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DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Uses 6 Flaws, 3 Zero-Days for Full Device Takeover
DarkSword exploit targets iOS 18.4–18.7 using 6 flaws and 3 zero-days, enabling rapid data theft from iPhones across multiple countries.
APSA Announces Renewed Partnership with Cambridge University Press -
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is pleased to announce that we have renewed our partnership with Cambridge University Press for the publication of the three member-wide APSA journals and six organized section journals: American [...]
Scientists say marijuana doesn’t ease anxiety or other mental health conditions
Using medical or recreational marijuana to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions doesn’t work, according to new analyses
McKee nominates Beacon Bank president to chair R.I. Life Science Hub
If confirmed by Senate, William Tsonos would replace Neil Steinberg, who stepped down in July 2025.
Robotics firm Intuitive Surgical says cyberattack compromised business, customer data
The company said an intruder accessed employee information, customer contact details and other records.
Netflix’s science fiction triumph earns 100% positive reviews in 57 countries
The internet says it's perfect. So why is one country shrugging while everyone else hits play?
Commanders cornerback signs with Super Bowl champion Seahawks
A second Washington cornerback is signing elsewhere in free agency.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey addresses ‘misinterpretation’ amid struggles in college sports
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey talked with the media in Nashville on Saturday, addressing the ‘misinterpretation’ regarding the SEC breaking away.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care
“I never thought I’d be living like this,” said Sheila Nesbit, a retired librarian.
What Earth’s longest-lived animals can teach us about aging better
Inside the growing scientific quest to understand what creatures with the extraordinary ability to defy the ravages of time can teach us about making human aging better.
Business owner arrested for failing to provide Workers’ Comp
A Connecticut business owner is set to appear in court on Monday
Carthage residents, business leaders voice concern over potential North Star cuts
Residents and business leaders in Carthage are expressing concern over potential cuts to the hospital and other facilities in the area.
US core capital goods orders unexpectedly flat in January
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods were unexpectedly unchanged in January and shipments of these products fell, pointing to weakness in business spending on equipment early in the first quarter.
Elections 2026 Press Kit
Northwestern University faculty are available to discuss 2026 election topics including redistricting, voter behavior, campaign strategy, election law, misinformation, polarization and political history.
Tracie Thoms Joins Pamela Anderson, Billy Bob Thornton & Ariana Greenblatt In Brian Klugman Drama ‘Somedays’
EXCLUSIVE: Tracie Thoms (upcoming The Devil Wears Prada 2) has landed a role alongside Pamela Anderson, Billy Bob Thornton, and Ariana Greenblatt in Somedays, the new indie drama from writer-director ...
Legislature overwhelmingly approves changes to Oregon open meetings law, even after key lawmakers admit flaws
Any local government body could meet in private to learn and share information about a policy, personnel or budget matter without having to notify the public or keep minutes.
Kraken Fall 4-2 To the Predators In Second Meeting This Season
Seattle's early lead evaporated as the Predators mounted a stunning comeback. A frustrating third-period rally fell short, extending the Kraken's losing streak.
Behind the Curtain: America's big lie
Most Americans are too busy for social media, too normal for politics, too rational to tweet.
NWSL ESTABLISHES HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL TO ADVANCE HOLISTIC PLAYER HEALTH AND WELLBEING | News
All the latest NWSL news, scores, stats, standings and highlights.
5 AI Tools to Run a 1-Person Business While You Sleep (While Millions of ChatGPT Users Flee to Claude)
The AI landscape just shifted — and one move sparked a mass migration entrepreneurs didn't see coming.
Oil change business closes due to theft by multiple employees: South Euclid Police Blotter
The Take 5 Oil Change temporarily closed Feb. 26 so that a theft by multiple employees could be investigated.
Steelers free agency scouting report: LB Tremaine Edmunds
Here’s a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ free agency scouting report for Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.
Syracuse Area Music Awards create special moments: See 2026 SAMMYS winners list
The SAMMYS celebrates the best music in Central New York.
Columbus builds "women's sports capital" momentum
An NWSL bid and major events spotlight the city's ambitions.
Kotek signs bill to cut red tape for Oregon behavioral health workers
The bipartisan law streamlines licensing and supervision rules, aiming to get more mental health workers into practice faster.
