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Trump Settles Lawsuit Over Use Of ‘Electric Avenue’ In Video Mocking BidenFounder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud chargesIn a stunning turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has rescinded a martial law declaration just hours after it was announced, following unanimous rejection from parliament. The declaration aimed at suppressing 'anti-state forces' among political opponents marked South Korea's most significant political crisis in decades. Protesters celebrated the decision outside the National Assembly, demonstrating against Yoon's controversial move. The Democratic Party demanded Yoon's resignation, questioning his capability to govern. Danny Russel, a former U.S. diplomat, remarked that South Korea narrowly avoided disaster, though Yoon's own political standing may be irreparably damaged. The international community, including the U.S., expressed relief at the resolution of the crisis, noting potential instability. As South Korea navigates potential snap elections and economic ramifications, North Korea watches closely, potentially benefiting from its neighbor's domestic unrest. (With inputs from agencies.)
ServiceTitan to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results on January 9, 2025NoneSenator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reacted with characteristic bluntness to the withdrawal of former Representative Matt Gaetz from consideration for U.S. Attorney General . Speaking to reporters at the Capitol on November 21, Fetterman sarcastically remarked on the news, which came after fresh revelations about Gaetz's alleged misconduct. "Holy s–t! I didn't see that coming," Fetterman said, adding, "Like yes, he was the ultimate troll... You better pace yourself though—it's not even Thanksgiving yet. We don't have to take unserious things so seriously, like the world's gonna spin off its axis." John Fetterman on Matt Gaetz withdrawing name: Holy shit! I didn't see that coming! @DailyCaller pic.twitter.com/OO43H1d9Ck Gaetz , nominated by President-elect Donald Trump, faced widespread skepticism about his fitness for the role due to ongoing ethics investigations and a history of scandal. His withdrawal Thursday followed CNN's reporting of new allegations regarding a sexual encounter between Gaetz and a 17-year-old. The allegations and mounting criticism led Gaetz to step down , stating he did not want to be a "distraction" to Trump's transition team. Fetterman mocked the situation further, joking that Trump might commemorate the incident: "I just heard that Trump is going to issue a new silver dollar to commemorate that. So, I think that's going to be the next cycle." Earlier in the month, Fetterman had described Gaetz's nomination as "God-tier trolling" by Trump, suggesting it was meant to provoke outrage rather than a serious consideration. Despite his critique of Gaetz, Fetterman praised some of Trump's other cabinet picks, such as Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for Secretary of State, calling them "serious choices." Sen. John Fetterman says Donald Trump tapping Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General is "god tier level trolling." pic.twitter.com/O7RfrKBRbk While Gaetz's resignation from Congress ended the House Ethics Committee's jurisdiction over his conduct, allegations surrounding Gaetz continue to garner attention amid scrutiny regarding his political future. Originally published by Latin Times .
