Alexis’s view The Iran war is shaping up to be the catalyst of a seismic shift in Africa’s energy sector. And, in the case of the continent’s richest man Aliko Dangote, the conflict has proven the old adage that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Dangote’s mega-refinery on ...
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Behind the Blog: Doing WhateverBehind the Blog: Doing Whatever
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss a new pod setup, video games, and Elon’s spending habits. JASON: Exciting news: I am building a podcast studio / riso printing ...
Podcast: Cops Can Use AI to Pinpoint Your Home with Just One PhotoPodcast: Cops Can Use AI to Pinpoint Your Home with Just One Photo
We start this week with Joseph’s article about Raven, previously known as Geospy. This is an AI tool that can geolocate photos, and now says it can pinpoint a specific house based just on one photo taken inside. After the break, Jason explains why a judge ruled a particular Flock ...
Here’s What Telegram Giving Data to the U.S. Government Looks LikeHere’s What Telegram Giving Data to the U.S. Government Looks Like
This article was produced in collaboration with Court Watch, an independent outlet that unearths overlooked court records. Subscribe to them here. Newly filed court records show exactly what happens when messaging app Telegram provides data to U.S. authorities. A letter written by Telegram, and providing a specific user’s phone number, user ID, ...
Cops Used AI Generated Photos of a Child to Lure Out a Suspected PredatorCops Used AI Generated Photos of a Child to Lure Out a Suspected Predator
This article was produced in collaboration with Court Watch, an independent outlet that unearths overlooked court records. Subscribe to them here. Police arrested a Chicago area high school maintenance worker who attempted to meet a child for sex after investigators posed as a 15-year-old boy using AI generated images. Christopher ...
Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back – with Starlink playing a key roleInside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back – with Starlink playing a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump. ...
Israeli settlers attack olive farmers and Washington Post journalist in West BankIsraeli settlers attack olive farmers and Washington Post journalist in West Bank
Settlers hurl rocks at Palestinians and beat photographer Heidi Levine as part of yearly attacks to disrupt harvest Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinians across the occupied West Bank in a coordinated movement to disrupt the annual olive harvest, burning cars and trees and injuring Palestinians and a Washington Post photographer. ...
Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls latest strikes a ‘disgrace’Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls latest strikes a ‘disgrace’
EU leaders rally around Ukraine’s president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is “more difficult to work with than Putin”. ...
Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attackPalestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack
The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents. ...
Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls refinery strikes a ‘disgrace’Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls refinery strikes a ‘disgrace’
EU leaders rally around Ukraine’s president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is “more difficult to work with than Putin”. ...