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From Newscast at 2024-04-18 22:17:00 (unread)

Tory MP Suspended! (p0hrrc2j.mp3)

Today, we look at the suspension of a Tory MP after claims he made a late night call to ask for money to pay off "bad people".

Mark Menzies "strongly" disputes the claims, but has had the whip removed amid allegations that he misused party funds and abused his position. Adam and Chris discuss with Newsnight political editor Nick Watt and Bloomberg associate editor Ailbhe Rea.

Plus, Josh Widdicombe tells Adam and Chris all about his experiences trying to become a local news reporter, for the second series of TV show Hold the Front Page.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper. The editor is Sam Bonham.

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-18 22:04:42 (unread)

LLMs keep leaping with Llama 3, Meta’s newest open-weights AI model

Zuckerberg says new AI model "was still learning" when Meta stopped training.

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-18 19:42:06

LastPass users targeted in phishing attacks good enough to trick even the savvy

Campaign used email, SMS, and voice calls to trick targets into divulging master passwords.

From The Briefing Room at 2024-04-18 17:14:00

What does Iran want? (p0hrnx8z.mp3)

David Aaronovitch and guests explore the thinking behind Iran's decision to attack Israel and ask what the short and long term aims of the Iranian regime are.

Guests:

Shashank Joshi, Defence editor at The Economist Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director at International Crisis Group Dr Roxane Farmanfarmaian, lecturer specialising in the politics of Iran and the Middle East at Cambridge University

Production team: Sally Abrahams, Kirsteen Knight and Ben Carter Editor: Richard Vadon Production Co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman Sound engineer: Neil Churchill

From Americast at 2024-04-18 17:06:00

Will the US send billions to Israel and Ukraine? And Christine Amanpour is back! (p0hrnxm9.mp3)

The president has urged Benjamin Netenyahu to “take the win” after thwarting an attack from Iran. The question now is how Israel responds, and if Joe Biden has any influence over it. Christiane Amanpour, the British/Iranian chief international anchor for CNN, joins Americast to assess what could happen next.

In Congress there’s a vote on a pivotal deal that would provide billions of dollars for Ukraine and Israel, and introduce more sanctions for Iran. It could change the course of the conflicts but it could also cost Speaker Mike Johnson his job. We’re asking whether he can survive yet another MAGA rebellion.

HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Sarah Smith, North America editor • Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent

GUEST: • Christiane Amanpour, Chief International Anchor for CNN

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This episode was made by Chris Flynn with Catherine Fusillo, Rufus Gray and Claire Betzer. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The series producer is George Dabby. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

From Schneier on Security at 2024-04-18 12:06:45

Other Attempts to Take Over Open Source Projects

After the XZ Utils discovery, people have been examining other open-source projects. Surprising no one, the incident is not unique:

The OpenJS Foundation Cross Project Council received a suspicious series of emails with similar messages, bearing different names and overlapping GitHub-associated emails. These emails implored OpenJS to take action to update one of its popular JavaScript projects to “address any critical vulnerabilities,” yet cited no specifics. The email author(s) wanted OpenJS to designate them as a new maintainer of the project despite having little prior involvement. This approach bears strong resemblance to the manner in which “Jia Tan” positioned themselves in the XZ/liblzma backdoor...

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-18 12:00:46

OpenAI winds down AI image generator that blew minds and forged friendships in 2022

How a group of friends found themselves at the center of a fierce debate about the future of art.

From In Our Time at 2024-04-18 10:15:00

Julian the Apostate (p0hkm72q.mp3)

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the last pagan ruler of the Roman Empire. Fifty years after Constantine the Great converted to Christianity and introduced a policy of tolerating the faith across the empire, Julian (c.331 - 363 AD) aimed to promote paganism instead, branding Constantine the worst of all his predecessors. Julian was a philosopher-emperor in the mould of Marcus Aurelius and was noted in his lifetime for his letters and his satires, and it was his surprising success as a general in his youth in Gaul that had propelled him to power barely twenty years after a rival had slaughtered his family. Julian's pagan mission and his life were brought to a sudden end while on campaign against the Sasanian Empire in the east, but he left so much written evidence of his ideas that he remains one of the most intriguing of all the Roman emperors and a hero to the humanists of the Enlightenment.

With

James Corke-Webster Reader in Classics, History and Liberal Arts at King’s College, London

Lea Niccolai Assistant Professor in Classics at the University of Cambridge and Fellow and Director of Studies in Classics, Trinity College

And

Shaun Tougher Professor of Late Roman and Byzantine History at Cardiff University

Producer: Simon Tillotson

Reading list:

Polymnia Athanassiadi, Julian: An Intellectual Biography (first published 1981; Routledge, 2014)

Nicholas Baker-Brian and Shaun Tougher (eds.), Emperor and Author: The Writings of Julian the Apostate (Classical Press of Wales, 2012)

Nicholas Baker-Brian and Shaun Tougher (eds.), The Sons of Constantine, AD 337-361: In the Shadows of Constantine and Julian, (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020)

G.W. Bowersock, Julian the Apostate (first published 1978; Harvard University Press, 1997)

Susanna Elm, Sons of Hellenism, Fathers of the Church: Emperor Julian, Gregory of Nazianzus, and the Vision of Rome (University of California Press, 2012)

Ari Finkelstein, The Specter of the Jews: Emperor Julian and the Rhetoric of Ethnicity in Syrian Antioch (University of California Press, 2018)

David Neal Greenwood, Julian and Christianity: Revisiting the Constantinian Revolution (Cornell University Press, 2021)

Lea Niccolai, Christianity, Philosophy, and Roman Power: Constantine, Julian, and the Bishops on Exegesis and Empire (Cambridge University Press, 2023)

Stefan Rebenich and Hans-Ulrich Wiemer (eds), A Companion to Julian the Apostate (Brill, 2020)

Rowland Smith, Julian’s Gods: Religion and Philosophy in the Thought and Action of Julian the Apostate (Routledge, 1995)

H.C. Teitler, The Last Pagan Emperor: Julian the Apostate and the War against Christianity (Oxford University Press, 2017)

Shaun Tougher, Julian the Apostate (Edinburgh University Press, 2007)

W. C. Wright, The Works of Emperor Julian of Rome (Loeb, 1913-23)

From Not Just the Tudors at 2024-04-18 03:00:09

Elizabeth I: Make-Up & Beauty Tips (media.mp3?tk=eyJ0ayI6ImRlZmF1bHQiLCJhZHMiOnRydWUsInNwb25zIjp0cnVlLCJzdGF0dXMiOiJwdWJsaWMifQ==&sig=zYstb0v9-jY5W17XhBO3I4nh3gDcuVREEhL7ZYXdYaI)

What do we know about what Elizabeth I actually looked like? How was her appearance altered through the use of cosmetics? Portraits suggest that makeup was used to lightly accentuate lips and cheeks, alongside a sheer wash of white base on her skin. What products would she have typically used and how were they made? 

In this edition of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by author and educator Sally Pointer, to decipher the truth about Elizabeth's image and how her use of makeup has become part of her enduring legacy.

This episode was edited by Ella Blaxill and produced by Rob Weinberg.

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From A Muslim & A Jew Go There at 2024-04-18 02:00:59

The Michaela Muslim Prayer Ban, Iran Attacks / Responds and the Sydney Stabbings (media.mp3)

This week David and Sayeeda tackle Tuesday's High Court judgment on the prayer ban enforced by Britain’s strictest headteacher. Then they go there again on the Middle East and this time on Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel, the two stabbings in Sydney and the rush to identify a culprit on social media.