It's time to rev up those patch engines after SailPoint disclosed a perfect 10/10 severity vulnerability in its identity and access management (IAM) platform IdentityIQ. The bug is not attached to a security advisory at the time of writing, but the vulnerability was reported on Monday to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), which then assigned it the CVE-2024-10905 identifier. Given the NVD rarely publishes a full analysis of vulnerabilities, and without an accompanying advisory to consult, the details of the flaw are few and far between. However, we know the weakness enumeration is CWE-66. Otherwise known as a directory traversal flaw, these are the types of decades-old, easy-to-exploit bugs that the US's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) urged vendors to squash earlier this year. In fact, security organization MITRE was calling them "unforgivable" much earlier, per a 2007 paper [PDF]. Directory traversals, sometimes referred to as path traversals, can be exploited when a piece of software fails to sanitize user input, allowing that user to access file directories they don't ordinarily have the necessary permissions to view. This then leads to the disclosure of sensitive information and potentially the wider compromise of systems. Such bugs have previously been described as "embarrassingly easy to exploit." CISA said: "Directory traversal exploits succeed because technology manufacturers fail to treat user-supplied content as potentially malicious, hence failing to adequately protect their customers." The agency's alert was one of many published earlier this year designed to support its campaign to drive the adoption of secure-by-design principles in software development. The idea is that if the most basic security issues are sorted out by vendors, the number of attacks that disrupt critical services will plummet. Per the NVD's limited breakdown, the following SailPoint IdentityIQ versions are vulnerable: 8.4.x 8.3.x 8.2.x All versions prior to these Customers are advised to upgrade to versions 8.4p2, 8.3p5, and 8.2p8 respectively to patch the vulnerability. Speaking of customers, SailPoint has some heavy hitters on its books. While the Thoma Bravo-owned biz doesn't disclose the exact number of customers under its wing, major organizations listed on its case studies page as using IdentityIQ include BNP Paribas, Toyota Europe, Philips, The Home Depot, General Motors, and an unnamed central bank of a European country dubbed a "major global economy." The Register asked SailPoint why no security advisory was released and whether it's aware of any successful exploit attempts, but it did not immediately respond. ®
Iran’s “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign, which is a coordinated protest movement opposing Iran’s extensive use of the death penalty, says the government executed more than 28 people since last Tuesday. The latest prisoners put to death reportedly include two juvenile offenders who were hanged at the Yazd and Ghezel Hesar prisons. See the full story here .
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There's more than just school pride and bragging rights to all that bellyaching over who might be in and who might be out of college football 's first 12-team playoff. Try the more than $115 million that will be spread across the conferences at the end of the season, all depending on who gets in and which teams go the farthest. According to the College Football Playoff website , the 12 teams simply making the bracket earn their conferences $4 million each. Another $4 million goes to conferences whose teams get into the quarterfinals. Then, there's $6 million more for teams that make the semifinals and another $6 million for those who play for the title. Most of this bonanza comes courtesy of ESPN, which is forking over $1.3 billion a year to televise the new postseason. A lot of that money is already earmarked — more goes to the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference than the Big 12 or Atlantic Coast — but a lot is up for grabs in the 11 games that will play out between the opening round on Dec. 20 and the final on Jan. 20. In all, the teams that make the title game will bring $20 million to their conferences, all of which distribute that money, along with billions in TV revenue and other sources, in different ways. In fiscal 2022-23, the Big Ten, for instance, reported revenue of nearly $880 million and distributed about $60.5 million to most of its members. The massive stakes might help explain the unabashed lobbying coming from some corners of the football world, as the tension grows in advance of Sunday's final rankings, which will set the bracket. Earlier this week, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark lit into the selection committee, which doesn't have a single team higher than 15 in the rankings. That does two things: It positions the Big 12 as a one-bid league, and also threatens to makes its champion — either Arizona State or Iowa State — the fifth-best among conference titlists that get automatic bids. Only the top four of those get byes, which could cost the Big 12 a spot in the quarterfinals — or $4 million. “The committee continues to show time and time again that they are paying attention to logos versus resumes,” Yormark said this week, while slamming the idea of teams with two losses in his conference being ranked worse than teams with three in the SEC. The ACC is also staring at a one-bid season with only No. 8 SMU inside the cut line of this week's projected bracket. Miami's loss last week all but bumped the Hurricanes out of the playoffs, a snub that ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said left him “incredibly shocked and disappointed." “As we look ahead to the final rankings, we hope the committee will reconsider and put a deserving Miami in the field," Phillips said in a statement. The lobbying and bickering filters down to the campuses that feel the impact. And, of course, to social media. One of the most entertaining episodes came earlier this week when athletic directors at Iowa State and SMU went back and forth about whose team was more deserving. There are a few stray millions that the selection committee cannot really influence, including a $3 million payment to conferences that make the playoff. In a reminder that all these kids are going to school, after all, the conferences get $300,000 per football team that meets academic requirements to participate in the postseason. (That's basically everyone). Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
