GitHub says hackers stole data from thousands of internal repositories
GitHub says hackers stole data from thousands of internal repositories | TechCrunch
The code hosting giant GitHub said it was investigating a breach, but said there was no evidence of customer data theft.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/20/github-says-hackers-stole-data-from-thousands-of-internal-repositories/
‘Perfect Storm’: How Trump's Aid Cuts Are Fueling the Ebola Outbreak
‘Perfect Storm’: How Trump's Aid Cuts Are Fueling the Ebola Outbreak | WIRED
One health provider who works on the ground says that basic medical equipment like masks and hand sanitizers are in short supply due to funding cuts.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-trumps-aid-cuts-are-fueling-the-ebola-outbreak/
Don't fight AI, HSBC CEO tells staff members as banks begin job cuts
Don't fight AI, HSBC CEO tells staff members as banks begin job cuts - CNA
LONDON: HSBC appealed to staff members not to fight AI on Wednesday (May 20), saying it would destroy jobs while creating new ones, as banking rival Standard Chartered sought to calm workers over comments that the technology would replace "lower-value human capital".The predictions from tw..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/hsbc-ceo-georges-elhedery-says-do-not-fight-ai-banks-cut-jobs-6131921
Quartermaster is building a maritime hive mind
Quartermaster is building a maritime hive mind | TechCrunch
The Arlington, Virginia-based startup has raised $42 million to equip ships with sensors that blow the current AIS tech out of the water.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/20/quartermaster-is-building-a-maritime-hive-mind/
Figma adds an AI assistant to its collaborative canvas
Figma adds an AI assistant to its collaborative canvas | TechCrunch
Figma's new AI assistant will be first available on Figma Design
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/20/figma-adds-an-ai-assistant-to-its-collaborative-canvas/
Intelligence at the Speed of Relevance: Rethinking the Intelligence Cycle for the AI Era
Rethinking the Intelligence Cycle for the AI Era – The Cipher Brief
Former intelligence official Geof Kahn argues that AI is exposing tradecraft—not technology—as the primary constraint on intelligence performance. The article examines how the intelligence cycle must adapt to AI, persistent data, and faster policymaking environments.
https://www.thecipherbrief.com/intelligence-at-the-speed-of-relevance-rethinking-the-intelligence-cycle-for-the-ai-era
StanChart CEO seeks to reassure staff members over 'lower value human capital' comment
StanChart CEO seeks to reassure staff members over 'lower value human capital' comment - CNA
HONG KONG: Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters sought to assuage staff concerns on Wednesday (May 20), a day after saying that the bank will cut thousands of jobs over the next four years as it moves to replace "lower-value human capital" with technology."Many of you will have seen me..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/standard-chartered-ceo-bill-winters-reassure-staff-ai-layoffs-6131861
Ride1Up Roadster Review (2026): An Ebike That Feels Like a Bike
Ride1Up Roadster Review (2026): An Ebike That Feels Like a Bike | WIRED
This lightweight commuter ebike feels a lot like a regular bike would feel if I had bionic legs. I wish there were more mechanics for it.
https://www.wired.com/review/ride1up-roadster-ebike-review/
Hypershell X Ultra S Review: The Best Exoskeleton Yet
Hypershell X Ultra S Review: The Best Exoskeleton Yet | WIRED
With its clever new algorithm, the latest Hypershell exoskeleton powers your legs without making you feel like a puppet on a string.
https://www.wired.com/review/hypershell-x-ultra-s/
Pentagon's shock move puts U.S.-Canada ties on ice
Pentagon's shock move puts U.S.-Canada ties on ice - Raw Story
The Department of Defense has suspended a joint military advisory board with Canada that dates to World War II, escalating tensions between President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby announced the suspension of the Permanent Joint Board on Def..
https://www.rawstory.com/canada-united-states-relations/
Iran threatens war beyond the Middle East if US attacks
Iran threatens war beyond the Middle East if US attacks - CNA
"If aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will extend beyond the region this time," the Revolutionary Guards said.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-threatens-war-beyond-middle-east-us-attacks-hormuz-6131836
How to Upgrade Weber and Kamado Joe Into Smart Grills
How to Upgrade Weber and Kamado Joe Into Smart Grills | WIRED
You don't need to buy a smart grill to make perfect meat. You can buy a dumb grill and send it to school with smart upgrades.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-dumb-grills-into-smart-grills/
'Straight out of South Park': MS NOW hosts burst into laughter as Trump plan falls apart
'Straight out of South Park': MS NOW hosts burst into laughter as Trump plan falls apart - Raw Story
MS NOW host Joe Scarborough and “Morning Joe” regular John Heilemann had a good laugh on Wednesday morning over a report that Donald Trump and the Israelis had a grand plan to reinstall Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the leader of Iran.According to the New York Times report, “… the audacious plan, developed..
