Author: Liam Porter

Internet users have been told to change their passwords and upgrade their digital security after researchers claimed to have revealed the scale of sensitive information – 16bn login records – potentially available to cybercriminals.Researchers at Cybernews, an online tech publication, said they had found 30 datasets stuffed with credentials harvested from malicious software known as “infostealers” and leaks.The researchers said the datasets were exposed “only briefly” but amounted to 16bn login records, with an unspecified number of overlapping records – meaning it is difficult to say definitively how many accounts or people have been exposed.Cybernews said the credentials could open…

“The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” will return with Season 3 on Sep. 7. The spin-off series starring Norman Reedus as Daryl and Melissa McBride as Carol will air at 9 p.m. ET on AMC and AMC+. The upcoming season focuses on the pair trying to make their way home, but encountering more obstacles along the way. The cast also includes Candela Saitta, Gonzalo Bouza, Hada Nieto, Yassmine Othman, Cuco Usín, Stephen Merchant, Hugo Arbués and Greta Fernández. New series regulars are Eduardo Noriega, Óscar Jaenada and Alexandra Masangkay. Executive producers include Reedus, McBride, showrunner David Zabel, Scott M. Gimple, Greg…

Smitha MundasadHealth reporterGetty ImagesWeight loss injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy are available in specialist weight loss clinicsPrescriptions for Mounjaro jabs, to help people lose weight, will be available at GP surgeries in England from today – but only for those who meet very strict criteria.NHS England says while the long-term plan is for the jabs to be more widely available, a staggered approach is needed to reach those most at need, manage GPs’ workload and NHS resources.Some GP practices are already warning patients who do not meet the criteria that they should not book appointments to discuss the jabs right…

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger says he was racially abused at the end of his side’s Club World Cup win against Mexican side Pachuca.Rudiger clashed with Pachuca captain Gustavo Cabral in injury time when the Germany defender went down claiming he had been fouled by the Argentine.Rudiger then spoke to referee Ramon Abatti Abel, who crossed his arms in front of his chest, which signals the anti-racism protocol has been activated.It is unclear whether the alleged racial abuse was from someone in the crowd or a player.Fifa’s three-step process for racism is stopping a match, suspending it and finally abandoning…

The Marie Kondo method can be applied to your summer vacation packing list, too. In addition to “does it spark joy?” ask yourself, “does it make me want to sip an Aperol spritz in the sun?” If the answer is yes, then by all means bring it along. Following the clicks of seasoned Amazon trendspotters, we found a matching set that evokes that very feeling. Reviewers say this cute two-piece strikes the perfect balance between being airy and elegant, yet as comfortable as pajamas. Now, that is the holy grail of vacation outfits—and it’s under $45. Automet Two-piece Shorts Set…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureUS state department issues ‘worldwide caution’ for AmericansThe US State Department has issued a “worldwide caution” for Americans, saying the conflict between Israel and Iran could put those travelling or living abroad at an increased security risk. In a post on its website it wrote: The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East. There is the potential for demonstrations against US citizens and interests abroad. The Department of State advises US citizens worldwide to exercise increased…

Britain’s four-day heatwave – made 100 times more likely by the climate crisis – is expected to claim about 600 lives. Researchers say high temperatures from Thursday to Sunday would lead to a sharp rise in excess mortality, especially among older people in cities such as London and Birmingham. They forecast the deadliest day as Saturday, with temperatures above 32C and about 266 deaths. These are not abstract figures, but lives cut short by a threat we understand, yet remain unprepared for.Young people seem to grasp this. In a YouGov poll last week, roughly a quarter of 18- to 24-year-olds…

Nic RigbyBBC Politics EastAndrew Sinclair/BBCLauren Finch is hoping to get on the housing ladderThe government wants 1.5 million new homes to be built in England by 2029 but, with the average house in the East costing £332,000, about nine times the average salary, what chance do young people have of getting on the housing ladder?Lauren Finch, 29, told BBC Politics East a mortgage broker advised her to ask for a pay rise, get a new job or find a partner to move in with.Living with her 28-year-old sister at her parent’s home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, she often finds herself house-sitting…

“Green. Blue. Orange. The playfulness of pattern on pattern. Collage…” Paul Smith’s softly choppy East Midlands intonation played over the chirpy world music mix that soundtracked the runway, creating a sort of menswear flavored homage to The Orb’s Little Fluffy Clouds. Seated upon the crates in which the city’s mineral water delivery men transport their wares, we were in Smith’s Milan showroom, a former ball-bearing warehouse on Viale Umbria which he opened in 2003.Despite long-standing business ties here, this was Smith’s first fashion show in Milan (whatever the Fashion Channel Fall 2004 menswear show caption says). He landed his runway…

Getty Images The boys on the Bayou are champions once again. LSU earned the college baseball national title on Sunday in Omaha after taking down Coastal Carolina 5-3. The Tigers earned the sweep of the Chanticleers on Sunday and capped off a perfect run in Omaha with fifth straight win.The title marks LSU’s second in the last three years after earning the title in 2023 with Paul Skenes as the ace of their staff. This year, it was Kade Anderson who did the heavy lifting as the star pitcher also earned Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. Sunday saw a bit…