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From Empire at 2024-04-18 00:30:00

141. Nur Jahan: The Most Powerful Mughal Woman (GLT6795594062.mp3?updated=1713355655)

With Jahangir sliding into more of an opium and alcohol fuelled slumber with each passing day, Nur Jahan took the reigns of the Mughal Empire. In this she demonstrated her political prowess, but she was also a remarkable woman. She hunted tigers, greatly improved her family's standing, and at one point led an army of men on elephant-back. But her most significant legacy lies in the tomb she designed for her father, which in turn helped to influence the architecture of the famous Taj Mahal. Listen as William and Anita discuss Nur Jahan at her peak. **Empire Live** Empire live show tickets are ON SALE NOW!! Join Anita and William at the London Barbican 8 July 2024! Buy your tickets here or here. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Rest Is Politics at 2024-04-18 00:10:00

238. Question Time: Liz Truss, climate change deniers, and why print media is so polarised (GLT3714893778.mp3?updated=1713392912)

What actions can government take to mitigate the impact of smartphones on the mental health of children? What are the advantages and disadvantages of voting for an independent Mayor? With all eyes focused on the Middle East, what is important but flying under the radar this week? Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. TRIP ELECTION TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Election Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Fiona Douglas Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Rest Is History at 2024-04-18 00:10:00

441. Lord Byron: Scandal, Sex and Celebrity (Part 2) (GLT1954408695.mp3?updated=1712939288)

By 1809, Lord Byron found himself untethered and debt-ridden. Disenchanted with politics, frustrated by his literary career and haunted by his illicit homosexuality, he abandoned an oppressive England and set out upon his legendary Eastern adventure. First plunging into a Europe torn asunder by the exploits of his hero, Napoleon Bonaparte, Byron decried the imperialist militarism of the raging Napoleonic Wars. Nevertheless, he delighted in the danger and excitement of his travels, absorbing and subsuming the cultures he encountered, and exploring a predilection for transvestism. From Portugal and the Peninsula War, Byron travelled to Albania where he fascinated the infamous Ali Pasha, and then later charmed the Sultan of Constantinople. In Greece, he found a land of exotic romanticism where his growing sense of destiny took root in the Greek’s fight for liberty. At last, in 1811 Byron returned to England and published his poem, Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage. Almost overnight he became the most famous man in London. Byromania had engulfed the nation… Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss Lord Byron’s remarkable travels abroad - his encounters with some of the most famous men of the age, his confrontations with danger and destiny, and his untethered eroticism… *The Rest Is History LIVE in 2024* Tom and Dominic are back onstage this summer, at Hampton Court Palace in London! Buy your tickets here: therestishistory.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Rest Is Entertainment at 2024-04-18 00:10:00

TV Secrets Revealed! (GLT4368368749.mp3?updated=1713391740)

Race Across The World is back on our screens but what production secrets make the show work so well? Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters, if all goes wrong who puts it right? Plus intimacy in films, what is the role of an intimacy co-ordinator? Those and many more of your questions answered by Marina Hyde and Richard Osman on The Rest Is Entertainment. Twitter: @restisents Instagram: @restisentertainment YouTube: @therestisentertainment Email: therestisentertainment@gmail.com Producers: Neil Fearn + Tom Whiter Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Rest Is Money at 2024-04-18 00:00:00

50. How they avoid tax and get away with it (GLT3069909554.mp3?updated=1713375922)

What is the difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance? Could cracking down on tax dodgers be Labour’s key to funding public services? Has Lidl’s expansion come to a halt?  Join Robert and Steph as they answer all these questions on today's episode of The Rest Is Money. Sign up to our newsletter to get more insightful stories from the world of business and finance. Email: restismoney@gmail.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-17 22:55:30

Kremlin-backed actors spread disinformation ahead of US elections

To a lesser extent, China and Iran also peddle disinfo in hopes of influencing voters.

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-17 17:44:44

Broadcom says “many” VMware perpetual licenses got support extensions

Broadcom reportedly accused of changing VMware licensing and support conditions.

From Newscast at 2024-04-17 15:24:00

Paedophiles To Lose Parental Rights (p0hrc3z6.mp3)

Today, we look at how a BBC report could lead to a change in the law around paedophiles' access to their own children.

Adam is joined by Sanchia Berg, the BBC reporter who covered the story of a mother who paid £30,000 in legal fees to remove her ex-husband's parental rights to their daughter after he was convicted for child sexual abuse.

Labour MP Harriet Harman is also in the studio to talk about how it prompted her to introduce a law change after hearing Sanchia’s report in November last year.

And Lucy Reed KC, barrister and chair of The Transparency Project, shares her view from the family courts - as well as the difficulties for journalists to cover family justice proceedings.

You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Sam McLaren. The technical producers were Michael Regaard and Dafydd Evans. The editor is Sam Bonham.

From Ty & That Guy at 2024-04-17 13:56:56

The Hitcher Deep Dive + Best Road Horror

#tyandthatguy #moviereview THE HITCHER DEEP DIVE + BEST HORROR Ty Franck (one half of James S.A. Corey) and Wes Chatham ('Amos Burton' on The Expanse) discussed this movie in a recent episode and we thought why not revisit this somewhat forgotten film. To say that this is a gem and misunderstood film would be putting it mildly... 😄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/tyandthatguy 🍎 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ty-that-guy/id1544619644 🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EPXLXoqwfdynyhQmRF46M?si=Z59WcKP4TFWIG56eTtEdgQ https://linktr.ee/tyandthatguy #moviereview #moviereviews #moviecritic #moviegeek #movielover #movieexplained #movieaddict #filmreview #filmreviews #filmcritic #filmlover #filmaddicts #react #cinephile #cinema #cinemareview

From Schneier on Security at 2024-04-17 12:08:32

Using AI-Generated Legislative Amendments as a Delaying Technique

Canadian legislators proposed 19,600 amendments—almost certainly AI-generated—to a bill in an attempt to delay its adoption.

I wrote about many different legislative delaying tactics in A Hacker’s Mind, but this is a new one.

From Drachinifel at 2024-04-17 12:00:35

HMAS Castlemaine - Wonderfully Preserved History

To explore the history and making of the X4009 timepieces, visit REC Watches - https://www.recwatches.com/timepieces/limited-editions/aircraft/ The third port of call during the Shipshape Australia tour of 2023, was Melbourne, starting off with a visit to HMAS Castlmaine! Naval History books, use code 'DRACH' for 25% off - https://www.usni.org/press/books?f%5B0%5D=subject%3A1966 Free naval photos and channel posters - www.drachinifel.co.uk Want to support the channel? - https://www.patreon.com/Drachinifel Want to talk about ships? https://discord.gg/TYu88mt 'Legionnaire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

From The Rest Is Politics at 2024-04-17 00:00:00

237. Iran, Israel, and the Middle East: Stopping the slide into all-out war (GLT7202710984.mp3?updated=1713301624)

How will Israel respond to Iran’s attack? What is Joe Biden’s long-term plan for Ukraine? What has Liz Truss' new book revealed about her short spell in Downing Street? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ TRIP ELECTION TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Election Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-16 22:51:20

Linus Torvalds reiterates his tabs-versus-spaces stance with a kernel trap

One does not simply suggest changing a kernel line to help out a parsing tool.

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-16 22:31:25

Attackers are pummeling networks around the world with millions of login attempts

Attacks coming from nearly 4,000 IP addresses take aim at VPNs, SSH and web apps.

From Popcorn In Bed at 2024-04-16 22:28:16

X-MEN (2000) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

Enjoy our reaction as we watch "X-Men" for the first time! You can check out this specific full-length reaction on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/4aEwcBa //🎉 P A T R E O N For all 350+ uncut, full-length movie reactions, early access and behind-the-scenes goodies check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/popcorninbed //📮 M A I L PO BOX 547, Provo UT 84603 I open your packages LIVE every few weeks! // 🚇 S U B S C R I B E https://www.youtube.com/c/popcorninbed?sub_confirmation=1 ~3 new videos every week! //👏 F O L L O W Cassie's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3OOTSJc Twitter: https://bit.ly/3KNVxO8 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3QLvcUP Reddit: https://bit.ly/3P6H42p TikTok: https://bit.ly/3smDxnE //👕 M E R C H https://www.popcorninbed.com //📖 C H A P T E R S

From Newscast at 2024-04-16 21:34:00

No Smoking Signs (p0hr6s4l.mp3)

Today, we look at the reaction to the Newscast interview with Former Prime Minister Liz Truss, and the commons vote to ban anyone born after 2009 from buying cigarettes.

After yesterday’s interview with Liz Truss, we put your questions to Chris Mason, and get his reaction to what the former Prime Minister said.

