Do yourself a favor and stop buying these cheap SSD drives flooding the market
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET According to the printing on the drive, it was a "Moblle Sdud State" SSD. The storage chip had a few numbers on it, but they didn't pull up anything useful -- no data sheet, no specifications -- only...
Trump ups pressure on Iran to 'get serious' about peace deal 'before it is too late' | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to "get serious" about a deal to end the war with the United States and Israel "before it is too late," as his administration seeks an off-ramp from the conflict amid growing concerns...
(2nd LD) S. Korea to enforce naphtha export restriction starting Fri. | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with industry ministry's press briefing in paras 2, 6-10; CHANGES attribution in headline and lead; ADDS photo) SEOUL, March 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will begin restricting naphtha exports Friday amid growing supply shortages triggered by the...
Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find
Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find 22 hours ago Share Save Pallab Ghosh Science Correspondent Share Save Kevin Church Genetic evidence shows the earliest known dogs lived closely with their human masters A fragment of...
Air Canada chief apologizes after English-only message to plane crash victims
The president and CEO of Air Canada, Michael Rousseau, and other officials host a press conference in the lead up to the summer Olympic Games in Paris France. Photograph: Nick Lachance/Toronto Star/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The president and...
Australia urged to swap diesel for electric buses as fuel costs soar
Photograph: NSW government Australia urged to swap diesel for electric buses as fuel costs soar Electric buses are just 1% of the Australian fleet compared with 80% in urban China, a quarter in the Netherlands and 12% in the UK...
Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia
Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia 19 minutes ago Share Save Basillioh Rukanga and Shingai Nyoka , Harare Share Save Reuters Hundreds of Africans have been lured to fight for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine...
Co-op boss Shirine Khoury-Haq to step down after difficult year for group
Shirine Khoury-Haq : ‘It has been an honour to lead our Co-op as chief executive.’ Photograph: Joel Goodman/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Shirine Khoury-Haq : ‘It has been an honour to lead our Co-op as chief executive.’ Photograph: Joel...
How the deadly LaGuardia Airport crash unfolded
US & Canada Oscars winner asks women to stand: 'I don't get here without you guys' Autumn Durald Arkapaw calls on ''all the women in the room to stand up'' as she receives her Oscar for best cinematography for Sinners....
'Stop, stop, stop': Listen to LaGuardia control tower audio during collision
US & Canada Oscars winner asks women to stand: 'I don't get here without you guys' Autumn Durald Arkapaw calls on ''all the women in the room to stand up'' as she receives her Oscar for best cinematography for Sinners....
Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy
DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images/AFP The Trump administration announced a deal on Monday with French energy giant TotalEnergies to shift investment away from America's offshore wind industry and into oil and...
Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case
Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen The Travelodge in Maidenhead, Berkshire, where Kyran Smith assaulted a woman in December 2022. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case PM tells Jo Boydell...
UK CO2 plant to reopen amid fears Iran war could lead to shortage
CO2, used for such purposes as carbonating drinks and keeping food fresh, is a byproduct of the production of ethanol. CO2, used for such purposes as carbonating drinks and keeping food fresh, is a byproduct of the production of ethanol....
(Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot | Yonhap News Agency
A still from "Salmokji: Whispering Water" is seen in this image provided by Showbox. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) The movie follows a filming crew, led by Soo-in (Kim Hye-yoon), tasked with capturing footage of the roads surrounding a reservoir...
Average UK mortgage rate rises to highest since August 2024; Next warns Iran war will push up costs – business live
The average UK mortgage rate has now hit 5.50%, data from Moneyfacts shows. Adam French , head of consumer finance at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk , explains: double quotation mark “The Moneyfacts Average Mortgage Rate has hit 5.50% - heights last seen more...
UK consumer confidence has ‘collapsed’ during Iran war, retail industry says
Photograph: Nick Moore/Alamy UK consumer confidence has ‘collapsed’ during Iran war, retail industry says BRC survey finds public even more pessimistic about finances as higher energy prices fuel inflation fears Consumer confidence in the UK has “collapsed” since the start...
House of Lords pushes for Australian-style social media ban for under-16s
The Conservative former minister Lord Nash said ‘hollow promises and half-measures’ were not enough when it comes to social media protections for teenagers. Photograph: House of Lords View image in fullscreen The Conservative former minister Lord Nash said ‘hollow promises...
Charity Commission warns Alan Turing Institute of its legal duties after complaints
Photograph: Robert Evans/Alamy Charity Commission warns Alan Turing Institute of its legal duties after complaints Watchdog issues formal guidance to trustees at top AI research institute after staff expressed concerns The board of the UK’s leading AI research institute has...
Gov't to conduct 5 tln-won emergency bond buyback amid heightened volatility | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The government will conduct an emergency bond buyback worth 5 trillion won (US$3.3 billion) to stabilize the government bond market, which has recently experienced heightened volatility, the finance ministry said Thursday. The buyback will...
Hyundai, Kia win 32 iF Design awards this year | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it has won 32 honors at this year's iF Design Award, underscoring the design competitiveness of its vehicle lineup. Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Corp. received 21...
(LEAD) Ruling party, gov't aim to submit extra budget bill to National Assembly next Tuesday | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: ADDS details, photo) By Yi Wonju SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the government agreed to submit an extra budget bill to the National Assembly next week, the budget minister said Thursday, in...
Navy holds drills to honor fallen troops from naval clashes with N. Korea | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The Navy launched maneuvering drills this week to honor service members killed during naval clashes with North Korea in the Yellow Sea and sharpen its combat readiness posture, the armed service said Thursday. Warships...
Hanwha Vision launches global campaign featuring Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Vision Co., a video-surveillance and vision solutions unit under South Korea's Hanwha Group, unveiled Thursday a new global brand campaign featuring Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried and director Michael Gracey. This image, provided by...
Top executives of Naver, Spotify discuss ways to expand partnership | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The top executives of South Korea's tech giant Naver Corp. and Sweden's audio streaming company Spotify have discussed ways to expand their content partnership, the companies said Thursday. Naver Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Choi...
Ruling party, gov't aim to submit extra budget bill to National Assembly next Tuesday | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Yi Wonju SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the government agreed to submit an extra budget bill to the National Assembly next Tuesday, the budget minister said Thursday, in an effort to cushion...
(LEAD) Navy holds drills to honor fallen troops from naval clashes with N. Korea | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with ceremony for fallen troops in last 4 paras) SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The Navy launched maneuvering drills this week to honor service members killed during naval clashes with North Korea in the Yellow Sea and...
Trump calls nuclear-armed Iran 'cancer,' says U.S. 'cut it out' | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Wednesday portrayed a nuclear-armed Iran as a "cancer," saying the United States has "cut it out" through its ongoing military operation against the Islamic Republic. Trump made the remarks during the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual...
Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder
Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder 6 hours ago Share Save Nardine Saad Los Angeles Share Save Getty Images A file photo of Rihanna from February 2026 The Florida woman who allegedly shot...
Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
AFP via Getty Images At Gulf hubs like Dubai International Airport, schedules remain limited Since then, the situation has stabilised somewhat, with all three major carriers operating regular flights from their hubs. That was the secret sauce," explains Mr Hogan....
(LEAD) White House says 'productive' Iran talks continue despite reported rejection of U.S. peace plan | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with CENTCOM commander's video briefing in paras 19-22) By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The United States and Iran continue "productive" talks to end their war, the White House said Wednesday, warning that the Islamic...