Author: Max Smith

(Bloomberg) — Chinese companies are rushing to capitalize on a recent stock rebound, taking advantage of a brief window before markets tank again.Most read articles on BloombergMining company MMG has proposed to raise HK$9.08 billion ($1.2 billion) through a rights issue in Hong Kong, while Yanguang Energy Group is seeking $634 million through a share issue, and Poly Development Holding Group is looking to raise up to 12 billion yuan ($1.7 billion) through equitable bonds.The companies join other Chinese companies seeking cheap financing through equity or equity-linked bonds as life returns to China's stock market.The additional issuance is a bright…

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Video game film adaptations continue to be a golden opportunity for studios, with series and films based on popular gaming IP increasing exponentially due to the success of recent titles. The Last of Us and super mario bros movieVideo game film adaptations have a long history of blockbuster hits and some big flops, but it's clear that studios will be eager to announce new projects like this one. The Legend of Zelda Apart from the film, there are many other shows and movies scheduled to be released in the future. While many announced video game film adaptations may never see…

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SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly violating the league's gambling rules, according to multiple reports. Marcano, who joined the Padres from the Pittsburgh Pirates in the offseason and has been on the long-term disabled list so far this season, is accused of betting on games shortly after suffering a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament last July. Padres officials said in a statement they were aware of the investigation “regarding matters that occurred while the player in question was with another organization unrelated to the San Diego Padres.”…

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Free and open source cybersecurity tools have become essential for protecting individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. These tools are created through collaborative and transparent efforts, providing affordable and accessible alternatives to proprietary software. Here is a curated list of free cybersecurity tools to consider. Authelia: An open source authentication and authorization server Authelia is an open source authentication and authorization server that provides 2FA and SSO to applications through a web portal. It works with reverse proxies to allow, deny or redirect requests. BLint: An open source tool to check security properties of executable files BLint is…

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Outside of Hoskins' home run, Wheeler dominated as the Phillies took the series opener. First seen on NBC Sports Philadelphia.Zack Wheeler was visibly frustrated after being hit with consecutive pitches in the third inning on Monday night. Home plate umpire Sean Barber called two consecutive strikes as balls, and Wheeler froze upon catching both returns, clearly wondering where he'd made a mistake.Joey Ortiz walked and No. 9 hitter Blake Perkins singled, loading the bases with Wheeler on base. The Phillies were up by two runs, but this was a critical moment in the game, and with the top of the…

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Release date: June 4, 2024 12:00 AM In a study of planned premium increases for 2025, new Finance Director Glenys Salas identified several budget shortfalls that could lead to a $2.6 million deficit in self-insured items for the town and schools. “This is a worst-case scenario,” Finance Minister Salas said of the figure at a Finance Committee meeting on May 23, adding that it could be even lower. The first portion of the deficit comes from $1 million budgeted as revenue from the town's fund balance, which is not accounted for as an expense anywhere else in the budget. “We…

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June 4, 2024NewsroomNetwork Security / Cryptocurrency The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added security flaws affecting Oracle WebLogic Server to its Known Vulnerabilities and Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence that they are currently being exploited in the wild. The issue, tracked as CVE-2017-3506 (CVSS score: 7.4), involves a command injection vulnerability in the operating system (OS) that could be exploited to allow unauthorized access and complete control over an affected server. “Oracle WebLogic Server, a product within the Fusion Middleware suite, contains an OS command injection vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code…

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  I am honored and humbled to be listed among such influential luminaries who collectively push our industry to continually adapt to make our digital ecosystem trustworthy! An incredible list of cybersecurity CISOs and leaders cybersecurity CISOs and leaders that drive innovation for better value, foster industry awareness and collaboration, and optimize the protection of their organization! 50 top CISOs and cybersecurity leaders to know Dmitri Alperovitch is a cybersecurity thought leader, podcast host, and the bestselling author of World on the Brink. He is currently the Executive Chairman at Silverado Policy Accelerator, host of the Geopolitics Decanted podcast, and…

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