Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.

John 1:12-13

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Suspected Chinese-Speaking Hackers Target Central Asian Governments With OctLurk and SilkLurk


A Chinese-speaking threat actor is suspected to be behind a fresh wave of cyber attacks targeting government organizations mainly located in Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and the Syrian Arab Republic, since January 2025. These targeted organizations operate across several sectors, such as healthcare, research, government offices,

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Tom Holland ‘Hated’ Early Cut of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’


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Videos made with AI will no longer appear in Snapchat's public recommendations.

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It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorney general.

CISA Issues Fresh SBOM Guidance. Did They Get It Right?


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Trump Escalates Feud With Senate Over Blanche


The president’s comments threw the confirmation of Todd Blanche, his pick to be attorney general, further into doubt.

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As Elon Musk's SpaceX and Tesla Stocks Continue to Fall, Is It Time to Buy the Stocks on the Dip?
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Cigna raises annual profit forecast on strength in health services unit
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Grant Thornton Advisors to acquire CBIZ for $5bn to expand US presence
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How Much Money Does CBS Still Owe Tony Romo After Placing Him on Leave?


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Google rolls back the needless AI generation tools it added to Google Earth


People had less than a day to make misleading Google Earth images with AI before Google pulled the feature.

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New York alleges Kalshi is running an 'illegal gambling operation' in new lawsuit


Kalshi, which is headquartered in New York, has already been sued by multiple states.

Meta’s Case for Its AI Spending Keeps Getting Weaker
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How This CMO Pitched Her CEO Ambitions to Her Own Boss
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The Million-Dollar Talent Wars for 20-Something Math Geniuses
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An abduction from a home in Southern California led to a short police chase. The driver fired at a man in the trunk before being gunned down.

New York sues to shut down Kalshi, seeks $100,000 for each unauthorized bet


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An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

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