Russia prosecutors seek 3 1/4-year jail term for French citizen accused of collecting military data
Detentions on charges of spying and collecting sensitive data have become increasingly frequent in Russia since it sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022. Russian authorities accused Vinatier of failing to register as a “foreign agent” while collecting information about Russia’s “military and military-technical activities” that could be used to the detriment of the country’s security. The prosecutors charged that Vinatier had collected military information during his meetings with three Russian citizens in Moscow in 2021-2022. Vinatier’s lawyers argued that the sentence sought by prosecutors was too harsh and asked the judge to sentence him to a fine. The charges against Vinatier relate to a law that requires anyone collecting information on military issues to register with authorities as a foreign agent.
Source:ABC News
October 14, 2024 13:23 UTC
Can these ultra-exclusive fitness clubs and residences help extend your life? They’d certainly like to try
Or residents can indulge in hyperbaric treatments, breathing in 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber which has shown promising anti-aging results. “The idea around it is that you’re not just purchasing a residence, you’re purchasing a lifestyle,” said Kevin Cavaco, director of marketing for Select Group, the building’s developer. “You’re purchasing an opportunity to work on your true wealth — which is your longevity. You’re prolonging your time.”Life extension may be a lofty — and dubious — pitch, but it’s a common theme among luxury fitness clubs, opulent new high rises and exclusive retreats. The trend coincides with new scientific studies and a parallel fixation in the tech world, butthe provable science behind these promises is often murky.
Source:CNN
October 14, 2024 13:15 UTC
FOX vs CNN town halls: Trump and Harris choose to take part in separate network events
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have both agreed to attend town halls – but not the same one. The news comes after Trump recently turned down Fox News and CNN invitations to debate Harris in mid-October. The two presidential candidates debated each other just once when they participated in ABC’s presidential debate on Sept. 10. Harris to attend CNN town hallA week after Trump takes part in the Fox News town hall, Harris will participate in one hosted by CNN. After Trump ruled out the CNN presidential debate, the network invited both candidates to participate in separate town hall events later this month.
Source:CNN
October 14, 2024 13:12 UTC
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Tinfoil Hat Post Has Critics Saying Same Mocking Thing
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Tinfoil Hat Post Has Critics Saying Same Mocking ThingFar-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) this weekend shared on social media a picture of someone wearing a tinfoil hat with the caption, “Almost everyone in America right now.”“Yep,” the Donald Trump acolyte said in agreement with the statement on X, formerly Twitter. The post prompted mocking backlash ― and accusations of “projection” ― as critics reminded Greene of her own peddling of conspiracy theories. — Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) October 12, 2024No Marjorie. — Diana (@DianaBlueNews) October 12, 2024Just you — CB— (@ConservBlue2020) October 12, 2024Marge is the original tinfoil hat wearing #MAGAmoron. — HotJellyRollBlues (@IfSixWere9) October 12, 2024Pretty sure that's just you and your buddies... — GalenMicheal (@GalenMicheal) October 12, 2024Projection.
Source:Huffington Post
October 14, 2024 13:05 UTC
Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter had worked for 19 years at a tire plant in Alabama when she was sent an anonymous note: her pay was as much as $2,000 a month less than what men were receiving in the same supervisory job. Ms. Ledbetter sued for sex discrimination in 1999 in federal court in Alabama, and a jury awarded her more than $3 million in back pay and damages. But the decision was reversed on appeal. Undeterred, she pursued the case to the United States Supreme Court, which in 2007 also ruled against her, saying that she was too late — that she should have filed her claim within 180 days of receiving her first unequal paycheck, citing a narrow interpretation of the law. In a vigorous dissent, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said it was all but impossible for Ms. Ledbetter to have known of her unfair pay in such a time period.
Source:Forbes
October 14, 2024 13:05 UTC
$200k pay deal at the NY Phil will impact ticket prices, but that’s no bad thing
First, Professors Baumol and Bowen (and your columnist) were correct to argue that as living standards increase those wishing to attend live performances will face higher ticket prices, absent government subsidy. The recently announced agreement increasing the base pay of the New York Philharmonic musicians to above $200,000 a year will certainly result in higher ticket prices in future. But given the impressive technological changes we have experienced in recording and diffusion of music over the last half-century, most music lovers have no need to attend live performances. Judging by recent Taylor Swift concerts, live music is becoming the 21st century’s version of “Veblen goods”, a luxury product for which demand increases as the price rises. Ira SohnEmeritus Professor of Economics and Finance, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ, US
Source:New York Times
October 14, 2024 12:58 UTC
Citroen C5 Aircross Concept Unveiled: Future of Family-Friendly SUVs
Citroën is making waves in the SUV market with the debut of the C5 Aircross Concept, showcasing a bold vision for its next C-segment SUV. Following the recent launch of the C3 Aircross, this concept highlights Citroën’s commitment to delivering spacious, comfortable, and practical vehicles tailored for families. Built on the Stellantis Group’s STLA Medium platform, the C5 Aircross Concept features a striking, aerodynamic design that blends power and elegance. With a height of 1.66 meters and dynamic proportions, the C5 Aircross Concept combines modern aesthetics with practicality, making it a standout in its class. The C5 Aircross Concept is set to reveal more innovations and features as its launch date approaches in 2025, promising an exciting addition to the family-friendly SUV market.
