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This Substack Data Breach May Have Compromised Nearly 700,000 User Records
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This Substack Data Breach May Have Compromised Nearly 700,000 User Records

When you sign up for a subscription on Substack, you're thinking you'll receive newsletters and posts from online creators, not lose the data you share with the platform. But like any digital service, the data you provide when signing up is at the mercy of Substack, or anyone who happens to gain access to that data. Unfortunately, that's now the case. Substack may have lost nearly 700,000 user recordsAs reported by BleepingComputer, Substack recently disclosed a significant data breach. The company's CEO, Chris Best, sent users a notice of the breach this week, sharing that email addresses, phone numbers, and "other internal metadata" were shared from Substack accounts without their permission. The company reportedly discovered the breach on Feb. 3, even though hackers accessed the data it...
AI-powered digital stethoscopes show promise in bridging screening gaps: Study
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AI-powered digital stethoscopes show promise in bridging screening gaps: Study

As tuberculosis (TB) continues as the deadliest infectious cause of deaths globally, a new study has shown that artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscopes can help fill critical screening gaps, especially in hard-to-reach areas.  In a commentary published in the journal Med (Cell Press), global experts contended that stethoscopes combined with digital technology and AI can be a better option against the challenges faced in screening programmes, such as under-detection, high cost, and inequitable access. “AI-enabled digital stethoscopes have demonstrated promising accuracy and feasibility for detecting lung and cardiovascular abnormalities, with promising results in early TB studies. Training and validation in diverse, high-burden settings are essential to explore the poten...
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammy Awards – National
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Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammy Awards – National

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue Grammys host Trevor Noah after he said the host made “false and defamatory” remarks about Trump’s relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. After congratulating Billie Eilish for winning song of the year, Noah, 41, brought up Trump, 79, and Epstein, saying, “Wow. That’s a Grammy that every artist wants — almost as much as Trump wants Greenland.”“Which makes sense because since Epstein’s gone, he needs a new island to hang out with Bill Clinton,” Noah added.After the reaction to the joke during the show, which included some uncomfortable “ohs” and murmurs from the crowd, Noah said, “Oh, I told you, it’s my last year. What are you going to do about it?” Story continues below advertisement ...
Covid vaccine not linked to decrease in fertility: Study
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Covid vaccine not linked to decrease in fertility: Study

Amid several claims of vaccination and reduced fertility, a study of nearly 60,000 women showed that the Covid vaccine played no role in a decrease in childbirth.  Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, unfounded rumours have circulated, especially on social media, alleging that vaccination impairs chances of becoming pregnant.   In the later stages of the pandemic, there was a decrease in the number of children born in some countries, including Sweden. This raised the question of whether this could be due to the new vaccines.  "Our conclusion is that it`s highly unlikely that the mRNA vaccine against Covid-19 was behind the decrease in childbirth during the pandemic," said Toomas Timpka, professor of social medicine at Linkoping University, Sweden.  The study, published in the ...
The TCL QM5K Was Already Affordable, and Now It’s an Extra $450 Off
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The TCL QM5K Was Already Affordable, and Now It’s an Extra $450 Off

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. TCL makes incredible budget QLED TVs. I've been using TCL's QM6K since its release last year, and I frequently recommend it to anyone looking for a QLED TV for a great price. Right now, Best Buy has the 65-inch TCL QM5K (a slightly less expensive model than the one I have) for $449.99 (originally $899.99) after a 50% discount. The QM5K is an exclusive model made for Best Buy that's nearly identical to the QM6K, but it has fewer gaming-centric features. The QM5K caps at a refresh rate of 60Hz at the native 4K resolution—it's still great for casual gamers, but hardcore players who want top-of-the-line specs might want shell out $80 fo...
Aldis Hodge reveals what to expect from season 2 of Cross on Prime Video
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Aldis Hodge reveals what to expect from season 2 of Cross on Prime Video

In a city where power often wears a polished smile and danger lurks beneath the surface, Cross returns with a second season that refuses to play safe. Set against the charged backdrop of Washington DC, the gripping crime drama follows Alex Cross, a brilliant homicide detective and forensic psychologist, as he is pushed deeper into moral grey zones while hunting a ruthless vigilante targeting corrupt billionaire magnates. As the boundaries between justice, revenge, and duty begin to blur, trust becomes fragile, loyalties are tested, and appearances prove deceiving. Ahead of the highly anticipated new season, Aldis Hodge offers insight into the mounting challenges and threats the characters face, as the story peels back layers of power, privilege, and conscience with relentless intensity. A...
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Tate McRae responds to backlash over Team USA Olympics ad

Canadian pop star Tate McRae, 22, is facing backlash over her appearance in an ad promoting Team USA ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy. In the ad, the Calgary-born singer is seen asking an owl for directions to Italy, then mentions only Team USA athletes before throwing in a line about the Super Bowl.Following its release, commentators questioned why she would appear in content supporting American athletes over her native country. Story continues below advertisement The Nobody’s Girl singer responded to critics in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of herself as a small child waving a Canadian flag with the caption, “y’all know I’m Canada down.” Tate McRae shared a photo of herself waving a Canadian flag in r...
World-first fingerstick test to expand hepatitis B diagnosis access
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World-first fingerstick test to expand hepatitis B diagnosis access

A world-first Australian trial has found that a simple fingerstick test for hepatitis B DNA is as accurate as standard lab testing, paving the way for wider access in remote and resource-limited settings.  Published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, the study showed that the point-of-care test can deliver results within an hour and be performed in decentralised clinics, Xinhua news agency reported.  The fingerstick test can help overcome delays caused by laboratory-based testing, according to a statement from the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales in Australia.  "The results of our trial found that the fingerstick point-of-care test is highly accurate, closely matching the accuracy of traditional tests," said Professor Gail Matthews, who led the research at the ...
This JBL Party Speaker Is on Sale for $600 Right Now
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This JBL Party Speaker Is on Sale for $600 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The JBL PartyBox 520 is the kind of speaker you buy when phone speakers and compact Bluetooth boxes stop cutting it. It’s currently $599.95 at Woot, a steep drop from its usual $879.95 price. Price trackers show the lowest it’s ever hit before was $699.95, so this is the best deal yet. Prime members get free standard shipping,and the deal runs for another three weeks or until it sells out. This is a tall, tower-style speaker that sits above the PartyBox Stage 320 in JBL’s PartyBox lineup. ...
Japanese researchers to begin human trial for Nipah vaccine in April
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Japanese researchers to begin human trial for Nipah vaccine in April

A team of researchers in Japan has announced a clinical trial to confirm a vaccine`s efficacy against the deadly Nipah virus in humans.  The vaccine candidate developed at the University of Tokyo is set to start clinical trials in Belgium in April, Nikkei Asia, a Japan-based English-language news magazine, reported.  The new vaccine offers a potential breakthrough against a disease whose fatality rate is estimated to be between 40 per cent and 75 per cent.  Currently, there is no licensed vaccine or specific treatment for Nipah virus infection. The latest development comes even as India reported two confirmed cases of Nipah virus from West Bengal in January.   The new vaccine is reportedly being developed by inserting a portion of the Nipah virus`s genetic information into the measles...