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High Alert: China Linked BlackTech Hides in Router Firmware
Not only is the People’s Republic of China (PRC) a threat with its use of TikTok, but it also supports threat actors that have for years attacked U.S. based companies as well as the governments of the U.S. and Japan. According to a Joint Advisory published on September 27, 2023, by the National Security Agency,…
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Risks that AI Developers Must Consider When Developing AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a technological innovation; it’s a transformative force that has permeated multiple sectors, from healthcare to finance. As AI startups and companies creating AI tools (“AI Developers”) continue to proliferate, they find themselves navigating a complex and often uncertain legal landscape. This article aims to elucidate several key legal considerations…
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Patients Report Stomach Paralysis and Other Serious Side Effects After Taking Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy
Are you a diabetes patient who took Ozempic? Did you take Wegovy in hopes of losing weight? Have you suffered life-changing gastrointestinal issues since you’ve been taking Ozempic or Wegovy? If so, you are not alone. According to many Ozempic and Wegovy patients and their doctors, these medications may be responsible for a very serious…
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Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Worker Safety at Amazon Warehouses
Recently, U.S. lawmakers put Amazon and its top executives on the hot seat, raising questions about the retail giant’s commitment to the safety of its warehouse workers. Over the past decade, the number of Amazon warehouse injuries has continually been alarmingly high. In fact, in 2022, there were 6.6 serious injuries for every 100 Amazon…
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Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Meets With Former Wagner Deputy as Questions Linger
The Russian leader asked a founding member of the mercenary group to set up volunteer units of fighters to carry out combat missions in the war.
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U.A.E. Talks Peace in Sudan War, but Secretly Backs One Side
From a remote air base in Chad, the Emirates is giving arms and medical treatment to fighters on one side in Sudan’s worsening war, officials say.
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Welcome Robert Daniels, Our New Associate Editor of RogerEbert.com
We are pleased to welcome Robert Daniels as the new Associate Editor of RogerEbert.com. Robert is a Chicago-based film critic with freelance bylines at The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, IndieWire, The Playlist, and The Criterion Collection. He will be joining our editorial staff comprised of Managing Editor Brian Tallerico, Senior Editor Nick Allen, Editor-at-Large Matt Zoller Seitz, Contributing…
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Nowhere
“Nowhere,” the latest international Netflix thriller, takes a bit too long to find itself, and struggles with tone, but a committed performance by Anna Castillo keeps it from drifting off to the horizon. After a clunky prologue that chooses to place this refugee crisis in a dystopian future where women and children are being caged…
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Carlito’s Way Gets Excellent 4K Arrow Release with Commentary by Matt Zoller Seitz
Appreciations of Brian De Palma‘s masterful art often center on acknowledged pop culture phenomena like “Carrie” and “Scarface.” But one of my favorite films of his has always been “Carlito’s Way,” which has been given a 4K restoration by Arrow in a loaded new limited edition release that also includes new special features and a commentary…
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Mami Wata
“Mami Wata” is a combination fable and thriller from Benin, shot in black-and-white and set in a seaside village called Iyi. It starts with a shot of the ocean at night. The crashing surf is blurred almost to abstraction. The sound of the water is as loud as it would be if you were actually on a beach.…