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Sharon Cuneta proud of daughter Frankie Pangilinan’s acting debut in ‘EDJOP’

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Sharon Cuneta proud of daughter Frankie Pangilinan’s acting debut in ‘EDJOP’

Sharon Cuneta expressed her pride in daughter Frankie Pangilinan as the latter makes her acting debut in the upcoming historical biopic “EDJOP.” Cuneta took to Instagram on Saturday, Aug. 8, to encourage her followers to support the film…

David Fincher's 'Squid Game' US spinoff reportedly scrapped by Netflix

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David Fincher's 'Squid Game' US spinoff reportedly scrapped by Netflix

Netflix is no longer moving forward with a US spinoff of its global smash hit “Squid Game,” according to reports. Although Netflix has not officially confirmed the news, “Heckler,” the project’s reported working title, is no longer in…

Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor

CNA

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Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor

The European Union's global warming monitor said the combined average temperature in western Europe for June-July was 21.62 degrees Celsius, beating the 2022 record for the same period.

CNA

North Korean hacking group builds AI tools for cyberattacks, report says

Japan Times

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North Korean hacking group builds AI tools for cyberattacks, report says

The group reportedly collected software that could help automate cyberattacks, analyze stolen material and produce better phishing campaigns.

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Seeking a sensible auto policy

The next automobile policy will test the ability of policymakers to reconcile competing commercial interests while keeping the country’s broader economic, industrial and environmental objectives in view. In more than one way, the new…

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Mitsubishi ASX VR-e revealed: early look at brand's first EV in a decade

Mitsubishi Australia has revealed the ASX VR-e, giving us a first look at a model expected to become the brand’s first new EV in New Zealand since the i-MiEV.

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Phones across Western Cape York down again

ABC News

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Phones across Western Cape York down again

Telecommunications across western Cape York have suffered another outage this morning just hours after services were restored following a bushfire which crippled the network over the weekend.

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Why didn’t the oil markets go berserk?

The world lost more than 2.6 billion barrels of oil since the US-Israel war with Iran began late February, yet oil market prices have not gone berserk. Except for one occasion, it has stayed away from touching the three digit/barrel…

Microsoft warns travellers: Hotel Wi-Fi can expose passwords, audio and video

Times of India

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Microsoft warns travellers: Hotel Wi-Fi can expose passwords, audio and video

Microsoft has issued a warning for travelers about potential cyberattacks targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks. The CaptiveCrunch campaign, linked to group Storm-2945, leads users to fraudulent portals. Victims might unconsciously download…

Times of India

TCL NXTPAPER Smartphone Series arrives: A whole new way to experience your screen

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TCL NXTPAPER Smartphone Series arrives: A whole new way to experience your screen

For years, TCL has built its reputation as one of the world’s leading TV brands, known for making premium display technology more accessible to consumers. Now, the global technology company is taking the next step in its evolution as it…

The procrastinator’s guide to getting things done

Daily Trust