Good morning. It's Friday, March 25, and we're covering announcements from a NATO meeting in Brussels, a surprise mastermind behind a prolific hacking spree, and much more. Have feedback? Let us know at [email protected].
|
|
|
|
US to Take Ukraine Refugees
|
The US would welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, officials said yesterday, as part of an expanded effort to help those fleeing the fallout from Russia's monthlong invasion of the country. The number is about 3% of the nearly 3.6 million refugees that have departed to neighboring countries (see breakdown). Another 6.5 million residents have been displaced inside Ukraine, which had a prewar population of around 44 million.
The announcement came as President Joe Biden traveled to meet with NATO leaders in Brussels. The administration pledged an additional $1B in humanitarian aid, while Biden also said he supported forcing Russia to leave the G-20, which represents the world's largest economies.
See map updates here, along with photos from the ground after one month of fighting.
|
|
|
|
|
|
No-Confidence Vote in Pakistan
|
The Pakistani parliament will convene today to consider a vote of no-confidence against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan. If approved, Khan's government would resign, with the possibility of a coalition of opposition parties taking its place. Opponents have accused Khan of mismanaging the economy, which has been battered by inflation and high government debt.
Khan's PTI party has 155 members in the National Assembly, short of the 172 majority vote needed to remain in power. Opposition parties have 163 confirmed votes, but say they may pass the threshold with the help of defections from Khan's party.
Khan, a former cricket star who assumed office in 2018, resisted weeks of calls to resign and avoid the referendum. No prime minister has ever carried out a full five-year term in the country's history.
|
|
|
|
|
|
A teenager living with his mother in England is believed to be the mastermind behind a string of high-profile corporate hacks, according to security researchers. Suspected to lead a group of at least seven individuals collectively known as Lapsus$, the teen has not been formally charged with crimes.
Unlike cyberattacks that install malicious software or lock systems until ransoms are paid, the group has focused on extortion, stealing intellectual property, and threatening public release unless demands are met. Known targets have included Microsoft, Nvidia, Samsung, Vodafone, and others. The group appears to gain initial access via soft targets—actively recruiting employees with inside access, roles which it advertises on its 45,000-person-strong Telegram channel.
The teenager, whose identity has been withheld by officials, was reportedly doxxed—or had his identity made public—by a rival hacker group.
|
|
|
|
|
|
In partnership with MeUndies
|
SHAKE UP YOUR UNDIES DRAWER
|
Nobody likes tearing open the wrapping paper of a gift only to find 12 identical pairs of tighty-whities or a six-deep stack of the same plaid boxers. It’s enough to make us think that underwear is, well … boring.
Enter MeUndies—the company famous for underwear in exciting prints and colors, all made of their super-soft, stretchy fabric. Like their Bralettes, coming in with a dizzying range of designs, including U-Back, T-Back, FeelFree Triangle, FeelFree Ruched, and FeelFree Longline. Or their Boxer Briefs, found in adventurous prints link No Probllama, Ski Ya Later, and Dino-Mite. Every pair is soft, stretchy, breathable, and ethically sourced. Always.
For a limited time, if you purchase through our links, you can save up to 60% off regular prices with a Mystery Pack of MeUndies in any collection—from boxer briefs to bralettes to everything in-between. Check it out and enjoy your Mystery Pack of popular throwback prints and colors today.
|
Please support our sponsors!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
|
> The 94th Academy Awards take place this Sunday (8 pm ET, ABC); see Oscar predictions for each category (More)
> The University of Michigan settles lawsuit with students over its handling of sexual misconduct (More)
> No. 1 seed Gonzaga loses to No. 4 Arkansas, No. 1 seed Arizona loses to No. 5 Houston in men's Sweet 16 (More) | Women's NCAA tourney Sweet 16 begins tonight; see matchup previews and predictions (More)
|
|
|
|
|
|
> NASA releases plans for its next space-based telescope; SPHEREx will study galaxy formation while making a complete survey of the sky every six months (More)
> Physicists create compressible "gas of light"; the experiment confirms a number of predictions of quantum mechanics and may be used to measure tiny forces (More)
> Study reveals the Spinosaurus had dense bone structure similar to that of penguins; results are the latest in the debate over whether some dinosaur species were predominantly aquatic creatures (More)
|
|
|
|
|
|
> US stock markets up (S&P 500 +1.4%, Dow +1.0%, Nasdaq +1.9%) on lower jobless claims (More) | Russian stock market opened for limited trading for the first time since Ukraine invasion, benchmark index up 4% (More)
> Initial weekly unemployment claims drop to 187,000, the lowest level since 1969 (More) | US rents up a record 17% over last February to median $1,792 (More)
> Uber shares up 5% after reaching deal to list NYC taxis on its app (More)
|
|
|
|
|
|
> North Korea tests first intercontinental ballistic missile since 2017, breaking a self-imposed moratorium on the weapons (More) | How ICBMs work (More)
> Jamaica to seek full independence from Britain, says Prime Minister Andrew Holness; surprise announcement came during visit by Prince William and his wife Kate (More)
> Former President Donald Trump files suit against Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee, and others over previous allegations his 2016 presidential campaign colluded with Russia (More)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nicolas Cage Explains It All
|
GQ | Gabriella Paiella. One of the industry's most enigmatic stars on why everything is going just according to plan. (Read)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Players' Tribune | Jay Bilas. An ode to the legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale, whose bouts of cancer have taken him off the court. (Read)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Freakonomics | Bapu Jena. (Podcast) Examining the health effects of the biannual switch to and from daylight saving time. (Listen)
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Pudding | Staff. Does the amount of coughing in a film predict which will win Best Picture? You be the judge. (Read)
|
|
|
|
|
|
COME FOR THE MYSTERY, STAY FOR THE MAKE
|
In partnership with MeUndies
MeUndies has developed a reputation for making some of the softest, stretchiest, most breathable, ethically sourced underwear for people of all shapes and sizes, from XS-4XL. And for the uninitiated, there’s never been a better time to suit up in style thanks to MeUndies Mystery Packs.
These collections of underwear, boxer briefs, socks, or bralettes come in packs of 3, 6, or 10, patterned with throwback designs in assorted colors. Better yet, if you check them out through our links, you'll find the Mystery Packs offer savings of up to 60%. Underwhere do we sign?
|
Please support our sponsors!
|
|
|
|
|
|
"It’s the rough side of the mountain that’s the easiest to climb; the smooth side doesn’t have anything for you to hang on to."
|
|
|
|
|
|
Why 1440? The printing press was invented in the year 1440, spreading knowledge to the masses and changing the course of history. Guess what else? There are 1,440 minutes in a day and every one is precious. That’s why we scour hundreds of sources every day to provide a concise, comprehensive, and objective view of what's happening in the world. Reader feedback is a gift—shoot us a note at [email protected].
|
Interested in advertising to smart readers like you? Apply here!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
