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Shein’s app runs on the tricks the FTC calls ‘dark patterns.’ Now the FTC is investigating.

Shein’s app runs on the tricks the FTC calls ‘dark patterns.’ Now the FTC is investigating.

Shein wanted its Hong Kong listing to be about growth. Instead, the filing meant to sell that story revealed a US regulator is investigating the company, and Shein will not say why. The disclosure sits in the draft prospectus for Shein’s…

TASS

‘Christian Corps’ plans punitive operations in Ukraine — Russian security official

According to available information, it includes members of the Tradition and Order group, the Stugna special unit and the Belarusian Volunteers group

TASS

Russia accuses Telegram founder of aiding terrorism in its latest online crackdown

The Guardian

Russia accuses Telegram founder of aiding terrorism in its latest online crackdown

FSB puts Pavel Durov on international wanted lists and says his messaging app is used for sabotage and murder Russian officials have charged Pavel Durov, the founder and chief executive of the messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism…

The Guardian

Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe

Wired

Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe

Climate change is helping invasive species to not only establish themselves across the Continent but to stay alive for longer. Scientists suggest we get used to it.

Wired

You can stream local TV channels for free — here's how

You can stream local TV channels for free — here's how

Cable and satellite aren't your only options when it comes to local channels. There are free ways to get the same content.

The AI boom needs power and rockets. Trump just exempted both from environmental law.

The AI boom needs power and rockets. Trump just exempted both from environmental law.

The Trump administration spent Tuesday clearing environmental law out of the way of the tech boom. It did so twice, on two fronts, with the same justification. The first move exempts data centres from the rules meant to stop acid rain. The…

Target SVP says its real AI moat isn't the models — it's everything built around them

VentureBeat

Target SVP says its real AI moat isn't the models — it's everything built around them

Target SVP Siobhán Mc Feeney says the AI models her company runs aren't what gives Target its edge — everything built around them is. "There's a lot in it. That to us is the moat," Mc Feeney said at VB Transform 2026 . "The models are…

VentureBeat

Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port

Straits Times

Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port

LONDON, July 29 - A drone has hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday, citing an initial assessment of the incident.

Straits Times

Birth of pine marten kits 'a fantastic sign'

BBC

Birth of pine marten kits 'a fantastic sign'

Pine marten babies have been born on Exmoor for the first time in a century, new footage shows.

BBC

X and an advertising trade group settle a legal dispute over an alleged 'boycott'

X and an advertising trade group settle a legal dispute over an alleged 'boycott'

X and the World Federation of Advertisers say they're resetting their relationship.

Alex Borg Pushes For New Economic Model During Malta Chamber Meeting

Alex Borg Pushes For New Economic Model During Malta Chamber Meeting

Opposition Leader Alex Borg endorsed The Malta Chamber of Commerce’s call for a new economic model during a meeting with business leaders this morning, agreeing that Malta should measure success through productivity and quality of life…

‘Almost A Family A Day Became A Homeowner in 2025’, Government Says

‘Almost A Family A Day Became A Homeowner in 2025’, Government Says

Almost a family every day became a homeowner in 2025 through Malta’s housing schemes, according to Accommodation and Lands Minister Owen Bonnici. More than 15,200 families through an investment of €50 million. Of these, 339 families were…