Bromance turns bitter + Trump's student visa threat
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Globe and Mail
an hour ago
- Globe and Mail
Microsoft alerts businesses and governments to ‘active attacks' on server software
Microsoft Corp. MSFT-Q has issued an alert about 'active attacks' on server software used by government agencies and businesses to share documents within organizations, and it recommended security updates that customers should apply immediately. The FBI on Sunday said it is aware of the attacks and is working closely with its federal and private-sector partners, but offered no other details. In an alert issued on Saturday, Microsoft said the vulnerabilities apply only to SharePoint servers used within organizations. It said that SharePoint Online in Microsoft 365, which is in the cloud, was not hit by the attacks. The Washington Post, which first reported the hacks, said unidentified actors in the past few days had exploited a flaw to launch an attack that targeted U.S. and international agencies and businesses. The hack is known as a 'zero day' attack because it targeted a previously unknown vulnerability, the newspaper said, quoting experts. Tens of thousands of servers were at risk. Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In the alert, Microsoft said that a vulnerability 'allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.' It issued recommendations to stop the attackers from exploiting it. In a spoofing attack, an actor can manipulate financial markets or agencies by hiding the actor's identity and appearing to be a trusted person, organization or website. Microsoft said on Sunday it issued a security update for SharePoint Subscription Edition, which it said customers should apply immediately. It said it is working on updates to 2016 and 2019 versions of SharePoint. If customers cannot enable recommended malware protection, they should disconnect their servers from the internet until a security update is available, it said.
Globe and Mail
an hour ago
- Globe and Mail
Why Dogecoin Is Jumping Today
Key Points Dogecoin is rising today as investors continue to bet that the crypto bull market has legs. Major new crypto legislation is expected to be voted on by the House of Representatives today. A company recently announced that it had raised $500 million to invest in Dogecoin. 10 stocks we like better than Dogecoin › Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is continuing to move higher in Thursday's trading. The meme coin's token price was up 3.1% over the past 24 hours as of 3 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, Bitcoin was up 0.1% over the stretch, and Ethereum 's token price had risen 2.9%. Dogecoin's valuation is rising today as the "Crypto Week" legislative sessions held by the House of Representatives have shined a spotlight on the industry and helped support bullish momentum. The cryptocurrency may also be getting a boost from news that a company is making the token central to its crypto treasury strategy. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Dogecoin rises as "Crypto Week" spotlights the cryptocurrency industry The House of Representatives recently moved to advance votes for three new bills that would create new regulations and guidelines for the crypto industry. The votes are expected to take place today and could wind up opening the doors for continued bullish momentum for Dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies. Despite some recent data showing that inflation was higher than expected in June, crypto investors have also continued to bet that the Federal Reserve will reduce the benchmark rate multiple times this year. Could Dogecoin be on the verge of powerful new catalysts? Bit Origin announced today that it raised $500 million in funding that will be used to build a Dogecoin treasury. The news marks one of the first times that Dogecoin has been made central to company's investing strategies. MicroStrategy, which is now doing business as Strategy, effectively pioneered the growth approach of making Bitcoin central to its operations and growth strategy. By issuing new shares and pursuing other avenues to raise funding, Strategy gave itself capital that could then be used to purchase Bitcoin. The move was a bet that Bitcoin's share price would rise significantly over time, and it's paid off in a big way for Strategy. While it remains to be seen if Dogecoin will attract large interest from other companies seeking to carry out the crypto treasury game plan, it could wind up being a significant bullish valuation catalyst for the token. Should you invest $1,000 in Dogecoin right now? Before you buy stock in Dogecoin, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Dogecoin wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $674,281!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,050,415!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,058% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 179% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 15, 2025
Canada News.Net
2 hours ago
- Canada News.Net
Trump's $9B spending rollback wins approval in narrow House vote
WASHINGTON D.C.: In a rare use of presidential rescission powers, Congress has approved President Donald Trump's request to withdraw $9 billion in previously authorized spending, targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid. The move marks the first time in decades that such a request from a president has cleared both chambers. The House voted 216–213 early Friday to pass the bill, following a 51–48 vote in the Senate the day before. It now heads to Trump's desk for final approval. The cuts eliminate $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and nearly $8 billion from various foreign aid programs. While some Republicans expressed unease with the decision, most backed the measure, citing alignment with Trump's agenda and fiscal priorities. "We need to get back to fiscal sanity and this is an important step," said House Speaker Mike Johnson. Opponents, however, warned of the precedent the move sets. Democrats argued the bill undermines Congress' authority over federal spending and rolls back bipartisan commitments. "No one is buying the notion that Republicans are actually trying to improve wasteful spending," said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Public Broadcasting Faces Deep Cuts The CPB, which provides funding for more than 1,500 local public radio and television stations, will see its funding wiped out for the next two fiscal years. Much of its budget supports programming on PBS and NPR, as well as critical public safety infrastructure. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, one of two Republicans to vote against the bill, noted the vital role of public stations in remote areas. "It is your tsunami alert, it is your landslide alert, it is your volcano alert," she said. During debate, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake off the Alaska Peninsula underscored her point, triggering tsunami warnings broadcast by public radio. While the administration argues the system is politically biased and unnecessary, advocates say the cuts will severely impact rural and underserved communities. Kate Riley, president of America's Public Television Stations, called a proposed stopgap measure "a short-term, half-measure that will still result in cuts." Foreign Aid Programs Slashed The bulk of the rescinded funds target international humanitarian and development efforts. These include $800 million for refugee shelter and family reunification, $496 million for disaster relief, and $4.15 billion for programs promoting economic growth and democracy in developing countries. Democrats criticized the move as short-sighted. "This is not an America First bill. It's a China First bill because of the void that's being created," said Jeffries. The White House defended the cuts as a way to encourage other nations to contribute more, arguing that the rescissions serve U.S. taxpayers. More Cuts Likely Ahead Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought signaled that further rescissions could follow. "We're happy to go to great lengths to get this thing done," he said. "Another rescissions package is likely to come soon."
