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   On the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there has been a lot of commentary and events discussing the war’s implications and speculation about its future. However, there has been little reflection on how many assessments made since late 2021 were incorrect. One of the most significant lessons of the war is that assessments must be better. Some of the dominant projections and views made about the war have been proven wrong. For instance, some believed that Russia would not invade Ukraine or that if it did, it would only have minor aims in the Donbas. Others believed that Western anti-tank weapons would be decisive, but they only helped Ukraine and did not defeat Russia. There were also projections that sanctions and export controls would crush Russia’s economy, but that has not been the case. Some observers believed that China would not dare to help Russia, but it has in minor ways and could potentially provide more support in 2023. Others believed that P...

    According to a classified report from the US Department of Energy, COVID-19 may have resulted from a leak from a laboratory, as per the Wall Street Journal. The report, which was updated, cites new intelligence and makes the judgement with “low confidence.” Previously, the department had been undecided on how the virus emerged. The report was prepared for the White House and Congress and extends to five pages. The findings reaffirm a consensus that COVID-19 was not a result of a Chinese biological weapons program, as per people who had read the classified report. The report joins the FBI in saying that the virus probably spread after a mishap at a laboratory, which the FBI concluded in 2021 with “moderate confidence.” Four US intelligence agencies believe with “low confidence” that COVID-19 occurred through natural transmission, while two others remain undecided. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has insisted that all hypotheses remain on the table and called on China t...

    Darktrace, an AI-focused cybersecurity vendor, has unveiled Newsroom, a new system that detects and warns about critical vulnerabilities by utilizing open-source intelligence sources. The system identifies potential threats that businesses may face by leveraging deep and AI-assisted knowledge of a customer’s external attack surface. Darktrace claims that Newsroom provides a summary of exploits, affected software, and assets within the organization. In addition, the system provides vulnerability mitigation guidance tailored to the specific needs of businesses. Early adoption of Newsroom has reportedly identified remote code injection flaws in Citrix Gateway/Citrix ADC, CentOS Web Panel 7 Servers, and Zoho ManageEngine products. Darktrace Newsroom is now available as part of the Darktrace PREVENT product range. Darktrace Newsroom alleviates slow, manual vulnerability detection In a press release, Darktrace announced the launch of its Newsroom service, which autonomously moni...

    On Sunday, Damian Lillard had an incredible first half against the Houston Rockets, scoring 41 points in just 19 minutes at the Moda Center. The crowd erupted as Lillard hit eight three-pointers, helping Portland to a 73–58 halftime lead. Lillard tied with Kyrie Irving for the third-most points in a half in NBA history, with only Devin Booker’s 51 in 2017 and Donovan Mitchell’s 42 earlier this season surpassing their total. Despite playing against the Rockets, who are struggling this season, Lillard’s performance was impressive and has the potential to be historic depending on how he finishes the game. He has already put himself in elite company with his accomplishment in those 19 minutes. Lillard has been one of the few bright spots for the Blazers this season, as they currently sit 12th in the West, but are only one game out of the play-in spots. Lillard has been consistently fantastic throughout the season, averaging 31.4 points per game, which is the third-highest in t...

      In this success post, we will be discussing the accomplishments of Michael Bloomberg, a renowned business tycoon, and philanthropist. Bloomberg is the majority owner and founder of Bloomberg LP, a global financial media, and data company. He is one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, with a net worth of approximately $56 billion as of 2020. Michael Bloomberg was born on February 14th, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts. After finishing high school, he attended John Hopkins University and graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He then pursued a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School, which he completed in 1966. After completing his education, Bloomberg began his career at Salomon Brothers, a Wall Street investment bank, in 1966. Over time, he rose through the ranks of the company and became a general partner in 1973. However, in 1981, the bank was purchased by the Phibro Corporation, and Blo...

      The people of the United Kingdom are standing with Ukraine. Across the country, everyone wants to do their bit to support those who have been forced to flee their homes because of the conflict. Here is how you can help #StandWithUkraine. Financial donations If you want to donate money, there are a number of charities providing humanitarian relief in Ukraine. Donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal The UK Government matched, pound-for-pound, £25 million of public donations to this appeal. Make your donation safely There are lots of organisations across the UK and internationally who have launched appeals, and you may wish to donate through these organisations instead. There are some simple steps you can take to ensure your money is safe and being used effectively: Check the charity’s name and registration number using the search the charity register tool Most charities with an income of £5,000 or more must be registered, which means they are regula...

    Most western powers, including the United States, have imposed heavy economic sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, hoping that crippling its economy will slow down or end the war. But as the war presses on, Ukrainian citizens face devastating consequences. Many of us are watching from afar and wondering how we can help Ukrainian people whose homes, cities and lives are being destroyed before our eyes. In crises like this, acts of compassion and generosity can make a huge difference. There are dozens of organizations working directly in Ukraine or in bordering nations to provide aid to Ukrainian refugees. If you’re looking to support people affected by the war in Ukraine, consider volunteering or donating money directly to the following organizations. How to Donate to Organizations in Ukraine The Ukrainian Red Cross The Red Cross is often on the front lines of war, serving to help those affected by armed conflict. The Ukrainian Red Cross is assisting people inside the ...