File image of Jhon Duran.© AFP Jhon Duran has signed a new long-term contract with Aston Villa following his stunning start to the season, the Premier League club announced on Monday. The 20-year-old, who reportedly agreed personal terms with West Ham during the summer transfer window, has agreed a deal that will keep him at […]
Archives for 8th October 2024
The 30-year-old internet backdoor law that came back to bite
News broke this weekend that China-backed hackers have compromised the wiretap systems of several U.S. telecom and internet providers, likely in an effort to gather intelligence on Americans. The wiretap systems, as mandated under a 30-year-old U.S. federal law, are some of the most sensitive in a telecom or internet provider’s network, typically granting a […]
Derek Carr injury update: Latest news on Saints QB after leaving 'Monday Night Football' vs. Chiefs
The Saints’ comeback attempt on “Monday Night Football” fell short, but now the main concern going forward is the status of QB Derek Carr. The New Orleans quarterback left the prime-time contest late in the fourth quarter after taking a hit to the midsection. At the time of his exit, the Saints were trailing the […]
The Influence Of Lionel Messi? MLS Sets New 11 Million Attendance Record
Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi.© AFP More than 11 million fans have flocked to Major League Soccer games this season, the league said Monday, breaking the previous record of 10.9 millions fans who attended games in 2024. The league said in a statement that the league has averaged 23,240 fans per game, breaking the 11 […]
VC firm NFX laid off 4 employees and plans to hire more investors
Venture capital firm NFX laid off four employees in September as the firm looks to “rebalance” its resources from its software and product teams to its investing team, general partner Pete Flint told TechCrunch. The layoffs included one product leader and three engineers, Flint said. About a week ago, Amy Lin, chief product officer since […]