Source:New York Times
October 14, 2024 12:47 UTC
Mike Johnson Says It's 'Unnecessary' For Trump To Release His Medical Records
While Trump previously told CBS News he would “very gladly” release his medical records, he has yet to do so. “Kamala Harris issued her medical records as a diversion because she’s desperate, because she’s sinking in the polls. “The medical records are irrelevant.”Advertisement"He doesn't require as much sleep as the average person. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
Source:Huffington Post
October 14, 2024 12:24 UTC
CNN Tells Harris Not to Talk About the Economy
CNN has been at the forefront in pushing the Biden bad economy story in defiance of the data. It had two of my six favorite untruths about the Biden economy. Anyhow, given the work that CNN has put into trashing the Biden economy, it isn’t surprising that they would warn Harris away from talking about it. (Of course, 30-40 percent of voters will say the economy is bad out of loyalty to Donald Trump.) Given the track record of the Biden-Harris administration compared with the craziness being pushed by Donald Trump, it is understandable that backers of Donald Trump would not want Harris to talk about the economy.
Source:CNN
October 14, 2024 12:16 UTC
Woman killed by malfunctioning ottoman bed
Helen Davey was killed when the mattress section of an ottoman bed fell on her. A 39-year-old British woman was killed when a malfunctioning ottoman bed fell on her neck and asphyxiated her, a coroner’s report said. Ottoman beds have a base that can be raised – usually using gas-lift hydraulics – to access a storage space underneath. The mattress platform on Davey’s bed fell unexpectedly, “trapping her neck against the upper surface of the side panel of the bed’s base,” Chipperfield explained. I dropped everything that I was holding and tried to lift the top of the bed off her head.
Source:CNN
October 14, 2024 11:51 UTC
Grupo Bimbo named to World’s Best Employers list
MEXICO CITY — Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV has been named to the World’s Best Employers list for the first time. Grupo Bimbo ranked 744 out of the 850 organizations featured in this year’s list. “Our company has a unique competitive advantage, which is our human philosophy,” said Juan Muldoon, chief people officer of Grupo Bimbo. “At Grupo Bimbo, we see the person as an end, not a means. The listed companies represent multinational companies that prioritize employee well-being; promote diversity, equity and inclusion; offer growth opportunities; and ensure a healthy work-life balance, Grupo Bimbo said.
Source:Forbes
October 14, 2024 11:38 UTC
Trump’s social media stock is making an epic comeback as election nears – KION546
By Matt Egan, CNNNew York (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s social media company is on fire on Wall Street. Up until very recently, Trump Media & Technology Group had been in meltdown mode. Its share price dropped to a record low of $12.15 on September 23, marking a stunning 82% crash from its high. Trump Media did not announce a sudden revenue stream or a flashy new product that could explain the move. Beyond the election, Trump Media’s share price has benefited from the fact that the former president has held onto his stock.
Source:CNN
October 14, 2024 11:35 UTC
Can Cole keep a straight face while writing?
In her 9/29 column, Althea Cole accuses Democrats of lying in their criticism of Project 2025. “I remember when it was supposedly disqualifying for a person seeking elected office to spread misinformation,” she writes. He continues to spread the lie immigrants are eating pets, even after it led to bomb threats from his deranged supporters. Was Ms. Cole able to keep a straight face when she wrote that? You can join the conversation by submitting a letter to the editor or guest column or by suggesting a topic for an editorial to editorial@thegazette.com
Source:Washington Post
October 14, 2024 11:32 UTC
NIST Issues New Quantum Crypto Standards for Cyberspace
Other public-key crypto standards, including the Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) and elliptic key cryptography, are similarly at risk. A general consensus is that quantum computers that can decrypt RSA-encrypted messages will be available in 2030. Eventually, these PQC standards will migrate into hardware implementations because that’s the lowest-cost, most power-efficient, and least expensive way to implement crypto standards. The crypto algorithms are built into the z16 computer’s HSM (Hardware Security Modules), which is a dedicated stack of crypto processors that includes a dedicated crypto acceleration processor. It’s going to take a while for more advanced implementations of these new FIPS PQC standards to become reality.
Source:Forbes
October 14, 2024 11:27 UTC
Berkeley professor, Los Angeles Times columnist speak in debate on the upcoming election
The center welcomed professor John Yoo from Berkeley Law and Harry Litman, senior legal affairs columnist at the Los Angeles Times, to the Carey Auditorium for a debate on issues relevant to the upcoming election. Both men have previously worked in multiple levels of government, including the executive branch and as clerks for Supreme Court justices. “There was more Trump prosecution, then there was a conviction, then the Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity, and then Trump got shot, Biden got deposed,” Muñoz said. The first topic discussed was the prosecution of former President Donald Trump and whether it was a threat to democracy. Both Yoo and Litman lamented the extreme political ecosystem under the two-party system, which has led to controversy regarding the 2024 campaign.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 14, 2024 11:10 UTC