Ehlers Nets a Hattie – Hurricanes 6, Canucks 4
The Carolina Hurricanes got a hat trick from Nikolaj Ehlers and defeated the Vancouver Canucks, 6-4 on Wednesday night at Rogers Arena. It was a tight game at the end as Ehlers netted his last goal into an empty net with just 14 seconds left. It was his second hat trick of the season and […]
Fla. Dad on Business Trip Requested a Welfare Check on Wife, Kids. When He Returned, They Were Dead in Murder-Suicide
Police say that siblings Josh and Emma James, along with their mother, Monika Rubacha, were killed in a "double homicide followed by a suicide"
Control Resonant: 7 Things We Just Learned About The Sequel
Control Resonant also features a better map than the original game, thankfully
Control 2 Devs Respond To 'Focus, M' Meme Comparisons
Remedy team says it 'knows how to write good dialogue' and ask fans to remember they've only seen a small slice of the full game
Small business owners: tell us how Trump’s tariff war has affected you
Trump’s sweeping tariffs have left many businesses facing higher costs and uncertainty. We want to hear how smaller companies are navigating the fallout
Workers at top 20 US low-wage firms rely on public assistance, report says
Study finds workers at 20 S&P 500 firms rely on Medicaid and Snap as CEO pay and buybacks soar
How should HR handle politics in the workplace?
When an employee’s political expression interferes with business operations, HR must know how to proceed, writes David Urban, senior counsel at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.
Ex-Nato commander defends Starmer after Trump’s ‘no Winston Churchill’ jibe
Gen Sir Richard Shirreff says US president has launched war of choice in Iran with no clear grasp of how it will end
Illinois snaps losing streak, throttles Oregon on Senior Night
Great way for the seniors to go out.
Oregon sees sharp rise in e-scooter injuries as the zippy rides grow more popular
Hospital visits tied to e-scooters have more than doubled in recent years, according to new state data.
Exclusive: March meeting of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force postponed
The March meeting of the U.S. advisory panel that determines what cancer screenings and other preventive health measures insurers must cover has been postponed, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Former Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert blasts Mike McDaniel's coaching style: 'I need someone tough'
McDaniel's style clearly isn't for everyone
Schools are using AI counselors to track students’ mental health. Is it safe?
As hundreds of schools implement an automated monitoring tool, educators say that students can find talking to chatbots ‘more natural’ than confiding in a human
Showdown over datacenter politics at heart of North Carolina primary
Democratic rematch in Durham-area district draws focus to fight over AI datacenters increasingly shaping US elections
Full House and Senate to be briefed on Iran strikes
Rubio, Hegseth and Caine to address lawmakers
Trump says ‘special relationship is obviously not what is was’ after Starmer’s refusal to back Iran strikes
US president doubles down on criticism of the prime minister, saying ‘he has not been helpful’
Nepal’s gen-Z election: can popular former rapper Balen topple a veteran political heavyweight?
With 46% of Nepal’s population under the age of 24, the election will be a test of whether their hopes and frustrations are being taken seriously
Trae Young ejected after coming onto court during incident in Wizards' loss to the Rockets, days before his debut
Trae Young hasn't played a game yet for the Wizards, but he already has one ejection.
Foxboro select board set to meet for first time since delaying FIFA’s entertainment license
Foxboro’s select board will convene Tuesday night for their first public meeting after denying FIFA and the host city of Boston an entertainment license for seven World Cup matches to begin this June at Gillette Stadium.
Quarter of healthy years lost to breast cancer are due to lifestyle factors, research finds
Largest study of its kind suggests high red meat consumption has biggest impact, followed by smoking
US House committee releases videos of the Clintons’ Epstein testimonies
Bill and Hillary Clinton last week faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about the convicted sex offender
Democrats to force vote in Congress to limit Trump’s war powers against Iran
Lawmakers are seeking the US president to require congressional approval before further military action against Iran
Oil could be driven over $100 a barrel by Iran conflict, analysts warn, as stock markets drop
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Starwatch: Venus to meet Saturn in evening twilight
Look west after sunset this week to see the pair converge in the dusk, closing in on a near-conjunction on 8 March
Rare ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse to loom over North America, Australia and New Zealand
Eclipse will feature a deep, coppery-red full moon on 3 March, with scientists predicting the best times to see it
Three in four women unaware menopause can trigger new mental illness, poll finds
Royal College of Psychiatrists says impact on mental health often overlooked and calls for improvements in care
Politics live: Penny Wong warns Australians of ‘serious travel disruptions’ due to Iran conflict; NSW to review hospital maintenance after outbreaks of mould and bird lice
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Starmer faces greater quandary over ‘special relationship’ after Iran attack
PM is in diplomatically precarious position of declining to endorse US strikes while also refusing to condemn them
Nate Bargatze on comedy retirement, 'Big Dumb Eyes' tour and his surprising napkin phobia
The 46-year-old comedian and host opened up about his growing entertainment empire and plans for his future in stand-up comedy.