While it has a global fanbase that spans age, gender, race, religion and language, “ ” isn’t exactly the most diverse and inclusive universe. Yes, there are Black characters in the books, but they didn’t get much screen time in the movies. It appears that may change with the upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series. According to , “Gangs of London” and “Black Mirror” actor Paapa Essiedu is reportedly in talks to take on the popular role of Professor Severus Snape. Snape is a deeply complicated character who seems to have complex feelings for Harry. He’s one of the most popular characters in the universe, with fans constantly debating whether he’s a hero or a villain. When HBO announced it was doing a new “Harry Potter” series that would incorporate more details from the books, other than Harry, Ron and Hermione, this was destined to be the most controversial casting. In the films, the Alan Rickman delivered an unforgettable performance as Snape. Honestly, no actor can truly follow in his footsteps. In response to someone acknowledging how difficult it will be to follow Rickman’s iconic role, , “Best way to look at it is accept it’ll be different. If the baseline is they won’t be as good as the guy we hold in extremely high regard for the role then it’s an impossible task to live up to but it shouldn’t disqualify the role ever appearing again for other actors.” Best way to look at it is accept it'll be different. If the baseline is they won't be as good as... Of course, that wasn’t a lot of fans’ major issue with Essiedu’s possible casting. Many people weren’t happy about a Black actor taking on a role that is described in the book as “a thin man with sallow skin, a large, hooked nose, and yellow, uneven teeth... shoulder-length, greasy black hair.” Before we get to the intense social media reactions from the Wizarding World, we need to take a moment to discuss how good Essiedu will actually be in this role. The British actor excels at nuanced portrayals of complex, layered characters. When you don’t know how you’re supposed to feel about someone, he adds an emotional depth that instantly captivates audiences. He would be a fantastic Snape. However, on social media, some fans just couldn’t get past his race and see the possibilities for the character. One user is done with all changes to their favorite material, , “I don’t do race swaps. No f***ing thanks. I’m f***ing tired of it.” Since we can’t possibly be good enough to get major opportunities, the DEI haters had to make themselves known with someone , “Same old same old. Everyone, even the ones who will argue with you, KNOWS that he won’t be chosen for his ability to embody the character of Snape. If he’s chosen, it’s because he’s black and they’re frightened to death of not doing so. That’s it. It’s really that simple. Any denial of that fact is willful stupidity.” Another person noted how Snape’s race doesn’t play a role in the story, so this shouldn’t be an issue, , “My thoughts are: race/color has no bearing in the story in any way. He’s a teacher and at no point in the books he being white was important. So, you’re just being racists.” One fan pointed out the obvious on , writing, “Snape is not real lol stop pretending it needs to be accurate when that man is a fictional character.” Someone replied with their opinion that Snape’s original description should be considered, , “He’s a fictional character that has been widely described in books and was casted in the movie series just fine. Just because it’s 2024 doesn’t mean everything has to be “woke” and change up characteristics.” He’s a fictional character that has been widely described in books and was casted in the movie... Another user showed sympathy for the ridiculous level of online attacks the actor will deal with, , “Love Paapa Essiedu but man the harassment this man is about to receive is no where near worth the pay to do a Harry Potter reboot series.” Other than not being able to handle the idea of a Black Snape, there is no reason for Essiedu to not get serious consideration for this role. And by the way, if you’re one of these “Harry Potter” fans saying you won’t watch if this happens, stop wasting our time. That’s not how nerds work. We cannot help ourselves and will absolutely watch all our favorites, no matter how much we may not want to.A hard-right populist, Calin Georgescu, known for his anti-European Union and anti-NATO views, has unexpectedly surged into the lead in Romania's presidential race. With 98% of ballots counted, the 62-year-old garnered nearly 23% of the vote, surpassing centre-left Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, who holds around 20%. Elena Lasconi, representing the centre-right, trails in third with nearly 19%, while far-right leader George Simion stands at 14%. Partial results suggest Georgescu, who only had 5% support in pre-election opinion polls, will face off against Ciolacu in a run-off vote on December 8. Initially, exit polls pointed to a Ciolacu lead, with Lasconi in second, indicating an election central to economic concerns and rising living costs. Running independently, Georgescu significantly leveraged social media platforms like TikTok to connect with voters, in stark contrast to mainstream media, which largely overlooked him. A former member of the right-wing Alliance for Uniting Romanians party, Georgescu has called for halting aid to Ukraine and condemned Romania's involvement in NATO's missile defense initiatives. Georgescu's controversial remarks, including support for WWII-era leader Ion Antonescu, who allied with Adolf Hitler, have prompted further scrutiny. Following the election results, Georgescu described them as a 'cry for peace' from the public, emphasizing the magnitude of their collective voice. Meanwhile, Romania's government continues to stand by Ukraine, supporting it with military resources amid its ongoing conflict with Russia and accommodating NATO's defensive installations. (With inputs from agencies.)