And MPs have voted to ban the sale of tobacco products to people born after 2009. A number of leading Tories opposed the bill, including Liz Truss and Kemi Badenoch, but with Labour’s support it made it through the Commons. James and Chris speak to Wes Streeting, Shadow Secretary of State for Health. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook and Chris Mason. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Miranda Slade and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Daffyd Evans. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

From Mark Felton Productions at 2024-04-16 19:27:25

1941 Invasion of Iran - Regime Change WWII-Style

In 1941, Iran was jointly invaded by the British Empire and the Soviet Union. Why did this happen to a neutral country? Find out how what happened in 1941 changed Iranian history and its difficult relationship with the West. Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Felton Visit my audio book channel 'War Stories with Mark Felton': https://youtu.be/xszsAzbHcPE Help support my channel: https://www.paypal.me/markfeltonproduction https://www.patreon.com/markfeltonproductions Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the 'Comments' section do not reflect the opinions of Mark Felton Productions. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Mark Felton Productions does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, violence or otherwise questionable comments or material in the 'Comments' section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel. Credits: US National Archives; Library of Congress; Omniatlas; GTVM92; Parsecboy; Drybrush

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-16 15:51:38

UK targets “despicable individuals” who create AI sex deepfakes with new law

Under new law, those who create the "horrific images" would face a fine and possible jail time.

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-16 14:55:34

Why the US government’s overreliance on Microsoft is a big problem

Microsoft continues to get a free pass after series of cybersecurity failures.

From Schneier on Security at 2024-04-16 12:00:58

X.com Automatically Changing Link Text but Not URLs

Brian Krebs reported that X (formerly known as Twitter) started automatically changing twitter.com links to x.com links. The problem is: (1) it changed any domain name that ended with “twitter.com,” and (2) it only changed the link’s appearance (anchortext), not the underlying URL. So if you were a clever phisher and registered fedetwitter.com, people would see the link as fedex.com, but it would send people to fedetwitter.com.

Thankfully, the problem has been fixed.

From School of War at 2024-04-16 11:20:00

Ep 119: Yaroslav Trofimov on the War in Ukraine (NEBM1195717541.mp3?updated=1713232301)

Yaroslav Trofimov, chief foreign-affairs correspondent at The Wall Street Journal and author of Our Enemies Will Vanish: The Russian Invasion and Ukraine's War of Independence, joins the show to talk about the early days of Russia’s war in Ukraine, how the battlefield has evolved, and where the war may be headed. ▪️  Times      •      01:48 Introduction      •      02:06 Growing up Ukranian     •      05:03 The collapse of Kabul     •      07:40 Leadership counts      •      10:14 Zelensky     •      16:20 How did Putin get Ukraine so wrong?      •      19:49 Touch and go     •      22:45 Draft confusion     •      26:09 Battlefield evolution     •      30:42 Countermeasures     •      34:33 Washington’s tepid support     •      38:11 Possible futures      •      40:26 Trump Follow along  on Instagram Find a transcript of today’s episode on our School of War Substack Buy the book here - Our Enemies Will Vanish: The Russian Invasion and Ukraine's War of Independence

From Empire at 2024-04-16 00:30:00

140. The Light of the World & Empress of India (GLT6863397697.mp3?updated=1713204074)

Nur Jahan was born on a roadside as her well-to-do parents fled from Safavid Persia for the tolerant court of the Mughal emperor. Her first marriage was respectable although unremarkable, but then her husband died and she entered the imperial harem. From here, she rose through the ranks and managed to charm one of the most powerful men in the world, the emperor Jahangir. Listen as William and Anita discuss the rise of one of the most powerful women in Indian history. **Empire Live** Empire live show tickets are ON SALE NOW!! Join Anita and William at the London Barbican 8 July 2024! Buy your tickets here or here. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Rest Is Entertainment at 2024-04-16 00:10:00

Will 'Strictly' decide the General Election? (GLT8673003842.mp3?updated=1713217176)

The UK will go to the polls this year, but what do our viewing habits tell us about who will form our next government? Margot Robbie is rolling the dice on Monopoly being the next box-office success, and reflect on Ant & Dec with the final Saturday Night Takeaway having just hit our screens. Twitter: @restisents Email: therestisentertainment@gmail.com Producers: Neil Fearn + Tom Whiter Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Recommendations; Richard & Marina - Race Across The World (iPlayer) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Rest Is Entertainment at 2024-04-16 00:10:00

Will 'Strictly' decide the General Election? (GLT8673003842.mp3?updated=1713346225)

The UK will go to the polls this year, but what do our viewing habits tell us about who will form our next government? Margot Robbie is rolling the dice on Monopoly being the next box-office success, and reflect on Ant & Dec with the final Saturday Night Takeaway having just hit our screens. Twitter: @restisents Instagram: @restisentertainment YouTube: @therestisentertainment Email: therestisentertainment@gmail.com Producers: Neil Fearn + Tom Whiter Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Recommendations: Richard & Marina - Race Across The World (iPlayer) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Americast at 2024-04-16 00:06:00

Megyn Kelly on Trump's Trial, Abortion and TV Debates (p0hr0yf6.mp3)

Donald Trump is no stranger to Megyn Kelly. The pair had a very public fallout in 2015 after the former Fox anchor questioned his temperament in a Republican Party debate.

These days the pair are back on speaking terms, with Trump often choosing to do longer interviews with one of America’s most recognisable broadcasters.

And on the day he became the first ever president to face a criminal trial, Megyn Kelly joins us to give her thoughts on how much the trial could affect the outcome of November’s election, the Democrat’s strategy to beat him, and whether we might see a televised debate between the candidates.

HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Sarah Smith, North America editor

GUEST: • Megyn Kelly, journalist and host of the Megyn Kelly Show podcast

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This episode was made by George Dabby with Catherine Fusillo, Claire Betzer and Natasha Mayo. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The series producer is George Dabby. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

From The Rest Is Money at 2024-04-16 00:00:00

49. Who Killed Liz Truss? Death on the Square Mile (Part 3) (GLT7168402322.mp3?updated=1713174332)

After Truss's demise, will any heads roll at the Bank of England? What happened at Jeremy Hunt's first crisis meeting in Chequers? How is the UK still paying the price for this calamity? In the final episode of our three part series, Steph and Robert reveal the lasting impact from this calamitous period and assess how the Bank of England got away with political murder. Email: restismoney@gmail.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Newscast at 2024-04-15 21:52:00

The Liz Truss Interview (p0hr0jrc.mp3)

Today, the 49-day Prime Minister Liz Truss sits down for an extended chat with Chris Mason.

Truss speaks to Chris about how she looks back on her time in Downing Street, why she wouldn’t call her experience ‘humiliating’ and the institutions she blames for their part in her downfall.

She shares her fears for the West, as well as her support for Donald Trump and… her favourite Taylor Swift song. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Chris Mason. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Miranda Slade, Joe Wilkinson and Sam Mclaren. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-15 20:46:03

Alleged cryptojacking scheme consumed $3.5M of stolen computing to make just $1M

Indictment says man tricked cloud providers into giving him services he never paid for.

From Schneier on Security at 2024-04-15 12:04:50

New Lattice Cryptanalytic Technique

A new paper presents a polynomial-time quantum algorithm for solving certain hard lattice problems. This could be a big deal for post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, since many of them base their security on hard lattice problems.

A few things to note. One, this paper has not yet been peer reviewed. As this comment points out: “We had already some cases where efficient quantum algorithms for lattice problems were discovered, but they turned out not being correct or only worked for simple special cases.”

Two, this is a quantum algorithm, which means that it has not been tested. There is a wide gulf between quantum algorithms in theory and in practice. And until we can actually code and test these algorithms, we should be suspicious of their speed and complexity claims...

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-15 12:00:44

Framework’s software and firmware have been a mess, but it’s working on them

New features, security updates, and Linux support are all on a long to-do list.

From Wittenberg to Westphalia at 2024-04-15 03:15:43

Episode 96: Another Mourning Thone-r (media.mp3)

In this episode our narrative begins as I fill everyone in on the early lives of Henry IV, Matilda De Canossa, and their parents.

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From Not Just the Tudors at 2024-04-15 03:00:35

Unusual Births and Disability in 17th Century England (media.mp3?tk=eyJ0ayI6ImRlZmF1bHQiLCJhZHMiOnRydWUsInNwb25zIjp0cnVlLCJzdGF0dXMiOiJwdWJsaWMifQ==&sig=8YMsEXB7ViCQ1FLhNIhFzm2nUuazWrb4fNlXx8rhDOg)

**WARNING: This episode contains themes that some listeners might find distressing and commonly-used historic terminology that does not reflect our own thoughts**

In May 1680, England become obsessed with a pair of conjoined twins. At just two weeks old, Priscilla and Aquila Herring were kidnapped from their home in Somerset to be put on show for money. A fortnight later they were dead, and a legal battle ensued over ownership and income. It is one of the earliest examples of exploitation and the exhibition of physical difference in England, a story of public display without consent, both before and after.

