Archives for September 2022

Russian troops have resorted to stealing motorboats from local residents as they seek to escape Ukraine's major counteroffensive near the city of Kherson, Ukrainian officials said Friday. … [Read more...] about Retreating Russian troops steal Ukrainian citizens' motorboats to escape across Dnipro River

House negotiators are working to bring a bill on the floor to restrict stock trading by lawmakers by the end of the month, with the confidence that Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi will let it happen. … [Read more...] about Pelosi vows vote on congressional stock trading ban as September deadline looms

Miami Beach, Florida, mulled bounties on iguanas at a city meeting in an attempt to pare down the population of the invasive reptile species. … [Read more...] about Miami Beach commissioner suggests city put bounties on iguanas to reduce their numbers

A leading Biden administration cyber official is warning that the barriers to entry for cyberattackers seeking to influence elections have become "really low," with the midterm elections looming less than two months away. … [Read more...] about Biden administration cyber official predicts more cyberattackers than ever focused on elections

Twitter sleuths have uncovered that HBO Max removed cigars and cigarettes from some of the posters displayed for old movies in the service's catalog. … [Read more...] about HBO Max removes cigars and cigarettes from some, but not all, movie posters in its catalog