is on track to suffer its biggest-ever one-day market-cap wipeout, and the second-largest value drop in stock-market history. Shares of Google’s parent company slumped by as much as 13.5% in early trading on Thursday, slashing Alphabet’s market capitalization by over $500 billion, from around $3.9 trillion to $3.4 trillion.If the losses persist until the
Israeli agency had illegal funds intel
Israel’s domestic security agency, Shin Bet, is investigating suspicions that Qatar and Turkey sent money into the country to influence voting in Arab communities, raising questions about possible interference in the pivotal polls. Qatar, however, has categorically denied interfering in Israel’s elections. Meanwhile, the investigation is not expected to delay the announcement of final results
Hegseth proposes ‘ambitious’ US-ASEAN defense framework
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed the creation of an “ambitious” new US-Asean defense framework on Wednesday, telling the bloc’s leaders it could help them navigate “critically important” years ahead. The United States has been seeking to boost its regional defense partnerships in recent years, citing the need to uphold what it terms a “free
Spain train crash
At least 31 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province in central Spain, on the line between Madrid and Seville. Footage broadcast by the regional channel CMM TV showed a derailed train with at least one carriage remaining on an elevated section of track. Twisted metal, broken panels and wreckage
ICC victims ask chamber to admit witness testimony vs Rodrigo Duterte
The Common Legal Representatives of Victims (CLRV) has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III to grant the Prosecution’s request to admit the previously recorded testimonies of three witnesses in the crimes against humanity case of former President Rodrigo Duterte. In an eight-page document dated October 27, the CLRV said the testimonies do
Bank of Canada interest rate announcement nears as economists expect a hike
The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate announcement Wednesday, with many economists predicting a hike for the first time in three years. The central bank is facing pressure to raise interest rates as the Iran war and other geopolitical conflicts result in higher prices for oil and gas, which is expected
Israelis await final election results
Anxious Israelis watched election results near completion Wednesday after the highest voter turnout in over a quarter-century, as no clear winner emerged and weeks of negotiating could lie ahead for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an array of opposition parties trying to unseat him. Arab-led parties made a historic showing, but it’s not clear if