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R language flaw allows code execution via RDS/RDX files
A new vulnerability has been discovered in the R programming language that allows arbitrary code execution upon deserializing specially crafted RDS and RDX files. R is an open-source programming language that is particularly popular among statisticians and data miners who develop and use custom data analysis models, and it is also seeing increased adoption by the emerging AI/ML field.
Judge Allows Fox Corp. As Defendant In Smartmatic Lawsuit, But Refuses To Dismiss Network’s Counterclaim
The New York judge overseeing Smartmatic‘s $2.7 billion lawsuit against Fox issued two rulings today, handing each side a win. Smartmatic sued Fox, network personalities and guests in 2021, claiming that they amplified false claims that the election systems company was involved in rigging the 2020 election. Another company, Dominion Voting Systems, also sued Fox
December’s new moon allows the Geminid meteor shower to shine tonight
An illustration of the sky showing the moon in close proximity to the sun and Mars in the sky. (Image credit: Chris Vaughan/Starry Night) The new moon of December 2023 offers skywatchers dark skies for catching one of the year's best meteor showers. The new moon of December occurs on Dec. 12, 6:32 p.m. Eastern (2332
Ohtani allows four earned runs, takes loss in Astros’ win over spiraling Angels
Mauricio Dubon delivered a tie-breaking two-run single that made the difference for the Houston Astros in their 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels. | July 15, 2023, 1:13 AMJuly 15, 2023, 1:13 AMWe use cookies to improve your experience. Learn More or change your cookie preferences. By continuing to use this site, you agree
WhatsApp allows users to edit messages
WhatsApp has granted users one of its most awaited features — the ability to edit messages.“For the moments when you make a mistake or simply change your mind, you can now edit your sent messages on WhatsApp,” the Meta Platforms-owned messaging app said in a blog post on Monday.With the feature rolling out globally in
Android 14 allows drag-and-drop even if you need to open an app from the homescreen
Google’s Android 14 update is, so far, not all that major, but there have been quite a few nice quality-of-life tweaks. One of those is found in drag-and-drop, which in Android 14 will support moving content between apps even if they aren’t open yet. Starting with the latest Android 14 beta drag-and-drop now supports the
The Zimbabwean government is allowing mining companies and some importers to pay taxes in the local currency. Previously, they have had to pay these taxes in US dollars and other foreign currencies. The official rate of the Zim dollar to the US dollar is nearly half what it is worth in the local trade. Zimbabwe will allow mining…
U.S. Allows Baltic NATO Members to Send Arms to Ukraine
WASHINGTON—The U.S. has given approval for three Baltic NATO members to send American-made weapons to Ukraine, U.S. officials said. The decision will enable Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia to send Javelin antitank weapons and Stinger air-defense systems for Ukraine’s forces.
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B.C. judge allows Amanda Todd’s name to be made public as her accused tormentor heads to trial
Carol Todd holds a photo of her daughter Amanda on Oct. 9, 2013.John Lehmann/The Globe and MailA B.C. Supreme Court judge has struck down a ban on naming the late Amanda Todd as the underage victim in an online harassment and child pornography case involving a middle-aged suspect extradited to Canada from the Netherlands.In a…
SC allows NEET counselling for 2021-22 to resume under existing EWS criteria
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed NEET counselling to proceed while maintaining 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes and 10% for Economically Weaker Sections in All India Quota seats under a July 29, 2021 government in order not to “dislocate” medical admissions this year.The ₹8 lakh gross annual family income limit criterion for identifying the…