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- 1Drone strike on Darfur court gathering kills at least 35●In # Darfur , # Sudan wurden mindestens 35 Menschen getötet, als eine Gerichtsversammlung mit Drohnen angegriffen wurde.
At least 35 people were killed in Darfur, Sudan, when a drone strike hit a gathering at a courthouse. A rights group has blamed the Sudanese army for the attack, which struck as a court session was underway. The strike is the latest deadly incident in Sudan's ongoing war, drawing international attention to worsening violence against civilians in the region.
- 2Report claims Egypt warned Israel before Hamas attack●Wurde Israel von Ägypten vor Hamas-Überfall gewarnt? Der Hamas-Terrorangriff von 2023 beschäftigt Israel bis heute. Eine
A new report says Egypt warned Israel ahead of Hamas's October 2023 terror attack, reviving questions over security failures that still preoccupy the country. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies receiving any such warning, but the allegations are dogging him ahead of the upcoming election, putting intelligence handling and political accountability back at the centre of public debate.
- 3Russia targets Ukraine's digital infrastructure, not just power grid●# Russland greift digitale Seele der # Ukraine an Russland richtet seine Angriffe nicht nur gegen die Strom und Wasserve
Russia's attacks on Ukraine are increasingly aimed at the country's digital infrastructure, hitting data storage centres and internet service providers alongside the well-documented strikes on power and water supplies. Commentators describe this as an assault on Ukraine's 'digital soul', warning that destroying data centres and connectivity threatens the state's ability to function and to preserve records, administration and communication during the war.
- 4Germany and Russia hold first top diplomat talks since invasion●Es war das erste Treffen der Chefdiplomaten Deutschlands und Russlands seit Beginn des russischen Angriffs auf die Ukrai
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, the first meeting of the two countries' top diplomats since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Wadephul explained on German television, during the UN General Assembly, how the encounter with Lavrov came about. The talks mark a notable diplomatic contact between Berlin and Moscow at a time when the war in Ukraine continues.
- 5AI agents used to steal 600,000 credit card records from online shops●Angriff mit KI-Agenten auf hunderte Shops: 600.000 Kreditkartendaten geklaut | Security https://www. heise.de/news/Angri
Attackers used AI agents to break into hundreds of online shops and steal around 600,000 sets of credit card data, according to a Heise security report. The case is drawing attention because it shows AI tools being deployed for automated cybercrime at scale, raising concerns about how e-commerce platforms can defend against such attacks.
- 6Should Ukraine prepare for life without internet, Koretsky asks after data center attacks●«Soll man sich auf ein Leben ohne Internet vorbereiten: Was Korezkyj nach den Angriffen auf die Rechenzentren sagte» htt
Ukrainian official Koretsky has raised the question of whether citizens should prepare for life without internet following attacks on data centers, according to Ukraine-Nachrichten. The strikes on critical digital infrastructure have sparked debate about the resilience of Ukraine's connectivity amid continued Russian attacks on energy and communications facilities, and what precautions civilians should take.
- 7Anne Applebaum's 'Empire of Grift' essay sparks corruption debate●Anne Applebaum: Empire of Grift: Making the world safe for # corruption . # Greenland # Canada # Alberta # crypto # farr
Anne Applebaum, the Pulitzer-winning historian and Atlantic journalist, published a piece titled 'Empire of Grift' arguing that corruption networks are reshaping global politics. Her argument ties together figures such as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and topics including crypto deals, Qatar, and territorial disputes involving Greenland and Canada, framing it as a broader challenge to the rule of law.
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A man has died from severe stab wounds following an argument in Germany, according to reporting by WELT. The incident, described in German-language coverage as a knife attack (Messerangriff), is drawing attention as details of the dispute and the victim's identity remain limited. German media are following the case as police investigate the circumstances of the fatal altercation.
