Russia may arm Houthi rebels with advanced anti-ship missiles, report says
20 Jul

Russia may arm Houthi rebels with advanced anti-ship missiles, report says

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The move is likely in response to Biden quietly green-lighting Ukraine's use of US-supplied weapons on Russian territory, per the report.Last month, Middle East Eye reported that Saudi Arabia had already talked Russia out of providing anti-ship cruise missiles to the Houthis. US officials now believe that Moscow is renewing its push to arm the rebels, The Journal reported.The White House hopes to dissuade Russia from sending the arms by using a third country as an intermediary, the outlet added, citing unnamed US officials.Russia has previously voiced its outrage over US and UK strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis, which began…
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Sam Altman Admits Its Letters-and-Numbers Salad Product Names Like “GPT-4o Mini” Are Horrible
20 Jul

Sam Altman Admits Its Letters-and-Numbers Salad Product Names Like “GPT-4o Mini” Are Horrible

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What's in a name? Name GameAs OpenAI releases yet another version of its GPT large language model with an extremely cumbersome name, CEO Sam Altman has finally admitted that it might be time for a new naming convention.After announcing on X-formerly-Twitter the release of the new LLM known as GPT-4o Mini, which will reportedly be cheaper for businesses to use in making their own chatbots than its non-mini version, Altman issued a rare response to criticism."You guys need a naming scheme revamp so bad," quipped tech Youtuber Concept Central in response to the letters-and-numbers salad of its product names, which…
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The workers at Bethesda Game Studios have fully unionized
20 Jul

The workers at Bethesda Game Studios have fully unionized

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The workers at Bethesda Game Studios have joined the Communications Workers of America (CWA), and they say they're the first Microsoft video game studio to form a wall-to-wall union. A total of 241 workers have either signed an authorization card or have indicated that they wanted to join a union through an online portal. The "wall-to-wall" nature of their organization means the CWA will be representing workers across job descriptions and divisions — and not just one type — including artists, engineers, programmers and designers. Bethesda is the developer behind Starfield and the Elder Scrolls and Fallout games.Microsoft has already…
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Five Crucial Security Steps That Every WordPress Administrator Must Implement
20 Jul

Five Crucial Security Steps That Every WordPress Administrator Must Implement

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Introduction In a time when cyber threats are ever more complex, securing your WordPress website is essential. Given that WordPress powers more than 40% of all websites, hackers find it to be a profitable target. Making sure your WordPress admin site is safe safeguards your data, reputation, and content. These are five essential security steps that any WordPress administrator should do to protect their website from cyber attacks. 1. Regularly update WordPress, including core, themes, and plugins, to resolve security vulnerabilities. Disregarding updates exposes your site to attacks that exploit these vulnerabilities. Core Updates: Always make sure WordPress is up…
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Super Hornet pilot who battled the Houthis became 1st US female aviator to score an air-to-air kill, Navy says
20 Jul

Super Hornet pilot who battled the Houthis became 1st US female aviator to score an air-to-air kill, Navy says

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet pilot from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 made history by becoming the first US female pilot to score an air-to-air kill, according to a Navy press release.During a nine-month deployment that began in October, the pilot, who was part of the "Fighting Swordsmen" squadron deployed to the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier, took down a Houthi "air-to-air contact."The pilot was not named, and further details on the weapon used to take down the target were not provided.The F/A-18 Super Hornet E and F models are equipped with an M61A1/A2 Vulcan 20mm cannon and can be…
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Rivian opens its first Charging Outpost, a crunchy not-gas station near Yosemite
20 Jul

Rivian opens its first Charging Outpost, a crunchy not-gas station near Yosemite

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Rivian just opened its first EV charging rest stop 24 miles outside of Yosemite National Park, complete with bathrooms, a lounge with a small library, a water refill station, free coffee and (not free) “make your own” trail mix. Only Rivian owners will be able to make use of the five DC fast chargers at the Rivian Yosemite Charging Outpost, but the other amenities are open to anyone.The Charging Outpost is located in Groveland, California near the park’s west entrance and takes the place of an abandoned gas station. The shop area will be open from 7AM to 7PM, while…
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The golden age of overemployment is over. Job jugglers are preparing for life with only one income.
20 Jul

The golden age of overemployment is over. Job jugglers are preparing for life with only one income.

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Over the past three years, Charles has earned between $100,000 and $300,000 annually by secretly working a mix of remote full-time and contract jobs. But he knows his "overemployment" might not last forever.The extra income has enabled him to make home improvements, buy a rental property, invest in a personal business venture, and purchase a new car, he told Business Insider via email. However, in recent months, Charles said return-to-office mandates and hiring slowdowns have reduced the number of fully remote roles in his industry — he works as a consumer product professional in the tri-state area. This has left…
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