In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Dr. Whitney Dirks, whose new book Monstrosity, Bodies, and Knowledge in Early Modern England weaves the case of the Herring sisters through an examination of how physically unusual humans and animals were understood and talked about in early modern England.

This episode was produced by Rob Weinberg.

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From The Rest Is History at 2024-04-15 00:10:00

440. Lord Byron: Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know (Part 1) (GLT4389862746.mp3?updated=1712939145)

Few lives from history can have contained as many strange and exciting strands as that of Lord Byron's, whose story reflects the great dramas of the Napoleonic era. A vampiric hero of devilish charisma; a martyr for liberty, a licentious lothario; Byron’s cultural and literary impact cannot be underestimated. The remarkable course of his life, and his mercurial nature can in part be explained by the dark events of his childhood, and the outlandish history of his own family. Born with a club foot - his “satanic mark” - to “Mad Jack” Byron, a former gigolo dogged by incest and financial ruin, and an unpredictable mother, a strange curse seemed to lie over the family. Impoverished before the inheritance of his title and a romantic ruin in Nottinghamshire, the plump and provincial boy would finally find solace at school and university, where he transformed into the glamorous rake he would become. There too would he discover the dubious sexual passions that would haunt his life… Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the diabolic history of the Byron family, and the young Byron’s birth, troubled upbringing, and controversial adolescence. *The Rest Is History LIVE in 2024* Tom and Dominic are back onstage this summer, at Hampton Court Palace in London! Buy your tickets here: therestishistory.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Rest Is Money at 2024-04-15 00:00:00

48. Who Killed Liz Truss? Britain on the Brink (Part 2) (GLT8517782625.mp3?updated=1712926682)

Did the Bank of England commit political assassination? How would the Bank's rescue plan work? What happened behind the scenes at the IMF? The final episode, 'Death on the Square Mile' will be released on Tuesday 16th April. Email: restismoney@gmail.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Leading at 2024-04-15 00:00:00

69. The brutal truth about net zero and how to vanquish climate populists, with Dieter Helm (GLT4014190254.mp3?updated=1712942943)

Is net zero 2030 impossible to achieve - and is it a mistake to pursue it? Should governments be more brutal with climate investment? Are events like COP a waste of time? Rory and Alastair are joined by Britain’s leading energy economist, Professor Dieter Helm, to answer all these questions and more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. TRIP ELECTION TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Election Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Schneier on Security at 2024-04-14 17:02:52

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak:

• I’m speaking twice at RSA Conference 2024 in San Francisco. I’ll be on a panel on software liability on May 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM, and I’m giving a keynote on AI and democracy on May 7, 2024 at 2:25 PM.

The list is maintained on this page.

From Newscast at 2024-04-14 12:28:00

Iran attacks Israel: How will the world respond? (p0hqrmgp.mp3)

Today, we look at what might happen next after Iran attacked Israel overnight.

More than 300 drones and missiles were fired but nearly all were shot down, according to Israel.

Iran says it was retaliation for a strike on its consulate in Syria two weeks ago which killed seven of its officers.

BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen is in the studio to take Laura and Paddy through what we know, the context, and what could come next.

You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere

Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

From Drachinifel at 2024-04-14 11:54:21

The Drydock - Episode 293

00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:52 - Between the Matsushimas, Kitakami, Shimakaze, the Tones, the refit Fusos and the refit Ises, which was the worst of the IJN’s “what the hell” designs? 00:05:53 - Why didn't the Germans press any Soviet ships into service with the Kriegsmarine? 00:09:52 - Would 2 Shokaku's instead of the Yamato's extend the Pacific War and if so by how much? 00:19:57 - When HMS Dreadnought was launched, she famously made the pre-Dreadnoughts of the time obsolete basically overnight. But seeing as there was only one of her and it would take a while to to replace a whole fleet, were there any plans to modernise some of the pre-Dreadnoughts? And if yes, what did this pre-Dreadnought modernisation look like and how much could you squeeze out of one to make it as useful as possible in a dreadnought world? 00:25:24 - Pronunciation of names? 00:36:09 - Submarine in ANZAC convoy? 00:36:49 - Hypothetically, regardless of any casualties to the Eastern Fleet. How does the IJN go forward with the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway having only CarDivs 1 and 5 making up the Kido Butai? 00:41:35 - How deep into each of the major types of aircraft carrier would an inert 16" shell penetrate (assuming it doesn't hit anything too solid on the way down)? 00:46:28 - Do you think there are any riverine warships from which could be found away from the current path of the river they sank in? 00:49:35 - Was there any way to prevent the reset of gun size from the 413mm main battery of the Victoria class to the common pre-dreadnought and early dreadnought 305mm main batteries? 00:53:54 - An American officer wanted to be Beatty? 00:57:38 - Were any torpedoes in the interwar period designed or modified to specifically defeat any of the torpedo protection schemes being developed? 01:02:41 - Which ship or naval operation in the period covered by the channel. Looks like it was thought up, designed and built/implemented by Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond?

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-13 19:25:32

Change Healthcare faces another ransomware threat—and it looks credible

Hackers already received a $22 million payment. Now a second group demands money.

From Newscast at 2024-04-13 17:17:00

The Liz Truss Memoir (p0hqn6kg.mp3)

Today, we look at new revelations about the former PM’s 49 days in office.

Details from her soon-to-be-released book Ten Years to Save the West include her thoughts of "why me, why now?" when she was told that Queen Elizabeth II had died.

Comedian and Liz Truss impressionist Nerine Skinner brings the words to life.

Laura and Paddy also discuss Labour’s strategy around allegations that the party’s deputy leader Angela Rayner broke electoral law. She denies any wrongdoing.

You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

From Mark Felton Productions at 2024-04-13 16:35:00

Nazis vs New York - Axis Operations to Attack 'The Big Apple'

A compilation programme incorporating all of my previous stand-alone episodes about German and Italian operations to attack New York City in WWII. Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Felton Visit my audio book channel 'War Stories with Mark Felton': https://youtu.be/xszsAzbHcPE Help support my channel: https://www.paypal.me/markfeltonproduction https://www.patreon.com/markfeltonproductions Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the 'Comments' section do not reflect the opinions of Mark Felton Productions. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Mark Felton Productions does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, violence or otherwise questionable comments or material in the 'Comments' section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel. Credits: US National Archives; Library of Congress; US Navy; Bundesarchiv

From Drachinifel at 2024-04-13 12:00:34

HMS Caledonia - Guide 383

The Caledonia class, first rate ships of the line of the British Royal Navy, are today's subject. Read more about the ships here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Warships-Age-Sail-1793-1817/dp/1844157172 https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Warships-Age-Sail-1817-1863-ebook/dp/B00SGC4V9K https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ship-Line-Development-Battlefleet-1650/dp/0851772528 https://www.amazon.co.uk/LAST-SAILING-BATTLEFLEET-Maintaining-Mastery/dp/0851775918 Naval History books, use code 'DRACH' for 25% off - https://www.usni.org/press/books?f%5B0%5D=subject%3A1966 Free naval photos and more - www.drachinifel.co.uk Want to support the channel? - https://www.patreon.com/Drachinifel Want a shirt/mug/hoodie - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/drachinifels-dockyard/ Want a poster? - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Drachinifel Want to talk about ships? https://discord.gg/TYu88mt 'Legionnaire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

From Popcorn In Bed at 2024-04-13 08:10:34

YOUNG GUNS (1988) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

Enjoy my reaction as I watch "Young Guns" for the first time! You can check out this specific full-length reaction on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/4aO7OgJ //🎉 P A T R E O N For all 350+ uncut, full-length movie reactions, early access and behind-the-scenes goodies check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/popcorninbed //📮 M A I L PO BOX 547, Provo UT 84603 I open your packages LIVE every few weeks! // 🚇 S U B S C R I B E https://www.youtube.com/c/popcorninbed?sub_confirmation=1 ~3 new videos every week! //👏 F O L L O W Cassie's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3OOTSJc Twitter: https://bit.ly/3KNVxO8 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3QLvcUP Reddit: https://bit.ly/3P6H42p TikTok: https://bit.ly/3smDxnE //👕 M E R C H https://www.popcorninbed.com //📖 C H A P T E R S

From More or Less: Behind the Stats at 2024-04-13 06:00:00

Tackling The Three-Body Problem (p0hqh101.mp3)

Netflix has a big new show named after and inspired by a classic problem in astrophysics, 'The Three Body Problem', where predicting the course and orbits of three or more celestial bodies proves near impossible.