- 9Netherlands push sovereign software after ICC prosecutor loses Microsoft access●Nachdem der IStGH-Chefankläger wegen US-Sanktionen den Zugriff auf Microsoft-Dienste verlor, machen die Niederlande Erns
After the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor lost access to Microsoft services under US sanctions, the Netherlands is moving forward with DAWO, a sovereign workplace for public authorities built on NixOS. The system uses open source code, replaces GitHub with Forgejo, and is designed to connect with openDesk. A pilot is underway in municipalities, with officials citing stability and digital independence from US providers.
- 10New York Law Backs Solar Projects for Schools▼Harckham, Griffin Bill to Support Solar Energy Projects for Schools Signed into Law
New York Governor has signed into law a bill sponsored by State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Griffin to support solar energy projects at schools. The measure makes it easier for school districts to finance and install solar, lowering energy costs and cutting emissions. It advances New York's broader climate and clean energy goals, and is being welcomed by education and environmental advocates statewide.
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AI video company Tavus has introduced Griffin, a conversational video model it says is realistic enough to pass a video Turing test. The announcement is drawing attention to how closely AI-generated humans now resemble real people on camera, and to what that means for trust in video, digital identity and online deception.
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, funding a new campus in Miami. It ranks among the largest gifts ever made to a university and signals Griffin's growing philanthropic footprint in Florida. Coverage highlights the scale of the donation and what the new Miami campus could mean for higher education in the region.
- 13Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University▼Carnegie Mellon University Announces Historic $3B Gift from Ken Griffin
Carnegie Mellon University has announced a $3 billion gift from Citadel founder Ken Griffin, which the university describes as a historic donation and the launch of a new philanthropic model. The announcement is drawing widespread attention, with discussion focusing on the sheer scale of the gift and its potential impact on higher education funding and university research.
- 14Data Critique Essay Questions the Industry's Grift●The Data Slayer: How I Learned to Stop Worrying, and Love the Grift
A widely shared essay-style commentary titled 'The Data Slayer: How I Learned to Stop Worrying, and Love the Grift' has drawn strong engagement online, ranking among the most-viewed software-related items globally. The piece frames the data and software field as rife with opportunism, borrowing its structure from the famous 'Dr. Strangelove' subtitle to suggest a cynical coming-to-terms with industry hype.
- 15OpenAI pauses AI training after new incident involving UN●# OpenAI pausiert KI-Training nach neuem Zwischenfall – auch # UN 🇺🇳 angegriffen | heise online https://www. heise.de/ne
OpenAI has paused AI training following a new security incident in which the United Nations was also reportedly attacked, according to a report by German technology news site heise online. The story is being shared and discussed widely on social media, drawing attention to questions about the safety and security of advanced AI systems and their potential vulnerability to hacking.
- 16Ken Griffin Joins Carnegie Mellon Fireside Chat on Higher Education's Future▼Reimagining Higher Education For The Future: A Fireside Chat with Ken Griffin at CMU
Carnegie Mellon University hosted a fireside chat with Citadel founder Ken Griffin on reimagining higher education for the future. The discussion focused on how universities can adapt to changing economic and technological demands, with Griffin bringing a financier's perspective on the value and direction of higher education.
- 17Ken Griffin Makes Landmark Gift to Carnegie Mellon▼Griffin’s Landmark Gift Will Shape the Future of Higher Education
Carnegie Mellon University announced a landmark gift from billionaire investor Ken Griffin, described by the institution as one that will shape the future of higher education. The announcement highlights Griffin's ongoing philanthropy toward universities, funding intended to expand access and drive academic innovation. Details of the amount and specific programs were not included in the announcement.
- 18GRIF's Sabine Hampel Urges Private Capital for European Defence and Space▼Mission-K: Dr. Sabine Hampel of GRIF on Why Europe Needs Private Capital for Defence and Space
Dr. Sabine Hampel of GRIF has argued that Europe must mobilise private capital to fund its defence and space capabilities, speaking in the context of the Mission-K initiative. Her intervention highlights growing debate over whether public budgets alone can close Europe's strategic funding gap amid rising security demands and competition in the space sector.
