Author: Vidya Saras

Politics / October 2, 2024 In a debate where JD Vance lied and lied and lied, Tim Walz did double duty. In addition to making his own case, Walz had to defend the truth. Ad Policy Republican vice presidential candidate Senator JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz participate in a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1, 2024, in New York City.(Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) JD Vance began his assault against reality with his response to the first question in what will probably be the only vice-presidential debate of the 2024 campaign.…

In the United States and around the world, democracy is under threat. Anti-democratic attitudes have become more prevalent, partisan polarization is growing, misinformation is omnipresent, and politicians and citizens sometimes question the integrity of elections. With this backdrop, the MIT Department of Political Science is launching an effort to establish a Strengthening Democracy Initiative. In this Q&A, department head David Singer, the Raphael Dorman-Helen Starbuck Professor of Political Science, discusses the goals and scope of the initiative.Q: What is the purpose of the Strengthening Democracy Initiative?A: Well-functioning democracies require accountable representatives, accurate and freely available information, equitable citizen voice and participation,…

Similarly, according to a 2024 report by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), ransomware continues to evolve and disrupt with “critical services, businesses, and communities worldwide, causing costly incidents that are increasingly destructive and disruptive.” According to the report, it costs businesses an average of $1.85 million to recover from a ransomware attack.  Adding salt to the wound, 80% of victims who paid a ransom were targeted and victimized again by criminals, CISA reported. The economic, technical, and reputational impacts of ransomware incidents, throughout the initial disruption and, at times, extended recovery, continue to pose a challenge for organizations large and…

Kate Beckinsale has established herself as one of Hollywood’s most beautiful and versatile actresses, seamlessly moving between action-packed blockbusters and heartfelt dramas. Best known for her role as the fierce vampire warrior Selene in the Underworld franchise, Beckinsale’s career spans a wide range of genres—from romantic comedies to period dramas and adrenaline-pumping thrillers. Whether she’s battling supernatural creatures or capturing hearts in romantic roles, Beckinsale’s commanding presence and impressive acting chops have made her a fan favorite for over two decades. In this list, we’ll rank her 19 best performances across both film and television, showcasing the breadth of her…

Here we speak with Brendan Noud, co-founder and CEO of LearnUpon, a pioneering Learning Management System (LMS) company that has revolutionized how businesses deliver training to their employees, partners, and customers. Having identified a gap in the market for customer-centric LMS solutions, Brendan and his co-founder, Des Anderson, built LearnUpon from the ground up with a commitment to innovation and customer support. From the early days of offering 24/7 support through 12-hour shifts to becoming an industry leader with over 1,500 customers, Brendan shares the insights and values that have driven LearnUpon’s success. Having previously worked for companies offering learning…

Rep. Leigh Finke, Minnesota’s first openly trans legislator, arrives to cheers from supporters just before before the Minnesota Senate introduced the trans refuge bill at the state capitol building in Saint Paul in April 2023. Transgender rights may come up in the vice presidential debate on Tuesday. Stephen Maturen/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/AFP via Getty Images MINNEAPOLIS — As Gov. Tim Walz prepares to debate Sen. JD Vance Tuesday night, Minnesota’s status as a “trans refuge” state will likely be in the spotlight. “He’s very heavy into transgender, anything transgender he thinks is great,” former…

Today (Oct. 2), an annular solar eclipse will begin its journey across parts of the Pacific Ocean, southern Chile and southern Argentina. If you’re unable to see the eclipse in person, you can watch the annular solar eclipse online here at Space.com, courtesy of TimeandDate, and follow all the action on our solar eclipse live updates page. The annular phase of the eclipse will first be visible from Earth at 12:50 p.m. EDT (1650 GMT); however, the best time to watch livestreams will be from 3:03 to 3:09 p.m. EDT (1903 to 1909 GMT), when the ring of fire will be…

Former Chelsea coach Frank Lampard has stated that he is “really pleased” for his former player Kai Havertz as the Arsenal forward scored again for the Gunners in their Champions League win over PSG on Tuesday night. Havertz gave the Premier League side the lead in the European tie after 20 minutes as the former Bayer Leverkusen star connected with a lovely Leandro Trossard cross to head the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma in the PSG net.This goal saw the 25-year-old join an exclusive club as the German star has become the first Arsenal player since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in 2019 to find the…

EPA-EFEMajor US ports will stay shut until pay demands are met, the union boss representing striking dockworkers has said.Harold Daggett, head of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), made the vow on a picket line in New Jersey on Tuesday, as tens of thousands of dockworkers on the east and gulf coasts walked out in a bid to win a better labour deal.”We’re going to fight for it and we’re going to win or this port will never open up again,” he said. “I’m not playing games here.”Businesses are bracing for the possibility of a prolonged ports shut down, which threatens…

In a recent transaction, Stephen W. Hope, the Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer of Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:), engaged in both purchasing and selling of the company’s stock. According to the latest filings, Hope acquired 54 shares of Autodesk at a price of $163.59, totaling approximately $8,833. Shortly thereafter, he sold an equivalent number of shares at a higher price of $274.61, amounting to roughly $14,828. The sale was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows company insiders to set up a predetermined plan to sell stocks at a time when they are not in possession…