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The IndependentAldi has urgent message for customers who work from home: ‘Workaholics had better be quick’
Remote working has exploded in popularity since the pandemic
- GuruFocus.com
Massive Crypto Heist Warning: Malware Sneaks Into Apple & Google Stores, Steals Wallets ...
Kaspersky uncovers SparkCat, a Trojan using AI to steal crypto recovery phrases--over 242,000 downloads before Apple & Google reacted.
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Sky unveils second generation Sky Glass TV promising ‘better picture and sound’
The device is the only television to come with Sky TV services built in, meaning users do not require a satellite dish or Sky box.
- TechCrunch
Apple and Google take down malicious mobile apps from their app stores
Apple and Google have pulled as many as 20 apps from their respective app stores after security researchers found the apps were carrying data-stealing malware for almost a year. Security researchers at Kaspersky said the malware, dubbed SparkCat, has been active since March 2024. Initially, the researchers found the malicious framework within a food delivery app used in the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia but later found the malware on 19 other, unrelated apps, which they say were cumulatively downloaded more than 242,000 times through Google's Play Store.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump’s Anti-‘Woke’ Rant Ends With Awkward Admission
The president's remarks took an uncomfortable turn.
- The Daily Beast
Dark MAGA Elon Musk Overshadows Trump During Rambling Oval Office Press Conference
Elon Musk was the center of attention in the Oval Office on Tuesday as he and Donald Trump offered a bizarre and rambling defense of their efforts to dismantle large chunks of the federal government through the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The world’s richest man, who donned his “dark MAGA” cap for the occasion, towered over a seated Trump as he fielded questions from reporters. Musk appeared at ease, his young son perched on his shoulders, as he argued that he and his t
- BuzzFeed
Pete Davidson Revealed How His Body Looks In New Photos After "Burning" Off Nearly 200 Tattoos, And The Transformation Is Shocking
Just in time for Valentine's Day, the comedian stars as lifestyle brand Reformation's "Official Boyfriend" in a new must-see campaign.
- FTW Outdoors
Blind lion gets lucky outcome when surrounded by hungry hyenas
A blind lion lying on the road was soon surrounded by a pack of hungry hyenas, but, interestingly, the hyenas did not act as expected. Normally, a pack of hyenas would not hesitate to attack and kill a lone lion that is clearly debilitated, as it clearly appeared weak with…
- Yahoo Finance AU
Rare $1 coin worth up to $350: ‘Lucky to find one’
The rare coin can be "achievable" to find and there are estimated to be several thousand out there.
- BuzzFeed
"Imagine Getting Called Out By The Pope For Being A Horrible Person": People Are Ridiculing JD Vance For Being So Confidently Wrong That He Was Apparently Corrected By The Pope Himself
"I’m not even that Catholic but the thought of the pope calling me out personally would be HUMILIATING."
- NewsWire
Cop found dead in police station identified
A NSW police officer found dead inside the Sydney Police Centre has been remembered as a kind and helpful man.
- The Daily Beast
The Shocking Questions Trump Admin Is Asking Job Candidates
An explosive report by the Washington Post alleges that the Trump’s administration is weeding out candidates for top intelligence and law enforcement jobs by asking if the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was an “inside job” and if the 2020 election was “stolen.” Those looking to apply to top national security positions with the administration are allegedly facing additional questions that test their loyalty to Trump. These questions seem quite tailored to determine candidates’ inclinations on the president’
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Novak Djokovic goes public with massive announcement as call made on Andy Murray partnership
It comes after Novak Djokovic was booed by fans in Australia. Read more here.
- HuffPost
Karoline Leavitt Gets Schooled Over ‘Grammatical Train Wreck’ On Fox News
The White House press secretary was mocked for her Trump-defending goof.
- The Daily Beast
Jordan’s King Flatters Trump With Tiny Aid for His Gaza Takeover Bid
King Abdullah II of Jordan flattered and surprised President Donald Trump on Tuesday in a dance to deflect from the president’s Gaza takeover bid, which the monarch has publicly said he opposes. Abdullah said he would, however, facilitate a move to take 2,000 children in Gaza “that are either cancer children or in a very ill state to Jordan as quickly as possible.” Trump expressed astonishment and gratitude—and hope that the fig leaf would lead to broader Arab support for his controversial plan
- HuffPost
Wall Street Journal Warns How Donald Trump Is Repeating First-Term ‘Blunder’
The conservative newspaper's editorial board predicted that it's a disaster in the making.
- BuzzFeed
Experts Say These 6 Common Work Habits May Actually Be Signs Of ADHD In Adults
Don't ignore these common signs.
- The Independent
Top Canadian lawmaker vows 100% tariffs on Musk’s Teslas in ‘surgical’ reprisals to future Trump threats
Chrystia Freeland threatened to ‘go after American stakeholders who matter to the White House’ in response to Trump’s tariffs
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Mitchell Starc adds to Aussie bowling disaster as major news about Steve Smith confirmed
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc are all missing. Read more here.
- Parade
Patricia Heaton Shares Bold Political Statement About America's Future
The actress had an interesting take on the current state of the union.