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Tulsi Gabbard, the head of US National Intelligence, says she was not informed in advance about the UK government’s demand to be able to access Apple customers’ encrypted data from anywhere in the world.In a letter, Ms Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies.She said if the reports were true, the UK government’s actions amounted to an “egregious violation” of US citizens’ privacy.The Home Office notice, which cannot legally be made public, was issued to Apple under the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act in January.Ms Gabbard added that she was also seeking legal advice…

Everyone has heard the Chinese proverb British misquote: “May you live in interesting times,” and how it’s supposed to be a curse. It sounds deep, like a quote for edgelords over 80.  But have you ever considered the alternative? According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, there were nearly two centuries where nothing much happened. Vivian Mercier famously called Waiting for Godot “a play in which nothing happens, twice.” But nothing happening 191 times? I’ll take interesting times any day. And that’s exactly what we have now. Tether, with their stablecoin USDT, are coming to Lightning. We’ve been talking a lot recently…

Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporterWatch: Look back at the first episode of Going For Gold with Henry Kelly’s initial introduction as hostJournalist and TV presenter Henry Kelly has died aged 78, his family has announced.Kelly was a journalist who later pivoted to light entertainment, hosting TV gameshow Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold in the 1980s and 90s.He also presented programmes on BBC Radio 4, LBC and Classic FM.In a statement, Kelly’s family said he “died peacefully” on Tuesday “after a period of ill health”. “Henry will be sorely missed by his friends and family,” it continued, “including his partner…

By Terry Ashton, updated February 26, 2025 The world of cryptocurrencies is known for its high volatility and frequent security challenges. Recently, eXch Crypto Exchange has found itself at the center of a controversy involving a potential money-laundering scheme tied to the Bybit hack. However, the exchange denies laundering funds from the hack. Let’s dive deeper into this developing story and understand what’s happening. What Happened with the Bybit Hack? Bybit, a well-known cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a major security breach in late January 2025. The hack resulted in the theft of millions of dollars’ worth of digital assets. Hackers gained…

Image credit: TimesofIndia.com NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel rejoined the team in Dubai on Wednesday after briefly returning home due to a personal emergency, as reported by TimesofIndia.com.The former South African pacer, appointed as India’s bowling coach in September last year, had initially arrived in Dubai with the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy on February 15. Morkel attended the team’s afternoon practice session at the ICC Academy on February 16 but was absent from training on February 17.On his return on Wednesday, Morkel was spotted stepping off the team bus, dressed in a white hoodie and black…

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) will open enrollment for the CS June 2025 exam soon. The official schedule mentions the date of opening of the registration window to be February 26, 2025. Candidates can access the application link on the official website, icsi.edu. The deadline for enrolment and module/group additions without a late fee is March 25, 2025, while applications with a late fee will be accepted until April 9, 2025. Enrollment modifications, including changes in the exam centre, module, medium, optional subjects, and exemption requests, can be made until May 1, 2025.The ICSI CS June 2025…

PayPal is set to expand the reach of it USD-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD).  According to a Bloomberg report dated 26 February 2025, PayPal aims to offer its stablecoin, PYUSD, as an option for its more than 20 million small-to-medium sized merchants to pay vendors through its upcoming bill-pay product by the end of this year. Commenting on the development, Michelle Gill, general manager of PayPal’s small business and financial services group said, “A lot of the payments we’re expecting are going to be cross-border because merchants in the US are seeking to pay vendors and suppliers abroad. The thesis was:…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The Quant price surged over 15% in the last 24 hours to trade at $103.39 as of 10:45 p.m. EST as investors go long on the altcoin. With the recent pump, the QNT price was also able to push its weekly performance out of the red zone. As a result, the crypto is up over 9% on the 7-day time frame as well. Quant Price Breaks Out Above A Consolidation Zone 4-hour chart for QUANT/USD (Source: GeckoTerminal) The Quant price broke out above a consolidation zone between…

Created on February 26, 2025 January Inflation Remains Unchanged at 2.5%Australia’s consumer price index (CPI) stayed steady at 2.5% year-on-year for a second straight month in January. This was lower than the market estimation of 2.6% but inflation nevertheless remained at its highest level since August 2024. Inflation was driven by higher prices, for food , electricity, alcohol and tobacco.Core CPI edged up to 2.8% year-on-year from 2.7% in January. Core CPI excludes food and energy items and is considered a more reliable indicator of inflation trends than headline CPI. The monthly inflation indicator does not provide the full inflation…

Why Does Everyone Love Motivational Quotes? You must have heard so many quotes about changes, leadership, and personal growth. Many people turn to these quotes whenever they feel down to get a fresh perspective on life. Simply because the best motivational quotes for success inspire people to grow and improve. A life-changing quote can make you reflect on things you wouldn’t think about on your own and find your purpose in life. Starting your day with a positive self-improvement quote can increase your productivity and help you manage your team by example. Many people search online for how to become…