He Was a Russian Activist in Exile. His Own Wife Accused Him of Spying.
Poland has charged a little-known Russian opposition figure with espionage and participating in a bomb plot. His friends are perplexed.
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Odd elements in supernova blast might have implications for alien life
The supernova remnant Cassiopeia A NASA/JPL-Caltech/O. Krause (Steward Observatory) Hidden within Cassiopeia A, the youngest known exploded star in our galaxy, astronomers have found surprisingly high levels of chlorine and potassium. These elements carry an odd number of protons in their atomic nuclei, and though they are thought to be less abundant in the universe,…
FTC upholds ban on stalkerware founder Scott Zuckerman
A stalkerware maker who was banned from the surveillance industry after a data breach that exposed the personal information of its customers, as well as the people they were spying on, will not be able to go back to selling the invasive software, according the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. The FTC denied a request to…
Helen Mirren, Tom Hardy feud: Actress addresses rumours of tension with MobLand co-star
Dame Helen Mirren has addressed a reported feud between herself and MobLand co-star Tom Hardy with a playful Instagram post. Mirren, 80, silenced claims that emerged on the weekend in a British tabloid that she was “getting increasingly frustrated” at Hardy’s lateness and on-set attitude as they film the second series of the popular drama….
Asia-Pacific markets set to slip ahead of Fed rate decision
Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed Tuesday, following losses on Wall Street as investors held back ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision on Dec. 10 stateside. The central bank is widely expected to cut rates by another 25 basis points at its final meeting of the year, bringing the Federal Funds rate to 3.5%-3.75%. However, experts…
The U.S. Gave Mexico a List of Russian Spies. Mexico Let Them Stay.
Moscow has ramped up covert operations in Mexico, with spies meeting handlers in its bustling capital and seaside resorts, U.S. officials say.
Letterboxd Video Store’s first film rentals will be available this week
Letterboxd has introduced its first wave of exclusive digital film rentals for the company’s previously announced Letterboxd Video Store. The inaugural collection is themed Unreleased Gems and includes four movies that received awards or acclaim during a film festival. The titles will be available to watch from Letterboxd from December 10 through January 9. Each…
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are now Instagram official – National
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry made their relationship Instagram official over the weekend after the pop star shared a series of photos and videos from the pair’s recent trip to Japan. Perry’s post confirmed her romance with the former Canadian prime minister, a month after they were photographed walking out of a Paris cabaret hand…
Notre Dame fume at ACC’s ‘shots at us’ in build-up to College Football Playoff snub | College football
Notre Dame are not taking their perceived College Football Playoff snub lightly. After announcing the Fighting Irish would opt out of a bowl on Sunday, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua embarked on a media tour to voice the school’s concerns. He took aim at the Atlantic Coast Conference, with which Notre Dame has a…
Why Russian Spies Are Using Mexico to Target the U.S.
American officials pleaded with Mexico to expel two dozen Russian spies posing as diplomats operating in Mexico. Their concerns were dismissed.