But how faithful is the Netflix show - and original novel - to the actual physics? Dr Anna Lisa Varri from the University of Edinburgh explains what we can and can't say about the complex and beautiful motions of planets, stars and moons, and brings a dose of scientific facts to science fiction.

Presenter: Kate Lamble Producer: Nathan Gower Sound Engineer: Graham Puddifoot Editor: Richard Vadon

From Schneier on Security at 2024-04-12 22:08:47

Friday Squid Blogging: The Awfulness of Squid Fishing Boats

It’s a pretty awful story.

As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered.

Read my blog posting guidelines here.

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-12 21:48:47

“Highly capable” hackers root corporate networks by exploiting firewall 0-day

No patch yet for unauthenticated code-execution bug in Palo Alto Networks firewall.

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-12 21:31:08

Words are flowing out like endless rain: Recapping a busy week of LLM news

Gemini 1.5 Pro launch, new version of GPT-4 Turbo, new Mistral model, and more.

From Newscast at 2024-04-12 20:21:00

Did Angela Rayner Break The Law? (p0hqjp0n.mp3)

Today, we look at the police launching an investigation into Angela Rayner over the accusation she broke electoral law.

The deputy leader of the Labour Party is accused of giving false information about her main residence in a row about who lived in her former council house. In a statement, she said she was "completely confident I've followed the rules at all times". Newsnight political editor Nick Watt joins Adam to discuss.

And after a week where we have heard from some former Post Office bosses. News and special projects reporter for The Times Tom Witherow brings us up to date on what’s been happening. Plus we hear from a former sub-postmistress, Seema Misra, after she gets a personal apology from a former managing director of the Post Office.

You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam McLaren and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

From The Incomparable Mothership at 2024-04-12 17:00:00

711: Creepy Bone Owl (d39ee9a9-0ef2-4e9e-b22f-ac1072ae2493.mp3)

Our book club reconvenes to discuss the “Shades of Magic” series by V.E. Schwab, as well as the start of a second trilogy, “The Fragile Threads of Power.” Before the spoilers begin, we’ll explain the parallel fantasy world structure and explain why it’s such a great series. Then we’ll discuss the newest book in the series. Plus: What are we reading?...

From A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry at 2024-04-12 16:30:02

Fireside Friday, April 12, 2024

Fireside this week! Apologies for having so many of these so close together, but the recent car troubles I’ve had have eaten into my time quite a lot. At the same time I am getting ready for the annual Society for Military History conference coming at the end of next week. In an effort to … Continue reading Fireside Friday, April 12, 2024 →

From Americast at 2024-04-12 15:00:00

Has Abortion Eclipsed Trump’s Campaign? (p0hqdxdk.mp3)

In a heavily-trailed announcement on Monday, Donald Trump released a video on his Truth Social platform to announce his position on abortion.

Having been considered one of the most anti-abortion presidents in history, he has now said it is a matter for states to decide and later confirmed he would not sign a federal abortion ban.

His stance has led to a backlash from senior Republicans, including his former vice president, Mike Pence. Could the backlash extend to the ballot box in November?

HOSTS: • Marianna Spring, disinformation and social media correspondent • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Anthony Zurcher, North America correspondent

GUEST: • Lisa Lerer, political correspondent for The New York Times

GET IN TOUCH: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk • Or use #Americast

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This episode was made by George Dabby with Rufus Gray, Natasha Mayo, Catherine Fusillo, and Claire Betzer. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The series producer is George Dabby. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

From Drachinifel at 2024-04-12 14:00:18

John Dahlgren and the Half Charge Myth - Did USS Monitor go into battle under-powered?

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/drachinifel to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DRACHINIFEL Today we take a look at the reality behind the idea that USS Monitor went into battle under-powered compared to its 'true potential' 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:55 - Dahlgren Naval History books, use code 'DRACH' for 25% off - https://www.usni.org/press/books?f%5B0%5D=subject%3A1966 Free naval photos and channel posters - www.drachinifel.co.uk Want to support the channel? - https://www.patreon.com/Drachinifel Want to talk about ships? https://discord.gg/TYu88mt

From Schneier on Security at 2024-04-12 12:01:18

Smuggling Gold by Disguising it as Machine Parts

Someone got caught trying to smuggle 322 pounds of gold (that’s about 1/4 of a cubic foot) out of Hong Kong. It was disguised as machine parts:

On March 27, customs officials x-rayed two air compressors and discovered that they contained gold that had been “concealed in the integral parts” of the compressors. Those gold parts had also been painted silver to match the other components in an attempt to throw customs off the trail.

From Ink Stained Wretches at 2024-04-12 09:45:00

A Forest of Facile (NEBM8047402664.mp3?updated=1712890229)

Watch this episode on YouTube. Welcome back, Wretchos! In this episode, we'll be covering a variety of topics this week, including whether Gen Z can handle criticism effectively, if the politics of Israel are changing, and whether a sleep divorce is a good idea. Don't miss out, and remember to catch us on YouTube for more engaging content. Wretch on! If you have a story you want us to talk about, e-mail us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts.com. Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://nebulouspodcasts.com/shows/ink-stained-wretches Follow us on Instagram @InkStainedWretches Time Stamps: 4:09 Front Page 50:13 Obsessions 1:01:23 Reader Mail 1:03:32 Favorite Items Show Notes:  NYT:Inflation Was Hotter Than Expected in March, Unwelcome News for the Fed WSJ: Biden Is Spending $1 Trillion to Fight Climate Change. Voters Don’t Care. TFP: I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust.  WSJ: We Aren’t Posting on Social Media as Much Anymore. Will We Ever? Newsnation: Hundreds expected to tie the knot during solar eclipse  The Guardian: ‘Mostly felt like a speed bump’: US man on getting vasectomy amid earthquake Semafor: Border crisis might be boon for economy Wapo: Which Trump lies stick? Republicans believe some falsehoods more than they did six years ago, our poll finds. Wapo: Gen Z workers can take criticism. You're just phrasing it wrong. Pagesix: Matt Lauer holds hands with girlfriend Shamin Abas at Don Lemon's wedding  Dailymail: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's 15-year-old daughter, formerly Seraphina Rose, debuts new name Fin WSJ: The Couples Trading Restless Nights for Separate Bedrooms @dieworkwear on Twitter: "my man" Obsessions: Politico: Playbook: Could Bibi tank Ukraine aid? Politico: The politics of Israel are changing The Atlantic: 'White Rural Rage' Is an Utterly Misleading Book  The Remnant Podcast: Hillbillies in the Mist The Atlantic: Civil War Was Made in Anger Reader Mail:  The Daily Beast: The Instagram Stars Hiding Their Famous, Muslim-Hating Mom, Pamela Geller Favorite Items: NY Times: How a Vacant Lot Became Our Own Dirtbag Narnia Jewish Insider: Several university leaders begin cracking down on anti-Israel disruptions on campus.

From Electoral Dysfunction at 2024-04-12 05:00:04

The Grindr honeytrap fallout - and do Labour poll leads do them more harm than good? (ed_ep_7_edit_2.mp3)

As the fall-out from the Westminster honeytrap scandal continues to unravel, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson explain why contacts are so valuable in Parliament and ask what William Wragg’s resignation tells us about Rishi Sunak’s leadership.  
 
And, with Labour riding hight after two major polls predicted landslide victories at the upcoming election, should Keir Starmer be worried about voter complacency? 
 
Plus, Beth, Ruth and Jess talk about the impact of Dr Hilary Cass’ review into gender identity services for under-18s in England.  
 
Email Beth, Jess, and Ruth at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.       
    
Warning: some strong language.