The decline in healthy life expectancy in Britain should shock us all
Letters: Alan Walker and Ian Garner respond to the news that healthy life expectancy of both women and men has fallen
Highly anticipated planetarium to finally open at Science Central
The opening of Science Central’s facility marks the return of the region’s only public planetarium.
Professor who reportedly paused UK puberty blockers trial recused over ‘bias’
Regulator says Prof Jacob George will no longer be involved after gender-criticial social media posts from last year
Waiting on a tariff refund after Trump’s duties were struck down? Don’t bother
Though the supreme court ruled against the levies, businesses hit hard by the tariffs shouldn’t hold their breath for any rebates
Populist crusade and anti-Maga outrage as Texas Democrats do battle in Senate primary
James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett adopt contrasting strategies as party hopes to tap into Trump backlash in reliably red state
Labour is stubborn in defeat because it knows this: we face the belated end of the political 20th century
In Gorton and Denton, I heard again and again that people wanted seismic political change – Labour and the Tories are no longer part of that conversation, says Guardian columnist John Harris
Few will mourn Ali Khamenei and his evil legacy, says UK defence secretary
John Healey warns of ‘very real and rising threat’ from Tehran as US and Israeli military action divides political opinion
Investment in AI-resistant ‘Halo’ companies helps push UK and EU markets to record highs
Investors are shifting toward physical assets that are partially insulated from disruption, says Goldman Sachs
Shabana Mahmood’s double down on immigration ‘disappointing’, says Alf Dubs
Labour peer, who was a child refugee, criticises home secretary’s response to Gorton and Denton byelection defeat
Small business becomes latest not to renew lease with Peoria’s Twin Towers
This is the latest of a recent series of disputes between unhappy business owners leasing space at Twin Towers Mall and the mall’s new management.
‘We’re going into a dark place’: Brit awards artists voice alarm over Reform UK’s rise
CMAT, Wolf Alice, Wet Leg, Self Esteem and Loyle Carner say musicians should not shy away from politics – with several warning of ‘scary times’ as the far right gains ground
Labour minister Josh Simons resigns after falsely linking journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network
Makerfield MP has been under pressure over thinktank’s commissioning of PR firm to investigate reporters
Trump vies for Bush’s crown for worst foreign policy decision in history
The US president upended half a century of US foreign policy in an eight-minute video with another act of Middle Eastern regime change
Joe Biden warns that Donald Trump will try to ‘steal’ midterm elections
In a rare public address, former president said US is experiencing ‘dark days’ and urged Americans to vote
Sewage, roaches, unwashed hands: Jefferson County’s worst February 2026 restaurant health scores
These 17 food establishments scored 84 or below, with violations including roaches, sewage, expired food and unwashed hands.
SMU Spears Institute global ambassador Megha Tolia talks new role
Megha Tolia, former Shondaland president and COO, was recently appointed the global ambassador of SMU's Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
T rex breath and Queen Elizabeth’s car: scientists creating ‘time machine for the nose’
Researchers are recreating ancient odours for museumgoers as interest in the archaeology of smell grows
Her husband wanted to use ChatGPT to create sustainable housing. Then it took over his life.
Kate Fox says Joe Ceccanti was the ‘most hopeful person’ before he started spending 12 hours a day with a chatbot
Premier pleads for end to ‘language of division’ in politics after WA police foil alleged mass terror attack
Roger Cook condemned ‘dog whistling under the guise of immigration policy’ after police lay charges against alleged member of white supremacist group
Labour anxiety and accusations after big shift in Muslim vote to Greens
PM criticises ‘sectarian politics’ in byelection but party may fear Greens’ nascent leftwing political machine
A political killing risks tearing the French left apart – and the far right is taking full advantage
The fallout from the violent death of Quentin Deranque exposes Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s flaws – and leaves the wider left facing an impossible dilemma, says UCL professor of European politics, Philippe Marlière
‘Trump’s not enough. And he knows he’s not enough’: California governor Gavin Newsom on populism, ‘purity tests’ and whether he’ll run for the presidency
He’s the Democratic politician with movie-star looks and a picture-perfect family, dogged by accusations of being a smooth‑talking elitist. Can he really unite the American left and win the most powerful office in the world?