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-iran-leader-ms-now/
Election Officials Are Getting Ready for ICE to Show Up at the Polls
Election Officials Are Getting Ready for ICE to Show Up at the Polls | WIRED
The Trump administration keeps threatening to send federal agents to oversee elections. State and local officials are preparing, and even gaming out what happens if they're arrested.
https://www.wired.com/story/election-officials-are-getting-ready-for-ice-to-show-up-midterms/
World Cup a big win for New York businesses, but fans feel the pinch
World Cup a big win for New York businesses, but fans feel the pinch - CNA
For many supporters, soaring costs for flights, accommodation and match tickets have placed the tournament out of reach.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/fifa-world-cup-football-tournament-fans-matches-6131761
Data Brokers’ and AI Firms’ Opt-Out Forms Are Built to Fail, Report Finds
US probe into strike on Iran girls' school near conclusion, US admiral says
US probe into strike on Iran girls' school near conclusion, US admiral says - CNA
WASHINGTON: A United States military investigation into a strike at a girls' school in Iran has been "complex" given that it was located on an active Iranian cruise missile base but the probe is approaching
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-military-probe-strike-iran-girls-school-war-6130671
Bodies of last two Italian divers recovered in Maldives
Bodies of last two Italian divers recovered in Maldives - CNA
ROME: The bodies of the last two of five Italian divers killed while diving in a deep underwater cave have been recovered, an Italian foreign ministry source said on Wednesday (May 20)."The first one has
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/maldives-diving-accident-bodies-last-two-italian-divers-recovered-6131716
CNA Explains: Why a rare Ebola strain is causing concern and raising vigilance around the world
CNA Explains: Why a rare Ebola strain is causing concern and raising vigilance around the world - CNA
While the Ebola outbreak is concentrated in Africa, its designation as a public health emergency has triggered precautionary measures worldwide, including in Asia.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/ebola-bundibugyo-strain-congo-uganda-explainer-6131486
Ebola outbreak: Why a rare strain is causing concern and raising vigilance around the world
Ebola outbreak: Why a rare strain is causing concern and raising vigilance around the world - CNA
While the Ebola outbreak is concentrated in Africa, its designation as a public health emergency has triggered precautionary measures worldwide, including in Asia.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/ebola-bundibugyo-strain-congo-uganda-6131486
‘Ask YouTube’ brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts
'Ask YouTube' brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts | TechCrunch
Google is completely revamping its search experience, and that doesn't stop at YouTube.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/19/ask-youtube-brings-ai-powered-conversational-search-to-video-adds-gemini-omni-to-shorts/
Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit - CNA
Coming on the heels of US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, the optics and outcomes of the meeting between Xi and Putin will be closely scrutinised.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/putin-beijing-visit-xi-jinping-russia-china-cooperation-6131511
Putin hails 'strong' momentum in Russia-China cooperation in talks with Xi
Putin hails 'strong' momentum in Russia-China cooperation in talks with Xi - CNA
Coming on the heels of US President Donald Trump's own visit to Beijing, the optics and outcomes of the meeting between Xi and Putin will be closely scrutinised.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/putin-china-visit-xi-jinping-cooperation-6131511
Trump cuts left region 'dangerously exposed' to fatal virus now infecting hundreds: report
Trump cuts left region 'dangerously exposed' to fatal virus now infecting hundreds: report - Raw Story
A humanitarian group says that funding cuts by the Trump administration left a region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo "dangerously exposed" to a rare strain of Ebola that has killed more than a hundred people, according to a new report. The International Rescue Committee told Polit..
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-2676916591/
Trump purges another Republican critic with Massie defeat in Kentucky
Trump purges another Republican critic with Massie defeat in Kentucky - CNA
US President Donald Trump scored another victory in his campaign to punish disloyal Republicans on Tuesday (May 19) as Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky lost his primary race, underscoring the risks for lawmakers who defy Trump.Massie, who angered Trump by leading a
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-republican-critic-thomas-massie-defeat-kentucky-6131341
Kidd out as Mavericks coach after five seasons
Jason Kidd out as Mavericks coach after five seasons - ESPN
Jason Kidd is out as the Mavericks' head coach despite four years and $40 million remaining on his contract, sources told ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48820152/jason-kidd-mavericks-coach-five-seasons
Trump official helped fugitive foreign justice minister flee prosecution: report
Trump official helped fugitive foreign justice minister flee prosecution: report - Raw Story
A foreign minister accused of a slew of crimes, including stealing from a fund for crime victims, was able to flee his country with the help of a Trump official, according to a new report. Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro faces more than two dozen charges in his country related to alleged mis..
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-official-helped-fugitive-foreign-minister-who-robbed-crime-victims-flee-justice/
Literary Prizewinners Are Facing AI Allegations. It Feels Like the New Normal
Literary Prizewinners Are Facing AI Allegations. It Feels Like the New Normal | WIRED
Three of five regional winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize are suspected of relying on chatbots. They're certainly not alone.
https://www.wired.com/story/commonwealth-short-story-prize-ai-allegations/
California's Wildfire Season Is Already Overactive
California's Wildfire Season Is Already Overactive | WIRED
Major fires are threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.
https://www.wired.com/story/californias-wildfire-season-already-overactive/
Commentary: Ukraine is doing better. Now it's Europe's turn
Commentary: Ukraine is doing better. Now it's Europe's turn - CNA
A great deal has changed in Ukraine since the start of the year, which demands some new approaches from Kyiv’s European allies, says Marc Champion for Bloomberg Opinion.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/ukraine-war-drone-donbas-russia-europe-support-6129816