From Popcorn In Bed at 2024-04-12 03:00:08

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

Enjoy our reaction as we watch "Steel Magnolias" for the first time! You can check out this specific full-length reaction on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/43UXccZ //🎉 P A T R E O N For all 350+ uncut, full-length movie reactions, early access and behind-the-scenes goodies check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/popcorninbed //📮 M A I L PO BOX 547, Provo UT 84603 I open your packages LIVE every few weeks! // 🚇 S U B S C R I B E https://www.youtube.com/c/popcorninbed?sub_confirmation=1 ~3 new videos every week! //👏 F O L L O W Cassie's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3OOTSJc Twitter: https://bit.ly/3KNVxO8 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3QLvcUP Reddit: https://bit.ly/3P6H42p TikTok: https://bit.ly/3smDxnE //👕 M E R C H https://www.popcorninbed.com //📖 C H A P T E R S

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-11 21:56:59

Intel’s “Gaudi 3” AI accelerator chip may give Nvidia’s H100 a run for its money

Intel claims 50% more speed when running AI language models vs. the market leader.

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-11 19:53:03

Hackable Intel and Lenovo hardware that went undetected for 5 years won’t ever be fixed

Multiple links in the supply chain failed for years to identify an unfixed vulnerability.

From Newscast at 2024-04-11 19:45:00

Could Iran attack Israel? And Can Biden Stop It? (p0hqbbnm.mp3)

Today, we look at President Joe Biden’s warning that Iran is threatening to launch a “significant attack” on Israel.

Tensions have risen following what is believed to be an Israeli attack on an embassy in Syria, which killed senior Iranians. America has promised “ironclad” support for Israel. Will this be enough to deter the Iranian leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, or are we about to see the US enter into another conflict in the Middle East?

Adam is joined by chief international correspondent, Lyse Doucett, and Dr Kenneth Katzman, a former Iran expert for the US Congress and Senior Fellow at the Soufan Centre.

Plus, close advisers to former Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson have revealed that the PM had an affair with his deputy press secretary during his time in No 10. Why has this come to light now? And why is it significant? Adam speaks to Patrick Maguire, the journalist who broke the story for The Times. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Emma Crowe and Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

From Americast at 2024-04-11 17:48:00

The Life and Death of OJ Simpson (p0hq9k21.mp3)

Orenthal James Simpson, known to the world as OJ, lived many lives. First as one of the greatest ever running backs in the history of the NFL, then as a Hollywood movie star.

His fame skyrocketed, however, when he was arrested as a suspect in the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman. The ensuing ‘trial of the century’ gripped and divided the nation.

As the news broke, the team interrupted their normal recording to relive the shocking events of his life, trial, and acquittal. Anthony, who was then living in LA, recalls the backdrop of racial tension that underpinned the murder case that gripped the US.

HOSTS: * Marianna Spring, disinformation and social media correspondent * Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter * Anthony Zurcher, North America correspondent

GET IN TOUCH: * Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB * Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 * Email Americast@bbc.co.uk * Or use #Americast

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From The Briefing Room at 2024-04-11 13:00:00

What's happened to Hamas? (p0hq5dx4.mp3)

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly vowed to “eliminate” Hamas but after six months of death and destruction in Gaza what do we know about their status?

David Aaronovitch talks to:

Jennifer Jefferis, Teaching Professor at Georgetown University's Security Studies program and author of Hamas: Terrorism, Governance, and its Future in Middle East Politics.

Michael Clarke, Professor of Defence studies and Specialist Advisor to the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy.

Khalil Shikaki, Director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research

Gershon Baskin, Middle East Director, International Communities Organization and a former Israeli negotiator with Hamas

Production team: Sally Abrahams, Kirsteen Knight and Ben Carter Editor: Richard Vadon Production Co-ordinator: Ibtisam Zein Sound engineer: Rod Farquhar

From Schneier on Security at 2024-04-11 12:01:51

Backdoor in XZ Utils That Almost Happened

Last week, the internet dodged a major nation-state attack that would have had catastrophic cybersecurity repercussions worldwide. It’s a catastrophe that didn’t happen, so it won’t get much attention—but it should. There’s an important moral to the story of the attack and its discovery: The security of the global internet depends on countless obscure pieces of software written and maintained by even more obscure unpaid, distractible, and sometimes vulnerable volunteers. It’s an untenable situation, and one that is being exploited by malicious actors. Yet precious little is being done to remedy it...

From In Our Time at 2024-04-11 10:15:00

The Waltz (p0hjb33y.mp3)

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the dance which, from when it reached Britain in the early nineteenth century, revolutionised the relationship between music, literature and people here for the next hundred years. While it may seem formal now, it was the informality and daring that drove its popularity, with couples holding each other as they spun round a room to new lighter music popularised by Johann Strauss, father and son, such as The Blue Danube. Soon the Waltz expanded the creative world in poetry, ballet, novellas and music, from the Ballets Russes of Diaghilev to Moon River and Are You Lonesome Tonight.

With

Susan Jones Emeritus Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford

Derek B. Scott Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Leeds

And

Theresa Buckland Emeritus Professor of Dance History and Ethnography at the University of Roehampton

Producer: Simon Tillotson

Reading list:

Egil Bakka, Theresa Jill Buckland, Helena Saarikoski, and Anne von Bibra Wharton (eds.), Waltzing Through Europe: Attitudes towards Couple Dances in the Long Nineteenth Century, (Open Book Publishers, 2020)

Theresa Jill Buckland, ‘How the Waltz was Won: Transmutations and the Acquisition of Style in Early English Modern Ballroom Dancing. Part One: Waltzing Under Attack’ (Dance Research, 36/1, 2018); ‘Part Two: The Waltz Regained’ (Dance Research, 36/2, 2018)

Theresa Jill Buckland, Society Dancing: Fashionable Bodies in England, 1870-1920 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011)

Erica Buurman, The Viennese Ballroom in the Age of Beethoven (Cambridge University Press, 2022)

Paul Cooper, ‘The Waltz in England, c. 1790-1820’ (Paper presented at Early Dance Circle conference, 2018)

Sherril Dodds and Susan Cook (eds.), Bodies of Sound: Studies Across Popular Dance and Music (Ashgate, 2013), especially ‘Dancing Out of Time: The Forgotten Boston of Edwardian England’ by Theresa Jill Buckland

Zelda Fitzgerald, Save Me the Waltz (first published 1932; Vintage Classics, 2001)

Hilary French, Ballroom: A People's History of Dancing (Reaktion Books, 2022)

Susan Jones, Literature, Modernism, and Dance (Oxford University Press, 2013)

Mark Knowles, The Wicked Waltz and Other Scandalous Dances: Outrage at Couple Dancing in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries (McFarland, 2009)

Rosamond Lehmann, Invitation to the Waltz (first published 1932; Virago, 2006)

Eric McKee, Decorum of the Minuet, Delirium of the Waltz: A Study of Dance-Music Relations in 3/4 Time (Indiana University Press, 2012)

Eduard Reeser, The History of the Walz (Continental Book Co., 1949)

Stanley Sadie (ed.), The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, Vol. 27 (Macmillan, 2nd ed., 2000), especially ‘Waltz’ by Andrew Lamb

Derek B. Scott, Sounds of the Metropolis: The 19th-Century Popular Music Revolution in London, New York, Paris and Vienna (Oxford University Press, 2008), especially the chapter ‘A Revolution on the Dance Floor, a Revolution in Musical Style: The Viennese Waltz’

Joseph Wechsberg, The Waltz Emperors: The Life and Times and Music of the Strauss Family (Putnam, 1973)

Cheryl A. Wilson, Literature and Dance in Nineteenth-century Britain (Cambridge University Press, 2009)

Virginia Woolf, The Voyage Out (first published 1915; William Collins, 2013)

Virginia Woolf, The Years (first published 1937; Vintage Classics, 2016)

David Wyn Jones, The Strauss Dynasty and Habsburg Vienna (Cambridge University Press, 2023)

Sevin H. Yaraman, Revolving Embrace: The Waltz as Sex, Steps, and Sound (Pendragon Press, 2002)

Rishona Zimring, Social Dance and the Modernist Imagination in Interwar Britain (Ashgate Press, 2013)

From Emperors of Rome at 2024-04-11 03:20:18

Episode CCXXII - A Stolen Election (The Catiline Conspiracy III) (240411-catiline03.mp3)

Catiline attempted to become consul of Rome more than once, and its a position he believes he deserves. When he fails in his efforts and Cicero is elected he attempts to force the issue, conspiring with all those who have a grudge against the state.

