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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elmo account hacked: Sesame Street character's X page posts offensive messages; targets Trump over Epstein files
Sesame street character Elmo (Image: X/Elmo) The official X account of popular Sesame street character Elmo was hacked on Sunday resulting in a series of offensive and antisemitic messages that shocked many social media users. The account, which has over 640K followers, posted multiple hateful messages, including calls for violence against Jewish people. In some posts, it referred to President Donald Trump as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's 'puppet'. Another post demanded Trump to release the Epstein documents. The account also replied to several users with similar offensive language. All of these posts and replies were later deleted. In a statement to Fox News, a Sesame Workshop spokesperson confirmed the hack, saying: 'Elmo's X account was compromised today by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts. We are working to restore full control of the account.' The incident drew widespread reaction from the netizens. Some users mocked the situation because of the shocking adult language coming from a children's character account. One user commented, 'I'm forever scarred by Elmo.' Representative Jared Moskowitz tweeted, "See what happens when you defund PBS". Sesame Street has faced increased scrutiny in recent months as some Republican lawmakers have pushed to cut federal funding for PBS. In May, Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending federal support for the public broadcaster. Last month, Republican lawmakers called to defund PBS after the television station's long-running children's show, "Sesame Street," celebrated LGBTQ "Pride" Month on social media.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sesame One Launches Precision Software for Energy Transition Planning
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Sustainability today launched Sesame One, a unified software platform that enables energy companies, utilities, and infrastructure investors to navigate the energy transition with unprecedented speed and strategic insight. The flagship platform replaces legacy spreadsheet-based planning with dynamic, real-time modeling capabilities that optimize billion-dollar investment decisions across power generation, storage, and low-carbon fuels. Empowering Energy Leaders in a Time of Uncertainty The energy transition is becoming more complex and policy landscapes are shifting — legacy planning tools, built for a simpler system, fall short. Today's energy leaders need adaptive, high-resolution solutions to manage risk, optimize capital, and drive resilient decarbonization strategies at scale, and capitalize on a multi-trillion-dollar annual clean energy investment opportunity. Sesame One delivers a first-of-its-kind modeling environment that integrates power systems planning, industrial decarbonization pathways, energy supply chain optimization, and financial risk analytics—all within a visual, user-friendly interface designed for both C-suites and technical analysts. Proven Results with Industry Leaders Already deployed by energy giants including JERA Americas and several top-tier utilities, Sesame One is enabling faster, smarter infrastructure planning with measurably better outcomes. "The energy transition is a high-stakes game where a poor decision can cost billions. At JERA Americas, we needed a way to cut through the noise and make investment decisions with confidence." said Greg Wilson, JERA Americas' Vice President of Science and Technology. "Sesame has dramatically improved how we analyze competing decarbonization pathways, and most importantly, it is giving us the intuition we need to make more informed decisions." In addition to driving impact, Sesame One is being shaped by leaders on the frontlines of the energy transition. Collaborations with strategic partners like Chevron have helped refine the platform's capabilities to meet real-world operational needs. "Achieving a lower carbon energy future that's affordable and reliable requires better system-level intelligence that can enable better decision-making," said Vesna Mirkovic, Strategic Relationships Manager at Chevron. "Collaborating with Sesame in development of their technology has given Chevron the opportunity to help shape a platform that provides clear, actionable insights to help us better understand how emerging technologies integrate with existing assets and optimize system performance and emissions reduction. Sesame's technology has the potential to play a key role as the energy landscape evolves. We're excited to have the opportunity to be part of building this capability from the ground up." From Spreadsheets to Strategic Advantage Sesame One transforms energy planning by enabling users to: Navigate uncertainty with confidence: Build flexible strategies that remain robust across shifting policies, market conditions, and technology costs Accelerate analysis: Evaluate hundreds of scenarios in minutes rather than weeks Optimize capital allocation: Model power generation, storage, and low-carbon fuel investments with full-stack scenario planning De-risk major decisions: Apply sensitivity analysis and stress-testing to billion-dollar infrastructure strategies Keep plans dynamic and responsive: Move beyond static spreadsheets with living models that evolve in real time as new data and assumptions emerge Accelerate decarbonization: Model clean power supply across industrial facilities, manufacturing sites, and data centers with granular detail Integrate complex systems: