Some Interrail Travellers Told to Cancel Passports as Hacked Data Posted Online
A hack of Eurail, the operator of Interrail passes, exposed personal data of more than 300,000 European travelers, including passport numbers, in December. The stolen information was posted on the dark web via Telegram, prompting the UK Passport Office and Danish authorities to advise affected customers to cancel their passports. Replacement fees range from $130 in the UK to over $255 in Denmark, adding unexpected costs to holidaymakers. Eurail has urged victims to change passwords, monitor accounts, and stay vigilant for phishing attempts.
‘Get Back to Work’: Amazon Faces Fresh Scrutiny over Workplace Safety Record
Amazon’s workplace safety record is again under fire after a recent fatality in Oregon and a lawsuit alleging a back injury and subsequent termination at its San Bernardino sortation center. Internal documents reveal pressure to keep AmCare utilization high and to...
The Best Hair Straighteners in the UK for Foolproof Styling, Tried and Tested by Our Expert
A comprehensive test of 17 hair straighteners, from budget to premium, identified the GHD Chronos Max as the overall winner at £239 (~$299). The review also highlighted the Remington Shine Therapy as the best budget pick at £26.98 (~$34) and...
Replaced Review – Nostalgic Cyberpunk Tribute Has Few Ideas of Its Own
Sad Cat Studios, a Belarusian indie developer, launched "Replaced," a 2D action‑platformer that fuses classic cyber‑punk visuals with warm sepia tones. Players control Warren, a scientist whose AI experiment fuses with his body, prompting a frantic escape through rain‑soaked Los Angeles‑style...
‘How Do I End a Call?’: The Elderly Japanese People Determined to Master Smartphones
Tokyo’s Nerima district is running beginner smartphone classes for seniors, many in their 70s, to help them transition from legacy flip phones after Japan’s 3G networks were shut down. Retired programmer Yasushi Nishioka guides participants through basic functions, cashless payments,...
Norway’s State Telecoms Firm Accused of Helping Myanmar Regime Seize Activists
A Norwegian state‑owned telecom, Telenor, faces a class‑action lawsuit in Norway alleging it supplied the Myanmar military with personal data on more than 1,200 activists, facilitating arrests and alleged torture. The suit, filed by the Justice and Accountability Initiative and...
‘Disbelief and Disappointment’: How Javier Milei’s Bribery Scandal May Have Derailed Argentina’s Crypto Investment
Argentinian President Javier Milei faces a steep drop in approval after evidence surfaced of a $5 million payment scheme linked to his public endorsement of the $Libra token. The token spiked to $5 before crashing below $1, wiping out roughly $250 million of...
Dr TikTok: Patients Diagnose Chronic Illnesses with Anonymous Commenters’ Help
TikTok user Malina Lee credits an anonymous comment from “PickleFart” for spotting an asymmetrical neck that signaled thyroid cancer, enabling early detection and treatment. The phenomenon of crowd‑sourced health observations is spreading, with self‑identified “thyroid avenger” Billie Jean Tuomi and others flagging...
Fifteen-Year-Old Noah Hasn’t Been Kicked Off Any Social Media Platforms – He’s Still Fighting Australia’s Under-16 Ban in Court
Australia’s under‑16 social‑media ban, introduced late last year, has left many teens like 15‑year‑old Noah Jones largely unaffected, with most platforms still accessible through workarounds. The eSafety commissioner reports over 5 million accounts deactivated, yet more than two‑thirds of teenagers remain...
Reform UK Voters Least Likely to See Social Media Posts From Family and Friends, Study Finds
A new Institute for Public Policy Research study shows Reform UK voters are the least likely to encounter posts from friends or family on social media, with only 13% seeing personal content in their top four feed items. By contrast, Green...
The Best Water Flossers in the UK, Tested for that Dentist-Clean Feeling
Alan Martin’s 2026 review identifies the top water flossers available in the UK, highlighting the Waterpik Ultra Professional as the overall winner. The guide compares three price tiers—budget (Operan Cordless at about $25), mid‑range (Waterpik at $82), and premium cordless...
Silicon Valley City to Give Residents Doorbells Equipped with Cameras
Milpitas city council approved a $60,000 budget to distribute free smart doorbell cameras to residents on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Homeowners can voluntarily upload video clips to a police‑managed database, but officers have no automatic access to the footage. The...
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off and Run a Video Rental Store in the 1990s | Dominik Diamond
Retro Rewind, a 2026 indie title by two French developers, lets players manage a 1990s video‑rental shop. The game sold over 100,000 Steam copies in its first week and is priced at roughly $18. Reviewers praise its tactile sound design...
We Know You Can Pay a Million by Anja Shortland Review – the Terrifying New World of Ransomware
Anja Shortland’s new book charts ransomware’s rise from the 1989 AIDS‑Trojan prank to a $1 bn‑a‑year criminal industry that inflicts $57 bn in damages. She identifies three technical breakthroughs—TOR, Bitcoin and asymmetric encryption—that turned a hobbyist stunt into a global extortion machine....
New Crypto Regulations Likely to Be Big Favor to the Trump Family, Industry Insiders Say
U.S. regulators the SEC and CFTC issued new crypto guidelines that reclassify most digital assets as commodities, collectibles, payment tokens or "digital tools," removing them from strict securities oversight. The taxonomy exempts meme‑coins and other Trump‑family tokens such as $Trump,...