Part III of The Catiline Conspiracy

Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

From Not Just the Tudors at 2024-04-11 03:00:24

Seducing James I: Mary & George (media.mp3?tk=eyJ0ayI6ImRlZmF1bHQiLCJhZHMiOnRydWUsInNwb25zIjp0cnVlLCJzdGF0dXMiOiJwdWJsaWMifQ==&sig=4Jsry-u0G-vUqi8cEhR_W7IEWAgfCZ2BnVgs8SVnsgk)

The major new TV series, Mary & George tells the scandalous story of George Villiers, who rose - thanks to his mother Mary’s machinations - from minor gentry to enrapture King James VI & I, Britain’s first Stuart king. For a decade, George Villiers was at James’s side – at court, on state occasions and in bed, right up to James’s death in March 1625.

In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Dr. Benjamin Wooley, acclaimed author of The King’s Assassin, a compelling portrait of a royal favourite whose charisma overwhelmed those around him and, ultimately, himself.

This episode was edited by Ella Blaxill and produced by Rob Weinberg.

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From A Muslim & A Jew Go There at 2024-04-11 02:00:03

Listener Q&A: Why do Muslims only care about Palestinian deaths? Is criticising Israel antisemitic? How can Israel protect itself from Hamas? (media.mp3)

This week David and Sayeeda take on your questions for the first time. Join them as they really go there!

Q&A with timecodes

1. Are Muslims exposed to more racism in the UK today versus Jews? (0:54)
2. How can Israel protect itself from Hamas without causing a catastrophe in Gaza? (10:55)
3. Could every Jew or Muslim who has the potential for dual citizenship potentially be deprived of their citizenship if the government of the day decides they have committed a crime incompatible with British citizenship? (23:22)
4. Why don't British Muslims and Muslims worldwide collectively mourn for the 377, 000 Muslims recently killed in the current war in Yemen or China, or Pakistan or Myanmar in the same way that they mourn the deaths in Palestine? (33:30)
5. If I condemn Israeli policy regarding settlements, does that make me an anti Semite? (45:28)
6. If David believes in the continued right of Israel to exist, does that not make him a Zionist? (55:20)

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From Empire at 2024-04-11 00:30:00

139. Mrs Genghis Khan (GLT9299270479.mp3?updated=1712786254)

Börte came from a powerful nomadic tribe and in many ways her marriage to Genghis Khan set him up to become the great conqueror we know. They married young and when they were twenty, he brought his new bride back to his camp. But their newlywed life was turned upside down when Börte was kidnapped. He formed important alliances to retrieve her and seek revenge. Once reunited, Börte became a key advisor to her husband as he laid the foundation of the Mongol Empire, establishing a dynasty that lasted for centuries. Listen as Anita and William are joined by Marie Favereau to discuss the life of Börte. **Empire Live** Empire live show tickets are ON SALE TODAY from 9am UK time!! Join Anita and William at the London Barbican 8 July 2024! Buy your tickets here or here. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Rest Is Entertainment at 2024-04-11 00:10:00

Corpses, Quizzes & Newsrooms (GLT2273367256.mp3?updated=1712780865)

Who sits where in the hierarchy of a newsroom? How does scoring on panel shows actually work? What are the secrets of acting like a corpse? More of your questions answered on this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment with Richard Osman and Marina Hyde. Twitter: @restisents Instagram: @restisentertainment Email: therestisentertainment@gmail.com Producers: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Rest Is History at 2024-04-11 00:10:00

439. Disco: Sex and Race in Seventies America (GLT8206137792.mp3?updated=1712764022)

Music for sex, dancing, and watching the straight world go by… The explosion of Disco provides an extraordinary window into the tumultuous world of the 1970s, with its themes of sex, drugs, race and sexuality. By the start of the 1970s, America was a nation of dystopian gloom. The radical dream of the 1960’s had dissipated, with economic decline, Vietnam and Watergate polarising and disenchanting the public. Then, at a party in New York held by the DJ David Mancuso, something new was born: Disco. An intoxicating kaleidoscope of dancing and colour with an orgasmic new sound, it united disparate groups under the banner of music. An escape from the concerns of the day, it captivated the mainstream imagination with its idealism, open drug use, self-consciously flamboyant clothes, and acceptance of race and homosexuality at a time when the Civil Rights Movement was raging and gay rights still contentious. But, with its rising orthodoxy, Disco was also attracting a dedicated base of critics and detractors. They decried its hedonism, its debasement of traditional masculinity, and, with the Aids crisis swirling, its immorality. Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the rise and fall of Disco, culminating in the shocking night of Disco Demolition at a White Sox game on the 12th of July 1979. Could it survive this ultimate reckoning? *The Rest Is History LIVE in 2024* Tom and Dominic are back onstage this summer, at Hampton Court Palace in London! Buy your tickets here: therestishistory.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Rest Is Money at 2024-04-11 00:00:00

47. Who Killed Liz Truss? Countdown to Calamity (Part 1) (GLT6637196099.mp3?updated=1712783016)

What's the real story behind the financial crisis that followed the mini budget of Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng? In the first episode of a three-part series, Steph and Robert lift the lid on one of the most terrifying moments in recent British economic - and political - history. Episode 2, 'Britain on the Brink', will be released on Monday 15th April. The final episode, 'Death on the Square Mile' will be released on Tuesday 16th April. Email: restismoney@gmail.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Rest Is Politics at 2024-04-11 00:00:00

236. Question Time: The fight to be Donald Trump’s VP nominee (GLT3510650867.mp3?updated=1712762281)

Who will Trump pick as his running mate? How much do you know about ‘Project 2025’? What’s the story behind Angela Rayner’s tax affairs? Join Rory and Alastair for TRIP Question Time as they answer all these questions and more. TRIP ELECTION TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Election Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-10 23:28:02

AT&T: Data breach affects 73 million or 51 million customers. No, we won’t explain.

When the data was published in 2021, the company said it didn't belong to its customers.

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-10 22:47:44

New AI music generator Udio synthesizes realistic music on demand

But it still needs trial and error to generate high-quality results.

From Newscast at 2024-04-10 21:03:00

How children were ‘let down’ by NHS gender identity services (p0hq267n.mp3)

Today, we look at the Cass Review: a report by paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass which found that children had been let down by “remarkably weak” evidence on medical interventions in gender care.

Adam is joined by Health Editor Hugh Pym, and together they talk to Dr Cass in more detail about her review, her recommendations for the future of gender care and the response to today’s publication. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

From Schneier on Security at 2024-04-10 12:08:10

In Memoriam: Ross Anderson, 1956-2024

Last week I posted a short memorial of Ross Anderson. The Communications of the ACM asked me to expand it. Here’s the longer version.

From Drachinifel at 2024-04-10 12:00:34

HRH Prince Philip - 'Just getting on with it' under the White Ensign

Today we take a look at the early life of HRH Prince Philip, how he came to join the Royal Navy, what he accomplished in it, and when his naval career switched to one of Royal Service. Prince Philip on his WW2 service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX5UNcFUNN4 Sources: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Prince-Philip-Turbulent-Early/dp/0007305397/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prince-Philip-Revealed-Man-Century/dp/1471183556/ https://navywings.org.uk/portfolio/prince-philip-saved-us-from-dying/ https://www.forces.net/news/prince-philip-duke-edinburghs-active-service-career https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/april/12/20210412-dofe-career https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/dec/28/monarchy.davidsmith https://www.royal.uk/early-life-and-education https://www.royal.uk/naval-career Naval History books, use code 'DRACH' for 25% off - https://www.usni.org/press/books?f%5B0%5D=subject%3A1966 Free naval photos and channel posters - www.drachinifel.co.uk Want to support the channel? - https://www.patreon.com/Drachinifel Want to talk about ships? https://discord.gg/TYu88mt 'Legionnaire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

From The Rest Is Politics at 2024-04-10 00:00:00

235. What Britain really thinks of politics (GLT2887714973.mp3?updated=1712698145)

Are the Tories in danger of being overtaken by Reform UK? Should polling instruct or inform political decisions? Who is the country’s least popular politician? Join Rory and Alastair for their first ever TRIP Polling episode, in collaboration with JL Partners, as they answer all these questions and more. To see the polling results in full each month, go to therestispolitics.com to become a member. The second half of the episode includes a deep dive on Modi and India, as well as an interview with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar. TRIP ELECTION TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Election Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Newscast at 2024-04-09 20:41:00

Flights, Cameron, Action - DC Meets Trump (p0hptn30.mp3)

Today, we look at Lord Cameron’s trip to the US - including his meeting with Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.

