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Dramatic video of an avalanche in Utah

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 14:12
Video shows the dramatic moment an avalanche gathers speed as it slides down a mountain in the Cottonwood Canyons.

Nigeria’s defence chief on human rights abuse reports and security

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 14:07
General Christopher Musa addresses the Boko Haram challenge, corruption reports, and more.

The dark side of William Burroughs, wife killer behind Daniel Craig’s Queer

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 12:19
The renowned author murdered his wife before going on to become one of America's most influential figures in literature.

Winter storm hammers eastern US; over 60 million face blizzard conditions

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 12:17
At least 62 million people are in the path of the storm as state of emergency declared in several US states.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani arrives in Qatar for talks

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 11:59
Asaad al-Shaibani's visit to Qatar comes as the new administration seeks support from Arab states.

Naomi Osaka suffers abdominal injury in run-up to Australian Open

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 09:53
Four-time Grand Slam champion pulls out of her first WTA final in three years after winning the first set.

Palestinian Authority suppresses criticism of Jenin operation in West Bank

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 09:35
The PA's ban on Al Jazeera is part of a broader crackdown on those criticising its operation in the Jenin camp.

Why has Ivory Coast’s national dish attieke become a global icon?

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 09:25
UN cultural agency UNESCO recognises the fermented cassava meal that takes days to prepare as a living heritage object.

Australia beat India to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy and enter WTC final

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 09:09
Hosts seal a six-wicket win in Sydney Test to clinch the series 3-1 and set up a WTC final against South Africa.

Syria to resume international flights from Damascus airport next week

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 08:54
Authorities say flights will resume on January 7 as Qatar Airways set to begin flights to Damascus after 13 years.

Palestinian man mourns his mother outside morgue in Gaza

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 08:54
A Palestinian man was seen crying outside the door of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital’s morgue in Deir el-Balah.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,046

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 07:54
Here are the key developments on the 1,046th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Why is Honduras threatening to expel US troops?

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 07:50
Honduras' threat to reconsider military ties marks a significant moment in Latin American ties with the US, say experts.

Where I find hope amid the hurt and heartache

Around The Globe - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 07:25
Amid the horror of watching genocide unfold day after day, the words of a Palestinian pastor gave me a reason to hope.

Tesla data helped police after truck explosion; experts have privacy concerns

Technology - Sun, 01/05/2025 - 02:09
NEW YORK — Your car is spying on you.  That is one takeaway from the fast, detailed data that Tesla collected on the driver of one of its Cybertrucks that exploded in Las Vegas, Nevada, earlier this week. Privacy data experts say the deep dive by Elon Musk's company was impressive but also shines a spotlight on a difficult question as vehicles become less like cars and more like computers on wheels.  "You might want law enforcement to have the data to crack down on criminals but can anyone have access to it?" said Jodi Daniels, CEO of privacy consulting firm Red Clover Advisors.   Many of the latest cars not only know where you've been and where you are going, but also often have access to your contacts, your call logs, your texts and other sensitive information thanks to cell phone syncing.  The data collected by Musk's electric car company after the Cybertruck packed with fireworks burst into flames in front of the Trump International Hotel Wednesday proved valuable to police in helping track the driver's movements.  Within hours of the New Year's Day explosion that burned the driver beyond recognition and injured seven, Tesla was able to track Matthew Livelsberger's movements in detail from Denver to Las Vegas — and confirm that the problem was explosives in the truck, not the truck itself. Tesla used data collected from charging stations and from onboard software.  "I have to thank Elon Musk, specifically," said Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill to reporters.   Some privacy experts were less enthusiastic.  "It reveals the kind of sweeping surveillance going on," said David Choffnes, executive director of the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute at Northeastern University in Boston. "When something bad happens, it's helpful, but it's a double-edged sword. Companies that collect this data can abuse it."  General Motors, for instance, was sued in August by the Texas attorney general for allegedly selling data from 1.8 million drivers to insurance companies without their consent.  Cars equipped with cameras to enable self-driving features have added a new security risk. Tesla itself came under fire after Reuters reported how employees from 2019 through 2022 shared drivers' sensitive videos and recordings with each other, including videos of road rage incidents and, in one case, nudity.  Tesla did not respond to emailed questions about its privacy policy. On its website, Tesla says it follows strict rules for keeping names and information private.  "No one but you would have knowledge of your activities, location, or a history of where you've been," according to a statement. "Your information is kept private and secure."  Auto analyst Sam Abuelsamid at Telemetry Insight, said he doesn't think Tesla is "especially worse" than other auto companies in handling customer data, but he is still concerned.  "This is one of the biggest ethical issues we have around modern vehicles. They're connected," he said. "Consumers need to have control over their data."  Tensions were high when the Cybertruck parked at the front doors of Trump's hotel began smoking, then burst into flames. Just hours earlier, a driver in another vehicle using the same peer-to-peer car rental service, Turo, had killed 15 people after slamming into a crowd in New Orleans, Louisiana, in what law enforcement is calling a terrorist attack.  Shortly before 1 p.m., the Las Vegas police announced they were investigating a second incident.  "The whole Tesla senior team is investigating this matter right now," Musk wrote on X. "Will post more information as soon as we learn anything."  Over the next few hours, Tesla was able to piece together Livelsberger's journey over five days and four states by tracking, among other things, his recharging stops in various locations, including Monument, Colorado, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Flagstaff, Arizona. 

Can Europe and Syria do business and what does each want?

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/04/2025 - 21:49
European foreign ministers meet Syria's de facto leader in Damascus.

Arsenal held at Brighton while Man City bounce-back continues

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/04/2025 - 21:48
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton to dent their Premier League title hopes, while holders Man City win again.

Austrian chancellor to resign after coalition talks collapse

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/04/2025 - 21:47
Nehammer says his People's Party would not support measures that it believes would harm the economy or new taxes.

Biden notifies US Congress of planned $8bn arms sales to Israel: Reports

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/04/2025 - 19:57
Package to include precision-guided munitions, artillery shells and air-to-air missiles, according to US media reports.

Russia promises retaliation after saying Ukraine fired US-supplied missiles

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/04/2025 - 18:48
Outgoing US President Joe Biden has authorised Kyiv to use the long-range weapons against Russia.

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