- 19Ken Griffin makes largest donation ever to a US university●Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin just made the single biggest donation ever to a U.S. university https://www.fastcompany.com/9
Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin has made the single largest donation ever given to a United States university, according to a report by Fast Company. The gift sets a new record for higher-education philanthropy in the country, adding to Griffin's history of large-scale giving to academic institutions and drawing attention to the growing role of billionaire donors in university funding.
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Griffin Eash has voiced his perspective on artificial intelligence, according to Goshen College. Details of his views were not included in the available material. The item comes amid ongoing public debate about how AI should be understood and used.
- 21Russia's intensified strikes hit Ukraine's economy hard●Russland hat seine Angriffe auf die Ukraine seit Wochen verstärkt. Eine große Belastung ist das auch für die Wirtschaft:
Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks, and the escalating strikes are taking a heavy toll on the country's economy beyond the battlefield. Burning shopping centres and warehouse buildings, along with disrupted logistics chains, are creating serious challenges for Ukrainian companies trying to keep operating.
- 22Ken Griffin Makes Largest Donation in US Higher Education History▼Exclusive | Ken Griffin Is Making the Largest Donation to Higher Education in U.S. History
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is making the largest donation to higher education in United States history, according to an exclusive report. The unprecedented gift, if confirmed at its reported scale, would surpass all previous charitable contributions to American universities. The story is drawing widespread attention given Griffin's existing record of major gifts to institutions including Harvard, and debate over the growing influence of billionaire donors on higher education.
- 23Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon●Who is Ken Griffin, the hedge fund manager who gifted $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon?
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel, has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, one of the largest gifts ever made to an American university. Reports profile Griffin and his history of large-scale philanthropic donations to education and cultural institutions, and the size of the gift is drawing widespread attention.
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has pledged a $3 billion gift to Carnegie Mellon University, one of the largest donations ever made to an American university. The announcement is drawing wide attention to the scale of philanthropy among top financiers and to how the funds will support the Pittsburgh institution's research and education programs.
- 25Ken Griffin donates record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon for Miami campus●Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus
Ken Griffin, CEO of hedge fund Citadel, is donating a record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University to fund the construction of a new campus in Miami. The gift, reportedly the largest of its kind, would expand the university's presence in Florida, where Griffin has already relocated his firm. It marks one of the biggest donations ever made to a US university.
- 26Ken Griffin Makes Largest Donation to Higher Education in US History▼Ken Griffin Is Making the Largest Donation to Higher Education in U.S. History
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is making the largest donation to higher education in United States history, according to the Wall Street Journal. The scale of the gift, unprecedented in American philanthropy, is drawing wide attention to Griffin's giving and to the growing influence of billionaire donors on universities and research institutions.
- 27Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University▼Carnegie Mellon University Announces Historic $3 Billion Gift from Ken Griffin, Pioneering a New Model for Higher Education
Carnegie Mellon University has announced a $3 billion gift from hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, described as one of the largest donations in higher education history. The university says the funding will pioneer a new model for how institutions are financed and operated, and the scale of the gift is drawing broad attention across the education and philanthropy worlds.
- 28Griffith University alumnus honoured for diplomatic career●Griffith alumnus honoured for distinguished diplomatic career
Griffith University is honouring one of its alumni for a distinguished career in diplomacy. The university announced the recognition, celebrating the former student's contribution to international relations and Australia's diplomatic service. Further details about the alumnus's identity and specific achievements were not provided in the announcement.
- 29Ken Griffin-backed super PAC spends $5 million on Florida Republican●Super PAC backed by hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin spends $5 million to aid Florida Republican
A super PAC backed by hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin has spent $5 million to support a Florida Republican, according to Reuters. The outlay highlights Griffin's continued role as one of the biggest Republican donors, funneling money into state-level races where his backing can shape primary contests and shift campaign dynamics.
- 30c't workshop covers observability for Kubernetes systems●c’t-Workshop: Cloud-native Systeme im Griff: Observability für Kubernetes Metriken, Logs und Distributed Traces: Der Wor
German tech magazine c't is running a workshop on observability for cloud-native Kubernetes environments. The session covers metrics, logs and distributed tracing using the Grafana stack tools Loki, Tempo and Mimir, teaching participants how to detect misbehavior and narrow down root causes in complex containerized systems.