Adam is joined by Lord Kim Darroch, Former British Ambassador to the United States, to discuss what Lord Cameron is up to in the US and how he’s getting on as Foreign Secretary.

And, research finds only 3 in 10 working age autistic people are in employment, when the vast majority want to be in work. Adam is joined by, author of a recent government review on autism and employment, Sir Robert Buckland MP and Dr Sarah Lister, Clinical Director for the National Autistic Society. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper, Joe Wilkinson and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

From Popcorn In Bed at 2024-04-09 20:39:47

WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP (1992) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

Enjoy my reaction as I watch "White Men Can't Jump" for the first time! You can check out this specific full-length reaction on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/3vIsNlJ //🎉 P A T R E O N For all 350+ uncut, full-length movie reactions, early access and behind-the-scenes goodies check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/popcorninbed //📮 M A I L PO BOX 547, Provo UT 84603 I open your packages LIVE every few weeks! // 🚇 S U B S C R I B E https://www.youtube.com/c/popcorninbed?sub_confirmation=1 ~3 new videos every week! //👏 F O L L O W Cassie's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3OOTSJc Twitter: https://bit.ly/3KNVxO8 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3QLvcUP Reddit: https://bit.ly/3P6H42p TikTok: https://bit.ly/3smDxnE //👕 M E R C H https://www.popcorninbed.com //📖 C H A P T E R S

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-09 20:12:47

Thousands of LG TVs exposed to the world. Here’s how to ensure yours isn’t one.

LG patches four vulnerabilities that allow malicious hackers to commandeer TVs.

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-09 18:25:09

Elon Musk: AI will be smarter than any human around the end of next year

While Musk says superintelligence is coming soon, one critic says prediction is "batsh*t crazy."

From Schneier on Security at 2024-04-09 14:56:55

US Cyber Safety Review Board on the 2023 Microsoft Exchange Hack

US Cyber Safety Review Board released a report on the summer 2023 hack of Microsoft Exchange by China. It was a serious attack by the Chinese government that accessed the emails of senior U.S. government officials.

From the executive summary:

The Board finds that this intrusion was preventable and should never have occurred. The Board also concludes that Microsoft’s security culture was inadequate and requires an overhaul, particularly in light of the company’s centrality in the technology ecosystem and the level of trust customers place in the company to protect their data and operations. The Board reaches this conclusion based on:...

From School of War at 2024-04-09 11:00:00

Ep 118: Michael Doran on Is Hamas Winning? (NEBM4922379189.mp3?updated=1712624718)

Michael Doran, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at the Hudson Institute and co-host of the podcast Counterbalance, joins the show to talk about the Israel-Hamas war and the broader regional competition with Iran. ▪️  Times      •      02:04 Introduction      •      04:01 Is Hamas winning?     •      10:29 Fighting the clocks     •      13:10 Defeat from the jaws of victory      •      18:24 An Iranian-American conflict     •      22:44 Managing decline      •      26:40 Lessons not learned     •      33:00 The Iranian nuclear umbrella Follow along  on Instagram Find a transcript of today’s episode on our School of War Substack

From Ty & That Guy at 2024-04-09 01:26:42

Shogun Primer + Best Samurai Movies

#tyandthatguy #tvreview #shogun #samuraimovies #hulu SHOGUN PRIMER + BEST SAMURAI MOVIES Ty Franck (one half of James S.A. Corey) and Wes Chatham ('Amos Burton' on The Expanse) decided to discuss the recent Shogun mini series on Hulu and also how mini series / the original were major pop culture events as well as water cooler talk back in the 80s. 😄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/tyandthatguy 🍎 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ty-that-guy/id1544619644 🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EPXLXoqwfdynyhQmRF46M?si=Z59WcKP4TFWIG56eTtEdgQ https://linktr.ee/tyandthatguy #moviereview #moviereviews #moviecritic #moviegeek #movielover #movieexplained #movieaddict #filmreview #filmreviews #filmcritic #filmlover #filmaddicts #react #cinephile #cinema #cinemareview

From Empire at 2024-04-09 00:30:00

138. The Graceful Reed: Ruling the Islamic Empire (GLT1821366749.mp3?updated=1712603075)

Sold as a slave to the great Abbasid Caliph, al-Khayzuran quickly rose to the very top of the pyramid. Through marriage and motherhood, she became wife of the caliph and then Queen Mother and in both instances she wielded extraordinary power. In the court at Baghdad - the very heart of the civilised world - al-Khayzuran had major influence and it is possible that during her lifetime, she was the most powerful woman in the world, determining politics from Morocco to Afghanistan. Some even say she assassinated one of her sons, and put a second on the throne. Listen as William and Anita are joined by Hugh Kennedy to discuss the extraordinary life of al-Khayzuran. **Empire Live** Tickets for our live show go on sale on THIS Thursday, but for members of the Empire Club tickets are available in the pre-sale as of 9am GMT TODAY! If you want to sign up to the Empire Club, simply go to https://empirepod.supportingcast.fm/ Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Empire at 2024-04-09 00:30:00

138. The Graceful Reed: Ruling the Islamic Empire (GLT1821366749.mp3?updated=1712673100)

Sold as a slave to the great Abbasid Caliph, al-Khayzuran quickly rose to the very top of the pyramid. Through marriage and motherhood, she became wife of the caliph and then Queen Mother and in both instances she wielded extraordinary power. In the court at Baghdad - the very heart of the civilised world - al-Khayzuran had major influence and it is possible that during her lifetime, she was the most powerful woman in the world, determining politics from Morocco to Afghanistan. Some even say she assassinated one of her sons, and put a second on the throne. Listen as William and Anita are joined by Hugh Kennedy to discuss the extraordinary life of al-Khayzuran. **Empire Live** Tickets for our live show go on sale on THIS Thursday, but for members of the Empire Club tickets are available in the pre-sale as of 9am GMT TODAY! If you want to sign up to the Empire Club, simply go to https://empirepod.supportingcast.fm/ Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From The Rest Is Entertainment at 2024-04-09 00:10:00

Netflix, Disney and Terrible Ads (GLT4755675930.mp3?updated=1712612304)

There is a battle happening at the heart of Disney, who are the major players and when will it end? Do the top 3 shows currently on Netflix in the UK signpost a new direction for the streaming giant? And why terrible political adverts are actually extremely effective. Settle in for the latest dose of The Rest Is Entertainment with Richard Osman and Marina Hyde. Twitter: @restisents Email: therestisentertainment@gmail.com Producers: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Recommendations; Richard - The Apprentice (BBC) / Night Coppers (Channel 4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-08 23:46:43

MIT License text becomes viral “sad girl” piano ballad generated by AI

"Permission is hereby granted" comes from Suno AI engine that creates new songs on demand.

From Americast at 2024-04-08 22:37:00

Americanswers: Trump Diplomacy, NPR and How Do Algorithms REALLY work? (p0hpmfv8.mp3)

Americanswers is back!

In the latest edition of Americanswers, Miles Taylor and Katie Hill join us once more to answer your questions.

This week we look at some challenges from listeners about the evidence of social media’s polarising effect in the US, and whether we do enough to hear from Donald Trump’s supporters.

We also look at the foreign policy record of the former president as we assess whether the US was safer under his watch.

HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Marianna Spring, disinformation and social media correspondent

GUESTS: • Miles Taylor, former chief of staff at Department for Homeland Security • Katie Hill, former Democratic congresswoman

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This episode was made by George Dabby with Catherine Fusillo, Claire Betzer and Natasha Mayo. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The series producer is George Dabby. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

From Biz & IT – Ars Technica at 2024-04-08 19:56:51

Critical takeover vulnerabilities in 92,000 D-Link devices under active exploitation

D-Link won't be patching vulnerable NAS devices because they're no longer supported.