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During an examination of the Apple device of an employee from a Washington-based civil society organisation last week, Citizen Lab uncovered that the flaw had been used to infect the device with NSO’s Pegasus spyware.
John Scott-Railton, a senior researcher at Citizen Lab, emphasised the role of civil society in detecting advanced cyberattacks, stating, “This shows that civil society is once again serving as the early warning system about really sophisticated attacks.”
Citizen Lab did not disclose specific details about the affected individual or the organisation involved.
The vulnerability in question allowed for the compromise of iPhones running the latest iOS version (16.6) without requiring any interaction from the victim, according to the digital watchdog.
Following Citizen Lab’s report, Apple promptly issued updates for its devices to address the identified vulnerabilities.
An Apple spokesperson declined to provide further comments, while Citizen Lab urged consumers to ensure their devices were updated.
NSO, the Israeli firm behind the spyware, has faced international scrutiny and condemnation. In 2021, it was blacklisted by the U.S. government for alleged abuses, including surveil
lance of government officials and journalists. NSO has not yet responded to Citizen Lab’s findings.
Jerry Seinfeld rushes to defend Jimmy Fallon against “twisting of events”
Hong Kong streets, metro flooded by heaviest rain in 140 years
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Parents have long grappled with the portrayal of unrealistic body standards in movies, television, and the toy industry, worrying about the impact on their children’s mental health. With Disney princesses often in the spotlight, concerns have centered around their influence on kids’ body esteem.
To shed light on the matter, researchers at UC Davis conducted a study involving 340 children and their caregivers, spanning from 2020 to 2021. The study tracked children from the age of 3 and revisited them one year later to assess any noticeable changes in body esteem.
Body esteem was gauged by caregivers’ assessments of how much their children liked or felt good about their own bodies. Disney princesses were categorized into three body types: thin, average, and above average/heavy, with characters like Jasmine representing thin, and Moana as the example of an average-sized princess.
The study revealed that the most beloved princesses among the children were Elsa, Moana, and Anna, with each princess’s body size affecting how the young fans felt about their own bodies. Notably, kids who adored princesses classified as having average body sizes, such as Moana, displayed higher body esteem levels.
The researchers attributed these effects to the frequency with which children engage in pretend play as princesses. Intriguingly, they also discovered that kids who favored average-sized princesses tended to be more physically active. Researchers speculated that this might be linked to the more active storylines associated with average-sized princesses in their films.
In contrast, children with favorite princesses characterized as thin did not report significant positive or negative changes in their body image. However, the overall impact of Disney princesses leaned toward a net benefit, as playing with average-sized princesses boosted children’s confidence in their own bodies. This research provides valuable insights into the role of media in shaping children’s perceptions of body image and self-esteem.*
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Seinfeld, aged 69, referred to the accusations as an “idiotic twisting of events” and shared his perspective on a specific incident at the centre of the controversy.
Two former staffers of “The Tonight Show,” speaking anonymously to Rolling Stone, claimed that Seinfeld had witnessed Fallon belittling an employee during a segment.
According to their accounts, Fallon allegedly scolded a crew member publicly for making a cue card error, leading to an uncomfortable situation.
Seinfeld, however, offered a different perspective, stating, “This is so stupid. I remember this moment quite well … I teased Jimmy about a flub, and we all had a fun laugh about how rarely Jimmy is thrown off.”
He emphasised that the incident was not uncomfortable at all and that he and Fallon occasionally recall it and laugh together.
The anonymous sources also claimed that Seinfeld had compelled Fallon to apologise for the alleged exchange. They described the situation as one of the strangest moments ever and noted that many people were present at the time.
In response to the allegations, NBC, the network that airs “The Tonight Show,” issued a statement affirming their commitment to maintaining a respectful working environment. They emphasised that they take any employee concerns seriously and conduct investigations as necessary.
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Streets, shopping malls, and metro stations were submerged in water, leading authorities to close schools and advise workers to stay home.
This Chinese special administrative region witnessed the highest hourly rainfall ever recorded in its 140-year history, causing cascades of water to flow down its mountainous terrain.
Authorities issued warnings of potential landslides due to the heavy rain.
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Videos circulated on social media depicted streets transformed into torrents, and one clip showed metro workers wading through waist-deep water in a station, attempting to manage the flow of water pouring down from street level.
The city’s crucial cross-harbour tunnel, connecting Hong Kong Island to Kowloon, also faced significant flooding. Images revealed a waterlogged shopping centre in the Chai Wan district.
Between 11 p.m. HKT on Thursday and midnight on Friday (1500 to 1600 GMT on Thursday), the Hong Kong Observatory reported a rainfall of 158.1 millimetres (6.2 inches).
The weather bureau issued the highest-level “black” rainstorm warning and recorded over 200 mm of rainfall in various parts of Hong Kong since Thursday night.
The extreme weather conditions resulted from the remnants of Typhoon Haikui and the associated low-pressure system, which brought heavy rain to China’s Guangdong coast since Thursday.
The adverse weather was expected to persist until at least noon on Friday, leading to the closure of Hong Kong’s stock exchange for the morning session.
If the “black” rainstorm warning remains in effect by noon, the exchange will remain closed for the afternoon session as well.
Hong Kong’s leader, John Lee, expressed deep concern over the extensive flooding and instructed all departments to respond with “all-out efforts” to address the situation.
Additionally, some passenger and cargo clearance points at two border control points between Hong Kong and the neighbouring city of Shenzhen were suspended due to flooding, as reported by the government.
In the Wong Tai Sin district, vehicles struggled to navigate a major road submerged in water.
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp, responsible for the city’s rail network, announced the closure of at least one rail line, with others operating on delayed schedules due to the adverse weather conditions.
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