Six great reads: Gisèle Pelicot, Olympic politics and European dating tips
Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days
From The Testament of Ann Lee to Gorillaz: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Amanda Seyfried is Shaker all over in a wild period drama, while Damon Albarn and his cartoon cohort return with a polyglot offering
‘I could see myself stepping into that void’: Gavin Newsom on fighting Trump and running in 2028
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the California governor, Gavin Newsom, about why he thinks the Democratics lost so decisively to Donald Trump in 2024, why the party need to be less judgmental, and whether he intends to run for president in 2028
New York businesswoman sentenced to nine years for $30m political finance scheme
Sherry Xue Li ripped off millions from foreign investors and funnelled some stolen money into US political campaigns
Departing CBS News producer claims political bias as Paramount poised to buy Warner Bros
Mary Walsh, leaving after 46 years, says staffers told to ‘aim our reporting at a particular part of the political spectrum’
The Guardian view on Trump’s war on science: Europe should pick up talent fleeing the US
Editorial: The president’s cuts have defunded and alienated thousands of American scientists. Europe can benefit, if it makes the right offer
Spencer’s victory speech an object lesson in grace while Reform’s man rages
Matt Goodwin claimed cheating, Labour’s Gorton candidate quickly fled, Keir was tin-eared and Kemi brought the comedy
Six planets due to parade across night sky in rare celestial spectacle
Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at same time in curved line across sky
‘We defeated the parties of billionaire donors’: Hannah Spencer’s victory speech
‘We don’t have to fight dirty to fight for change,’ said Green party’s new MP after Gorton and Denton byelection win
Science of sex and gender being misrepresented by Trump officials, experts warn
Scientists say crackdown on gender-affirming care could have impact on healthcare of all Americans
A cheap MacBook is the perfect way for Apple to win over Windows users
Microsoft is weak, a cheap MacBook could easily tempt over people tired of Windows.
Bill Clinton to face Congressional questions over Epstein ties
Clinton follows his wife, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, who testified on Thursday calling for Donald Trump to appear before the panel
Green win shows progressive voters are now voting against Labour as well as Reform
Gorton and Denton byelection shatters Labour strategy of neglecting its core base while focusing on Reform defectors
Trump says he is a savior of women’s sports. His ice hockey joke showed what he really thinks
The president and his allies have never been interested in helping or elevating female athletes. His true feelings were exposed on Sunday
Sports quiz of the week: Olympic heroes, world champions and Norwegian stars
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, ice hockey, skiing, boxing, cricket and motor racing?
Rising anger over ‘lop-sided’ and ‘immoral’ US health funding pacts with African countries
Zimbabwe refuses to sign agreement and Kenya faces a court case over data sharing as new aid deals come under scrutiny
Dirty Business, The Lady, Mandelson’s arrest – are they truth, ‘faction’ or just more drama?
The latest rush of docudramas seems to suggest that anyone in the public eye must expect a degree of intrusion. But where does that end, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The politics of no sympathy for ‘IS families’ | Back to Back Barries podcast
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy discuss the debate over the Australian women and children in a Syrian detention camp, One Nation's rising poll numbers and the future of the capital gains tax
Election observers raise concerns over secret ballot breaches at Gorton and Denton byelection
Democracy Volunteers say they saw 32 cases of apparent collusion – the highest levels in its 10-year history
New image reveals secrets of Milky Way galaxy in stunning detail
Largest ever image obtained by specialist telescope in Chile represents scientific and aesthetic breakthrough
Research suggests mating direction bias between Neanderthals and humans
Scientists say DNA evidence indicates male Neanderthals and human females interbred more often than opposite
Political storm in Wyoming as far-right activist caught handing checks to lawmakers
Photograph shows conservative activist handing slip to Darin McCann and Marlene Brady holding a similar paper
‘Sinners’ is so much bigger than the BAFTA chaos around it
The British awards show incident cannot distract from the fact that “Sinners,” with its deep ancestral history and record-breaking 16 Oscars nominations, has changed the game for film.