Connect power systems planning with industrial operations, hydrogen production, CCUS deployment, and biofuel strategies "We designed Sesame One for leaders making the hardest decisions in the energy transition. Every dollar, every megaton, every megawatt matters. This platform helps you move faster—without missing what matters most," said Emre Gençer, Co-Founder and CEO, Sesame Sustainability. Ready to Transform Your Energy Strategy? Energy leaders can no longer afford to rely on static tools for dynamic challenges. Sesame One provides the strategic intelligence needed to navigate decarbonization, optimize investments, and accelerate execution with board-ready insights. See how Chevron, JERA Americas, and top utilities are rethinking energy planning with Sesame One. Visit to request a personalized demo and explore how industry leaders are accelerating impact—from advancing hydrogen hubs and grid resilience to delivering clean power for data centers and manufacturing at scale. About Sesame Sustainability Sesame Sustainability builds advanced software platforms for energy system modeling, decarbonization planning, and investment strategy. Focused on hydrogen, CCUS, renewables, and hard-to-abate industrial sectors, Sesame empowers energy leaders with the tools to deliver resilient, data-driven strategies at scale. A venture-backed MIT spinout, Sesame is supported by Flybridge and Powerhouse Ventures. Learn more at Media Contact:Emre GençerFounder & CEO, Sesame Sustainabilitymedia@ Demo Requests:Sesame Sustainability Teaminfo@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sesame Sustainability Sign in to access your portfolio
Newsweek
26-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Nationwide Rice Recall As FDA Issues Risk Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A nationwide recall of multiple rice products has been issued with the second-highest risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). NatureMills US Inc., a Texas-based company, issued a voluntary recall for numerous products on May 13 because of the undeclared presence of allergens, including milk and wheat. The FDA issued a Class II risk classification for the recalled rice products on June 25. Newsweek contacted NatureMills US Inc. for comment by email. A stock image shows rice following NatureMills US Inc. issuing of a voluntary recall for various rice products. A stock image shows rice following NatureMills US Inc. issuing of a voluntary recall for various rice products. Silas Stein/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images Why It Matters A Class II risk classification refers to a situation in which the "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote," according to the FDA. Milk and wheat are among the nine major food allergens as set out in law. The others are eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame and soybeans. The FDA warned that people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and wheat "run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products." Allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms such as hives and lip swelling, to life-threatening complications such as anaphylaxis that may include fatal respiratory problems. What To Know The recalled rice products for which the FDA has issued Class II risk classifications are: Sesame Rice Mix, 200g - 6712 units - undeclared milk - codes: SRMIXG / SRMXIIG / SRMVH - best-by dates: October 2025, January 2026 and June 2026. Dal Garlic Rice Mix, 200g - 6712 units - undeclared milk and wheat - codes: DRMIXG / DRMXIIG / DRMVH - best-by dates: October 2025, January 2026, June 2026. Moringa Rice Mix, 200g - undeclared wheat - 6712 units - codes: MRMIXG / MRMXIIG / MRMVH - best-by dates: October 2025, January 2026, June 2026. Vallarai Rice Mix, 200g - undeclared wheat - 6712 units - codes: VRMIXG / VRMXIIG / VRMVH - best-by dates: October 2025, January 2026, June 2026. Horsegram Rice Mix, 200g - undeclared wheat - 6712 units - codes: HRMIXG / HRMXIIG / HRMVH - best-by dates: October 2025, January 2026, June 2026. Curry Leaf Rice Mix, 200g - undeclared wheat - 6712 units - codes: CRMIXG / CRMXIIG / CRMVIIH - best-by dates: June 2026, August 2026 The products were sold between December 1, 2023 and May 10, 2025 and were distributed throughout the US through the firm's website. The FDA said that the recall was initiated after a routine internal audit found missing ingredients and allergen labels. It added that the problem was the result of an oversight in the packaging process, and that measures were taken to resolve the issue immediately. As of May 13, no illnesses had been reported in connection with recalled products. What People Are Saying The FDA says on its website: "People with food allergies should read labels and avoid the foods they are allergic to. The law requires that food labels identify the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food." Dr. Sebastian Lighvani, the director of New York Allergy & Asthma PLLC, previously told Newsweek: "Every three minutes in the United States, someone ends up in an emergency room because of an allergic reaction after accidental ingestion of food. So even when we try hard, these reactions are happening. And if you look at the incidence of anaphylaxis, it has skyrocketed in the last five, 10, 20 years. And in the U.S., there's like a 300 to 400 percent increase in the rates of anaphylaxis to foods." What Happens Next The recall of the products is listed as ongoing, according to the FDA. Consumers who purchased the items and are allergic to milk and wheat have been told not to consume them. They can contact NatureMills US Inc. for a full refund or replacement.
