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iPhone Exploits, Zero-Days Put Millions at Risk

iPhone Exploits, Zero-Days Put Millions at Risk

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Apple’s security year so far has been anything but quiet. The company’s 2026 security cycle has been dominated by a steady stream of updates across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and Safari, with most major platforms now on versions 26.5 or later. Below is a breakdown of the company’s key security events so far this year. Apple’s first zero-day of 2026 One of the most significant security events of the year came in February, when Apple disclosed CVE-2026-20700, a vulnerability affecting a core operating system component known as dyld. The flaw could allow attackers to execute malicious code on vulnerable devices. Apple warned that it had been used in what the company described as “extremely sophisticated” attacks against specific individuals. The issue affected iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, and Vision Pro devices before Apple released patches through iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3. According to Apple’s advisory, “An attacker with memory write capability may be able to execute arbitrary code.” Researchers noted that the …

Tornado risk threatens 5 US states: Check map as hazardous weather warning issued, know what to expect

Tornado risk threatens 5 US states: Check map as hazardous weather warning issued, know what to expect

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Millions of Americans face the risk of severe thunderstorms that may produce tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds in a matter of hours. US tornado warning: Severe thunderstorms are forecasted for millions in the Northern Plains, with risks of tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. (Unsplash) Meteorologists have released hazardous weather forecasts indicating that the conditions are conducive to severe storms in parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota. In a social media post on X, Meteorologist Max Velocity stated: “Tornado threat is increasing across the Northern Plains today!” “A few supercells will develop between 3-7pm, producing a risk of giant hail, damaging winds, and a tornado or two. I wouldn’t rule out a strong tornado.” Tornado warning: Here’s what one should expect Hail: Isolated supercells capable of producing stones of 2 inches or larger early in the event Wind gusts: Localized gusts reaching 90 mph in a straight line once the system organizes overnight Tornado risk: Localized but significant risk on Wednesday afternoon near a secondary surface low along the ND/SD …

Study says, ‘Guava juice may help boost haemoglobin levels and reduce anaemia risk in women’

Study says, ‘Guava juice may help boost haemoglobin levels and reduce anaemia risk in women’

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A new study suggests that guava juice, when combined with iron supplements, may be more effective in increasing haemoglobin levels among women. Researchers say the affordable and nutrient-rich fruit could help lower the risk of anaemia and support better health outcomes Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents ordered to evacuate | World News

Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents ordered to evacuate | World News

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A damaged chemical tank in Southern California may have cracked — potentially lowering the risk of a cataclysmic explosion — though an evacuation order remains in effect for some 50,000 area residents with no timeline on when they can return, a fire official said Sunday. Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Wayhowe Huang said officials will be continuing to evaluate the tank Sunday after emergency crews spotted the potential crack overnight. As of Sunday morning, he said it does not appear that any of the highly volatile chemicals in the tank have leaked. “There’s still the danger of a possible explosion. We’re not taking that off the table,” Huang said. “We’re still operating as if that is the risk.” Firefighters have been spraying the outside of the tank with water hoses in an effort to cool the chemicals heating up inside and prevent an explosion. Lee Zeldin, head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, said Sunday that the “most likely scenario” at this point is a “low-volume release,” where officials will be able to “monitor, neutralize, …

Play for India at your own risk, Mohun Bagan SG tell players ahead of Unity Cup

Play for India at your own risk, Mohun Bagan SG tell players ahead of Unity Cup

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3 min readUpdated: May 23, 2026 08:17 PM IST Khalid Jamil had named a 28-member squad for the Unity Cup in London, where India will face world number 71 Jamaica on May 27, and possibly world number 26 Nigeria later. However, the India coach could be without seven of his key players when the team leaves for the tournament on Sunday. The reason? Mohun Bagan’s last-minute stand. The Kolkata giants, who finished second in the Indian Super League, have told their players that they can play in the tournament at their own risk, and that the club will not pay for any injuries they may sustain. Bagan have previously refused to release players for the national camp, notably for the first one that Jamil called in August last year. Once again, they have cited long-standing concerns over the lack of compensation for clubs when players get injured while playing for the national team outside FIFA’s designated international windows. “This time, we told the players to go at their own risk. Because if you play wearing …

When temperature rise to 40°C: Neurologist cautions stroke risk in summer; how heatwaves, dehydration impact the brain

When temperature rise to 40°C: Neurologist cautions stroke risk in summer; how heatwaves, dehydration impact the brain