Washington, D.C., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAINN , the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, today announced it has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant , a public grant opportunity open to registered charities in the United Kingdom and Ireland and registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the United States who are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. The grant will support RAINN’s efforts to expedite access to trauma-informed support for sexual violence survivors of all ages, delivering critical interventions where people already communicate. Now in its seventh year, the AWS IMAGINE Grant provides vital resources to nonprofit organizations looking to deploy cloud technology as a central tool to achieve mission goals. As part of the program, AWS seeks proposals for big ideas on how to leverage cloud technology in new and innovative ways to accelerate impact in local and global communities. RAINN was named a winner in the Pathfinder – Generative AI category, which recognizes highly innovative, mission-critical projects that leverage generative AI. RAINN will receive up to $200,000 in unrestricted funding, up to $100,000 in AWS Promotional Credits, and implementation support from the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center . Proposals were judged on several factors including the innovative and unique nature of the project, impact on mission-critical goals, and clearly defined outcomes and milestones. RAINN will use AWS generative AI services to integrate RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline and additional support mediums for survivors directly into social media, gaming, and social networking sites. Through this integration, RAINN aims to expedite access to trauma-informed support for sexual violence survivors of all ages, delivering critical interventions where people already communicate. “RAINN is honored to be a 2024-2025 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Pathfinder recipient,” said Bill Bondurant , Chief Technology Officer for RAINN. “AWS enables RAINN support specialists to connect with survivors, especially those from vulnerable populations, where they are already communicating and may be most comfortable accessing support. Reaching out for help is already difficult, and removing barriers to accessing crisis support for survivors is a critical component of RAINN’s mission. Together, utilizing AWS services, we will help more survivors and work towards creating a world free from sexual violence.” "At AWS, we're inspired by the nonprofit sector's unwavering commitment to preserving the dignity and health of people and our planet," said Allyson Fryhoff, managing director of nonprofit and nonprofit health at AWS. "Our Imagine Grant winners are pioneering groundbreaking, technology-driven approaches that will amplify their mission impact and build a more equitable and compassionate world. We are thrilled to work alongside these organizations, helping them leverage the transformative capabilities of the AWS Cloud to bring these projects to life.” Since the launch of the IMAGINE Grant program in 2018, AWS has awarded over $14M in unrestricted funds, AWS Promotional Credits, and expert technical guidance to over 130 nonprofit organizations in support of their technology-driven goals. Previous winners are currently using AWS services to tackle critical challenges such as eliminating barriers to food security , improving maternal health outcomes , helping millions access clean and safe drinking water globally, tackling rare disease research, and more. Over 85,000 nonprofit organizations worldwide use AWS to increase their impact and advance mission goals. Through multiple programs tailored specifically to the nonprofit community, AWS enables nonprofits of all sizes to overcome barriers to technology adoption, while enhancing the scale, performance, and capabilities of mission operations. For more information on the AWS IMAGINE Grant, visit https://aws.amazon.com/government-education/nonprofits/aws-imagine-grant-program/ ### About RAINN RAINN , the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, help organizations improve their sexual assault prevention and response programs, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, free, confidential help is available 24/7 by calling 800.656.HOPE (4673) or visiting hotline.RAINN.org . Contact: Erinn Robinson Director of Media Relations media@rainn.org Erinn Robinon Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 8133351418 ErinnR@rainn.org