Sky News
25-06-2025
- Sky News
'It's just wrong': Pet owner's plea after 43-year-old tortoise 'taken'
A woman in South Wales, whose 43-year-old tortoise is thought to have been stolen, has issued an appeal to help locate him - more than a month since he was last seen. Ann Thatcher, whose tortoise Sesame went missing from his home in Neath, South Wales, is still hoping to be reunited with her beloved pet. The 76-year-old told Sky News Sesame had been part of her family since he was bought in a shop in Cardiff 43 years ago. "He's been through five cats, two dogs, two daughters, four grandchildren and various members of the family who've loved him and now gone, so he really is a family member," she said. "And I just can't believe somebody has taken him like that with no thought or regard for him or for us." Her young grandson is particularly upset at the thought of Sesame having been taken away. Sesame would spend most of his time out in the garden, before he would "toddle off to his little house" in the evening. While police have been informed, there was "very little they can do" without further evidence, Mrs Thatcher said. She is now offering a £500 reward to anyone who reunites her with her pet tortoise. Sesame, who Mrs Thatcher described as "quite a frisky male", damaged his shell last year and requires medication. "After having him, cared for him after all this time, now he's not going to be so well treated," Mrs Thatcher added. "He obviously isn't, because they don't know him. And that's what bothers me now is that, will he even survive?" A change in the law was introduced in England and Northern Ireland last year, meaning that anyone convicted of stealing a pet in those nations could face up to five years in prison - but it only extends to cat and dog abduction. Pet theft is a criminal offence in Wales but is not covered by the Pet Abduction Act introduced last year. "We're talking about a living thing here, not items," said Mrs Thatcher. "He's older than my youngest daughter. He's grown up with so many people, it's just wrong, it's cruel to take him away."
Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Google Cloud site says ‘no major incidents' amid outage; social media reacts
Google Cloud services were down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website although the website stated that there were no major incidents. There were more than 11,000 incidents of people reporting issues with Google Cloud, according to Downdetector. Users on social media responded to the situation with sarcastic and humorous takes. Also Read: Google techie in Bengaluru says moving to 2BHK is the best decision: 'Big chunk of salary goes into rent' One user wrote, 'google cloud: 'No major incidents'....... YOU SURE ABOUT THAT? ' Another user said, 'sorry guys there is no google cloud outage its all in your head' with a picture of the Google Cloud website. One person wrote, 'I do love how the Google Cloud Status page is always the last one to know that Google Cloud is down' Anothr user wrote, 'was coding when i started getting CORS errors for no reason, didnt even touch the backend. i open supabase and my tables are not fetching, clearly its down. i open x and i see google cloud is down on my tl as well. whats happening?' Also Read: Mark Zuckerberg's Meta assembles AI dream team after poaching top talents from Google, Sesame Several users have also highlighted that other services such as Google's Gemini, Cloudflare and Firebase were also being affected by the disruption. A partial outage has also been reported in applications dependent on Google Cloud. Google cloud: 'It's only a major outage if it comes from the Outagè region of France,' one user said. So far, Google has not responded to the reports about the Google Cloud and Gemini outage. Earlier, in March this year, internet users reported trouble with their Google Chromecast. The Chromecast outage came amid discontinuation news. Google officially discontinued the Chromecast device, replacing it with the new Google TV Streamer.