- 31Axe used as weapon in cockpit attack, new details emerge●Neue Details - Axt als Waffe! So lief der Angriff im Cockpit https://www. krone.at/4316127 # News # Nachrichten # Krone
New details have emerged about an attack in an airplane cockpit in which an axe was used as a weapon, according to a report by the Austrian outlet Krone. The report describes how the assault unfolded, but the evidence provides no information about the date, location, victims, or perpetrator.
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The Griffin girls tennis team bounced back from earlier results with a string of strong performances over the past week, according to local coverage. The run marks a turnaround for the squad, which had been looking to regain momentum this season. Details on individual matches and standings remain limited.
- 33Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon in Florida push●Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon as part of his bet on Florida
Ken Griffin, the hedge fund CEO of Citadel, has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, a gift tied to his broader investment in Florida. The donation is one of the largest ever made to a US university and is linked to Griffin's push to expand the school's presence in the state, part of his wider bet on Florida's future.
- 34Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University●Carnegie Mellon University gets $3 billion from hedge fund manager Ken Griffin
Hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has given $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, one of the largest donations ever made to a US university. The gift, reported by CBS News, is expected to significantly boost the institution's endowment and drew wide attention given its extraordinary size and the donor's prominence in finance.
- 35Carnegie Mellon to open Miami campus after Ken Griffin gift●Carnegie Mellon to open Miami campus after multibillion-dollar gift from hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin
Carnegie Mellon University will open a new campus in Miami, funded by a multibillion-dollar gift from Ken Griffin, CEO of hedge fund Citadel. The donation is among the largest ever given to a university and will expand the Pittsburgh-based institution's presence into Florida, extending its programs in technology, business and related fields to a new region.
- 36Ken Griffin pledges $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University●Ken Griffin pledges $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University in 'historic' gift
Billionaire hedge fund founder Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, described as a historic gift. The donation ranks among the largest ever made to a US university and is expected to significantly boost the institution's funding for research, scholarships and academic programs. The announcement has drawn wide attention given its unprecedented scale in higher education philanthropy.
- 37Ken Griffin Pledges Record $3 Billion To Carnegie Mellon●Billionaire Ken Griffin Pledges $3 Billion To Carnegie Mellon—The Biggest Ever University Donation
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, in what would be the largest donation ever made to a university. The gift from the Citadel founder dwarfs previous records for higher education philanthropy and is expected to draw attention to growing concentration of billionaire giving in elite American institutions.
- 38Flavonoids added to German nutrition glossary●Neuer Begriff meinem 🍌 🍅 🥦 Gesundheits- & Ernährungsglossar hinzugefügt. • «Flavonoide» # ernährung # food # glossar # l
A Swiss health and nutrition writer has added the term 'flavonoide' (flavonoids) to a personal glossary of health and nutrition terms published on la-macchina.ch. Flavonoids are plant compounds found in foods like bananas, tomatoes and broccoli, often discussed for their antioxidant properties. The entry is part of an ongoing effort to explain nutrition vocabulary in plain German for general readers.
- 39Ken Griffin donating $3 billion to bring a university to Miami●EXCLUSIVE: Why Ken Griffin Is Donating $3B To Bring This University to Miami
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion to bring a university to Miami, according to an exclusive report. The gift is described as one of the largest ever made to higher education, and is expected to establish a major academic presence in the city. Details about which university will relocate or open a campus there have not yet been fully laid out.
- 40Ken Griffin pledges $2 billion for Miami school campus●Billionaire Ken Griffin’s latest Miami push: $2 billion for a top-tier school to open a South Florida campus
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is donating $2 billion to bring a top-tier school to South Florida, according to Business Insider. The gift is the latest in a series of investments Griffin has made in Miami, where he relocated his firm Citadel. The donation is expected to fund a new campus and expand educational options in the region.