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a high alert as a relentless heatwave tightens its grip on northwest and central India. The situation is so bad that the temperatures in the national capital and surrounding regions are hovering near 45°C (113°F). These extreme temperatures can not only lead to dehydration but also be bad for your brain, significantly increasing stroke risk. Once dehydrated because of the extreme heat, blood becomes thicker and more concentrated, thereby facilitating the formation of blood clots. Also Read | India heatwave: How temperatures above 40°C attack the human body; take these steps to protect yourself and your family To understand the impact of a heatwave on the human brain, HT Lifestyle spoke with Dr Sujit Kumar, director and senior consultant, neurology, at KIMS Hospitals (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences), Electronic City, Bengaluru. Stroke risk in summer Explaining the brain and heatwave connection, Dr Kumar said, “As a neurologist, I have seen a visible increase in the number of patients suffering from strokes when it comes to extreme hot summers. …

USA Football World Cup tourism boom at risk as hotel bookings fall below expectations: Reports

USA Football World Cup tourism boom at risk as hotel bookings fall below expectations: Reports

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2 min readMay 21, 2026 10:31 AM IST The 2026 Football World Cup may not bring the expected tourism boom to the United States, as hotels in nearly all host cities are seeing bookings far below expectations, a BBC report found. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), which represents over 32,000 hotels, says the anticipated economic lift may fall short. The BBC reports that the AHLA partly blames FIFA for block-booking too many rooms for its own use. This, the AHLA claims, created artificial demand and drove up prices. After FIFA cancelled many of those rooms, hotels were left with a sudden drop in bookings. As per the AHLA, this does not align with FIFA’s statement that more than five million tickets have been sold for the event, externally, and it creates a risk that “the anticipated economic lift may fall short”. “With the upcoming FIFA World Cup just 50 days away on 22 April, more than five million tickets have already been sold for this edition of the tournament, which is set to …

Did Netanyahu tell Trump Iran victory was ‘guaranteed’? Israeli PM’s ‘great risk’ response | World News

Did Netanyahu tell Trump Iran victory was ‘guaranteed’? Israeli PM’s ‘great risk’ response | World News

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Rubbishing claims that Israel had guaranteed the United States a victory in Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday termed reports of a “hard-sell” by Tel Aviv in favour of war “incorrect”. Netanyahu underlined that both he and US President Donald Trump entered the operation with a clear understanding of the risks involved. “Not only did I note it….We both agreed, you know, that there was both uncertainty and risk involved. And I remember that we — I said, and he said that the danger — there’s danger in action, in taking action. But there’s greater danger in not taking action,” the Israeli PM said in an interview to American news platform CBS News. The remarks came as the over two-month-old war that began with coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 continues to define the terms of the alliance that Netanyahu is seeking to restructure. On Monday, Trump termed the fragile Iran ceasefire as on “life support” and said it had a “1% chance of living”. In the interview with the Israeli …

Fish, meat sale banned near Ahmedabad airport over bird strike risk

Fish, meat sale banned near Ahmedabad airport over bird strike risk

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The Holi Chakla area on Civil Hospital Road, where one can see the underbelly of planes taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, is also known for its bustling fish market. Earlier this week, however, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) banned the sale of fish and meat in the Chamanpura fish market and the Holi Chakla area in an attempt to tackle an over-decade-old problem. Violations of the ban could attract up to three years’ imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000. The move came in response to repeated safety concerns raised by airport authorities. The concerns were heightened after the Air India crash last year that killed 260 people on June 12, when a Boeing 737 headed to London crashed minutes before take-off. The civic body has directed vendors operating in this temporary fish market, barely 5-7 kilometres from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPI), to stop selling fish if they do not want to relocate. On Thursday, the AMC put up boards in these areas imposing the ban under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, stating, …

Elizabeth Confides In Dante, Valentin Puts Himself At Risk While Britt Gets Rough With Rocco

Elizabeth Confides In Dante, Valentin Puts Himself At Risk While Britt Gets Rough With Rocco

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General Hospital (Photo Credit: X) The doubts, worries, suspicions, risks, and dangers on General Hospital do not seem to be getting any fainter. Be it Valentin being worried for Anna, Britt concerned about Rocco’s life, or Elizabeth trying to put the pieces together and confiding in Dante. Here’s what unfolded lately. General Hospital: Elizabeth Shares Concerns, Valentin Takes A Risk & Britt Clashes With Rocco Elizabeth checked in on Cullum, and he took the chance to interrogate her about her son Jake, her past with Jason, and where she was the night the shooting took place. Elizabeth found the incident weird and confided in Dante when she met him. The latter stated that Cullum was digging for intel. Dante also added that he knew something about that night did not add up. He mentioned how he regretted he hadn’t convinced the PCPD to further investigate the incident and let the WSB take charge. What he does not know is that his son Rocco is the one who shot Cullum and not Jason. Valentin told Carly …