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Hackers accessed Xfinity customers’ personal information by exploiting a vulnerability in software used by the company, the Comcast-owned telecommunications business announced this week

Daihatsu-developed models currently in production, both in Japan and overseas," said the auto company in a statement following a report by an independent panel. Reportedly, established earlier this year to examine a safety scandal initially revealed in April, the committee has identified additional irregularities. The investigation discovered new issues in 174 aspects across 25 test categories, supplementing the previously uncovered misconduct in April and May related to door components and side-collision tests, as stated by Toyota.

TOKYO (Reuters) — Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) unit Daihatsu will widen a production halt as a scandal over the rigging of safety tests affects more models beyond the six ones identified so far, the Nikkei newspaper said on Wednesday.

Atomic Wallet has announced the launch of a public bug bounty program featuring a $1 million prize pool in the hopes of making the app “an even more secure experience for users.”

In this playful exercise, one discovers the power of cooking up facts, offering both teller and listener a temporary escape into a world where facts and, well, fabrications are sitting cheek-by-jowl with a large smile. The pleasure is akin to stepping into a parallel universe, where the mind is free to sculpt a narrative that tickles the fancy and induces internal laughter. Fabricating harmless facts fosters a spirit of camaraderie for the person spinning the yarn with his or her listener(s) — of course, unbeknown to the latter.

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new images of Uranus. The photographs, taken by NASA’s high-powered James Webb Space Telescope, reveal a stunning look of glowing rings and one rarely-seen feature of Uranus. The icy planet was captured along with its multiple inner and outer rings, nine of its 27 known moons, and a seasonal polar cap. The space telescope was also able to capture a rare glimpse of the 'elusive' Zeta ring, an extremely faint and diffuse ring closest to the planet.

Madhya Pradesh, stone balls revered by locals for generations have been identified as fossilised dinosaur eggs by experts from Lucknow's Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, according to a TOI report. Dhar district's Padlya village resident Vesta Mandaloi has worshipped these palm-sized balls as "Kakar Bhairav '' or the lord of the land, following a family tradition. Many families in the village also worshipped these 'balls,' believed to protect farmland and cattle. Recently, experts from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences visited the area and determined that these stone balls were actually fossilised eggs of dinosaurs, specifically belonging to the Titanosaurus species. Scientists suggest that millions of years ago, the Narmada Valley in Madhya Pradesh served as a dinosaur hatchery zone.

A new strain of the (infamous) Covid-19 variant has been found. India’s first case of JN.1, a sub-variant of the virus has been recorded in Kerala. Although the state’s health minister Veena George assured that it was not a “cause for concern,” it has left people alarmed. According to reports, the sub-variant was discovered on December 16, as part of an ongoing routine surveillance activity conducted by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG). It was detected in a 79-year-old woman.

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popular international destination in 2023, as per global travel marketplace Skyscanner that shared a wrap-up of how India travelled in 2023. Bangkok was the second most popular international destination for Indian travellers this year. «From savoring street food delights in bustling markets to exploring ornate temples like Wat Pho and indulging in the vibrant nightlife along Khao San Road, the city known for its bustling energy and cultural richness captivated Indian travellers in 2023,» Skyscanner said in a statement.

Coronation Street's Sean Ward who once earned GBP 120,000 annually has become so poor that he now sleeps on a mattress on the floor at various friends' houses. The 35-year-old actor has admitted he has been «lonely and isolating». In a a social media post, the actor revealed that he tried to take his own life in 2018 after discovering «evil on this planet». Explaining his post, he said he wanted to use the social media platform to «sieve through the propaganda together» which he said ultimately sabotaged his career.

The Gilded Age, led by the talented Carrie Coon and featuring a stellar cast, promises to return for a third season, with its blend of drama stirred by both old and new adversaries. Whether it's the shrewd manipulation of high society by Coon's character Bertha or the delightful 'tact' served by Christine Baranski, fans eagerly await the continuation of this period drama.

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Whether you are looking to add a touch of holiday magic to her surroundings or searching for the perfect accessory to complement her winter wardrobe, our collection has something to delight every taste. So, join us in discovering the joy of giving and make this Christmas truly special with gifts that reflect the warmth and sparkle of the season. Showcase your thoughtfulness in choosing the perfect tokens of affection for the special women in your life.

Cloud kitchen startup Curefoods has invested Rs 10 crore in restaurant and food discovery platform Hogr on Monday. Bengaluru-based Hogr allows users to discover new restaurants and dishes through personalised recommendations from mutual connections and individuals with similar taste preferences. The platform provides suggestions for dining choices and helps build a broad food network through a recommendation system.

UN Climate Conference in Dubai, COP28, Northvolt CEO and Co-Founder Peter Carlsson shared his outlook on sodium-ion in a conversation with Anna Liberg, Global Head of Energy at Business Sweden. Carlsson said, “The world has put high hopes on sodium-ion, and I’m very pleased to say that we’ve developed a technology that will enable its widespread deployment to accelerate the energy transition.

A substantial warning has been issued by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong against two cryptocurrency firms, namely Hong Kong Digital Research Institute (commonly known as HongKongDAO) and BitCuped, both of which are accused of engaging in fraudulent operations.

biggest Hamas tunnel in the Gaza Strip so far, just a few hundred metres from a key border crossing. Such was its size that small vehicles would be able to travel within the tunnel, an AFP photographer granted access to it reported. The underground passage formed part of a wider branching network that stretched for over four kilometres (2.5 miles) and came within 400 metres (1,300 feet) of the Erez border crossing, the army said in a statement. It cost millions of dollars and took years to construct, Israeli forces said, with the project lead by Mohamed Yahya, brother of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who is believed to have masterminded the October 7 attacks. The honeycomb of passageways features a drainage systems, electricity, ventilation, sewage and a communication network as well as rails. The floor is compacted earth while its walls are reinforced concrete and its entrance is a metal cylinder with 1.5 centimetre (half-inch) thick walls.

Alex Batty, an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing during a trip to Spain in 2017, has been found in France and will return home to the U.K. in the coming days, authorities said.